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Whether you are from Kona, Kekaha or Kaunakakai, you are our neighbor! At Anahola Preschool on the island of Kaua'i, four keiki are !earning basic. . academic, social and physical developmen.t skills. The IS a partnershIp ID which the Department of Education provides. the site wh.I1C; pays for teachers' salaries, learning materials and equIpment. This IS Just one 50 . community-based educational programs Kamehameha operates at 115 sites stateWide. It's our way of being a good neighbor.

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Blueprint meetings extended 'We have heard the voices of the people'

By Ann L. Moore look into arranging for Hawaiian-to-English trans- meetings, before trustees take any action on a final As a direct result of concerns voiced by the Na- lators to be available for people who would feel Blueprint. tive Hawaiian community, the board of trustees of more comfortable sharing their mana'o in Ha- In addition, some expressed the feeling the the Office of Hawaiian Affairs has extended the in- waiian. document should be translated into Hawaiian for fo rmational hearing schedule for the Blueprint. Trustees learned of reactions by Native Ha- those who are uncomfortable with complex docu- Chairman of the OHA trustees, Thomas K. waiians to the recently distributed draft Blueprint ments in English. Kaulukukui Sr., said "We have heard the voices of in a debriefing of OHA volunteer facilitators who Richard Paglinawan, OHA administrator, and the people and we are responding to their wishes. conducted the informational meetings throughout Jalna Keala, head of the OHA Government Affairs We are extending the informational meetings, in the islands and on the mainland. The chairman Division, reported on their visit to the mainland. addition to community meetings, over the coming attended the debriefing at the Honolulu office. They said mainland Hawaiians do not want to be year." Facilitators said several things were common to left out of decisions and although they had to leave At the meetings, information will be provided, every informational meeting: the islands for economic or professional reasons, questions answered and spoken or written testi- • An insistence by the people that this is a time they maintain their Hawaiian lifestyle and culture mony will be welcome. These meetings will be held for unity in the Hawaiian community and that and are worried they may not be listened to when we ll into 1990, trustees said. various groups should set aside their differences, decisions are made. The chairman said trustees want to provide the seek common ground and work together for the Mainland Hawaiians, Keala and Paglinawan native Hawaiian community with an opportunity to good of the people. said, are hungry for information. Both mentioned understand, discuss and comment on the OHA • A feeling that the schedule for the adoption of that many Operation 'Ohana volunteer registrars draft Blueprint for Native Hawaiian Entitlements. a final Blueprint is too short. People told staffers were signed up and many 'Ohana registrations In addition, trustees decided to seek opportuni- they want more time for study of the draft, more in- were made. Some Hawaiians drove three or four ties to meet with small groups of 10 or more, in in- formational meetings and earlier notice of the continued on page 19 . formal settings, to get their feed-back on the Blue- print. er e are to go 0 coffee hours; 0 mee with any group that wants to hear from us,'" Kau- lukukui said. "The trustees want to be sure the Blueprint reflects the wishes of all the Hawaiian community." Any club, group or organizations inter:ested in such a presentation and informational meeting is asked to contact the Blueprint coordinator at the OHA office on O'ahu (946-2642) or any liaison office on the neighbor islands. Trustees decided to OHA and DLNR begin review of historic preservation laws

In a gesture of cooperation, the state's Depart- ment of Land and Natural Resources and OHA's Native Hawaiian Historic Preservation Task Force met in Kona (Sept. 22-24) to discuss how to strengthen historic preservation laws in Hawai'i. Hawai'i was represented in Belgium by this Participants reported perfect weather and Among the topics discussed were: float in the commemorative parade for Father great aloha from the Belgian people for the • Implementation of the new DLNR historic· Damien held in September. Prince Albert of Hawai'i visitors. sites division (formerly under the parks division); Belgium stood to applaud the float when it • Creation of new positions for island-based as- passed. sistant division archeologists for Kaua'i, Maui and the island of Hawai'i; • Coordination between the OHA Historic Pre- Kalo farming opportunities grow servation Task Force and the DLNR regarding submittal of an interim report on better conserva- By Deborah Lee Ward conomics in the College of Tropical Agriculture tion and maintenance of historic and cultural pro- Editor, Ka Wai Ola 0 OHA and Human Resources (CTAHR) at UH Manoa. perties in the state, to the state legislature in Can Hawaii's kalo (taro) industry, recently be- Their talk in the Wai'anae library was part of the December as mandated by House Concurrent set by shortages, meet the growing demand of Kalo Ho'olaulea lecture program. Ching, an eco- Resolution 136; local residents, emerging overseas markets and nomist by training, knows first-hand the difficulties • Discussion of proposed rules governing histo- the food industry? What efforts are being made to taro farmers face. His father was a taro farmer in ric preservation review and the inclusion of the expand the industry? How is kalo's economic Waihee Valley on Maui. Office of Hawaiian Affairs in the review process. value being recognized? Why are an estimated Once a dominant crop in Hawai'i, kalo farming At the conclusion of the meeting, DLNR Deputy 600,000 pounds of kalo imported each year? Why has declined. Ching said that in 1800, when the po- Director Libert Landgraf assured all the partici- is poi so expensive? pulation of the islands was about 300,000 persons, pants the cooperative review would begin imme- These questions were addressed at the recent a pound of poi a day per person would have kept diately. Kalo Ho'olaule'a in Wai'anae by Dr. Chauncey 20,000 acres in production. A daily average of 15 Further, Landgraf said formal comments from Ching, director of the Hawaii Institute of Tropical pounds per person would have kept 311,000 acres the OHA Historic Preservation Task Force on the Agriculture and Human Resources, and by Jim in taro production. By comparison, the sugar in- OHA, DLNR meet continued on page 15 Hollyer, researcher in agriculture and resource e- continued on page 15 I

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NEXT ISSUE OHABoard By Ed Michelman December 1 Public Information Officer HARD NEWS DEADLINE: Business November 10 Articles deadline The Sept. 30 business meeting of the 'OHA Legal Corporation from representing Native November 1 Board of Trustees was held at Hoolehua Congre- Hawaiian clients when both plaintiff and defendant gational Church, Moloka'i. Trustees present were are Hawaiians. • Please submit articles Chairman Kaulukukui and trustees Akaka, The matter concerns the estate of Elizabeth K. well in advance of Burgess, Ching, DeSoto and Hao. Trustees Bangay and a "quiet title" action involving a parcel news deadline to: Kahaialii, Keala and Mahoe werE! excused. of land on Hawaii. The waiver in this case does not Ka Wai Ola 0 OHA Blueprint represent a "taking" of any Hawaiian interest but 1600 Kapiolani Blvd. Administrator Richard Paglinawan summarized allows for naming of two family members as defen- Suite 1500 the major concerns expressed during statewide in- dants with the stipulation that their rights will be Honolulu, HI 96814 formational meetings on OHA's draft Blueprint for reserved and that they will be dismissed from the Native Hawaiian Entitlements. The meetings were suit. The board's waiver was conditional on ADVERTISING DEADLINE: held Sept. 13 and 14 on Kaua'i, O'ahu, Moloka'i, written approval by those defendants. November 10 Maui, and Lana'i and Hawai'i. The main concern Iosepa Resolution Call Dave Chun at identified was that the previously announced The board unanimously approved a resolution Innovation, 943-8599 deadline for comment and testimony on the draft honoring the Hawaiian pioneers who founded the for classified and Blueprint did not provide sufficient time for study Mormon settlement of losepa, Utah, in 1899. This advertising particulars and response. The recommendation therefore year, the Iosepa Historical Society of Hawaii cele- Advertise in brated the lOOth anniversary of the settlement was to restructure the Oct. 16 and 17 formal Ka Wai Ola 0 OHA trustee hearings and extend the deadline for input continued on page 6 by the Hawaiian community with an additional series of informational meetings and hearings on the Blueprint. It was the consensus of the board Board of Trustees ' that these meetings and hearings should extend Thomas K. Kaulukukui Sr. Louis Hao well into 1990 and perhaps beyond. Chairman & Trustee-At-Large Trustee, Moloka'i & Lana'i Rodney Kealiimahiai Burgess III Manu Kahaiali'i Paglinawan gave a report on his multi-purpose Vice·Chairman, Trustee·At·Large Trustee, Maui mainland trip Sept. 9-21. Paglinawan and OHA's Moanikeala Akaka Moses K. Keale Sr. Government Affairs Officer Jalna Keala visited Trustee, Hawai'i Trustee. Kaua'i & Ni'ihau Clarence F.T. Ching Kevin M.K. (Chubby) Mahoe mainland Hawaiian groups and organizations to T rustee-A t -Large Trustee·At-Large introduce the Blueprint and other I Luna A'e pro- A. Frenchy DeSoto jects, sign up registrars, enroll Hawaiians in Trustee-At·Large Operation 'Ohana, and provide a general status Richard K. Paglinawan Jalna Keala report on recent OHA activities. "The Living Water of OHA" Administrator Earl (Buddy) Neller Published monthly by the Office of Hawaiian Affairs, 1600 Ed Michelman Chris Valles Kapiolani Boulevard, Suite 1500, Honolulu, Hawaii 96814. Tele· Public Information Officer Liaisons The locations covered included the Los Angeles phones 946-2642, 548-8960. Circulation is 57,000 copies SO,OOO Deborah Lee Ward Bill KaJei, Hawei'i area; Utah; Washington, D.C.; Washington state of which are mail distribution and 10,000 are distributed through Editor Ruby McDonald, Kana island offices, state and county offices, pr;ivate and community Ann L Moore -- - Ki'ope Raymond, Maui and Northern California. The administrator agencies and target groups and individuals. Ka Wai Ola 0 OHA Assistant Editor Carmen (Boots) Panui, reported that response to the presentations was is produced and printed by Hawaii Hochi, Ltd. Advertising in Ka Kaua'i & Ni'ihau uniformly positive and enthusiastic. He said many Wai Ola 0 OHA does not constitute an endorsement of Editorial Contributors Myrle Florea, Moloka'i mainland Hawaiians traveled long distances to products or individuals by the Office of Hawaiian Affairs. Linda Kawai'ono Delaney attend the meetings. The mainlanders, he said, are highly motivated and eager to respond to the Blue- print with comments and suggestions. They From Hawaii's leading publisher greatly cherish their culture and want very much to be a part of decisions affecting Native Hawaiians. Native American Estate Trustees held hearings on Oct. 20 in Los The Struggle over Indian and Hawaiian Lands Angeles, San Francisco and Sacramento; and on Linda S. Parker Oct. 23 in Salt Lake City, Seattle and Arlington, Native Hawaiians and American Indians shared similar attitudes toward land and Virginia. both suffered from American expansion into their territories and disruptions to their 'Aina" "Back To The traditional ways of life. In Native American Estate, Parker-presents the first in-depth The board conditionally approved co-sponsor- study of Hawaiian and Indian land issues and examines the role the U. S. government ship of "Back to the 'Aina," a TV special on the subject of Hawaiian Home Lands. The KHNL pro- played in the appropriation of native lands. $24.00, cloth duction, moderated by Lynne Waters, was initially scheduled to run on Oct. 11 with a rebroadcast on The Water of Life Dec. 22. Approval was conditioned on review of the program tape and the possibility of OHA A Jungian Journey through Hawaiian Myth participation. Rita Knipe Legal Policy Waiver Illustrations by Dietrich Varez Unanimous approval was given to a waiver of "Rita Knipe has written a remarkable account of Hawaiian mythology .... She applies board policy which prevents the Native Hawaiian her competent experiential understanding of C. G. Jung's psychological theories to an understanding of myths and her own poetical insights into human and natural phenom- ALOHA AND WELCOME ena." -Jane Wheelwright, co-founder of the C. G. Jung Institute of San Francisco You're the "80SS" $22.50, cloth with us. 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l -- '#1 Nowemapa (November) 1989 ',Ao'ao Ekolu (Page 3) First loans go out to Hawaiian businesses

Ed Michelman years of service. While a member of the Honolulu Public Information Officer Police Department, he attended Chaminade Vim visits ANA More Native Hawaiians are joining the ranks of University in Honolulu and earned a Bachelor of independent business men and women thanks to a Science degree in Justice Management. demonstration project funded by the Admini- Kanekoa says he is honored to be the first stration for Native Americans. The $3 million, NHRLF recipient and hopes to payoff the loan be- four-year Native Hawaiian Revolving Loan Fund fore it becomes due. He says the money will enable (NHRLF) is being administered by the Office of him to better compete with larger guard service Hawaiian Affairs. firms. For instance, it will make it easier for him to NHRLF targets Hawaiians who want to start, bid on government contracts with bonding expand, or improve their own business, btit are requirements. unable to qualify for loans at conventional institu- tions, Loans are made for a maximum of five years Kanekoa praised both the Office of Hawaiian at an interest rate which is 2 percent below the Affairs and Administration for Native Americans Treasury Bill rate at the time of the loan. Since for providing the means to help Native Hawaiians opening for business early this year, NHRLF has achieve self-sufficiency. received over 1,700 inquiries and 280 formal appli- In addition to the Kanekoa loan, NHRLF has cations for loans. All applications are screened by now disbursed five other loan checks, totalling ANA's Wapato on recent visit to OHA project staff and a three-member loan review com- $203,600. Seven other loans totalling $230,500 mittee. The NHRLF board of directors approves have been approved and were to be closed in October. In early September, Walter P. Vim, chair- and monitors each loan. Each recipient receives man of the NHRLF board, visited the individualized technical business assistance Other recipients in the first group of loans are: Administration for Native Americans in geared to their needs. • A school of gymnastics; $26,000 for gym . Washington, D.C. He met with the newly The very first loan recipient was Ernest K. equipment and working capital. appointed ANA Commissioner, Timothy Kanekoa, president of Continental Services, Inc., • A commercial fisherman; $30,000 to purchase Wapato and his deputy, Dominic a 7-year-old firm providing guard services to his own fishing vessel and for working capital. Mastrapasqua, to report on the progress of government and private sector clients. Kanekoa • A painting contractor; $17,600 for bonding in the Native Hawaiian Revolving Loan Fund. received a $50,000 working capital loan which will order to become a licensed contractor and for Vim said they were very pleased to learn of be repaid in five years. His company employs 40 equipment. the success of the program and pledged full-time and 10 part-time workers, more than half • A bookkeeping/word processing company; their support to its continuance before the of whom are Native Hawaiians. $30,000 for equipment and working capital. five-year demonstration period ends. Kanekoa, 50, retired from the Honolulu Police • A tropical fruit farmer; $50,000 for equipment Vim also met with Lurline McGregor Department with the rank of lieutenant after 25 and working capital. from the Office of Indian Affairs. He said McGregor played a major role in drafting the legislation that made this program pos- sible. McGregor said continuance of the program will depend largely on how suc- cessful NHRLF is in receiving pay-backs on the loans disbursed. Vim said "It is impera- tive that NHRLF has an effective collection policy." He also met with and' gave a report on NHRLF to Patrick DeLeon, administrative aide to Sen. Daniel Inouye.

Ernest Kanekoa discusses procedure with employee at his Continental Lei Bright receives her check from NHRLF Services,lnc. security firm (above). . chairman Walter Vim.

SeniorNet computers for kupuna open new horizons Maui seniors recently joined thousands of Senior Net Founder and Director Dr. Mary links all 28 sites and individual members. In the seniors across the United States who are Furlong. John Corboy, M.D., president of the electronic city, seniors can participate in forum electronica\1y linked through an online computer Hawaiian Eye Foundation, is committed to discussions on health and fitness, retirement plan- network known as Senior Net. funding Senior Net sites throughout Hawai'i, she ning, or political issues, send electronic messages With a grant of over $10,000 from the Hawaiian said. to online pen pals, check stock quotations, or Eye Foundation, Senior Net participants have ac- voice their opinions during monthly, live "town hall cess to free computer training and computer use The first Hawai'i SeniorNet site opened in July meetings." at Maui Community College's Visitor Industry 1988 at Honolulu Community College. "Over 400 Training and Education Center, the new home of seniors signed up for computer instruction. I view Corboy said the geography of Hawai'i makes the first Neighbor Island SeniorNet Site. SeniorNet sites as bridges for our senior com- electronic communication a natural for seniors. munities in Hawai'i," Corboy said. "Senior Net is a non-profit organization esta- For more information about SeniorNet on blished to create and support an international SeniorNet operates an online telecommunica- Maui, ca11242-1217 or for SeniorNet on O'ahu call community of computer-using seniors," explained tions network known as "electronic city" which 845-9296. 'Ao'ao Eha (Page 4) N owemapa (N ovember) 1989

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, " 7 Nowemapa (Novembe r) 1989 'Ao'ao Elima (Page 5) . Questions answered from OHA Blueprint meeti·ngs

Ka Wai Ola 0 OHA begins this month a series Q: Are.lands held by private owners in successful. At its heart, OHA is the result of a· of articles prepared by the staff of the Native Hawai'i affected? native initiative for self-governance. OHA's man- Hawaiian Legal Corporation, that present an- A: No. Private lands are not affected by the date is affirmed by the 63,432 Hawaiian registered swers to questions raised by the community in OHA voters and the more than 50,000 votes September during the first round of public actually received each election for the trustees. Q: If a Native Hawaiian self-governing information meetings conducted on the OHA OHA is a unique entity. It is established in the entity is created, will Native Hawaiians still be Blueprint for Native Hawaiian Entitlements. A se- state constitution and yet it is independent from U.S. citizens? cond series of meetings, originall y scheduled as the other branches of state government. It is not A: Yes. Native Hawaiians will still be citizens of hearings, were conducted during October. Due to the U. S. and citi zens of the state of Hawai'i . In part of the state administrative, legislative, or judi- the early publication schedule of this newspaper, cial branches. It has a high degree of control over addition, they will be citizens of the Native the October meetings will not be featured until the Hawaiian self-governing entity. Other native internal affairs, can enter into leases and con- December issue. tracts, and acquire and manage property. Most people on the mainland are members 'of their tri- This month's article features some of the more importantly, its independence is assured by the bes and citizens of the state and U.S. pressing concerns raised at the statewide meet- elective process by which the trustees are ings, compiled in over 200 pages of recorded com- Q: How long will this process take; when chosen. To the extent possible under the existing ments. Future articles will also respond to con- will we receive our lands, monies; and constitutional scheme, OHAwas designed to give cerns raised on different topics. resources? maximum control of resources to the native Q: Has OHA made a deal with Senator A: This will be' a long and slow process. We are community. Inouye/Gov. Waihee? Why are OHA and the only at the beginning stages. The first step is for governor meeting in secret without giving the Native Hawaiians to understand the issues and If OHA is chosen as the self-governing entity, it Hawaiian people an opportunity to be reach agreement on basic goals. The Draft Blue- will be an OHA which is entirely separate from the involved. print sets out what OHA thinks those goals are, state. Legislation would have to be drafted to , A: No, OHA has not made a deal with the sena- tor or governor. Prior to coming out with the Draft Blueprint, OHA had not discussed its contents with either Sen. Inouye or Gov. Waihee, but OHA hopes they will participate in and support this effort. OHA has been meeting with members of .the governor's staff to discuss the ceded lands reve- nues and back rents. This is a result of the lawsuits O HA filed against the state because OHA was not (and still is not) receiving the full 20 percent of revenues from the ceded lands. However, while there have been preliminary discussions, to date there have been no concrete proposals put forth. Q: Why did OHA start the Blueprint with getting lands and money fi rst; s houldn't we get so ereignty first and then le t the sove- reign entity negotiate for lands and money? A: The Draft Blueprint does noJ say that lands and money should come first, before self-gover- nance. It proposes returns of lands, money, etc. Since the OHA Blueprint for Native HawaIIan mainland. Information meetings will continue and self-governance. OHA believes we should Entitlements was announced Sept. 2, many well Into 1990 to Inform HawaIIans and to push forward on all of our claims, however if there questions have been raised on Its contents at provide opportunities for input and is strong feeling that the self-governing entity must public meetings held statewide and on the discussion. be established first before any efforts are made on but ultimately the Native Hawaiian community separate OHA from the state and give it federal our other claims, the Blueprint can be amended to must decide. The Draft Blueprint can and will be recognition. In that way, it would be protected reflect that view. changed; it is a working draft. Even after the from the vagarie of state politics and would be able Native Hawaiian community has reached a con- Q: We do not want compensation: lands to deal with the state and federal governments at sensus, it will still take many years to pursue our and!or money - we want to be recognized as arms length. cause in Congress. Cooperation and support from a sovereign entity. non-Hawaiians will also be required. We cannot Q: Why doesn't the Draft Blueprint recog- A: The Draft Blueprint proposes a process for put a timetable on the process, but we must keep nize Ka Lahui? Why didn't OHA accept Ka determining a self-governing entity. The Native moving forward. Lahui's draft for sovereignty instead of put- Hawaiian self-governing entity will need a land ting out their own? base and fi nancial resources. Native Hawaiians Q: Will OHA be the self-governing entity? A: The Draft Blueprint doesn't recognize any are entitled to their lands and to be compensated Isn't this Draft Blueprint just a ploy to get specific group advocating sovereignty. It suggests for past use of their lands. Self-governance as well support for OHA to be the self-governing a process by which Native Hawaiians can deter- as the return of lands, money, and other resources entity? mine for themselves what form the self-governing are at the heart of the Draft Blueprint. A: The process set up in the Draft Blueprint is entity will take. OHA would like to be considered designed to insure that the will of the Native in that process, but ultimately the Native Hawaiian Q: Why doesn't the Draft Blueprint address Hawaiian people is carried out. OHA will assist in people will decide. OHA believes this process claims against the state; why does it only deal the process, but ultimately it will be the Native should be open to any native initiative for self- with claims against the federal government? Hawaiian people who will design a governmental governance and not merely to one group. A: The Draft Blueprint does make claim for structure. The process allows another organiza- ceded lands now held by the state and Hawaiian tion to be chosen as the self- governing entity, or Q: Why should OHA determine the dis- Home Lands. However, the Draft Blueprint was OHA could evolve into a self-governing entity, or tricts for selecting representatives to the originally aimed at claims against the United an entirely new entity could be created. It should gathering to draft the governing document? States and thus those claims are stated most be stressed, however, that it is up to the Native Won't this give OHA an inside track? strongly. We welcome suggestions to change the -Hawaiian people to decide who should be the self- A: At the present time, the OHA trustees are Draft Blueprint to clearly and forcefully make our . governing entity. the elected representatives of the Native Hawaiian claims against the state of Hawai'i. Q: Can OHA be the self-governing entity? community. OHA has the ability and resources OHA is a state agency and cannot be a sov.e- and is the logical organization to aid in the self- Q: How are you going to distribute trust, reign. What will happen if OHA is wiped out at governance effort. OHA will draw the districts funds or ceded lands to the people if you suc- the next Constitutional Convention? with the goal of insuring equal representation ceed in getting lands and monies from the A: OHA was created by the Hawaiian people. In while trying to adhere to traditional geographical federal and state governments? 1978, grass roots Hawaiians seized the opportu- divisions. OHA will not conduct either the election A: The Draft Blueprint suggests that all lands nity to use the Constitutional Convention as a for representatives or the gathering to draft the and monies be held by the Native Hawaiian self- mechanism to develop a native governmental governing document. If the community believes governing entity. That entity will have to deter- structure. Many Hawaiians then went into the that OHA is not the appropriate body to deter- mine whether individual money awards should be community to convince other Hawaiians, as well mine the districts, then that can be changed in the given and will also have to determine how indivi- as the general populace, to support OHA and the Draft Blueprint. dual parcels of land should be distributed. OHA amendments to the Constitution. They were - . To be continued. 'Ao'ao Eono (Page 6) Nowemapa (November) 1989 OHA protests Makahuena Poinfsale.

Makahu'ena Point, site of the former U.S. Coast in Anchorage, bid $5.4 million for the 13.5 acre the sale of Makahu'ena Point and all other fede- Guard station, on Kauai's south shore was auc- parcel. rally controlled public lands (whether ceded or tioned by the federal government as surplus pro- Trustees of the Office of Hawaiian Affairs had non-ceded). They also asked for federal legislation perty on Sept. 20. The Cook Inlet Region Inc. , a written the Hawaiian congressional delegation to specifically exempt Hawai'i from the require- native Alaskan land development company based Sept. 15, asking them to press for a moratorium on ment which forces auction of federal lands. Al- though the 13 acre Makahu'ena Point site is not ceded land it is public land. Explaining OHA's position, Trustee Rodney Join us Burgess, chair of OHA's Committee on Status Sunday, November 26th and Entitlements, said ceded land has been sold in the past and now Native Hawaiians are calling for at 2:00 p.m. an end to the sale of all federally owned public land for the 7th Annual in Hawai'i until Native Hawaiians land claims are CHRISTMAS SONG CONTEST FESTIVAL! settled. Chairman of the OHA trustees, Thomas Kaulukukui Sr., said sl,.lch a moratorium would (Building B - 4th Floor show good faith on the part of the federal . Royal Hawaiian Shopping Center) government. According to Linda Delaney, OHA division offi- cer for land and natural resources, Makahu'ena Point falls under a law enacted by congress in 1983 ****** which requires the sale of federal surplus property (public lands) to help off-set the national debt, un- Over Sl,OOO worth of Prizes - less the land is needed for the homeless or for Free Refreshments and prisons. Entertainment galore! This 1983 law, in effect, repealed Public Law 88- 233 which had recogni zed the special public trust All FREE!!! constraints affecting public lands in Hawai'i. The constraints required that public lands be returned to the state when no longer required for public purposes. Following announcement of the successful ROYAL HAWAIIAN IICCN Alaskan bid, Chairman Kaulukukui wrote to Kirk 1410AM McGee, vice-president of the Cook Inlet Region SHOPPING CENTER group asking him to withdraw their bid. Kaulukukui said it was a tragic irony the highest bidder was another native people who, like the Hawaiians, had waited too long for a recognition of II land claims. Board Business II The....- f rom page 2, with a week of functions including the unveiling I and dedication of a memorial monument in Iosepa I on Aug. 28. The resolution says, in part: " . . . the I Board of Trustees of the Office of Hawaiian Affairs I' Series I . .. wishes to express much aloha for those coura- i geous pioneers who left Hawaii to follow their I Bank of Hawaii is proud to sponsor .. I' faith, and sends mahalo to the organizations that the Heritage Series, an exploration of initiated and coordinated the commemorative the rich cultural heritage of events honoring the kupuna of Iosepa." Hawaii and its people. t The next regular meeting of the Board of I', You won't want to miss these , Trustees is set for 10 a.m. Saturday, Nov. 4, at upcoming programs including OHA's Honolulu office, 1600 Kapiolani Boulevard, such topics as the Kumulipo 1500. (anCIent Hawaiian creation chant), the venerable Gabby Pahinui, Hawaii's popular • TH E FINEST • slack key guitarists and Hawaiian fl ora and fauna. HAWAIIAN You can hear the Heritage Series at 12:30 HEIRLOOM p.m. on the last Sunday of every month. Just JEWELRY tune in KCCN Radio, Since 1973 1420 on your AM dial. If you miss Sunday's W HOLESALE PRICES program, listen the 10 THE PUBLIC! following week on Wednesday evening at 7:30 p.m . when it will be rebroadcast. We hope you enjoy these programs.

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== Maui, the division presented the revised agree- ORA Division Reports ment for review and approval by the OHA board - .::::::::::::,,:.:::::::::::::::;:::::::::;::::::::.::,::::::::::,::::::::::",:::::::::::::::;:;:::;:::;:;:::;:::::;:;:;:;:::;:;:;:::::;:;:;:;:;:;:;:;:::;:;:;:;:;:;:;:;:;:;:;:;:;:::;:;:;:;:;:;:;:;:;:;:;:;:;:;:;:::;:;:;:::;:;:::::::::::::::::;:::::::;:;:::::::::::::::::;:::::;:::::;:::::;:::::::::::::::::::::::::::::::::::::::::::::::::::::;:::::::::::::::::::;:;:::::::::;::::::::: of trustees and the historic preservation task force. The division also participated in the signing The fol/owing are reports made by OHA divi- vation at its recent Kona meeting with the state ceremony of the burial agreement, held on Maui, sion officers to the board of trustees concerning Department of Land and Natural Resources and and has attended two meetings of the manage- their divisions' activities during the month of responded to requests for information on environ- ment committee on Maui. September, 1989. mental impact statements. A packet for volunteer Reflecting (he board of trustees direction on registrars of Operation 'Ohana was developed, geothermal development, the land and natural re- Economic Development Division the final declatory form was completed and pre- sources dIVIsion developed a position paper for Division officer - Linda Colburn sentations were given to vanous groups. the trustees recommendmg OHA join in the The Native Hawaiian Revolving Loan Fund staff The division developed volunteer packets, Ulaieo vs Paty case appeal Iting concerns for the set up accounting procedures for monitoring and researched insurance for volunteers and attended natIve forest, gathering nghts and traditional reli - collecting payments from loan fund recipients. A the state volunteer directors conference. gious practice. The diVIsIon coordinated prepa- review of the NHRLF documents was completed For the Blueprint informational meetings, the ration of suit entry with the attorney, researched by the Deputy Attorney General to assure division prepared materials, staffed the meetings and drafted geothermai policy . evisions and pre- NHRLF compliance with state regulations and and completed a summary budget. pared testimony whIch was presented to the Big policies. Loan disbursements began Sept. 22 . An Island planning commission. article on the NHRLF appeared in the October Government Affairs The division planned and partIcipated in historic edition of Ka Wai Ola 0 OHA. Division officer - Jalna Keala preservation task force meetmgs. The · division The economic development division met with The Government Affairs Division planned the planned, coordinated, and attended a three-day Hawaiian clients to assist them in developing reception to launch the OHA Blueprint and workshop 10 Kona with the deputy director and market strategies and preliminary proposals for coordinated mvitations sent to members of the historic sItes staff of the State f Hawai'i Depart- innovative projects. state legislature, members of the Hawaiian Affairs mentof Land and Natural Resources. The division The division is participating in the formation of Committee of the Constitutional Convention, planned, prepared for , and attended a three-day an alternative and community-based economic chairs of Hawaiian committees in both the Hawaii task force workshop on Moloka'i. development group which seeks to foster co- House of Representatives and Senate, and other The division officer testified before the Honolulu operative use of resources to more effectively sup- representatives of Hawaiian organizations. City Council concermng future plans for , and port grass roots community development efforts. The division planned the coordinated mainland archeological work at, Kualoa Park. Additionally, The division is working with the state's business informational meetings to introduce and discuss the division continued conferences with the Lt. economic development office to provide the Blueprint with Native Hawaiians in 10 cities on Governor's staff concerning the referendum on a marketing assistance for arts-and- rafts persons the east and west coasts, travelled to the smgle definition; drafted a referendum question in the state. The state's DBED proiec t !)ordinator meetings, made presentations, distributed litera- and presented it to the OHA trustees, worked on Jean Williams will assist OHA 10 dIsseminating ture, answered questions and signed up Opera- preparation of ballots and attended related information to Hawaiians who want to become tion 'Ohana volunteer registrars. meetings. more informed about merchandising opportu- The government affairs division is planning and The diVIsion researched the Makahu'ena Point nities in local retail outlets. The division is also coordinating mainland hearings on the Blueprint land title , prepared a board position paper for trus- exploring ways of drafting legislation to more for the board of trustees with Native Hawaiians in tees, prepared a letter to Sen. Inouye regarding a strictly define the "Made In Hawai'i" labeling; re- Los Angeles, San Francisco, and Sacramento, moratonum on sales of federal lands in Hawai'i viewing the feasibility of establishing retail outlets Cal. , on Oct. 20 and for Salt Lake City, Utah, and prepared a letter to the Cook Inlet Corp. re- throughout the state dedicated to the promotion Seattle, Wash., and Arlington, Va. , on Oct. 23. garding its bid on the Makahu'ena Point property. of products actually made in Hawai'i and products The division continues to work through the liai- The division staff participated in several made by Hawaiians. son staff on the neighbor islands for Operation meetings concerning the Blueprint and attended Issues relating to subsistance lifestyles are being 'Ohana registrations; giving assistance with appli- community information meetings on the studied by the state's Department of Business and cations and information on the Native Hawaiian Blueprint. Economic Development. A meeting with several Revolving Loan Fund, and the countless other OHA division officers was held Sept. 28 at OHA to OHA tasks required of them. Planning and Research Division support this research effort. Division officer - Joyce Kahane The division oversaw distribution of nearly Health and Human Services The planning and research division is working 100,000 copies of the Blueprint for Native Division officer - Dr. Arthur Manoharan on Operation Hui 'Imi preparing for formation of Hawaiian Entitlements. The 6,000 remaining Since OHA is one of the five organizations the Task Force for Hawaiian Services which was copies on hand are being held in reserve for the , making up the Papa Ola Lokahi, this division recommended by a concurrent resolution of the state department of education. A memorandum participated in the public meetings scheduled to House and Senate in the 1989 legislative session. from Superintendent Charles T oguchi has been inform the public and solicit their perception of The division is awaiting the appointment of mem- issued to aU district superintendents, high school health needs. The objective is to facilitate the plan- bers to the task force by the governor. principals, and teachers of modern history of ning process which is the first step in implementing Under terms of the concurrent resolution the Hawai'i classes, clearing the way for review of the the Native Hawaiian Health Act of 1988. task force will make findings and recommenda- Blueprint in high school classrooms, statewide. The division was involved in obtaining the tions concerning the coordination of all public and Discussion questions have also been prepared to cooperation of the University of Hawai'i School of private services available to Hawaiians. The reso- facilitate discussion of the Blueprint by teachers Medicine to assist in developing training programs lution recommends the governor appoint 15 mem- who wish to use it as an enhancement of existing for the health centers being planned to serve the bers including the chairpersons of the OHA Board curriculum. Hawaiian community. of Trustees and the Hawaiian Homes Commis- OHA has obtained a grant in partnership with sion, and representatives of private Hawaiian Education Division the coalition for a drug-free Hawai'i to develop agencies, institutions or organizations as well as Division officer - Rona Rodenhurst educational activities. The division participated in members of the general community. The finding The education division reports that the kupuna the workshops on drug abuse prevention held at recommends that the OHA chairman of trustees team and education staff completed Phase III of Kamehameha School on Sept. 16. be chairman of the task force. In addition the the Ka Ha Mai Na Kupuna, a project which deline- The Moloka'i Diet Program was initiated at the governor is asked to give special consideration for ates Hawaiian values through the kupuna. A com- Wai'anae Coast Comprehensive Health Center membership on the task force to representatives prehensive report on the project is in progress for on Sept. 9 and the division officer participated in of Alu Like, King William C. Lunalilo Trust, Queen the OHA and Native Hawaiian Culture and Arts the opening ceremonies. Lilli'uokalani Trust, Kamehameha Schools/ Bi- Program (NHCAP) boards. The division represents OHA at the sta te health ship Estate, E Ola Mau, the Office of Hawaiian The division worked with the Veterans Admini- insurance committee which is developing a Health of the Department of Health, the U.S. stration to develop Hawaiian-ethnic-sensitivity scheme to provide health insurance to about Select Committee on Indian Affairs, both houses workshops for staff on neighbor islands in con- 35,000 people who do not have any form of of the legislature and the office of state planning_ junction with OHA's health and human services coverage. > The division is preparing criteria for a quality specialist. An effort to develop occupational health control and evaluation program for the Office of The education division responded to a request training for workers has been started by meetings Hawaiian Affairs. The program specialist will from the U.S. Information Agency for information with officials of the United Public Workers Union. monitor standards and practices at OHA. Job to give foreign diplomats concerning Hawaiian criteria for the coordinator is being developed and history, activities, and related matters. The divi- Land and Natural Resources the position will be advertised. The division con- sion met with youth leaders concerning the 1989-90 Division officer - Linda Kawai'ono Delaney tinues to respond to requests for statistical data on 'Aha 'Opio and Operation 'Ohana. The division of land and natural resources Native Hawaiians. The edu('ation division continues planning for a edited the prepared supplemental written testi- program on youth volunteer credits for higher mony on the Department of Hawaiian Home Public Information Division education scholarships and possible federal legis- Lands and the ceded land trust which was sub- Division officer - Edward Michelman lation to develop such a program with a consor- mitted to the US Senate Select Committee on The public information division prepared and tium of public and private agencies. The division Indian Affairs. assisted the OHA Task Force on Historic Preser- Concerning the Honokahua burial area on continued on page 9 'Ao'ao Ewalu (Page 8) Nowemapa (November) 1989 Forum on 'Ice' is for Ho'olaulea opens Nov. 11 parents on November 16 Kamehameha Schools' annual Ho'olaule'a on Ho'olaule'a will be held Saturday, Nov. 11 at Nov. 11, is shaping up to be one of the commu· Kamehameha's Elementary School campus nity's best entertainment values this season. from 9 a.m. to 4 p.m. Admission is $3 for adults A forum for parents on crystal methampheta- Kapena, Olomana, Kawaiola, and Butch and $1 for students. mine ("Ice") will be held Thursday, Nov. 16, at Ben Helemano and the Players of Instruments will Keiki under four and kupuna over 65 will be Parker School in Kaneohe, at 7 p.m. headline the entertainment line-up for the day- admitted free. Parents are encouraged to attend forum on long event. Other highlights include perfor- Parking will be available on campus and in this drug which has reached Hawai'i. The school is the Kapalama area. mances by the KS band, Concert Glee, and Na on the corner of Kamehameha Highway and Wai- Wahine Hele La 0 Kaiona led by Kumu Hula kalua Road , across from the police station. Mapuana de Silva, and a student talent show. Free shuttle buses will run between campus Emcees for the day are alumni Brickwood and the Kamehameha bus terminal on School More information is available by calling 235- Galuteria, Kimo Kahoano and Doug Mossman. throughout the day. 8155. . . ai ka 'O'ia 1"0 Nowemapa (November) 1989 'Ao'ao Eiwa (Page 9)

Division Reports from page 7 Hoomanoa anthology published 57,000 copies of Ka Wai Ola OOHA. of Trustees DeSoto and Burgess on Channel2's Distribution on neighbor islands began Aug. 29, "Sunday Extra" features works by copies for mailing to 50,000 OHA voter house- In regard to Operation 'Ohana, the division ar- holds and other interested parties were delivered ranged for OHA education officer Rona Hawaiian writers to the post office on Aug. 30. Rodenhurst to participate in the Hawaiian Civic The division arranged to obtain copies of the Club radio program with Haunani Apoliona on cable television tapes of all five of the senate over- KHVH and also wrote and arranged for broadcast sight hearings held in August of public service announcements telling people The division handled the media advisory on the they may contact any OHA office for information Sept. 2 news conference on the Blueprint, worked on Operation 'Ohana registration and volunteers. on the Blueprint tabloid, arranged for appearance

KAMEHAMEHA HELP ASSOCIATION OF TEACHERS AND PARENTS WANTED DRIVER/DELIVERY PERSON needed to deliver Ka Wai Ola 0 OHA each month to various locations on Oahu. Part-time sever- al days at end of each month. Must have own transportation. Paid mi- leage. Call OHA 946- Cover art by '[m aikalani Kalahele. Reproduced by permission 2642 of publisher and ask for Ka Wai Ola OOHA. HO'OLAULE 'A "Ho'omanoa: An Anthology of Contemporary Hawaiian Literature" has been published by Ku KAMEHAMEHA ELEMENTARY SCHOOL CAMPUS Pa'a Inc. of Honolulu. Edited by Joseph P. Salaz, o ka pi'i no ia a Koki·o·Wailau. SATURDAY· NOVEMBER 11.1989·9 am-4 pm the anthology features literature written predomi· Ascend to the topmost part of Wailau. BUTCH HELEMANO & THE PLAYERS OF INSTRUMENTS • KAPENA nantly in English by writers of Hawaiian ancestry. JERRY SANTOS & OLOMANA • KAWAIOLA It is the first of its kind, according to Salaz, com· An expression of admiration for one who reaches the top in spite of CRAFTS· GAMES· LOCAL FOODS AND PRODUCE prised entirely of Hawaiian writers incorporating difficulties. STUDENT TALENT CONTEST • WHITE ELEPHANT SALE modern literary genres with traditional influences. The anthology was three years in the making, with From: " 'Olelo No'eau: PARKING WILL BE AVAILABLE ON CAMPUS. AND SHUTTLE BUSES WILL Ha w a ii a n Prove rbs & initial work beginning in late 1986. Ku Pa'a Inc. is RUN BETWEEN THE KAMEHAMEHA BUS TERMINAL ON SCHOOL STREET Poetical Sayings." Bishop AND CAMPUS THROUGHOUT THE DAY. headed by Hawaiian publisher and writer John Museum Press. Dominis Holt. FOR MORE INFORMATION CALL 842-8663 Hawaiian writers featured in the anthology in- clude Wayne Westlake, Haunani-Kay Trask, Leialoha Apo Perkins, Tamara Wong-Morrison, Michael McPherson, Cecilia Kapua Lindo, Lino Kaona, 'Imaikalani Kalahele, John Dominis Holt, Dana Naone Hall , Puanani Burgess, and Joseph P. Salaz.

A public group reading featuring most of the writers in the anthology will be held at Atherton Halau, Bishop Museum on Nov. 17 , with a reception beginning at 7 p. m. Copies of the anthology will also be avail· able at the. reading. ATIVE Ahahui Kapiolani sets hula workshop HAWAI IAN Ahahui Kapi'olani , a non-profit organization ,dedicated to perpetuating the benevolent works of RIGHTS Queen Kapi'olani, will hold its second annual traditional hula wo rkshop at Leeward Community College Nov. 24 and 25 , 8 a.m. to 5 p.m. Teachers include Vicki Holt Takamine, John Kaimika ua, HANDBOOK Coline Aiu-Ferranti, Hu'i Park, Pi'ilani Pleme r, Haunani Kauahi, and Hokulani Padilla and others not yet confirmed. Cost is $25 per person, $20 for Leeward Community College students or groups Publication price: $25.00 of 10 or more who register in advance. The workshop is sponsored by Ahahui Kapiolani and Please send me -copies of1he Native Hawaiian Righ1s Handbook. the college. For information and registration call: ______Jeane at 734 -1 229, 6:30 to 9 p.m. Ahahui Kapi'olani is accepting applications for its ______first annual scholarship award for students of Hawaiian ancestry. Part-Hawaiian college-enrolled students interested in the performing arts or Z1PCOO E---...... $500 education are invited to apply for the award. Make check or money order payable to: Please add $5.00 for postage and Call Kalani Akana at 456-9222, 8 a.m. to 3 p.m. NATIVE HAWAIIAN LEGAL CORPORATION handling for each copy ordered. Deadline for application is Dec. 1, and the scholar- 1270 Queen Emma Street, Suite 1004 For more Information, ship will be awarded Dec. 31 , on Queen Kapi'olani's Honolulu, Hawai'i 96813 please call Carrie at (808) 521-2302. birthday.

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By Ann L Moore Hand made, exclusive design Christmas If you are clever with your hands, consider "Why can't we have the Christmas spirit all year wreaths and lei are available from lei-maker Bill making a friend a lei hulu. The Royal Feather Com- 'round?" is a question heard every year as people Char. Some of his haku creations can be mailed to pany has all the supplies you will need. They are at get into the spirit of the holiday season. the mainland. Prices range from $25 to $100. He is 98-027 Hekaha St., Aiea, and are open Monday Those of us fortunate enough to live in these taking orders now for the holidays. Contact him at through Saturday 10 a.m. to 6 p.m. The phone special islands are doubly blessed, as the spirit of 845-7940. number is 486-6079. Or you could give a friend a Christmas and the spirit of Aloha make an unique Bowls (,umeke) made of Hawaiian woods such gift of classes in feather-lei making at Royal blend. as koa, milo, kou, 'iliahi, and hau, are available in Feather. Christmas is an opportunity for all Hawaiians, varying sizes priced from $45 to several thou- If Hawaiian foods are on your mind, remember whether keiki 0 ka 'aina, kama'aina, malihini (new- sands. Check with Dan DeLuz at Hawaiian Handi- Hawai'i I'a Smoked Fish Snack, HPF. Foods' comer) or visitor, to share this double blessing; to crafts in Hilo on the Big Island or with Michael Hawaiian Laulau and Kalua Pork (836-1533), unite in sharing the riches of the Hawaiian culture Dunne of the Pauahi-Nu'uanu Gallery on O'ahu. Manna Brand Mandoo from Pioneer Trading in through gifts that represent Hawai'i, old and new, Honolulu (845-4232) and poi from the Honolulu in some special way. T-shirts (pale'ili) are popular everywhere and Poi Co. Ltd. at 288 Libby St., (848-2431). For Let's start by mentioning the 'Iolani Palace gift worn all year. Check local Christmas fairs and Korean-cuisine lovers pick up Joe Kim's Kim shop, the Bishop Museum's Shop Pacifica and the watch for Wainwright Piena's offerings with their Chee at any supermarket and for vegetarians get Honolulu Academy of Arts gift shop. Gifts that are Hawaiian themes. Master Graphics, available at some Fresh Kaku Tofu made without preserva- made by Hawaiian artisans and artists are avail- many stores, also features Hawaiian themes. Let tives, $1.30 for 24 ounces. They deliver. Call 545- able at each and they are a great place to start the force be with you this holiday with a T from 3125 for more information. shopping. A paid gift-membership to one ($25 a The Hawaiian Force in Aina Haina. And The year and up) gives the recipient advantage of Force does mail orders. Music composed and-or recorded by Hawaiian free museum admission and shop discounts all Clothes can't be mentioned without a word artists is available on cassettes and on the new year. about Local Motion, founded and operated in compact discs. Good selections are available at The following suggestions are gleaned from Hawai'i by a local boy, Rob Burns. The clothes Browntown Records, 2919 Kapiolani Blvd, members of the OHA staff who have experience come in the usual sizes and go up to 46-inch Honolulu, Tower Records, and House of Music with the products mentioned or who have dealt' waist. Tops go to size 4X. Other good Hawaiian stores. If you are buying for a music "pro" contact with the firms . Included are many of our adver- products are Sig Zane Designs in Hilo, Mamo Honolulu Tape Company at 841-0669 for advice tisers who offer Hawaiian products. Howell Inc ., available at fine stores, Nake'u Awai and guidance in the latest hi-tech equipment and Friends on the mainland are not hard to buy for . of Honolulu and Designs by Puamana of Honolulu. recording services. Anything from Hawai'i is welcomed. But the mail- Anyone who has visited the islands knows and If you get t6 the day before Christmas and re- ing costs must be considered by the gift-giver. The loves Lion Coffee. It is a great favorite nearly member you forgot to send your uncle on the more weight the more expensive. impossible to obtain on the mainland. Lion mainland a greeting, pop into Kapahulu Copies on There are always Hawaii's famous macadamia Coffee's Queen Street plant in Honolulu has a Kapahulu next to Burger King and FAX a family nuts. People love them in any form. Anthurium, tasting room where you can sample the blends. greeting. Call 737-0997 for the holiday hours. protea and fresh island flowers are available from most florists and some specialize in mainland deli- Hula Supply ·Center, on the corner of South If money is no object consider a piece of fine veries. Consult your local Yellow Pages directory. King and Isenberg streets, Honolulu, can make a furniture from McAllister Furniture, 2333 Aohao A round trip ticket is light to mail . If you want to hula costume to your specifications. The store Place, Honolulu. They accept major credit cards bring the family home for the holidays, contact also stocks hula instruments, sil k lei, pareaus, and and phone orders. Do grandmothers still buy Island Experience in Honolulu or in Kona, or T-shirts with picture§ of 1900s Hawai'i. While ' "Hope Chests" for their granddaughters? Call Paradise Sun Tours, Honolulu, for information. If you're there, pop next door to Quilts Hawai'i and 841-4251 for details. you can't' bring them home, send them "The check out their beautiful gift items. Quilts is a new If holiday pound-gain is a concern, call Dr. Hawaiian Luau Book," by Lee and Mae Keao. It is advertiser as is The Hawaiian Force. continued on page 15 easy to read and packed with information about throwing a luau anytime of the year. "The Hawaiian Calabash" by Irving Jenkins, is packed with information and marvellous pictures (color and black-and-white) on this uniquely Hawaiian container. It is a limited edition so do not L delay in picking up a copy. Also recommended are "Na Pule Kahiko" by Jane Gutmanis (also in limited edition), "Place Names of Hawai'i" by Mary Kawena Pukui, Samuel Elbert and Ester Mo'okini, "Atlas of Hawai'i" published by the University of Hawai'i Press, the Hawaiian Dictionary by Mary Kawena Pukui and Samuel Elbert and, last but not least, the Bible in the Hawaiian language "Ka Baibala Hemolele." Contact the University Press or Bess Press for more Hawaiian book titles. They are sure to have book to fit everyone's interest. #HB-l Don't forget the "Hawaiian Rights Handbook" for (BLK,WH) ' $25. .It can be ordered by calling the Native Hawaiian Legal Corporation at 521-2302, or by #CA-2 #HF-3 using the coupon in Ka Wai Ola. (WH,YELL) (WH, YELL )

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By Deborah Lee Ward little to say about shortage of facilities for our "If tourism is a primary industry of Hawai'i, now education system, the destruction of our coastal and in the future, then it must also bear the re- environment and the high cost of living. sponsibility for the environment, our social well- "If tourism is a primary industry of Hawai'i now being, (and) the economy." With this challenge in and into the future then it must also bear the re- mind, delegates to a week-long conference began sponsibility for the environment, our social well- to scrutinize "Tourism in Hawai'i: its impact on being, (and) the economy. Native Hawaiians and its challenge to the - " 'Aloha' is the most used and abused word of our churches." tourism industry. 'Aloha' can mean fond greetings, More than 75 Native Hawaiian, non-Hawaiian, goodbye, love. It also involves ... the presence of and international delegates gathered Aug. 21-27 in peace and justice. If Hawai'i is truly the land of love Kailua. One third represented Native Hawaian and aloha, then we must work for peace and churches and Hawaiian activist groups. Another justice. Aloha is for everyone. But when a host third were ministers and lay church leaders of dif- indigenous people, the beautiful and gentle ferent denominations in Hawai'i . The rest came Hawaiian people, once prosperous and healthy from the U.S. mainland, Europe, Asia and the are now the poorest and sickest and the least edu- Pacific as representatives bf indigenous peoples cated, dispossessed of land and nationhood, and ecumenical organizations concerned about where is the presence of peace and justice? Where tourism in the third world. is the land of aloha?" The event was sponsored by newly-formed Co-conference organizer Haunani-Kay Trask Hawai'i Ecumenical Coalition on Tourism, a called tourism a new form of multinational colonia- locally-based, multi-ethnic movement whose goal lism. "The hotel is the new plantation; the wages is to develop education and action around tourism are low, the work demeaning, the crop is 6:5 and related economic and political issues con- million tourists a year ... This is still not enough for fro nting Native Hawaiians. the tourist industry." During the week, visiting participants were Conference coordinator Rev. Kaleo Patterson She said the impacts of mass-based corporate taken to see the scope of the tourism's presence in was one of several church leaders who tourism "drive into your community." Hawai'i; they visted rural development projects discussed how churches In Hawal'l and the and heard presentations on the economic, social U.S. can re-examine their role and She criticized the luxury resorts which contrive and cultural history of the island group that is geo- responsibility to native HawaIIans. an exotic "fantasy" substitute for an authentic graphically the most isolated in the world. ference chairpersons Rev. Kaleo Patterson noted Hawaiian setting. "Our culture is exploited. Initiating sponsors include the Ecumenical that Native Hawaiians have been "participants in, Hawaiians should be first on the agenda." That Coalition on Third World Tourism, the World and victims of, the tourism industry." agenda includes bringing about what Trask calls Council of Churches Pacific Conference, the He said, "It is time for us here today, for all alternatives to tourism, which are not the same as National Council of Churches, the Hawai'i Coun- Hawai'i, to rethink our basic attitudes about tour- "alternative tourism." These consist,she said, of cil of Churches, the Center for Responsible T our- ism , to ask the question "Who are we, the people self-sufficiency, sanctuaries and political sove- is m, and the American Friends Service of Hawai'i? Where are we as people, children of reignty. Self-sufficiency is having land, water and Committee. this land? How has tourism benefitted the whole of resources to carry out traditional economic acti- The organizing committee was headed by chair- our Hawaiian community? vities, such as farming, fishing, hunting and person Rev. Kaleo Patterson, kahu of Kapa'a First " 'More jobs' is the answer that we receive . But gathering. Sanctuaries could be places of refuge, Hawaiian Church, vice-chairperson Dr. Haunani- more jobs are not the solution to the identity ques- she said, a spiritual base where Hawaiians could Kay Trask, University of Hawai'i director of tion. More jobs are not a solution to the cultural gather and relearn their culture. These Hawaiian studies; treasurer Patricia Mumford, of question, to the dignity question, or the legal ques- alternatives promise dignity, choice for Hawaiians, the Hawai'i Conference of Churches; and coordi- tion regarding reparations, and just and com- generational continuity as Hawaiians, and the nator Rose Schilt, of the American Friends Ser- passionate sovereignty for our Hawaiian people. opportunity to be independent and indigenous vice Committee. More jobs has had little to do with the housing persons, she believes. In opening the formal weekend sessions, con- crisis in Hawai'i on every island. More jobs has had New veterans memorial park dedicated at Kaneohe

A groundbreaking ceremony for a new Hawai'i State Veterans Cemetery was held Sept. 25. The cemetery is off Kamehameha Highway, between the H-3 Freeway and the Hawaii Memorial Park Cemetery in Kaneohe, O'ahu. The new veterans cemetery is being established because the National Memorial Cemetery of the Pacific at Puowaina (Punchbowl), according to recent projections, will run out of room for casket burials in about two years. When completed, the new cemetery at Kaneohe will cover 123 acres and include a visi- tors' and administration center, flag plaza, committal shelter, natural grass ampitheatre, columba ria and lookout area. It is expected that the cemetery will be ready for the first casket burial around July 1991, about the time the National Cemetery of the Pacific at Punchbowl is expected to close for casket burials. addressed the audience and participated in the by Lawrence S.K. Lee. The national and state an- At completion the new cemetery will be capable groundbreaking with David Peters the executive thems were played by the band. of providing a final resting place for over 75,000 assistant to Sen. Daniel K. Inouye, Andrew The invocation was given by Rev. William honored veterans. Matsunaga the district director for Sen. Spark M. Kaina, pastor of Kawaiaha'o Church. Introduction Scheduled for completion in approximately five Matsunaga, Maj. Gen. Alexis T. Lum the state's of several speakers was made by Lee and remarks years, the cemetery will be constructed in four adjutant general, Alfred Los Banos the chairman followed by Hon. Emelio S. Alcon, vice-speaker of phases for a total projected cost of $15 million with of the advisory board on veterans services, the House of Representatives, Andrew construction cost shared equally by the federal Eugene M. Ban the vice president of M&E Pacific Matsunaga, and David M. Peters. Following the and state governments. Inc, Larry Ching the president of Highway Con- governor's address the ground blessing was con- The architectural and engineering firm of M&E struction Company, and Lawrence S.K. Lee, ducted by Rev. William Kaina. The benediction Pacific, Inc., is the master planning, design and director of the Office of Veterans Services. was given by Rev. Terrance Watanabe, rector of construction management consultant for the pro- The program opened with a musical prelude the Cathedral of Our Lady of Peace. A medley of ject. Highway Construction Co. is the contractor conducted by Warrant Officer Gerald Nichols, service songs was played to end the program and for phase one. bandmaster of the 111 th Army Band of the Hawaii light refreshments were served to those gathered At the groundbreaking, Gov. John Waihee National Guard. The welcome address was given for the ceremony.

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Robert Kalikolehua Burns Riding the crest of a wave of success

By Ann L Moore spend more than you take in." He was your average two T-shirts and slippers Burns has never forgotten his beginnings. He kind of guy. He loved to surf and was a good, all works with Alu Like's entrepreneurship program, 'round athlete. Popular with his classmates, he talking to kids in schools about business. had a quick friendly ,grin and a wholesome air "I tell them, 'Business is not a four letter word. about him. And whatever they do, they are going to be involv- Tall, dark haired, with a twinkle in his eye, he ed in business. If you grow taro you have to sell it. was a happy combination of the genes of his One of the problems is that Hawaiians don't want Hawaiian mother and his Scots-American Dad. the business label. They're not always positive He had just barely graduated from Kailua high about business or they feel they couldn't learn it. school. He didn't spend too much time on school "I try to explain that business is just business work. His love was surfing, and any other sport and the size of a business is the same numbers that involved the sea. He had no business school- with more zeros added on. It is all the same. Being ing and, as he says, "not many Hawaiians are in- an owner may not be for everyone but if people terested in business." But at 18 he had to get a real work we ll for the boss, they have a right to expect job. He figured he couldn't just shape surfboards the boss will do right by them." Burns says he is always on the lookout for appli- cants who have a positive attitude and want to serve the customers. "I would be thrilled if more Native Hawaiians would apply," he said. Burns is himself, one quarter Hawaiian. His mother was born Bobbie Holt in Kailua. She still comes to the factory and helps out in the shop. Burns has seen a lot of change in his scant 35 years. He feels strongly that as Hawai'i becomes more and more commercial, Hawaiians will have to be in the business world to keep Hawai'i as Hawai'i. He asks how many buildings can be built Robert Burns before people can no longer see the mountains. "That is Hawai'i," says, "being downtown and and be a surfer forever. with 500 square feet of space. He took out a pencil looking up and seeing the mountains. If you look He had good memories of the ocean liners at the and a piece of paper and started to fi gure. "I added up and see nothing but buildings you might as well piers in the late 50s, the happy faces, the stream- up the rent, materials, help, all that, and figur- be in Phoenix!" ers of paper and the lei sellers on the docks. So, he ed out I could made a go of it if I sold $25 worth of Mainland people come to Hawai'i, he says, fa ll in went to Sea Flite and got a one-hour-a-day job as a stuff a day. I thought I could do that." love with it then the first thing they do is try to baggage handler. He worked hard. "The boss His next step was to write and ask his uncle for a change it. "They build shops of adobe with tile figu red I'd quit after a week of working 6 to 7 in the $3 ,000 loan. His uncle came through. His family roofs. That isn't Hawai'i, that's New Mexico. If we morning. But I didn't. I worked. Some gl:lYS looked - pitched in with ranging from sweeping and don't keep to our Island style pretty soon we will askance at me. They'd run a baggage cart into a painting to making the clothes he and his sister de- look like everyplace else. Then who will come to vi - wall and think it was funny. They wanted to talk signed. He opened his first surf shop, shaped sit Hawai'i?" story and fool around. I kept at my work, in my boards in the back room, and sold surfing accesso- It isn't expensive to build a plantation-style own way, and asked for more to do." ries and clothes in the front. store, Burns says. "A metal roof and wood sides is His plan worked. Pretty soon he was given an- At first just about every extra penny he made island style, and they are about the cheapest there other shift, then put on full time as a handler. Next went back into the business. He took about $100 a is to build. Even if it's just the facade of a building, came taking reservations by phone, then full time month out of the profits for pocket money. That it's better than nothing." work as a steward aboard ship. Meanwhile he kept was in 1977. Hawaiians have to become more involved in up his surfing and honed his skills as a surfboard Last year that small business, called Local business, Burns says, "The reality is that if shaper. Surely and slowly he built a reputation Motion had sales of over $16 million dollars. And, Hawaiians don't become involved in business we as a dependable worker. Then, as he says, "I de- as Robert Kalikolehua Burns himself says, "It is will all end up in Oregon. For 20 years that has cided, once I'd made it with Sea Link, that I want- still growing." been the local exodus because Hawaiians can't af- ed to do something else." In fact, there are Local Motion shops in Wind- ford to live here. He quit the job, packed his "two T-shirts" and ward Mall in Kaneohe, at 1714 Kapi'olani Blvd. in "But that can change. With basic education and went to visit his uncle, Allen Burns, in Hollywood, Honolulu, at Koko Marina in Hawai'i Kai, at Pearl on the job training I was blessed with success. It Calif. It was an eye-opening experience. "I'd never Center in Aiea, at 1295 Front St. in Lahaina, and at can happen for others, too. But you have to know seen so many stores. People were either out buy- Kukui Mall in Kihei on Maui. Plans for another the game (of business) or you'll be moving out of ing clothes or at home talking about buying shop, in Nawiliwili, Kaua'i are underway. state. And it is going to get worse," Burns warns. clothes. They bought clothes for the fun of it. " The rules for success that Rob Burns started Burns makes the point that every<;me can Back in Hawai'i, he began to plan. He -drove with are the rules that govern Local Motion today: choose their own path. "Whether you are washing around until he found a place for rent in Kailua "One, service the customer first. Two, never cars, shaping surfboards, selling real estate, farm- ing, or running your own store, it is all business. How far you want to go is up to you." "Local Motion could grow a lot more but we are about where we want to be," Burns said. "As it is now everybody gets respect, works reasonable hours, has time off to enjoy life ." He says he never wants Local Motion to be so big he can't take time off to surf and spend time with his wife and their two adopted daughters. He doubts if the company will take the necessa- ry steps to make it the $100 million a year business it could be. Burns says Local Motion wants to re- main true to its Hawaiian roots and to reflect the Hawaiian lifestyle. The present size of the business gives him time to work with the Hawai'i Surfing In- dustry Association, better known as the "Save the Waves" group. "We have to protect and enhance the ocean parks. On a weekend, if you look down at Hawai'i Navajo warriors perform the hoop dance to from the air, you'll see more people in the water Women of the Ojlbwe tribe of OntariO, demonstrate their aglllty,strength and than on the beach. Canada, greet guests with the whirl of the endurance. Usually five hoops are used. At the ' "Every kid in the islands can use the water. They Butterfly Dance which dips and whirls to Native American-HawaIIan Culture Exchange , swim, paddleboard or surf. A baseball park or a mimic the butterfly. this young warrior formed 20 hoops Into a ball ' continued on page 15 Nowemapa"(November), 1989 'Ao'ao Umikurnakolu (Page 13) Mainland 'Hawaiians attend Blueprint meetir,gs

By Ann L Moore The meetings, Paglinawan said, served to intro- of more Native Hawaiians living in cities and towns Hawaiians living on the mainland are expressing duce mainland Hawaiians to the draft Blueprint not on the itinerary, including the states of Idaho, their interest in the establishment of an Office of document and other I Luna A'e projects; to pro- Nevada, Oregon, Texas, Wisconsin, New York, Hawaiian Affairs branch office on the mainland. vide information and respond to questions; to sign Alaska and even on the European continent. Richard Paglinawan, OHA administrator, told up Project 'Ohana volunteer registrars; to enroll Two instances which exemplified the strong ties OHA division officers and staff at a recent debrief- native Hawaiians in Operation 'Ohana; and to pro- to the Islands felt by mainland Hawaiian families ing following his return from the mainland. vide general information on recent OHA activities. were cited by Keala and Paglinawan: Paglinawan and the government affairs division The jointly submitted summary of the trip stated Two Operation 'Ohana volunteer registrars officer, Jalna Keala, held informational meetings the response, by native Hawaiians to presenta- made a special trip on their way home to Van- on the draft Blueprint, and other aspects of I Luna tions, was uniformly positive, enthusiastic, and couver, Wash., to enroll the American Indian- A'e, in September in Utah, the District of Colum- well-focused on the issues. Native Hawaiian granddaughters of John Kalama. bia, Washington, and the Los Angeles, San Fran- Mainland Hawaiians are highly motivated, eager Kalama, a NaEve Hawaiian, was a Hudson Bay cisco and Sacramento areas of California. and ready to respond to the draft Blueprint with Company fur trader who married three daughters These meetings were the subject of a report ideas, comments and suggestions, the report said. of an Indian chief. The chief gave Kalama exten- made to the Office of Hawaiian Affairs by Pagli- Keala said the presence of OHA representa- sive land parcels. Kalama's granddaughters, now nawan and Keala. tives brought together many people who did not in their 50s and 60s, live on the reservation in know one another but who are ready to act with a Kalama Valley near Vancouver. singleness of purpose. In Utah, 50 enrollment forms were provided for Many people drove long distances to attend. the Hussey family of Idaho. The Hussey 'ohana- Meetings ran at least three hours, and some member who asked for the forms is the third gene- people had to drive as long as three to four hours ration of his branch of the family in Idaho but he to return home, but none left the meetings early, still knows of, and identifies with, his Kohala and she noted. Maui roots. He is an attorney in Salt Lake City. He At every meeting Paglinawan and Keala heard said there are many other Hawaiians in Idaho in addition to his family. During a meeting in Washington, D.C., Paglinawan and Keala were told about John Kanui who was a prisoner of war held by the Germans in World War I. After the war, Kanui lived out his life in Paris, died and was buried there. Whether Kanui has a family in Paris is unclear. However, according to information received by the OHA representatives, there may be Native Hawaiians living in Paris.

OHA administrator Richard Pagllnawan explains Operation 'Ohana to Hawaiians in San Francisco.

Watching the video on 'ohana featuring Aunty Edith Kanakaole, in Seattle.

Photos by Jalna Keala and Richard Paglinawan.

Listening to Blueprint discussion in Hayward, California. HawaIIans in Provo, Utah study the Blueprint document.

Paglinawan and Keala said mainland Hawaiians do not take their culture for granted and are proud to be Native Hawaiian. Mainland Hawaiians retain many of the values they learned as children and many practice the Hawaiian crafts they learned from their kupuna. The OHA representatives said they were amazed to hear the Hawaiian language spoken in every city they visited. The video tape on 'ohana, by Aunty Edith Kanaka' ole and her mo' opuna never failed to bring a few tears and many requests for copies of the tape, the report said. One of Aunty Edith's daugh- ters, also named Edith was at the Utah presentation. Over 300 people attended the mainland meetings. Sixty-one new volunteer registrars were Filling out ' Operation 'Ohana forms In Sharing na mea Hawal'l with children In signed up for Operation 'Ohana, Paglinawan and Washington, D.C. Malibu Canyon, California. Keala reported. 'Ao'ao Umikumaha (Page 14) Nowemapa (November) 1989

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Native Hawaiian Business Development The Entrepreneurship Training Project is also expanding its services statewide. A Center expands services statewide series of "Introduction To Small Business Studies show that there are 2,000 Hawaiian- Needs Assessment of Hawaiian Entrepreneurs Ownership" workshops are scheduled for owned businesses constituting only 6.9 percent of and a Business Development Five Year Strategic November and October on all the islands the total number of businesses in the state of Plan to provide multiple business assistance and are available to any Hawaiian interested Hawaii. Of these 2,000 Hawaiian businesses, only services for Hawaiians. in small business ownership without an estimated 170 have employees. This figure, A $205,000 one-year grant has been approved charge. alone, indicates severe underrepresentation of for a Native Hawaiian Business Development Starting in January and throughout 1990 Hawaiians in the local economy. Project by the Administration for Native a series of 12-week entrepreneurship There are recent indications, however, that Americans and matched by funds from the State courses emphasizing the development and more and more, Hawaiians are interested In Office of Community Services. The statewide completion of business plans will be held in each of the islands. Minority OWned BUsinesses in Havaii (1982) project is aimed at providing management and technical assistance to 80 selected Hawaiian For further information on services entrepreneurs to ensure the successful start-up available at the Alu Like Native Hawaiian and expansion of their businesses. Business Development Center, the The selection of these entrepreneurs was a telephone number is (808) 524-1225 or call any • Havaiians local Alu Like Island Center Representative . o Japanese result of a joint effort between the state • Chinese Department of Business and Economic • Filipinos Development, Office of Hawaiian Affairs, Alu Like and other community volunteers. Assistance is • Korean Two projects begin: .otber primarily geared towards individuals who have applied for, or recently received loans from, the elderly nutrition, state DBED Molokai Revolving Loan Fund and the OHA Native Hawaiian Revolving Loan Fund. help to ex-offenders starting and managing small businesses of their The new project also serves to complement and own. The OHA Native Hawaiian Revolving Loan support the Native Hawaiian Entrepreneurship Alu Like has received two new grants to initiate Fund created new hope for would-be T raining Project of the Alu Like Business projects in health and social services. entrepreneurs by meeting the essential financing Development Center by providing further The first project, Ke Ola Pono Na Ke Kupuna, is need for many Hawaiians starting a small business. assistance to recent graduates of the training. This being funded by a $1.3 million grant for Supportive Alu Like, over the years, has been providing Entrepreneurship Training Project is made and Nutritional Services to Older Native business assistance to the Hawaiian community. possible throuigh a grant from the U.S. Hawaiians from the U.S. Department of Health The Alu Like state board of directors have Department of Education/ Native Hawaiian Human Services, Administration on Aging. reiterated their continued support for this effort Vocational Education Program. Its aim is to The project runs from Oct. 1, 1989 through Sept. with the establishment of the Alu Like Native provide entrepreneursn'ip training to Hawaiians 30, 1990 with possible continuation through 1992. Hawaiian Business Development Center. This interested in developing their skills at starting a center is rfow a reality, guided by a comprehensive small business. The purpose of this project will be to enrich and enhance the lives of kupuna by providing: a community-based center for project administra- Alu Like employment The November show will introduce a new seg- tion; nutrition services and meals; access services ment called the Alu Like Job-Quest. The purpose which include transportation, information, program reaches ·out of Job-Quest is to make viewers aware of job referral, and outreach services; and health opportunities Alu Like has to offer individuals who enhancement including health screening and to Wai'anae coast qualify for our services. assessment, self-care training, recreation and The Alu Like O'ahu Island Center Employment In November, the show features Poakalani, the education services. and Training Program is currently working on the island's foremost Hawaiian quilt maker, the Project sites will be established on all islands development of outreach offices in the rural areas Hawai'i Career Information Delivery System, or except Lana'i and will provide services to 50 Native of O'ahu. Career Kokua. Career Kokua is one of the primary Hawaiian elders aged 60 and over. Alu Like is Networking with the Hawaii State Employment occupational resources utilized by the Alu Like exploring the possibility of utilizing Hawaiian Services, Alu Like has secured an outreach loca- Employment and Training Program. The Alu Like Homestead communities on the Neighbor Islands tion in their Wai'anae office and is in the process of kupuna of the month is Arline Eaton, a past par-· and Lunalilo Home on O'ahu as congregate meal ticipant of the Alu Like program. She's presently developing additional offices in both the North sites. Shore and Waimanalo communities. ,teaching in the Leeward district as part of the The rapid growth occurring in the rural areas Department of Education Hawaiian Studies Pro- The services will be available to all kupuna will open many employment opportunities within gram. Alu Like's success story of the month is regardless of blood quantum. the next two years. This growth makes it neces- Carol Tucker, a secretary at the Hawai'i Hep- The second project is funded by the Hawai'i sary for Alu Like to assist our clients in gaining the tachlor Research and Education Foundation. state Office of Health, Alcohol and Drug Abuse skills needed to compete in the job market. Branch. This $70,000, two-year project targets 50 If you are seeking employment or training, Pahua Heiau dedicated Native Hawaiian ex-offenders and their families on please call our Alu Like office at 523-5422, or apply O'ahu. The need for this project arose out of the at the Gold Bond Bldg., 677 Ala Moana Blvd., Suite Prayers in both Hawaiian and English ; the offer- high re-arrest rate of Native Hawaiian ex- 716. We're open from 8 a.m. to 5 p.m., Monday-Fri- ing of hookupu (gifts) of taro and breadfruit, and a offenders. Of the approximately 69 percent who day and have nine career counselors to help you. ceremonial planting of Hawaiian plants marked are re-arrested, 60 percent are re-arrested the official dedication of Pahua Heiau in Hawaii Kai because of substance abuse violations. Oct. 13. The purpose of this project will be to provide Trustees of the Office of Hawaiian Affairs and 'Alu Like Connection' substance abuse awareness and education to ex- representatives of Bishop Estate/Kamehameha offenders who are under the Department of airs Sundays on Ch. 20 Schools attended. Corrections Intensive Supervision Program. Ex- The restored heiau, deeded to OHA by Bishop "The New Alu Like Connection" is a monthly offenders from this high-risk group will receive Estate/Kamehameha Schools, last year, was built show which airs every Sunday at 8:30 p.m. on counseling services from Native Hawaiian kupuna. in prehistoric times for religious activities related Oceanic Cable community programming, Efforts of the kupuna will be directed towards Channel 20 . Co-hosts of the show are Jason to farming. OHA Chairman Thomas K. Kaulukukui said increasing the ex-offender's awareness of .the Beique and Christopher Farrelly, participants with effects of substance abuse and assisting them with the Alu Like Employment and Training Program the 50,000 square foot parcel is the first real pro- perty acquired by OHA. re-establishing and strengthening their Media Project. The show follows a magazine Kaulukukui said acquisition of the heiau demon- relationships with family members. format, consisting of: a successful Hawaiian role strates OHA's determination to preserve Hawaii's The two goals of this project are to reduce the model who introduces the show, a main story, the historic and religious sites. Pahua Heiau is one of re-arrest rate due to substance abuse and to Alu Like kupuna of the month and the Alu Like the few O'ahu historic sites accessible to the gene- develop and demonstrate the effectiveness of a success story of the month. The show also pro- ral public. prevention model which is based on traditional vides informative shorts called Alu Like "fYIs." Hawaiian healing practices.

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Human Resources trying to expand the kalo desserts. In California you can buy popsicles made Kalo farming industry? Ching says that kalo is a crop of special from kalo root. Vietnamese prefer kalo stalks. history and value to the people of Hawai'i. It re- Kalo nuggets like mochi are also popular as are from page 1 presents income and jobs. It is nutritionally valu- kalo buns in Los Angeles. Hollyer says mainland dustry in Hawai'i today covers about 180,000 able and can be used in many forms. buyers like Hawaii kalo because it has good flavor acres, he said. Yet, in 1988 there were only 153 The leaves are cooked for greens and used in and color, a good shelf life and the Hawaii name. fa rms planting 420 acres of Chinese and poi taro in laulau; the corm is cooked and eaten solid or made However they also say it is expensive, supply is un- Hawai'i . According to the Hawai'i Agricultural Sta- into poi and different poi dishes, sliced and fried certain and bag weight is inconsistent. tistics Service, production of poi taro decreased into kalo chips, ground into flour , canned, or made by 20 acres that year, while production of Chinese into baby food. Kalo has many food industry uses, CTAHR has begun to distribute a kalo informa- taro increased by 40 acres. such as in Asian food products, in ice cream in tion newsletter, "The Taro Tattler" for growers, Ching said that current kalo production is not Thailand, and the peel is even used as anthurium shippers and processors. It contains tips on selling meeting the local market potential. Farmers aren't mulch. more kalo, by improving shipment to the main- able to meet demand. The limited supply causes Kalo cultivation is also a model for other agri- land, by putting labels or recipes on kalo products, higher prices and li mits purchases, he said. cultural industries. The college's major mission, improving product freshness, keeping kalo However, he noted there is room to expand both through its Taro Project, is to help diversify and disease-free, and grading for a consistent market the local and export market, if opportunities are expand Hawaiian agriculture. They see kalo as size. seized to meet the growing demand, and if a co- having good potential as a leading crop in diversi- operative approach to quality marketing is taken. fied agriculture. Sugar is on the decline but other Hollyer says CTAHR has identified many more things that can be done but stresses that promo- Why is the College of Tropical Agric ulture and Hawaii crops are growing, he said. How can the kalo industry be expanded? Ching tion is up to the industry. The most important said the first step is for the many different compo- thing is to take care of current markets with top Some statistics on kalo: nents to recognize "We're in this venture to- quality products, and to plan for future marketing. -In 1988, there were 153 farms planting gether. The real competition is from foreign grow- Mechanization may help some farmers increase 420 acres of Chinese and poi taro in Hawai'i. ers, not each other." Next, he said, each compo- their production. Florida's big farms are totally Total value for these two crops was l.9 mil- nent - grower, producer, broker, marketer, mechanized, he noted. lion for the 6.8 million pounds harvested. An shipper - should get together and work for quali- unknown number of farms planted 10 acres ty first. To this end, CTAHR is acting as a catalyst Dr. Ching added that as kalo production ex- pands, it will generate more income and jobs and of Japanese taro in the same year, valued at to identify and physically bring together pro- additional production information to benefit com- $147,000 . ducers, processors and marketers so they can mercial and home growers. He added it is a form of -Taro for poi was produced on 310 acres utilize information gathered by the Taro Project. Jim Hollyer, a former Peace Corps volunteer in responsible land use that will lower the cost of pro- on 75 farms in 1988. The 5.7 million pounds duction and price to consumers. were valued at approximately $1.5 million, Western Samoa, and now a market researcher :- '\ for an average farm gate price of 26.9 cents with CTAHR, explained that kalo is cultivated ex- - per pound. Sixty-one percent of the taro tensively worldwide, to the tune of 5.7 billion - - ., used for poi making was grown on Kaua'i. pounds per year. Asia and Africa are top pro- Gifts of Aloha I -Hawai'i consistently imports more taro ducers of kalo, as is the Dominican Republic.-In for the fresh market than it produces. In the U.S., taro production is limited mostly to from page 10 California, Hawai'i and Florida. 1988 Hawai'i imported 615 ,000 pounds of Robert Reppy at the Physicians Weight Loss While exact figures are a secret guarded by fresh taro, accounting for 51 percent of the Center (521-4833) and arrange for a post-holiday total supply. Major supplies include shippers, Hollyer estimates Hawai'i ships about present. American and Western Samoa. 500,000 to one million pounds of kalo each year to -Hawai'i farmers export an estimated West Coast wholesalers for retail, restaurant and Want to tell Dad he is the world's greatest? Or 500,000 pounds to mainland U.S. (primarily industry use. CTAHR has stated in its taro in- Mom she is the best Mom world-wide? Trophies of to the Los Angeles and San Francisco formation newsletter, "Taro Tattler," "Given the Kailua will take care of you. They also have koa markets) and Canadian markets. proper marketing strategies, Hawaii could possi- awards, name tags, pins and other goodies. bly supply the mainland with some of the taro pro- Contact them at 261-4368. (Source: Taro Economic Fact Sheet#l, June 1988 ducts now being imported from foreign coun- Finally, should you want to wish Ka Wai Ola a by Dept. of Agriculture and Resource Economics, tries." happy holiday, patronize our advertisers and tell College of Tropical Agriculture and Human Re- Who buys kalo? Chinese, Vietnamese, Thai, them you saw their advertisement in this sources, University of Hawaii). Laotian, Filipino, Indonesians, Malaysians, and newspaper. Caribbean peoples in the U.S. Thais eat kalo in Mele Kalikimaka. Local Motion from page 12 Civic clubs to hold annual convention golf course eats up the money and it's used for a few hours at a time. The Association of Hawaiian Civic Clubs will A favorite each year is the 'Aha Mele song "The ocean doesn't stop at the wa ter's edge," hold its 30th annual convention, Nov. 15-19, atthe competition. Held on Friday, Nov. 11, this year's Burns says, its effect is everywhere. The restau- Pacific Beach Hotel in Waikiki . The convention theme features songs written by or for Queen rants and hotels depend on it , because it's the theme is "E Pupukahi i Pono Ai Kakou," which Lili'uokalani. Club choral groups compete to per- ocean that brings the tourists. The tour boats, the translates as "Let us unite together in harmony, petuate the unique a cappella style of Hawaiian fis hing fleet - all depend on the ocean. If we don't good thoughts and values, with the intention of re- choral music. protect it. it will mean the end of Hawai'i, he warns. solving things for the betterment of all ." The Pacific On Saturday, Nov. 18, a formal evening 'aha- Burns recalled one telling incident: Beach Hotel is locally-owned and sits on property aina dinner will feature presentation of association "Makaha was surveyed one summ(>r by the U.S. of the Lili'uokalani Trust. awards to the outstanding Hawaiian civic club, ci- Army Corps of Engineers and the state. They Featured special events of the convention in- vic club member, ()utstanding Hawaiian and out- were all told by Buffalo Keaulana, the long-time clude: a Ho'olaulea on Thursday, Nov. 16, that in- standing non-Hawaiian individual. lifeguard there, that in the winter the waves cludes a holoku, aloha shirt and mu'umu'u con- Expected on the agenda for acceptance in the change and wash all the sand away. They wouldn't test, lei-making contest, and presentation of com- general session will be the creation of a new main- listen even though he'd li ved in the area all his life . petition awards for "na pa'ani" (Hawaiian games) land district council, formed by the mainland clubs So they went ahead and built the bathhouse. Sure and non-Hawaiian games. over the past year. enough , the next winter the conditions changed, the sand was washed away and the bathhouse was in ruins." OHA and DLNR meet "We have to learn to listen to the people who know the land and sea. The way it acts in all the from page 1 seasons. We have to preserve the Aloha Spirit." Perhaps Rob Burns, the local boy who made draft rules for the maintenance and preservation and modern archeological techniques will act good, may be best characterized by quoting the of historic and cultural sites would be favorably re- together to protect and understand the past. words of another Robert Burns, the great Scottish ceived. "This partnership will, we hope, be reflected in poet, who wrote: Commenting on the Kona meeting, Linda the future laws of the state." "The social, friendly , honest man, Kawai'ono Delaney, of OHA's land and natural re- As appointed by the board of trustees of OHA, Whatever he be, sources division, said, "As always, by meeting at the members of the Historic Preservation Task 'Tis he fulfills great Nature's plan, Keauhou, the task force and DLNR have truly ex- Force are: Lydia Namahana Maioho, chairperson, And none but he." perienced a new beginning. We rediscovered Rev. Leon Sterling, vice-chairperson, Clarence F. Burns the Scot also wrote words that must sure- mutual caring and strong bonds of concern for the T. Ching, June Cleghorn, Ben Finney, Mahealani ly speak to the heart of Burns the Hawaiian: "I'm history and traditions of Hawai'i" lng, Pualani Kanahele, Moses K. Keale Sr., Lani truly sorry man's dominion/ has broken Nature's "The meeting began a working partnership Ma'a, Susan Miller, Rudy Mitchell, Eleanor social union ." which will evolve, so that traditional cultural values Williamson, Eli¢' Yadao and Tom Yagi.

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Mal ':Ul By Paul Alexander Wakiuekoua Washington, D.C. Counsel for OHA .:: . Taking a bill through the committee process As a follow up to the August congressional carry with it the individual member's personal sup- Generally speaking, the Senate follows a single oversight hearing, last month's column began an port. The member who introduces a bill is referred committee of jurisdiction referral system. The overview of the legislative process. This month's to as the bill's sponsor. House of Representatives on the other hand fol- column continues this overview, focusing on the Regardless of how a bill begins, it is unlikely to lows a multiple-committee referral system. In development of a bill. be introduced (except by request) without exten- order to pass, a bill usually must be acted on by all A bill is the working draft of a law that has been sive participation of the sponsor and his or her the committees to which it is referred. formally introduced in Congress. Bills are written staff. This pre-introduction process often involves Also, if any bill authorizes the spending of fe- by many different people: individual members of legal and factual research and consultation with deral funds, an effort will have to be made to as- Congress; staffers in member offices, committee the various groups affected by, or interested in, sure that the expenditures do not violate various staffers; federal agencies, individual citizens, law- the bill. To aid them in this process, both the Se- congressional budget limitations. yers, lobbyists, trade associations, etc. nate and the House have separate legislative coun- A bill in the Senate mayor may not have a com- However, only a member of Congress can intro- sels who provide technical drafting assistance. panion bill in the House'of Representatives or vice- duce a bill. Even the president cannot directly in- Congress can avail itself of the services of the Con- versa. In order to become law the identical bill troduce a bill and must request a member of gressional Research Service, the General Ac- must pass both the Senate and the House and not Congress to introduce a bill on his behalf. When a counting Office , and Office of Technology Assess- be vetoed by the president. congressman or congresswoman, or senator in- ment, all of whom have a research or auditing To be continued troduces a bill by request, that bill does not always function. Two important considerations, before introduc- ing a bill, are co-sponsors and the committees the OHA Volunteers bill will be referred to. Although co-sponsors can sign onto a bill up to By Elaine Tamashiro the moment of its passage, it is often important to Volunteer Services Director have pertinent co-sponsors on a bill when it is in- troduced. If every member of Congress signs on a To those readers who responded to our appeal bill it is fairly certain that that bill will pass. That is for help with Operation 'Ohana in last month's not the usual case. Usually the prime sponsor(s) issue, thanks for calling. To be a registrar the seek co-sponsors who are pertinent to the bill. If a requirements are simple: "a knowledge of bill is of national consequence primary co- punctuation, grammar, spelling, and word usage." MANNA BRAND MANDOO sponsors are sought among key members of the This is necessary to help others to fill out their relevant committees and sub-committees, and enrollment forms. It is also desirable "to have an members who are recognized as experts in the ability to read and interpret materials, understand area. and follow oral and written instructions, compare If a bill related only to a state, it is important to names and numbers rapidly and accurately and have as many of the states' congressional delega- maintain confidentiality." tion for co-sponsors as possible. 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A final component of starchy food such as kalo, .:;:;:::;:;:;:;:;:;:;:;:;:::;:;:;:;:;:;:;:::::::;:::::;:::;:::;:;:::;:;:;:: :.:.:.:.:.:.:.:.:.:.:.:.:.:.:.:.:::.:::.::::::::::::::::::;:;::::::::::::;:;:;:;:;:;:;:;:;:;::::::::::::::::::::::::::::;:;:::::::::;:::;:::;:;:;:::::::::::::::::::;:;:;:;:;:;:;:;:;:;:::;:;:::;:;:;:;:::::;:::;:;:;:;:::;:;:;:;:;:;:;:;:::;:;:::;:::;:;:;:::;:;:;:::::::;:;:;:;:;:;:;:;:;:;:;:;:;:;:;:;:;:;:;:;. poi and sweet potato that helps people lose weight is the dietary fiber in it. Dietary fiber is the non- Losing weight the Wai'anae diet way digestible part of foods. Kalo has plenty of it. Refined foods such as white rice and white flour Lose weight without have much less. Animal foods such as meat and being hungry? One of chicken have none. Eating whole foods such as the startling conclu- kalo, sweet potato, or substitutes such as whole sions of the Wai'anae grains provides enough dietary fiber to provide Diet Program is that bulk in your diet so that you feel full and satisfied this can be done through faster. In addition, dietary fiber slows the absorp- eating practices that tion of calories so that you stay satisfied longer. our kupuna knew hun- What lessons can we learn from the Wai'anae dreds of years ago. Diet Program? One lesson is, to lose weight, eat And it can be done with The Waianae Diet Program was presented to more starchy foods such as kalo, poi or sweet foods that most Ha- the community at Waianae Coast potato, or substitutes such as whole grains, and waiians know. Comprehensive Health Center in June. less oily foods such as fried foods, hamburgers or The Wai'anae Diet Program sponsored by the .Present were (from left) Helen Kanawaliwali Spam. Of course, it is important to eat a variety of Wai'anae Coast Comprehensive Health Center O'Connor of Moloka'i, Terry Shintani, M.D., foods for other nutrients. And if you have some and the Wai'anae Coast community ended on and Clare Hughes, nutritionist. doubt about what to eat, just remember the Oct. 8. In this program, 20 Hawaiians were the program. In fact, one participant complained, wisdom of what our kupuna ate hundreds of years placed on the traditional "pre-Western" Hawaiian "I wanted to eat more but I couldn't because I was ago. diet for 21 days. The program has yielded a wealth full." In the next article, more aspects ofthe Wai'anae of information about the health value of the diet. Another surprising fact to consider is that Diet Program and the traditional Hawaiian diet will In this article I will discuss weight loss in the calorie for calorie, starch calories are less fattening be explored. If you would like more information program and some of the reasons for these results. than fat or oil calories. Biochemical studies show about this program or have suggestions about funding sources or other ideas as to how this As we predicted, there was significant weight that in order for starch to be converted to body fat, about 23 percent of the calories in the starch is program may be continued and brought to more loss in this program. Early drawings and writings Hawaiians please call me at 696-7081. about Hawaiians indicate that the average Ha- burned in the conversion. This means only 77 waiian was slim. When the Wai'anae Diet Program returned the participants to a traditional Hawaiian diet, there was an average weight loss of over 15 'Ohana Reunions Ibs. over the three week period. Much of the weight loss occurred in the first week. This sug- gests that some of the weight loss was due to water Kalua Nawaa O'ahu; any of the nine children of David loss which was induced by the low sodium content The gathering of the descendents of Solomon Hanakeawe (deceased) of California; Esther of the diet. However, the bulk of the weight loss and Elizabeth Kalua Nawaa will be held Aug. 17- Robello (mother offivechildren) of Wailuku, Maui; was real, due to the national decrease in caloric 20, 1990. Lillian Puaoi (mother of 13 children) of Ho'olehua, intake by the participants despite our encourage- Chairpeople are as follows: overall chairperson, Moloka'i or Solomon Hanakeawe, Jr. (father of ment to take extra food if they were hungry. The Pauleen P.K. Torres; Secretary/ Treasurer, Irlene five children) of Nu'uanu, O'ahu. He may be low caloric intake was likely due to the fact that Torres; genealogy, family representatives with reached at 521-3570. traditional Hawaiian food is centered around kalo Pauleen Torres; registration, Annette Kaiahua; (taro) and poi. transportation, June Davis; housing, Helen Kapule Kalo and poi are starchy foods. There was a time Chamizo; activities, Robert Kalua; food, Edward The Kapule family's first annual reunion will be that people thought that starch was what made Lopes; entertainment, L. Lopes; T-shirts, William held on Kauai Friday, Nov. 10, through Sunday people fat. But evidence indicates that the oppo- Torres and Royden Gandy; newsletter, Allen Nov. 12, in Anahola. Friday there will be a general site is true. Consider the following facts. Dietary Torres. registration and family geneaology workshop, so fat contains nine calories per gram (the Wai'anae There will be monthly meetings at different loca- bring all your family's history. Saturday there will Diet was very low in fat). Protein and carbo- tions. Help is needed in all areas of planning for the be a luau at Anahola Village Park. hydrates contain about four calories per gram. gathering. For more information, call (845-0986) or Contacts are: Nathan Kapule 734-5785 (leave Caroohydrates are fo und in the form of sugars or write: Pauleen P. K. Torres, 1940 Iwaho Place, message) in Honolulu, and on Kaua'i, call James complex carbohydrates. Complex carbohydrates Honolulu, Hawaii 96819. Torio 828-1550, or Jane Smith-Gray at 822-9041, are better known as starches. In the form of Hanakeawe or 245-1814. starches that we normally eat such as rice, pasta, Aloha mai, 'Ohana 0 Hanakeawe. The 'oharia Naone and kalo (taro), carbohydrates are between 1 to 'of Solomon Hanakeawe, Sr. will hold its fourth A reunion of the Naone 'Ohana is planned for 0.6 calories per gram. Put in everyday terms, if an reunion on Moloka'i, during the first week of July March 1990. The family committee is seeking to average man ate just poi , he would have to eat 1990. His five children and their children will host contact the descendents of Peter Pahukalepa nearly nine pounds of poi (about 2500 calories) the reunion. Walter Puaoi, Sr. of Kaunakakai, Naone, Sr., originally of Hilo, Hawai'i. every day just to keep from losing weight! Most Moloka'i is the chairperson. Relatives and friends If you are a family member or have information people would lose weight eating this way because who would like to attend should contact anyone of on the whereabouts of any Naone family mem- they would be tired of eating before they could get Hanakeawe's children listed here: Margaret bers, please write to: Sarah (Naone) Mahiai, P.O. enough calories. Indeed, this is what happened in Johnston (mother of six children) of Kane'ohe, &x 728, Hauula, Hawai'i, %717.

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The State Foundation on Culture and the Arts she explains. (SFCA) has selected a native Hawaiian scholar, Once asked why she became so engrossed in Rubellite Kawena Kinney Johnson, as the 16th the "Kumulipo project, Rub y replied, "For me, it recipient of the Hawai'i Award for Literature. Gov. has been many journeys. I had to reach very far John Waihee presented the award at a special back into Hawaiian (spiritual) thought. There is ceremony in his chambers on Oct. 9. also the intellectual journey; the comparison of Since 1974, the SFCA has presented this presti- Hawa iian with Indian thought, Greek thought, gious award annually to recognize the outstanding Arabia n thought, Buddhist thought, Chinese writers of Hawai'i . thought. Ruby Johnson was born in Lawa'i, Kaua'i in "But, my real reason for doing this was back in 1933 , the daughter of Ernest Kaipoleimar-lU school when my teacher said, 'You're Hawaiian, Kinney, a Mayflower descendant, and Esther you can' learn algebra, you can't learn math, Kauikeaulani Ka'ulili Kinney, whose family des- you're too religious , too mystical. ' cends directly from Kamehameha II. After atten- "Then I looked at the "Kumulipo" and I said to ding public schools in Kaua'i, she received a myself here is something tha t will build up the bachelor's degree in English from the University of pride of my children. It is like the Bible r any other Hawai'i at Manoa. From the beginning, Johnson's sacred literature. The whole "Kum uli po" rests in work focused on the islands and her people. Her love . It is a constant regene ti on of t'ielf. " expertise and commitment to Hawaiian language, Another definitive work by ohnSOl L.:l Ids scho- litera ture and culture, made her a natural to re- Ruby Johnson lars trying to piece together -'e histo i< .. primitive ceive the Li teracy Arts Award. gious 'I clan of Hilo and a grandfather of navigation. "Na Inoa HO til, A C .. i:l logue of It was at the University that Johnson's interest Kamehameha. Kalakaua and Lili'uokalani revived Hawaiian and Pacific Star mes" dv •. Jments al- in written Hawaiian tradition was first encouraged the chant during their reigns. most 400 stars used by Poly lesians fnlavlgation by her instructor, Dr. Samuel Elbert. Johnson's commentary on the "Kumulipo" is and calendar purposes and . vers thE: ythologi- As an undergraduate, she worked on and was exceptionally valuable as it relates the chant's cal basis of Hawaiian star ermi nolo, , "Kukini publi shed in the UH literary magazine, "The Li t." signficanc e to ancient Hawaiian literature and to 'Aha'ilono," a collectIon of r slated r , d es from In 1954, the year of her graduation, the student the literature of other Polynesian cultures. Hawaii an language newspap, rs betwE ') 1834 and association produced "The Legend of Naupaka" "The intention of the Hawaiian pnests who com- 1948, and "Ka Nupepa Ku 'a, A ronicle of for the Pan-Pacific Festival using a script by Mrs. posed the Kumulipo," wri tes Johnson in her intro- En tries, 1861-1862," which urveys ,I material Johnson. With kumu hula Kaupena Johnson she duction, "was simply to relate a new-born chief of published in a single Hawa II an lang. age news- chanted for the production. high social rank to his ultimate origins in eart h's paper in the course of aye . proVide :ascinating A John Hay Whitney Foundation Fellowship very beginnings. The Kumulipo suggests ot only reading for anyone interested In , in history. enabled Mrs. Johnson to enroll in the SchOOl of that life evolved of itself upon the earth but also Mrs. Johnson, a literary ar 1st, is a ,)oe t as well. Folklore at Indiana University for graduate study that the visible universe had been set into motion She composed the chants in memory of Gabby but after one year, she returned home. The oppor- by the heating surfaces of celestial bodies. The Pahinui, "Nanea Kou Maka ' (Joyful Your Face) tunity to record oral histories of Hawaiians uvl ng in rota tion of the heavens could then be the means and "He Mele No Gabby Pahinui" song for very remote areas of O'ahu and Kaua'i, many of by which cosmic time could be measured and Gabby Pahinui}. them close to 100-years-old, to listen to them thereby the orderly. Mrs. Johnson is a founder of the Council of speak on Hawaiiana and historical events of the The "Kumulipo" thus establishes that the Hawaiian Elders, an organization of knowledge- 19th century and describe legends and chants, Hawa ii an concept of life was a product of acti ve , able kupuna' committed to perpet ating the proved too invlting to resist. natural forces, believes Johnson. "A reading ofthe Hawaiian language, spoken and wri tten, and to Intellectually and physically, Mrs. Johnson has poem," she asserts, "will confirm that the mythical encouraging translation of native Hawaiian texts. always been an avid explorer. Work with oted appearance of deities who are mythologically Mrs. Johnson received the Na Po ; cia Award ethnologist Kenneth P. Emory on Hawaiian story- personified forces of nature, follows the formation in the education category during the \'ear of the telling and Polynesian music prompted her, in of earth and life forms already accomplished by Hawaiian in 1987. In 1982 the Honpa d ongwanji 1960, to embark upon a five-month sail aboard a 38- spontaneous generation." . Mission of Hawaii designated her Living foot ketch from California to the Marquesas, Johnson's discussion of historical context in - Treasure of Hawai'i. This year he rec( i ,led the Na Tuamotu, and French Polynesia with her 10- cludes an explanation for the great interest gene- Makua Mahalo Ia Award fro m the Brig),tm Young month-old son and then-husband, Rochne Hart rated abroad by German and English translation University-Hawai'i, awarded to thos ' vhose life - Johnson of t he S cripps nstitute o f of "Kumulipo" published in the 1800s. "Those who time achievements and service to Hawaiian cul- Oceanography. were observers of the struggle encountered by ture have been outstanding While on the island of Vahitahl in the Taumotu Darwinian theory with church resistance were With the Hawai'i Award for Li te. ture this group, one of the most remote islands in the South intrigued by Polynesian concepts that were the October, Rubellite Kawena . ohnso " arne will Pacific, she taped some 75 songs and chants of exception to the prevailing mystical notion of be added to another list of Hawaii's -l oved and native music for use at the Bishop Museum. This Divine Cause as the source of all life upon earth," respected scholars and literary was the first time that the songs and chants of these people had ever been taped. Mrs. Johnson is a dedicated educator. She has taught for the Department of Indo-Pacific Langu- ages at the University of Hawai'i at Manoa since 1968, speciali zing in the fields of folk lore and • Island advanced Hawaiian translation. Mrs. Johnson wrote the proposal for the bache- lor's Degree in Hawaiian Language and Hawaiian Studies, that eventually became the Hawaiian Aloha, OJ)nipa 'a 'tst C!rontrol Studies Program and now, under the School of Royal Feather Company, Inc. Hawaiian, Asian and Pacific Studies, it is the is dedicated to the perpet- \ \ model fo r Hawaiian Studies programs at uation of quality Hawaiian Kamehameha Schools and community colleges featherwork. Materials that throughout Hawai'i. are readily available today As a scholar, her research encompasses an are used to fashion the beau- Bugs! Bugs! Bugs! array of themes relating to Hawai'i. tifUl natural and dyed feathers Are the Pests Getting You Down? 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He Hawati Au By Moses Keale, energies to making our house at aHA kupono. Trustee, Kaua'i dizzying array of heavy issues to address. The division of our House should be no more. We Anoai Kakou: Bombarded with so many vital issues at one time it shall become nine servants listening to your He Hawai'i kakou! is no small wonder that we Hawaiians concerns, accepting your advice and acknow- He Hawai'i au! reacted with great reluctance, anger and fear. ledging your wisdom. We have embarked It was once stated by a wise kupuna that We need the collective wisdom of all. There is on a long awaited jour- Hawaiians are a prayerful people. They begin room at the table for all. Every group large or small ney that can not be every major task by asking for guidance from should have a equal seat at this table. We shall measured in time but those wiser than themselves and pray that their work for days, weeks, months, or years. We shall shall be judged by its journey will be fruitful and correct. When I find take the time, no matter how long it may dictate. accomplishments. Our myself faced with so much turmoil, uneasiness and We shall endure so that in the end each of us can ancient forefa thers fear, I, -too, turn to pule! If we are patient and say He--Hawai'i au! must have stood at this attentive the answers come. I have meditated for very crossroads and pondered these same many agonizing hours searching for the answers. Blueprint questions and harbored these same doubts the How can I be of assistance to you and to my fellow. trustees? He Hawai'i qU! day they departed on that fateful journey to the from page 1 land they would call Hawai'i. They had the faith in What we are faced With today is the future of our race of tomorrow. Each of us, you and I and all hours to attend a meeting and then faced the late themselves and their gods that this journey would night drive home. None left the meetings early, end in a new life that was better than the life they Hawaiians everywhere, has a part to play in the shaping of the universe of the Hawaiian people. Let Keala said. "They are eager for information," she enj oyed then. How brave and adventuresome they noted. were. us put our anger away. Say what we have to say because it bothers us and then let this pass. And Chairman Kaulukukui was advised, at the We, too, must have the same inner strength_ We debriefing, tha t people are concerned tha tthey are must acknowledge that we embark on a journey then, let us sit together to resolve our differences. As we work together to shape our universe let not getting enough information on the issues of that will lead us somewhere and that the final self-government or "sovereignty," that people are destination will be good-for all of us! us agree that everyone's welfare is our concern. Let us put our house in order and come to the table not clear on the issue of blood quantum versus These few months have been eventful ones for single definition, and about the provisions of the Hawaiians. Beginning with preparations for a to discuss our dreams with open hearts in the spirit of sharing. Then let us ask for guidance from our Hawaiian Homes Act and the ceded lands. historic congressional hearing, an event-filled At the end of the debriefing, Kaulukukui said he week of heari ngs by the Oversight Committee on ancestors to be able to agree to agree and to reshape our thinking where it needs would convey the information to the full board. Indian Affairs, the unveiling of Operation 'Ohana- The board's subsequent action (extending the the enrollment, and continuing with the Office of rearrangement. Let me begin this process by making the time frame and the scope of meetings to include Hawaiian Affairs publication of a "Blueprint for small groups) was a direct result of the community Hawaiian Entitlements" we have been faced with a following pledge. I pledge to devote my time and input obtained by the facilitators at the meetings.

A film festival with a conscience By Clarence F. T. Ching cia Is of the festival are considering the possibility with an infusion of a quarter million dollars for this Trustee, Q'ahu that "The Making of 'Do the Right Thing' " might. year's festival. The racial and eco- These state funds will allow the festival to conti- The idea that a film festival should examine the nomic mob violence It power of a film's content and not how it might do at nue its activities of the past. will help to keep unleashed in a black neighbor island participation alive and will pay tor the box office was conceived in the mind of then- community resulting in needed publicity. In working with the Department East-West Center staffer, Jeannette Paulson a human death and the of Education, dramatic results are expected by the whose charge was to develop a community event end of a 25-year Ameri- increase of cultural and visual literacy among our that would bring to Hawaii's people a greater can dream was the school-age children. understanding between the people of Asia the central theme of Spike The East-West Center should be proud of its Pacific and the United States. "When Lee's "Do the Right If Meet" became the theme. major support of the festival over the years. it is Thing," a recent offer- indeed de-emphasizing the festival, it is probably ing among Honolulu's Another part of the plan was to honor a special group of fil mmakers, the ones who are able to sug- because it has fulfilled some of its objectives in varied movie fare. sponsoring the activity originally. At a level, the movie studied the dyna- gest to us through their medium our dreams visions and hopes. ' , For me, the festival has been an extremely mIcs Wlthm a typical black community and be- enlightening and enjoyable activity. For seven tween it and the cult ures with which it co-exists. Over the years, an excellent team of dedicated people has taken the original idea and transformed years I have been an ardent viewer and, on nume- It didn't take much of an imagination to substi- It it into the internationally-respected institution it is. rous occasions, a volunteer. has brought many, tute a Hawaiian locale and Hawaiian players into many wonderful experiences into my life. such a scene. Paulson, the "Mother of the Hawai'i International Times may have changed since the days of the Festival", has provided the energy and direc- The festival has also showcased films about 20s and the 30s which gave birth to events such as tIon that has brought the festival this far. Hawai'i and the Pacific, and it has faithfully sup- the Massie case. That was an unfortunate time in The festival is in the midst of a major transition. ported local filmmakers by including seminars and our history - a time when aloha-giving and peace- Many of those who played important roles in its workshops on filmmaking. Films by local film- loving Hawaiians may have been too intimidated development have left for different reasons or makers are regular features and the festival has to speak out or to rise to action. have been transferred to other responsibilities. created an award for the film or video that best It is clear that attitudes of earlier generations are Paulson herself has quit as an East-West Center promotes an understanding of the cultures of giving way to a bolder acknowledgement and employee and is now on contract as the festival's Hawai'i. assertiveness of who we are. It does bother some coordinator_ Unfortunately, in-house politics Archival films from Hawai'i and New Zealand people, however, when Hawaiians spokespersons seems to be playing a major role in where the festi- have also been spotlighted. "Ka Pole Hula Hawai'i claim that some of us are ready to give up our lives val is ultimately headed. Kahiko" (1935) by Vivienne Huapala Mader was to advance the cause. The fuse is ready to be lit. In the past year, it seems evident the East-West shown in 1984 and "Films by James McDonald of But let's get back to the subject. Center has made major changes in its financial the Tangata Whenua" were shown in 1987. These Lee's movie isn't being shown in this year's commitment to the festival. It is fortunate indeed valuable films have been restored and will conti- Hawai'i International Film Festival (HIFF), but offi- that the state of Hawai'i has taken up the slack continued on page 23 'Ao'ao Iwakalua (page 20) Nowemapa (November) 1989

' : : (This column is open to all OHA Trustees as a vehicle for them to Trustee's express their mana'o. Opinions expressed are those of the individual Trustees and do not necessarily represent the official position of the Views OHA Board of Trustees.) :::::;:::::::::::;:;:;:;:::;:;:;:;:;:::;:;:;:;:::::;:;:;:;:;:;:;:::;:;:;:;:;:;:::;:;:;:;:;:;:;:::;:;:::;:;:;:;:;:;:;:;:;:;:;:;:;:;:;:;:::;:;:;:::::;:;:;:;:;:::::;:;:;:;:;:;:;:::;:;:;:::::;:;:;:;:;:;:::::;:::::::;:;:::;:;:::::;:::;:::::::;:::::::::;:;:;:;:;:;:;:;:;:;:;:;:;:;:;:;:;:;:::;:;:;:::;:;:;:;:;:;:;:;:;:;:;:;:;:;:;:;:;:;:;:;:;:;:;:::;:::;:;:;:;:;:;:;:;:;:;:;:::;:;:::;:;:;:;:;:;:;:;:;:;:;:;:;:;:;:;:;:::;:;:;:;:;:::;:;:;:;:::::;:;:::::;::::::::::::::::::::::::::;:::;:;:::::::::;::::::::;:;:;:;:::::::;:;.:.::;:;:;.;:;::".;.::;::::::: :::::::::::::::::::::::::::::::::::: Tourism conference and self determination By Moanikeala Akaka viable, reasonable, decent, fair desirable federal Trustee, Hawai'i All over the world native people are in the pro- claims package that would begin to deal with the cess of reclaiming their rights to self-determine I must admit that in illegal seizure of our Hawaiian nation by the United the past I have not their destiny and manage their own resources States. Although nothing can adequately compen- which are being devastated by insensitivity and been a supporter of sate us for that injustice to our 'aina and people, any organized church, foreign exploitation. As example, in Brazil the we have an opportunity to resurrect our national Yanomani Indians' rainforest home is being des- for I have had difficulty and ethnic self-determination as Hawaiians. Part of with Christianity. After troyed by deforestation and polluted waters from OHA's Blueprint relates to the choice for our toxic chemicals used in gold mining by foreigners. all, look at what some people of sovereign self-determining entity of the missionaries and These rain forests provide oxygen globally and whether it be OHA or any other. We are also ex- house a great source of plant diversity and jungle- their decendants have tending this input process through next Septem- done in devastating and pharmacology that may hold the answers to many ber. We will continue to meet with the community medical ailments. It is positive that Nicaragua has denigrating our people for workshops and to refine the Blueprint. and 'aina. However, I solved the problems of its Mesquito natives by creating the Atlantic-Autonomous Region which applaud the Hawai'i Council of Churches and, the I mentioned in previous articles that I am not World Council for its conference held several only a founding member and past legislator for Ka elects its own representatives to the national con- months ago on tourism and its impact on Lahui Hawai'i but also of the Native Hawaiian gress. These natives now have exclusive control of . Hawaiians. It is encouraging to see the churches Land Task Force which preceeded Ka Lahui. But their region's natural resources. That is as it deal with, and take part in, honest analyses of the bottom line - I am for you our people and 'aina. should be. Hundreds of years ago, before there problems as well as causes and effects, impacts That means more to me than any organization or was any U.S. of America, before there was a U.S. and many social and physical consequences institution whether it be called OHA, Ka Lahui or Constitution, and before there was a U.S. created by tourism in these Hawaiian islands. whatever! We must unify; I abhor egos getting in Supreme Court, our ancestors worshipped pele. Finally, churches are becoming active in shedding the way of bettering our peoples' condition. It dis- Some of us still do today. Yet the state Supreme Court refuses to recognize our religion and light on problems that must be addressed. The turbs me when leadership refuses to sit down and theology. consequences, otherwise, could turn these islands discuss their differences. There is much at stake, into a hot-bed of social unrest. This we must all and unless leadership and our people begin to work to avoid. unify, our peoples' cause for justice will be set back This is a foreign - colonizers' interpretation of A caste system of haves and have-nots is being 15 or 20 more years. We cannot afford it as a our Hawaiian identity. How dare they not acknow- perpetua ted in these islands with the proliferation of people and nation. ledge the validity of our belief in the sanctity of service industry minimum-wage dead-end jobs, Pele? It makes we wonder if we as Hawaiians are many of which are in tourism and can in no way We know that the state and feds have been mis- considered not fully human in their eyes, as if our compete with the high cost of living in these Island. managing and cheating us out of our resources all religion which was here hundreds of years before And what about housing for these service-industry these years; resources that are desperately theirs, is not as good as theirs. employees - non-existent! The so-called afford- needed to uplift our' 'ohana. We are only receiving able housing the state and county have been pro- one to two percent of the 20 percent the State No matter what, this trustee will always be with, mising us is a hoax. Affordable to whom? Workers actually admits they owe us. It is important that we and for, our 'aina and people. The Hawaiian com- from Hilo leave home before dawn to drive or bus begin to evolve into managing our own resources, munity is going through a lot of changes right now. three hours to their job at Hyatt, Waikoloa. They we as a people have never had that opportunity. Malama pono. Ua mau ke ea 0 ka aina i ka pono. return home after dark exhausted from their long day and have barely any time for their 'ohana.It's Information needed ______eat, sleep and prepare to get up and leave for work before dawn the next day. Even if they're making $7 an hour they are not compensated for their tra- vel time or bus fare. These workers should have· truly affordable housing near their employment. Only a few workers at the Mauna Lani, South Kohala Resort, utilize their so-called employee's affordable housing because "no can afford!" T our- ism and its resort developments have helped to destroy our 'aina and coastal fishing grounds (which are now ciguatera-contaminated at West Hawai'i and other places) and environmental bal- ance. As a recent example: those horrendous rains on O'ahu the first week of October caused flooding near Honokai Hale and the West Beach development now under construction (according to TV news). The flooding was so bad it caused the highway to be closed for hours and people were stranded, unable to get home to Wai'anae and Nanakuli. I was told the Ko Olina-West Beach development that has been progressing these past few years (with its extensive grading and destruc- tion of historic sites) is responsible for the bad flooding conditions during that particular storm. The question is will this happen again, next big rain in that area? Our ancestors knew how to live . in balance and in tune with the 'aina; when you exploit the 'aina nature will show you who's boss. It is unfortunate that those thousands of Wai'anae-Nanakuli residents had to be stranded on that flooded highway, waiting to get home pau- hana, that rainy early October evening. Aloha 'aina is the only way. This photograph was printed from a Bishop the place, or knows anything about the There is another subject I wanted to bring to Museum negative In the On Char collection. your attention this month. Now that OHA's Blue- musical group is asked to contact the Visual The museum staff has been unable to identify Arts Collection, Bishop Museum, Bernice print for Native Claims and Entitlement has been any of the people In the photograph or where released it should be understood that this draft Street, Honolulu, (848-4182) or Ka Wai Ola at It was taken. The time is established as the 946-2642 or any OHA liaison office on document is only intended as the beginning of Q 1930s. Anyone who recognizes the mUSicians, neighbor islands. process for us trustees (along with the input from you our constituents) to come up with a equitable,

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Naturally Hawaiian By Patrick Ching

A devastating

Anyone who's lived The island of Kaua'i has the largest population ot threw the crates off the dock. Another story goes in Hawai'i is probably native wetland birds of all the Hawaiian islands. It that a concerned Kaua'i resident threw the crates very familiar with the also has a thriving population of native Hawaiian off the dock because he didn't want the vicious small Indian mongoose. owls. The success rate of these birds on Kaua'i animals on the island. Whatever the reason, Kaua'i These animals that could be directly related to the fact that the has been spared the destruction of native wildlife have the general ap- mongoose never became permanently established caused by mongooses on other islands. pearance of a weasel on that island. Recently, sightings of the small Indian and are more closely Upon request of the Kaua'i sugar planters, mongoose have been reported on Kaua'i. Wildlife related to cats than crates of mongooses were sent to that island, officials and residents alike are doing their best to dogs, are indigenous to however, upon arriving on the dock, the crates of see that these animals do not become established the old world where they mongooses were thrown into the ocean. One there. To report a sighting on Kaua'i, contact the range from Africa and source claims that a dock worker who tried to pet State DLNR Division of Forestry and Wildlife at the Mediterranean to Southeast Asia. They are the animals was bitten on the hand, and in a rage 245-4433 . well known for their ability to fight and kill snakes although they are not always victorious in such battles. :::::::::;:::::::::::::::::::::::::::::::::::::::::::::::::::::::::::::::::::::::::::::::::::::::::;:::::::::::::::::::;:;:::::::::::::::::::::;:::;:;:::::;:;:::::::::::::;::::::::::::::::::::::::::::::::::::::;:;:::::;:;:;:::::::;:::::::::::;:;::::::::::::::::;:::;:::;:::;:::;::::::::::::::::::::::::::::::::::::::::::::::.. . By Lowell L Kalapa, Director Taxes Tax Foundation of Hawaii

When are there enough taxes?

Every so often the ground. So when severance taxes were collected in • .) 4 .. question pops up Wyoming a part of the tax is paid by Hawaiians -, ....::!;:SI,." -I ; ...... 1 "-""'I' ..: In Hawai'i it is not uncommon to see one or about how Hawai'i who buy the copper pipes. more mongooses rummaging through trash cans compares with other To determine how much state tax is paid by or scurrying across roadsides, especially in states on the amount non-residents, would be a monumental task. suburban and rural areas on the islands of Hawai'i, of taxes we pay to our There is a way to measure how much tax is im- O'ahu, Maui and Moloka'i. Though they are most state and local govern- posed on Hawai'i residents and taken out of the e· plentiful in dry lowland areas, mongooses are ments. conomic base. One recent study of the 4 percent known to live at elevations up to 10,000 feet. The instant re - general excise tax revealed an interesting fact. The first mongooses were brought to Hawai'i in sponse is usually based For years, Hawaii's general excise tax has been acknowledged as one of the most comprehensive 1883. They were introduced to the Big Island via on the total of state and Jamaica for the purpose of controlling rodents in local taxes collected, transactions tax, (a tax which is imposed on the the sugar cane fields. The mongoose did in fact eat divided by the resident population; or the taxes sale of an item.) In fact, it is unusual in its applica- rodents as part of their diet; however, being that paid by every man, woman, and child in Hawai'i. tion when compared to other state sales taxes. rats are most active at night and mongoose hunt For the fiscal year 1987, this burden was$1,990, to One reason is that the base for the general ex- during the day, the idea of having mongoose put Hawai'i eighth in the nation's tax-burden race. cise tax is comprehensive as the tax applies every control the rodent population was not altogether Although the figure is generally accepted, there time a transaction takes place. It applies to not successful. are some who believe that not all that amount only goods (a retail sales tax) but to services. Few, Years after the mongoose arrived in Hawai'i the should be allocated to resident population. They if any states, have anythingIike the general excise, unforeseen ill effects of this introduced predator argue that a good deal of the taxes paid in Hawai'i tax. Unlike the retail sales tax the consumer pays, became more apparent. In addition to eating rats are "exported" or paid by visitors to Hawai'i so the general excise tax must be paid by the seller of and mice, the mongoose preyed readily on residents don't pay that much in direct taxes. the product or service. This leads to compliance domestic poultry, game birds, and native birds as Critics of the export theory argue that to be tru- on the part of the taxpayer. The businessman who well. The nene goose, the pueo (native short-eared ly fair equal allowance must be made for all states. owes the tax will pay the tax as the future of the bu· owl) , and all native wetland and groundnesting The point is each sta te exports a part of its burden by way of the goods and services sold t6 people or siness is at risk. On the other hand, if the con· birds were especially vulnerable prey for the sumer doesn't pay the retail sales tax, it is very dif· mongoose, who not only ate the birds and their companies outside the state. chicks but their eggs as well . For example: copper pipes used in the plumbing ficult to collect. of a Honolulu house were, at one time, subject to Returning to how high taxes are in Hawai'i: are· Wyoming tax when the copper was taken from the cent study found that if collections of the general . continued on page 23 Ka Wai Ola 0 OHA BUSINESS DIRECTORY

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Na iwi 0 ke kino (the bones): Mokuna 'Elima (Part V) Malama (protect) VS. ho'ohana (utilize) Ninau: Why are you On May 14, 1901 , after Kapi'olani's death, these Hawaiians so upset iwi, wrapped in tapa, were in the possession of over the unearthing Queen Lili'uokalani, who returned them to and scientific study of Mauna'ala as those of Kamehameha. bones buried so long In 1918, after Lili'uokalani died, Prince Kohio ago that they cannot proposed that the bones be examined by Dr. be individually identi- William Brigham, director of the Bishop Museum, fied? After all, did not who recorded later in 1920: "It was the skeleton of your ancestors use the a person (probably female) below the average de- bones of people they velopment. . .the skull was not a pronounced knew as fishhooks, or- male." naments and as good- In 1927, Dr. Louis Sullivan of the American Mu· luck charms? seum of Natural History, also examined the alleg- Pane: In response to your first . nTnau , i kela ed Kamehameha iwi procured by Kalakaua and mahina aku nei (last month), 'elima (five) main ex- housed at the Bishop Museum. He found that "the planations were given for the Hawaiian communi- skull was that of a man not over 30 years of age. " ty's strong opposition to disintering na iwi kanaka Thus, it was concluded that these were not the kahiko (ancient burials). iwi of the conqueror, but no one s'eems to have Your second ntnau concerning kahiko (pre- commented that the two Western experts disa- Western) ho'ohana 'ana (uses) of na iwi kanaka greed on the gender of the skeletal remains. will be considered against a background of special While Kamakau is considered to be responsible veneration for na iwi of the dead. This reverence is for the burial cave version, he got this clue from especially pronounced for ruling chiefs, such as in writings edited by his Lahainaluna teacher Rev. the case of Kamehameha I. Pogue. Although it is popularly thought that the great As controversy continues, perhaps all will at warrior's iwi were promptly sequestered in a se- least agree with Kamakau's oft-quoted poetic cret cave, another account is also told by Dorothy comment: "The morning star alone knows where Barrere in her Bishop Museum publication of Kamehameha's bones are guarded." 1975. Since the evidence appears to be against the Don Francisco de Paula Marin (Manini), color· Kalakaua·recovered iwi as being those of ful Spaniard who attended the king during his ter· Kamehameha, and whereas earlier evidence minal illness at Kamakahonu, Kailua -Kona, on the favors the view that the king's bones were "distri- island of Hawai'i, recorded in his journal on May 8, buted among his principal chiefs," we will pursue c:: 1819: "This day, the King Tameamea died at 3 in .2 the nlnau of ho'ohana'ana (uses) of the iwi kanaka i the morning." t; keia mahina a'e (next month). Here follows a chronological summary, from 8 Barrere's work, of what is known of the disposition .s:: of the king's remains: On the same (May 8, 1819) morning, the corpse Cancer info meetings was taken to the hale lua, a shallow pit. The body was covered with a thin layer of soil. On this, a fire scheduled in Nov. was kept burning for later ease in removing the 'i'o ::l Q) (soft flesh) from na iwi. On the same day, the II) The National Cancer Institute's division of can- king's heir Liholiho went to Kohala for about one cer prevention and control is holding statewide week, to escape the defilement in Kona caused by g. informational meetings in collaboration with Papa the death of his father. ala Lokahi. The funerary rites of the late king were thus per- co The meetings will provide information on can- formed in the absence of the young new ruler. The .. cer prevention and control research for Hawaiians ceremonies included destruction of Figure 1. Ka 'ai a woven fibre basket to house as a special population; provide information on Kamehameha's hale mua (men's eating and wor- the bones of a high chief. Kamehameha's iwi Hawai'i-based efforts in cancer prevention and reo ship house) by fire . were alleged to be contained in a similar ka'ai search for Hawaiians, and identify individuals A hale poki was then constructed, at or near the 'and buried in a secret cave at Kaloko, North interested in supporting a cancer prevention and site of the funeral pyre, to house the late chief's iwi . Kona, but this is disputed. control network for Hawaiians. This hale was adjacent to Kamehameha's or even to a respected location at 'Ahu'ena of the The meeting schedule starts on Lana'j on Nov. 6 'Ahu'ena heiau which remained intact. ruler's remains, but rather referred to at Lana'i Library conference room from 7 to 9 In August 1819, three months later, the hale Kamehameha's bones as having been "distributed p.m., then moves to Moloka'i on Nov. 7 at the poki was termed "the tomb of Tamehameha" by among his principal chiefs." Mitchell Pau'ole Center from 2:30 to 6 p.m. Capt. Louis de Freycinet and his men on the visit- By 1858, a revised early native account, edited Meetings continue on Kaua'i Nov. 8 at Kaua'i ing French warship Uranie. Artist Jacques by Rev. John Pogue of Lahainaluna Seminary, for Community College dining room, 2:30 to 5:30 p.m. Arago's drawing at that time of this large building the first time referred to concealment of and on Nov. 9 at Waimea Neighborhood Center at 'Ahu'ena, with padlocked door guarded by Kamehameha's iwi in a secret burial cave at court room from 2:30 to 6 p.m. crossed pulo'ulo'u ("taboo sticks"), was printed in Kaloko, north of Kamakahonu, by Hoapili, the Meetings then move to the island of Hawai'i on this column i kela mahina aku nei. The hale, said to first king's trusted friend. This version was given Nov. 13 in Waimea at Kuhio Hale from 2:30 to 6 "contain the mortal remains of the king," was pa- further elaboration by Samuel Kamakau in 1867, p.m., Nov. 14 at Kailua-Kona at the First Hawaiian trolled constantly by sentries for it was considered who first referred to the old chief's bones as being Bank conference room from 3 to 6 p.m. and Nov. kapu. contained in a basketwork ka'ai, as was the cus- 15 at the ' University of l Hawai'i, Hilo, campus In the first week of November 1819, the new tom i ka wa kahiko (see Fig. 1) . center, Room 306, from 2:30 to 6 p.m. sove reign Liholiho ended ka 'ai kapu (eating In July 1885, shortly after Kalakaua as king had On O'ahu meetings are scheduled Nov. 16 at taboo) by dining with Ithe chiefesses. Heiau were acquired the 'ahupua'a of Kaloko, he visited the al- the state capitol building in room 226 from 3 to 6 ordered burned and the images destroyed. leged Kaloko burial cave, called Kahikuokamoku. p.m., Nov. 17 at Windward Community College in Five months later, in April 1820, the first New His guide, Kapalu, showed him two bundles of iwi Eckerdt room 102 from 3:30 to 6 p.m. and Nov. 18 England missionaries arrived and visited 'Ahu'ena. without ka'ai. One bundle was said to be na iwi of at Wai'anae satellite city hall from 9:30 a.m. to Although the heiau was in ruins, missionary physi· Kamehameha. In February 1888, Kalakaua 12:30 p.m. cian's wife Lucia Holman wrote: "In a large ohale brought na iwi to Honolulu, and deposited them The series concludes with meetings on Maui: nearby, lies buried the bones of the Great with a signet ring at Mauna'ala, the Royal Nov. 20 in Hana at Helene Hall from 3:30 to 6 p.m. Tamahamah ... Upon this sacred ground was no Mausoleum in Nu'uanu. and on Nov. 21 in Wailuku at Central Maui Youth common person allowed to step." Not long after Kalakaua's death in 1891, his wi· Center from 2:30 to 6 p.m. However, in two years, by April 1822, visiting dow Kapi'olani had na iwi removed to her home in More information is available by calling 836- English missionaries made no allusion to the tomb Waiktki because she doubted their authenticity. 8940. Nowemapa (November) 1989 ,'Ao'ao Iwakaluakumakolu' (Page 2u I

Taxes By Lowell L. Kalapa, Director Tax Foundation of Hawaii and You from page 21 that state's personal income. Washington's tax national average. excise tax were re-calculated to determine the base is only 75 percent of its total state personal in- While the use of the real property tax was 36 base, that is the value against which the tax is im- com,e. percent less than the national average use, it posed and computed, the tax base would be 129 Another study compared Hawaii's use of va- appears that the taxpayer's capacity or ability to percent of the total personal income of the state. rious tax sources taking into account each state's pay state and county taxes may be overworked by This means the tax base (or cost of goods and population and the amount collected for each the state imposed general excise and income services) subject to the general excise tax, is 29 $1 ,000 of income. This study found Hawai'i relies taxes. percent greater than the total income base of the heavily on the income and general excise taxes state. This means some goods and services are while relatively little use is made of the real proper- Trustee Ching being taxed more than once. ty tax. \ . How does this compare with other states which Using "100" as the average or norm as used by from page 19 have sales taxes? The state of New Mexico has the other states, one study showed the use of the ge- nue to be available for future study, appreciation closest clone of our general excise tax. New neral excise tax was 90 percent greater than the and enjoyment. Mexico's tax base is equal to 87 percent of that national average use (based on population) and The 9th HIFF is about to be staged and will take state's total personal income. It is the next highest the income tax was used 31 percent more than the place on O'ahu between Nov. 26 and Dec. 2. The percentage after Hawaii's. Even though New national average use. When measured by income, festival will extend itself to Kaua'i, Maui, Moloka'i Mexico's tax is similar, it is not as comprehensive the general excise use was 8 percent higher and' and to both Hilo and Kona on Hawai'i from Dec. 3 in its application. the income tax use 2 percent higher than the to Dec. 9. California's sales tax base is only 50 percent of The complete schedule will appear in both • •••••••••••••••••••• II ••••••• • • Honolulu daily newspapers on Nov. 14. Free tic- • • kets for the Varsity Theatre showings will be distri- • Sl.00 OFF • buted on Nov. 18. Attendance at other locations • • are on a first come-first served basis. 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