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A t Kamehameha Schools/Bishop for the best return on our investments. we have a mission: to provide To us, that adds up to even Hawaiian children with quality more than good business for a good educational opportunities. cause. It's an equation for personal It is a mission that requires ta ngible achievement for Hawaiian children, resources, to be sure. So to reach our and Hawai'i goal, we prudently manage our assets

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"" ..... _ Volume 7, No.6 "The Living Water o/OHA" Iune (June) 1990 0 OHA to get 20 /0 ceded land share By Deborah Lee Ward Ching, Thomas K. Kaulukukui, Louis Hao and Economic Development and Hawaiian Affairs and Ann L. Moore Moanikeala Akaka, assisted by administrator committee chaired by Rep. David Ige, the Senate A bill to resolve the 10-year controversy over Richard Paglinawan, deputy administrator Stan Ways and Means committee chaired by Sen. the state's trust obligations to the Office of Lum, land officer Linda Delaney, and attorney Mamoru Yamasaki, and the House Finance com- Hawaiian Affairs goes to Gov. John Waihee this Sherry Broder. mittee chaired by Rep. Joseph M. Souki. month for his signature. The OHA entitlement bill , HB 2896, clears up The state negotiating team members are The new law is the result of over two years work how to determine the revenue due to OHA. The Norma Wong, Patricia Brandt, George Kaeo, and between the OHA board Committee on State state constitution and Chapter 10 of the Hawai'i Terence Yamamoto. Ceded Land Entitlements and representati ves of Revised Statutes established OHA and called fo r When it becomes effective HB 2896 will provide the governor's office. OHA to get 20 percent of the ceded land revenues. OHA an income of approximately $8.4 million a The OHA negotia ting committee wa s However there was confusion and disagreement year from ceded land, from July 1, 1990, onward. comprised of trustees Rod Burgess, A. Frenchy over which ceded land revenues OHA should get Presently OHA gets about $1.2 million a yearfrom DeSoto, Manu Kahaiali'i, Moses Keale, Clarence 20 percent of. the state in ceded land revenues. The agreed-upon Legislators who played key roles in passage of entitlement means an increase of about $7.2 mil- this entitlement agreement include members of lion a year to OHA to serve native Hawaiians the Senate Housing and Hawaiian Programs com- (defined as those with 50 percent or more mittee chaired by Sen. Mike Crozier, the House continued page 11 Trustees declare Pacific not toxic waste dump By Ann L. Moore and oppose any plan that allows stockpiling or Assistant Editor, Publications dumping of lethal chemicals or other toxic wastes The burning of toxic weapons on Kalama in the Pacific environment and they call for an (Johnston) r land and the use of the island by the environmentally safe and clean Pacific Ocean. Umted States WIthout regard to atJve Hawaiian Foreign nations have a history of imposing their rights are protested in resolutions passed unani- will on Pacific Islanders from the first western con- mously by OHA trustees. tact, through annexation, to the present, trustees They declare that the rights of Pacific Island declared in the resolution titled "Affirming The nations come before those of any other nations Rights Of Pacific Islanders." when it comes to the use of the Pacific Ocean and Trustees noted the recent agreement between its islands. former U.S. President Ronald Reagan and West On April 27 , the Board of Trustees of the Office Germany's Chancellor Helmut Kohl to transfer of Hawaiiari Affairs unanimously passed three the stockpile of obsolete U.S. chemical weapons resol utions declaring: Kalama (Johnston) Island is from West Germany (the Federal Republic of Moki Labra pro ows the lei which won a part of the ceded land trust held for the benefit of Germany) to Kalama Island for burning. him the Mayor's Grand Prize in the annual Lei Native Hawaiians; the fate of the Pacific ocean Concerning this agreement trustees declared Day contest. See story page 3. must rest with Pacific Island people, and non-resi- the U.S. and West German governments have no dent nations have no right to jeopardize the ocean. right to make a bi-Iateral agreement which would The trustees declared they unanimously protect West Germany from the weapons which Kalama is Hawaiian encourage protest of the current plans by the U.S. will jeopardize the Pacific Ocean, the food re- government to ship; store and burn chemical wea- sources it provides for island people, and the lives. OHA trustees affirm pons on Kalama Island. Further, trustees deplore continued page 15 Kalama Island, its surrounding reefs, atolls and waters, are part of the ceded lands held in trust by the U.S. government for the bene- fi t of Native Hawaiians, OHA trustees pro- State Health Insurance Plan claimed in a resolution passed unanimously on April 27 . The waters within the exclusive economic enrollment is open July t-7 zone of Kalama are not being actively used by the United States and should be returned to A state program for basic health coverage will Income levels for families larger than four the State of Hawai'i in accordance with the have an enrollment period July 1 through July 7. people are available at the state SHIP office. The Admissions Act, the Constitution and laws of Coverage with the State Health Insurance Plan phone number is 548-7786 on O'ahu. Neighbor Hawai'i, trustees declared. (SHIP) is designed to help people unable to get Islanders may call toll free to 1-800-468-4644, In raising their voices to protest the stor- insurance and who find they cannot afford health extension 7786. The SHIP address is 1000 Bishop age and burning of toxic waste on Kalama care. St., Room 908, Honolulu, Hawai'i, 96813. Island the Office of Hawaiian Affairs trustees Also eligible are individuals and families who are traced the history of the island and its employed and make too much money to qualify Eligibility for SHIP naming, by King Kamehameha IV, in 1853 for Medicaid but who do not have access to health To be eligible for enrollment in SHIP, a person when he claimed it as part of the Hawaiian insurance plans at their place of work. must be a resident of Hawai'i; must have been Kingdom. The island has also been known as The SHIP cost can range from zero to $60-per- without health insurance for three months; must Johnston or Johnson Island, Cornwallis month for coverage. There is a $5-per-visit cost for not be eligible for any U.S. government -sponsored Island and Agnes Island. most services. programs that provide health-care benefits Trustees noted that Kalama Island was The basic income guidelines are: including Medicaid, Medicare or Champus; must used by Polynesian people as a fishing People in family Income not be employed or be eligible for benefits under ground and way-station long before there One $21,672 or less the Hawai'i Prepaid Health Care Act as a regular was any written history, even before Polyne- Two $29,052 or less employee and must not have a gross family sians first migrated north to Hawai'i. Three $36,432 or less income that exceeds 300 percent of the federal Four $43,812 or less continued page 15

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.:.:.:.:.:.:.:.:.:.:.:.: .. .. :.:.:.:.:.:.:.: ..:.:.: .:.:.:.:.:.:.:.:.:.:.:.:.:.:.:.:.:.:.:.:.:.:. session including acceptance of a report from the Ad Hoc Committee on evaluation of the By Ed Michelman administra tor. ORA Board Business Public Information Officer Calendar The May meeting was scheduled for May 12 on Lana'i. For June, the board of trustees scheduled The following is a report of the board of trustees The trustees agreed to appropriate not more community meetings on Friday, June 29 at 7 p.m. of the Office of Hawaiian Affairs monthly business than $4,000 from the Native Hawaiian Rights Fund in four locations: Keaukaha, Miloli'i, Waimea and meeting of April 27 at OHA's Honolulu office. All for a contract with Alan C. Ziegler, Ph.D., for a re- Kona. There will be a board of trustees business nine trustees were present. search project on Lisianski Island of the Hawaiian meeting Saturday June 30 at 10 a.m. in Hilo . Local archipelago. The purpose is to establish whether OHA offices and media will announce places. The Administrator's Report ancient Hawaiians inhabited and/ or used the Hilo OHA office phone is 961-7349. The Kona Administrator Richard K. Paglinawan pre- Northwest Hawaiian Islands as fishing areas. T rus- office phone is 329-7368. sented a summary of the status of legislation intro- tees Hao and Kahaiali'i voted "no." duced by, or of special interest to, the Office of A resolution of support for S.B. 3236, SOl, HOI Hawaiian Affairs. Among the bills passed and was adopted unanimously. The bill clarifies the Not too late for census awaiting the governor's signature were: purposes of the Hawaiian Homes Commission 1. OHA's supplemental budget; Act and reaffirms the fiduciary responsibility of the Census Bureau officials have issued a strong 2. the agreement on past and future state ceded federal gov(>rnment to native Hawaiians. appeal for residents who were asked to mail back land entitlements for native Hawaiians; Committee on External Affairs their 1990 Census questionnaires to do so as soon 3. establishing state policies relating to prehisto- Three resolutions dealing with Pacific Ocean re- as possible. ric and historic burial sites; sources and approved by the External Affairs "There's still time," said Leo Schilling, regional 4. provisions relating to OHA's biennial budget; Committee were unanimously adopted by the director for the seven-state Seattle region. 5. authorizing the OHA administrator to employ board. "We are pleased with the response to date," and retain staff without requiring special approval The first proclaims that Kalama (Johnston) said Schilling, "but I cannot emphasize enough the of the board of trustees. Island and its surrounding waters are part of the_ importance of each household's returning its 6. an appropriation for the salaries of OHA staff ceded land trust held for the benefit of native questionnaires. For everyone percent of ques- and employees who are excluded from collective Hawaiians. tionnaires returned nationwide," Schilling stated, bargaining; A second resolution protests plans to trans- "$11 million of personal followup costs are saved." 7. establishing a committee to determine the ship, store and incinerate West German chemical Residents will either mail the completed form to best means of financing higher education for weapons on Kalama Island. district offices, or hold them until a census worker Hawaiian students; A separate resolution deplores and opposes the calls to pick them up, depending upon instructions 8. proposed constitutional amendments to stockpiling or dumping of lethal chemicals or other: on the questionnaire itself. Generally, urban resi- change the definition of the public trust and add a toxic wastes in the Pacific environment and calls dents and larger communities in rural areas are in definition of Native Hawaiian was held in commit- for an environmentally safe and clean Pacific mail-out,. mail-back areas, while all other rural resi- tee at OHA's request and is expected to be rein- Ocean. dents are in mail-out, pick-up areas (called troduced at the next legislative session. "List/Enumerate") . On another subject, the board approved a state- Most households receive a 14-question short NHRLF Status Report ment challenging the right of the U.S. Navy to use form, which takes about 10 minutes to complete. Economic Development Officer Linda Colburn the island of Kaho'olawe as a bombing and shelling Other residents will be randomly selected to re- reported that as of March 31 the NHRLF had target. The statement also warns foreign nations ceive a long form, with 43 additiol}al questions. received over 2,000 loan inquiries plus 13 pre- that title to Kaho'olawe rightfully belongs to the Individuals who have questions concerning the application questionnaires for February bringing Hawaiian people and urges those nations not to census· questionnaire may call 1-800-999-1990. the total active applications to 397. ew loan participate in the bombing. It also questions the requests for March totalled $881 ,000 . To date, 35 conditions and terms under which foreign powers loans totaling $1,344,000 have been approved. Still are granted permission to train on parcels of pending are 201 loan requests for a total of ceded land other than Kaho'olawe, including 'On the cover $10 ,596,795 . Bellows Field and Mana, Kaua'i. Clara Ku and state Rep. Joseph Leong The Board accepted without objection the received kupuna awards at the 'Aha Committee Reports recommendation to accept certain conditions Kupuna conference. Story page 13. Photo Committee on Operations and Development regarding the proposed Sokan development of by Sabra McCracken. Waihe'e Golf Course as adequately responding to 1. The board approved recommendation to OHA concerns raised during intervention before appropriate $43 ,130 of special funds to further the the Land Use Commission. He kai kapu ia na ke konohiki. (A forbidden work necessary for federal reparations legislation. A resolution honoring Robert Mi chael beach reserved for the konohiki.) Trustee Keale voted "no." Lokomaika'iokalani Snakenberg for "his generous A maiden who is spoken for. Unanimous approval was given to a recommen- and outstanding contributions to furthering the dation to ratify formal intervention by OHA before Hawaiian language and was adopted From " , Olelo No'eau" (Hawaiian Proverbs and the Land Use Commission regarding a land desig- unanimously. Poetical Sayings) by Mary Kawena Pukui, 1983 Publi- nation change requested by Sokan for the Waihe'e The board agreed to allocate the sum of $3,200 cation 71 , Bishop Museum Press, Honolulu. Hawai'i. Golf Course development on Maui. The appro- to the Native Hawaiian Legal Corporation for priation of up to $3 ,000 in legal costs for this pur- intervention in proceedings of the Land Use Com- pose from the Native Hawaiian Rights Fund was mission on behalf of Miloli'i fisherpeople in order to NEXT ISSUE authorized. protect their fishing rights. July 1 The board unanimously approved the payment Trustee Keale voted "no." of $20,150.51 from operation funds to pay for legal NEWS & ARTICLES DEADLINE: services provided by three contractors to OHA in Executive Session connection with federal entitlements. June 10 The board ratified actions taken in executive Please submit articles well in advance of Board of Trustees news deadline to: Ka Wai Ola 0 OHA Thomas K. Kaulukukui Sr. Louis Hao Chairman & Trustee-At-Large Trustee, Moloka'i & Lana'i 1600 Kapiolani Blvd. Rodney Kealiimahiai Burgess III Manu Kahaiali'i Suite 1500 Vice-Chairman, Trustee·At·Large Trustee, Maui Honolulu, HI 96814 Moanikeala Akaka Moses K. Keale Sr. Trustee. Hawai'i Trustee. Kaua'i & Ni'ihau Clarence F.T. Ching Kevin M.K. (Chubby) Mahoe ADVERTISING DEADLINE Trus tee, O'ahu T rustee-A t-Large A. Frenchy DeSoto June 10 To advertise in Ka Wai Ola 0 OHA, ••·.... lk .... o OJjf\ Trustee-At-Large call Dave Chun at Richard K. Paglinawan Jalna Keala "The Living Water of OHA" Administrator Earl (Buddy) Neller Innovation, 943-8599 Stanley Lum Published monthly by the Office of Hawaiian Affairs, 1600 Deputy Administrator Chris Valles for ad rates and Kapiolani Boulevard. Suite 1500. Honolulu , Hawaii 96814 . Tele· Ed Michelman Liaisons advertising particulars! phones 946·2642, 548·8960. Circulation is 57.QOO copies 50,000 Public Information Officer Bill Kalei, Hawai'i Advertise in of which are ma il distribution and 7,000 are distributed through Deborah Lee Ward Ruby McDonald, Kona island offices. state and county offices, private and community Editor Ki'ope Raymond, Maui Ka Wai Ola 0 OHA agencies and target groups and individuals. Ka Wai Ola 0 OHA Ann L Moore Carmen (Boots) Panui, is produced and printed by Hawaii Hochi, Ltd. Advertising in Ka Assistant Editor Kaua'i & Ni'ihau Wai Ola 0 OHA does not constitute an endorsement of Editorial Contributors Myrle Florea, Molaka'i Support Our Advertisers! products or individuals by the Office of Hawaiian Affairs. Linda Kawai'ono Delaney Iune (June) 1990 'Ao'ao Ekolu (page 3) Hawaii's culture flowers on Lei Day

By Deborah Lee Ward Some leis were made of unusual materials: Editor, Ka Wai Ola OOHA yellow raphis palm flower with pampi leaf, moss or lichen, and the shrimp plant flower. One lei was Anything the mind can conceive of has been made of corn kernels, another of plum-sized used to fashion a lei , sometimes with startling round gourd fruit. Others used the green stem ti p results. But surely among the most beautiful are of the puakenikeni strung together to resemble the lei that transforms the flowers and leaves of the mokihana berry. Torch ginger in red and pink Hawai'i into scented, colorfu l, and charming were strung to resemble a fe ather lei , ka moe style. example of the lei -maker's art. There was a crown flowe r lei strung in rounded, This year's Lei Day contest at Kapi'ol ani Park, poe poe fashion, to show off the flower petals . sponsored by the City and County of Honolulu Traditional materials also abounded: pa'iniu , Department of Parks and Recreation, Hawaiiana palapala'i, wawae'iole , laua'e and liko lehua and section, was once again an enthusiastic tribute to more. Introduced flowers a nd greens were also the endurance of Hawaiian culture. Each lei popular: bird of paradise, heliconia, popcorn entered in the competition began as an inspiration, orchid, red ginger and red ti , Spanish moss. took form in its creator's hands then was judg(l d First prize awards were presented for : and shared with hundreds of appreciative viewers. *Most typicall y Hawaiian lei - Bill Char In memory of Hawaii's ali'i, the leis were then pre- (a'ali'i, lehua, maile , palapalai and pukiawe) sented the next day in a ceremony at the royal *Hat lei - Brian Choy (cymbidium, dusty tombs of Mauna 'Ala. miller, lehua, rose, lilikoi , fl a x, pikake and more) Residents and visitors lined up in the Ho'olaulea *Mixed lei - Brian Choy (a'ali 'i, hedotis. tent to see Hawaiian crafts demonstrations by city etc.) senior citizens. Their beautiful handiwork Blue-violet lei - Rill Char (agapanthus, incl uded feather toys, kapa kuiki (Hawaiian quilts ageratum, hydrangea, palapalai) and pillows) lauhala fans, baskets, lau ni u (coco- *Green lei -Brian Choy nut leaf) toys Hawaiian herbs, and ya rn crafts. But Resplendent in her elegant red mu'umu'u with *White lei - Brian Choy the star of the show here 00 was the lei - fresh le i ilima applique was the 1990 Lei Queen Mae *Yellow/ orange lei - Charlene Choy and permanent le i of all types of natural and man- Loebenstein, who was beautifully draped with long *Red/ llink lei - Velma Omura made materials . strands of ilima and puakenikeni. On her head she *Mayor's Grand Prize - Moki Labra. There were the perennial favorites - hinahina, wore a crown of ilima, bird of paradise, heliconia A dancer at Waimea Falls Park, Labra. made his ilima, kaunaoa, hala , and the la'i (ti leaf) either and ferns. Her lei court, dressed in the represen- first lei at age 12 for hi s horse when he was a ban- twisted. sewn or folded. There were fine lei hulu , tative colores of the Hawaiian islands, each made ner boy fo r the Paniolo 0 Pupul

by Ann L. Moore Industrial nations of the world must take tect and safeguard the people's right to live in a Pacific Island people must raise their voices be- responsibility fo r their own obsolete chemical wea- safe and clean environment, and to enjoy a safe fo re the world and assert their rights to a clean and pons and toxic wastes and those nations must and clean Pacific Ocean. environmentally safe Pacific Ocean. That is the develop ways to get rid of the toxic waste at the Hawaiian and other Pacific people have always substance of a recent resolution in which trustees same time they are developing them, the trustees' had a special kinship with the elements of nature of the Offic e of Hawaiian Affairs unanimously resoluti on said. and especially the ocean which surrounds the raised their voices in defense of the Pacific Ocean Trustees pointed out there is an ever-c hanging islands and connects Hawaiians to an extended ecosystem. and unpredictable force and range of ocean cur- family of island people. Trustees said they are committed to supporting rents. The tectonic plates of the Pacific rim are Trustees directed that copies of the resolution a clean and safe natural environment for OHA's constantly shifting and the Pacific rim ecosystem "Calling For an Environmentally Safe and Clean benefici aries, and particularly a clean and safe is in fragile balance. For these reasons the present Pacific Ocean," be sent to the United Nations ocean. pollution and the threat of future pollution threa- Environmental Program, the International Union They urged Pacific Island people to embrace the tens the delicate balance of the Pacific ecosystem. of Conservation and Natural Resources, other principle of "wior informer! consent." That means Such a threat cannot be tolerated and must be international and U.S. conservation agencies and the people being acted upon must be told in ad- vigorously opposed, trustees said. organizations, U.S. President Bush, the governor, vance what is proposed and what the effects will OHA, as the single, most-representative voice state and federal congressional delegations, and be, then must be given a chance to study any pro- of the Hawaiians and native Hawaiians has a duty, the heads of state of all Pacific governmental enti- posal and comment on it. its trustees felt , to take all steps necessary to pro- ties including Australia. OHA challenges Navy's use of Kaho'olawe By Ed Michelman Public Information Officer A statement, adopted unanimously by the OHA for removing bombs and ammunition from The Office of Hawaiian Affairs is challenging the trustees, April 27, says in part, that the Offic e of Kaho'olawe when it is returned to the Hawaiian right of the United States Navy to use the island of Hawaiian Affairs intends to initiate a formal inquiry people; and the fees charged to foreign navies for Kaho'olawe as a bombing and shelling target. with the United States Navy and with Sen. Daniel the privilege of using ceded lands for training Foreign nations have been warned that title to the K. Inouye (D .- Hawai'i) concerning the conditions exercises. island is under dispute. and terms under which foreign powers are granted Copies of the OHA trustees' statement are Kaho'olawe is among the approximately permission to train on other parcels of ceded land being sent to the President of the United States, 400,000 acres of fo rmer Hawaiian crown and besides Kaho'olawe, including Bellows Field on the Prime Ministers of Canada, South Korea, government (ceded) lands still held by the United O'ahu and Mana on Kaua'i. Inouye is chairman of Japan and Australia, all members of the Hawai'i States government. the S enate Military A ppropriat ions Congressional Delegation, chairs of the Armed The ceded lands we re taken by the United Su bcommi ttee. Services Committees of the United States Senate States when Hawai'i was annexed in 1898. No Among the issues to be addressed are the and Uni ted States House of Representatives, the compensation has ever been paid for the lands or responsibility that is assumed by foreign armed Secretary of the Navy, the Commander, United its subsequent use. forces for any damage done to historic archaeo- States Third Fleet, the Governor of the State of OHA says the ceded lands under federal juris- logical sites; the standards imposed for range, Hawai'i, the President of the State Senate and the diction must be returned to Hawai'i for Hawaiian accuracy and noise levels of their ordnance (wea- Speaker of the State House of Representatives, use. Work on federal legislation asserting pons, aminunition,vehicles,' supplies); responsibi- the Mayor and the County Council of the County Hawaiian entitlements to ceded lands continues. lity that participating foreign powers wi ll assume of Maui and the Protect Kaho'olawe 'Ohana.

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the following families: Kaumeheiwa, Sodetani, Aiu, Bright Masuda, Puahaia, Kapaku, I1alaole, Peleholani, Na Kuauhau 0 Kahiwakaneikapolei (Aiu, Sullivan, Aki, Kamai, Lee and Kaapana. Bright and Kepelino families) will have a reunion For information contact Mona Kapaku, 177 A the weekend of Aug. 10, 11, 12, at Kailua-Kona, Alohi Place, Pukalani, Maui, 96768, or Margie Hawai'i. Various activities are planned including a Sodetani Wong, 91A Healani Place, Pukalani, luau on Saturday, Aug. II. Maui, 96768, or Hinano Kaumeheiwa, 650 Laau The contact person for information, registration St., Kahului, Maui, 96732. and reservations is Harry Aiu at Travel Planners (923-5791); the address is 2222 Kalakaua, Suite Kawelo, Kapapaheenalu 1416, Honolulu, Hawai'i, 96815. The deadline for A reunion is scheduled June 28 through July 2 of registrations is July 3. descendants of the brothers, sisters and children of John Manu Kawelo / and Ka'ohua Kauhola Kapapahe'enalu of North Kohala. Relatives The Kauhola family will hold the first of what is include Pa, Stewart, Hussey, Rodenhurst, Moku, hoped will be an annual reunion, on Maui, Friday, Manu, Uai'a and Halemanu families. The reunion July 6 through Sunday, July 8. will be held at Kamehameha Gymnasium (Park), Friday dinner will be at 6 p.m. at the Paia Com- North Kohala, Hawai'i island, all day into the munity Center in Paia. On Saturday there will be evening. Contact Paul Nahoa Lucas (734-3351), overnight camping and a luau at Veterans Hall in Myrtle Stewart Martin (261-9170) or Jan Hugo Kihei. Davis (247-1985). Activities will focus on Kohala. Sunday there will be a pot luck dinner for all the 'ohana of the late John Bull Kauhola. For more in· Keawe'ehu, Campbell formation call Momilani Kemfort at 572-9079 or Descendants of Liliaokahaku Kalunaho'okiekie A celebration, called Ho'omau 1990, will be held write to P.O. Box 534, Paia, Maui, 96779. Keawe'ehu and Will iam Campbell will have a re- by Punana Leo 0 Honolulu Preschool on Sunday, union Aug. 11 at Kualoa (Hokule'a Park, O'ahu.) June 10, starting at 6 p.m . at the Waikiki Shell, Kaumeheiwa Reservations are required. Kapiolani Park, to mark completion of he fift h Descendants of Re v. Lincoln Benjamin The major family branches are: Eckart, Waipa, year of operation of its Hawaiian language immer- Kaumeheiwa and Annie Peleholani Kaumeheiwa Ihihi , Kuhns, Kaliko, Stevens, Kepola, Kaapa, sion program. are planning the family's second reunion for July Hoapili , Vredenberg , Aiona , McCullen , All the proceeds will go towards support of the 20 , 21 , 22 on Maui . Maina'aupo, Ahuna, Ahana, Teshima, Min er, Punana Leo programs. Friday evening the reunion will begin with a luau Doo, Lucas, Sylva Landgraf, Miller and Austen. and family entertainment. Saturday will feature a For information on the reunion or on genealogy Ho'omau means to, continue. It refers to the picnic with games and entertainment at Kalama of the ohana, contact Keawe Vredenberg, 1023 continuance of the Hawaiian language, the pri· Park in Kihei. The reunion will conclude on Sun· Prospect St. o. 616, Honolulu, Hawai i, 96822, mary objective of Punana Leo (language nest) day with a lunch at Waiola Church Hall in Lahaina. phone 533·1959, or Kanani Donahu, 1122 Pueo Centers. Relatives planning to attr> nd include members of St., Honolulu, Hawai'i, 96816, phone 737-8187. Performing at the concert will be Makaha Sons of Ni'ihau, the Pandanus Club, Diana Aki, Robert Cazimero and Friends, Del Beazley, Hula Halau 0 Kawaili'ula and Na Keiki 0 ka Punana Leo 0 June trustees' meetings set Honolulu (The Children of Punana Leo 0 The schedule of Office of Hawaiian Affairs Thursday Jl!.ne 7, Program Committee, 1:30 p.m. Honolulu). Board of Trustees and standing committee meet- Friday, June 8, External Affairs Committee, The masters of ceremonies will be Hau'oli ings this month has been announced. Everyone is 1:30 p.m. Akaka and Kaipo Hale. invited to attend the public portion of all meetings. Wednesday, June 13, Native Hawaiian Status Tickets are available at the Blaisdell box office Unless otherwise specified, meetings will be held and Entitlements, 1:30 p.m. and all Sears outlets. All reserved seats are $15. Thursday, June 14, Operations and Development, at the OHA conference room 1600 Kapiolat:li General admission seats are $12.50 for adults and 1:30 p.m. Blvd., Suite 1500, Honolulu. Locations of other $6 for children (age 5 to 12). Children age 5 and meetings on O'ahu or on the neighbor islands will Friday, June 29 , community meetings in under are admitted free. be publicized in the news media before the meet- Keaukaha, Miloli'i, Waimea and Kona simultane- ings. The OHA 24·hour Newsline may be called at ously, 7 p.m. For further information contact Kau'i Keola at 946-5703 for up-to-date recorded notice of meet· Saturday, June 30, Board of Trustees meeting 941·0584 weekdays, Lina Honda at 847·8414, or ings and locations. in Hilo , 10 a .m. Ke'ala Kwan 696-3156 evenings.

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Kamehameha Day celebrations set Friday, June 8, 5 p.m. King Kamehameha statue decoration ceremonies Honolulu civic center across from 'Iolani Palace. Saturday, June 9, 9:30 a.m., 74th Annual King Kamehameha Celebration Floral Parade from downtown Honolulu to Waikiki. At 10 a.m., Na Hana No'eau 0 Hawai'i (arts and crafts of Hawai'i) at Queen Kapi'olani Park. Friday, and Saturday, June 22-23, at 6 p.m., the 17th Annual King Kamehameha Hula Competition. Hula schools from throughout the state and from Japan will compete in tradi- tional and contemporary dance styles and Hawaiian chant. Students compete on an indi- vidual basis. Admission is charged from $5 to $15 per night. Contact Neal Blaisdell Center Box Office for tickets. Saturday, June 9 celebration Island of Kaua'i at Lihue at 9:30 a.m. , the King Kamehameha Parade from Vadinha Stadium to Kaua'i County building. Island of Maui at Lahaina at 10 a.m., King Kamehameha Parade through the heart of Lahaina Town along Front Street. Island of Hawai'i at Kona at 10 a.m., King Just-sworn-in Sen. Daniel Akaka, (D. Hawai'i) Task Force, was in Washington, D.C. to Kamehameha Parade through the heart of receives a congratulatory kiss from Lydia testify at the Congressional hearing on Kailua- Kona Village along AIi'i Drive. Namahana Maioho, curator of the royal repatriation of human remains now in federal Monday, June 11 celebration mausoleum. Aunty Lydia, a member of the museums, when Akaka was sworn in to the Island of Hawai'i at Kapa'au, North Kohala, OHA Native Hawaiian Historic Preservation seat held by the late Sen. Spark Matsunaga. 8 a.m. King Kamehameha statue decoration and ho olaule'a at old county courthouse and King Kamehameha statue site. Saturday, June 9 celebration Major bills affect OHA Island of Moloka'i at Kaunakakai 10 a.m., A number of major bills affecting the Office of new budget procedures into its management and King Kamehameha Celebration Ho'olaule'a , Hawaiian Affairs passed in this year's legislative operation. Mitchell Pauole Center. sessIon. Another bill that passed this legislative session An amendment to Chapter 10 HRS requires amends Section 10-1 2 HRS, and eliminates the Help for the hooked OHA to prepare and submit budgets, a six-year requirement that the board of trustees approve all program and a financial plan. Further OHA must officers and employees hired by the OHA admi- Up to date information about the abuse of alco- submit a yearly accounting of money spent and an nistrator. It is effective on July 1. The attorney hol and other drugs is available, free, from the annual report, both reflecting the previous fiscal general reviewed the amendments and said they Hawai'i Substance Abuse Information Resource year. are consistent with the state constitution and laws. Center (HSAIRC) at 537-1678. The same bill requires OHA to prepare a A bill passed which appropriates funds for The center provides telephone information detailed budget proposal and make copies of it salary increases for the OHA administrator, about the ar use of alcohol and other drugs, refer- available before public meetings or hearings on the deputy administrator and officers and employees rals to treatment programs speakers on sub- budget are held. This is to make sure OHA benefi- who are excluded from collective bargaining. stance abuse and other services. HSAIRC has a ciaries have a chance to review and comment on A bill which provides $1 million a year for 10 lib ray of booklets, magazines, newsletters, videos specific proposals before the OHA trustees adopt years to create the Hawaii Opportunity Program and other source material available to the public. the budget and it is submitted to the legislature. in Education (HOPE) special fund to award scho- The center provides access to national clearing- larships to financially needy students was enacted. house for alcohol and drug information and pub- Additionally, OHA must submit progress re- HOPE will give priority to students from ethnic lis hes a quarterly newsletter. . ports to the legislature by Dec. 31 this year and groups which are underrepresented at the Univer- next, on improvements in the management of sity of Hawai'i, namely Hawaiians, Filipinos, Waikiki oral history OHA and the effectiveness of OHA's current pro- Samoans and certain other ethnic groups in the grams. An accounting of expenditures must also state which rank the lowest in socio-economic spans 1900-1985 be provided to the legislature and the public. (occupational status and income) and education The new budget procedures will begin July 1, test scores. The $1 million will come out of tuition The Center for Oral History at the University of 1992 \A.hich allows OHA two years to incorporate the collected by the University. Hawai'i, Manoa has completed a four-volume set of interview transcripts entitled "Waikiki , 1900- 1985: Oral Histories." The study captures and Summer day camp for keiki set shares with readers "Waikiki the way it used to be," and focuses on the changes experienced and July 9 - August 20, is the "Ho'ike Akeakamai" at For further information call 848-4149. observed by 50 of the area's longtime residents, Bishop Museum. July 9-August 20 is the "Na Hana Hawai'i" at workers, and business operators. Under the guidance of education specialists, Bishop Museum. Spanning the years 1900 to 1985, the interviews children will investigate a variety of Hawaiian eco- In this active outdoor experiential program examine the community's transformation from systems including marshes, rain man- children discover fishing from net to stomach, kalo one of taro fields and duck ponds, home-operated groves, tidepools and coastal dunes. Along the from plant to poi, make petroglyphs, cordage and la undries and bungalow-type hotels to one of way they will discover how plants and animals ti leaf pu'olo. nightclubs, curio shops, and skyscraping hotels. arrived in the islands, how they adapted to their Through daily field trips, self-discovery and The 1920s reclamation project; the construction new home and how scientists study these hands-on activities keiki will explore the island fo r the Ala Wai Canal; childhood play on the creatures. with museum education specialists and experi- beach, at the zoo, and in the area called Daily events will include field trips, hiking and ence the daily life of early Hawai'i. "Ainahau;" the antics of the "Stonewall Gang;" the hands-on learning activities. Session I is July 9-13 for Grades 2-3. work days of hotel bellboys and Japanese laun- Session I is July 9-13 for Grades 4-6. Session II is July 16-20 for Grades 2-3 . dresses; beachboy activities; World War II and Session II is July 16-20 for Grades 4-6. Session III is July 23-27 for Grades 4-6. soldiers in Waikiki; the visits of tourists; and sites Session III is July 23-27 for Grades 2-3 . Session IV is July 30-Aug. 3 for Grades 7-8. and businesses that no longer exist in Waikiki are Session IV is July 30-Aug. 3 for Grades 2-3. Session V is Aug. 6-10 for Grades 4-6. discussed in these interviews. Session V is Aug. 6-10 for Grades 7-8. Session are Monday-Friday, 8:30 a.m. to 3:30 "Waikiki, 1900-1985: Oral Histories" is available Sessions are Monday-Friday, 8:30 a.m. to 3:30 p.m. at Atherton Halau, Bishop Museum. The fee to researchers, students and interested indivi- p.m. at Atherton Halau, Bishop Museum. The fee is $145 ($110 BMA members). Pre-registration is duals. Call the Center for Oral History at 948-6259 is $145 ($110 BMA members). Pre-registration is required. Sessions are limited to 25 people. fo r a listing of libraries housing the volumes. required. Limit is 25 per session . For further information call 848-4149.

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Trustees vote is unanimous OHA for amending Hawaiian Homes Act

By Ann L. Moore city, sewers and other infrastructure so native the Senate Oversight Committee chaired by Sen. Hawaiians can build homes. Daniel K. Inouye (D. -Hawai'i). During those hear- OHA trustees unanimously favor the U.S. Trustees feel the proposed HHA amendments ings trustees demonstrated their understanding Senate and House bills to amend the HC1waiian will provide a basis for substantial federal involve- and increased their working knowledge of the Homes Commission Act to reaffirm the U.S. and ment in resolving the massive problems the state historic problems of the Act and possible solutions s ta te fi duciary res p o n s ibilit y towards cannot solve alone. to those problems. homesteaders. Trustees, several of whom are homesteaders, Trustees, in an April 27 resolution, said the also support speeding up homestead awards so Six years earlier, as a fledgling agency, OHA federal and state governments must share respon- eligible Hawaiians (those of 50 percent or more provided funds for the Federal-State Task Force si bility for past mistakes and work together to Hawaiian blood) can settlp on Home Lands. on Hawaiian Home Lands. OHA trustees were on insure the intention of the original Home Lands In the resolution, trustees acknowledged the the task force. As a result of the task force's work, Act is fulfilled -to settle Hawaiians on Hawaiian extraordinary_efforts of state and federallegisla- 134 recommendations were made to corrpct past land. tors who have recently dealt with the Hawaiian failures in implementing the act. The amendments now before Congress will Home Lands issue in an open and forthright man- clarify and reaffirm the trust duties of the state and ner and by this have given everybody a chance to Since its establishment in 1980, OHA and its fe deral government to support the settlement of present their case and receive consideration. trustees have fought for the rights of the people on native Hawaiians on Hawaiian Home Lands, trus- The OHA trustees now in office participated in the waiting list of the Hawaiian Homes Commis- tees said. This includes money for water, electri- the homestead hearings in August 1989 held by sion to settle on the land. Minority advocate award given Keale For his work in helping establish the Native Kaua'i on the OHA board of trustees. He is also Hawaiian Revolving Loan Fund, OHA trustee OHA's representative to various South Pacific Moses K. Keale S r. was honored with the "Mino- Island groups and he has long been active in other rity Advocate of the Year for Kaua'i" award by the Hawaiian and business organizations and his Small Business Administratio It was presented church. by the SBA along with four major small business Gov. John Waihee was present at the luncheon organizations: Chamber of Commerce of Hawai'i, and he extended his congratulation to the Hawai'i Business League, National Federation of awardees. Independent Business, and Small Business State of Hawai'i awardees were: George Chu of Hawai'i . GBC Inc . Renato and Shirley Ibanez of Central The awards were presented at the I1ikai Hotel, Maui Produce, Glen N. Minami of Blue Hawai'i Honolulu. A Small Business Person of the Year Surf Inc., Thomas Whittemore of First Hawaiian luncheon and award ceremony was held May 4 Bank, Phyliss Shea of Shea & Company c.P.A., for the 15 recipients from all he islands. Recipients Rex Y. Matsuno of Suisan Company Ltd. , and Dr. were selected by the Honolulu Regional Advisory Gene Ward of Hawai'i Entrepreneurship Training Council 's awards panel. and Development Institute, who won two awards. In the award citation it was noted that Keale has Island of Hawai'i awardees were: Henry Otani of devoted himself to furthering the needs and inter- the Contracting Company Ltd., and Glen G. ests of minority business persons. As an OHA Uchimura of Glen G . Uchimura c.P.A. trustee he recognized the need fo r Hawaiians to Island of Kaua'i awardees were: Dennis Oliver achieve "economic self-determinatio n" and was of Puni Nani Pools Inc ., Scott Phillipson of Water instrumental in the c reation of the NHRLF, a four- Sports Kaua'i Inc. and Moses K. Keale Sr. of year, $3 million project funded by the Administra- OHA. tion for Native Americans . As a member of the Island of Maui awardee was Larry Jefts of Larry NHRLF board , he makes certain the staff provides Jefts Farms. any technical assistance necessary to each loan Island of O'ahu awardee was Kent T. recipient to help the recipient achieve success in Untermann of Pictures Plus. OHA Trustee Moses Keale was awarded the business. Island of Guam/ Pacific Islands Small Business Minority Business Advocate Award for Kaua'i A full -blooded Hawaiian, Keale was raised on Person of the Year was William Thomasson of by the Small Business Administration in Ni'ihau and represents the islands of Ni'ihau and Thomasson Enterprises Inc . ceremonies held recently. Drug Free workshops set for O'ahu, Kaua'i What can families and individuals do to stem the Workshops are scheduled July 6-7 in Wai- 842-5802 or the Office of Hawaiian Affairs at 946- tide of drug abuse in their own families and com- manalo (location to be determined) and July 13-14 2642. munities? Understand the problem and what steps a t Kaua'i Community College dining room. The These informal conferences are geared for the to take. workshop begins at 6 p.m. on Friday. Dinner and local Hawaiian communities. They include talk- That is the message of a series of free "family to lunch are provided, also free childcare (ages 3-12). story sessions to assess the drug problem in each fa mily" conferences on "Building a Drug-Free Registration is limited to 100 participants. For community and to share ideas for change. All Community." information or to register call the Coalition for a meetings will feature members of the Alkali Lake Drug-Free Hawai'i at 522-5050. Neighbor island Indian Band, whose group went from a rate of 100 The workshops will provide information and residents may call toll-frep 1-800-782-8133. percent alcoholism to 95 percent sobriety in 14 education to families about drugs, issues sur- years, and by doing so regained their culture. rounding the use of drugs, and their impacts on People may also call the Kamehameha Schools They will show a documentary film, "The individuals, families and the community. Native Hawaiian Drug Free Schools program at Honour of All," which tells of their experiences. A special chance offered for public health degree A program on campus at the University of individuals to get admitted into the graduate pro- of treatment for Hawaiians who suffer from ill - Hawai'i, Manoa, helps people obtain a masters de- gram, and then provide continued supportive ser- nesses and an increased effort to prevent the ill - gree in Public Health. Anyone who has a bachelor's vices for as long as the student remai ns in school. nesses that trouble Hawaiians today. Hawaiians degree and would like to pursue a master's dpgree Public Health is a profession that is concerned are needed for training to fill health profes- but does not meet the minimum requirements fo r wi th the overall health of the general public sional positions that will serve Native Hawaiians. admission, may join this program. through its emphasis on the prevention of injury, HCOP is now accepting applications for its The Health Careers Opportunities Program illness, and disease. training program which will begin July 30. Contact (HCOP) at the School of Public Health is a 10 With the passage of the Native Hawaiian Health Manny T. Cantorna, School of Public Health, at month, post-graduate program designed to assist Act of 1988, there will be an increased awareness 948-6234 (Neighbor Islands call collect) .

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Tourism Council report focuses on jobs

The 1990 Report to the governor on tourism managers to Hawaiian culture and values. Top or Reappointments T raining will be available soon. The report focuses mid-managers constitute 3.8 percent of hotel wor- On April 6 Al u Like presented testimony sup- on career advancement for Native Hawaiians in kers. First line supervisors account for 4.2 percent porting the reappointment of Rose Marie H. Duey the hotel industry. Based on a Tourism and Train- of hotel positions. These significant managers are to the board of the Department of Human Ser- ing Council study funded by Alu Like's Native covered by unionized hotels. In comparison to vices. Her leadership in serving the employment Hawaiian Vocational Education Program, the other ethnic groups, Hawaiians are slightly under- needs of Native Hawaiians on Maui was cited as Council is considering proposals for: represented as hotel managers and first line super- the reason her reappointment would benefit not ecourses for managers and rank and file emplo- visors. On-the-job training was the most reward- only the Department of Human Services but the yees which enhance knowledge about the islands ing preparation for their current jobs, said Native people affected by its services as well. and their cultures Hawaiian managers. A positive attitude is the most Winona Whitman was reappointed to the e"crash" courses for newly-arrived visitor in- valuable trait. Tourism and Training Council to June 1994. dustry personnel etourism training courses to be offered in West The council study cited various workplace liter- State Grant-in-aid Request Hawai'i , West O'ahu and Windward O'ahu, geo- acy programs, including Alu Like's Program for As of April 27 Alu Like has been notified the graphic areas where there are or will be plentiful Occupational Skills Training (POST). Senate-House Conferees have recommended hotel jobs and large Native Hawaiian populations The career paths of these successful Native funding of $175,000 for DOC 903 Offender/ Ex- ecloser ties between schools and the workplace Hawaiian managers are featured in the report: offender Project. The original request was through work-study and internship slots in the Sam Choy, executive chef of the Kona Hilton; $254,000. Project planning is continuing to accom- hotel industry for Native Hawaiian students James Cockett, general manager at Sheraton modate the legislative appropriation. The next eidentification of successful Native Hawaiian Maui; John DeFries, special assistant to the presi- step is the governor's signature. role models in the hotel industry dent of Landmark Suites, Embassy Suites on erecognition of outstanding environments Maui ; Denicia Huang, personnel director at the which exemplify the spirit of Hawaiian hospitality Hawai'i Prince Hotel; Sharon Kamahele-Toriano, -courses geared to career mobility. training director at the Mauna Lani Hotel; Myrtle The council study surveyed 21 hotels which Kim, executive housekeeper at the Kaanapali employ 14,408 persons, or 42 percent of the hotel Beach Hotel; Maxine Oleguera, personnel direc- workers in the state. Here are some of their tor at Sheraton Makaha; Joe Talon, food and findings: beverage at the Maui Prince Hotel; Charldon -Fifteen percent of the hotels sampled have Thomas, general manager of Sheraton's Princess fo rmal programs to introduce new-to-Hawai i Ka'i ulani Hotel. Apoliona wi·ns YWCA award-

S. Haunani Apoliona, director of program in other categories were: Business - Joyce operations of Alu Like , Inc., was presented an Richards-Hurst, executive director of the Girl award for outstanding achievement in communi- Scout Council of Hawai'i; Government - Myra cations and arts by the YWCA in May. She was Immings, Air Installation Compatibility Uses Zone one of nine Hawai'i women honored from different officer at Barbers Point Naval Air Station and fields. administrator of the Federal Women's Council; Education - Joyce Tsunoda, University of Apoliona, who is also an entertainer, musician, Hawai'i community colleges chancellor; Profes- singer and composer of Hawaiian music said she sions - Ellen Carson, attorney for Paul, Johnson, considers her most important accomplishment Alston & Hunt; Trailblazers - Wonhee You, City has been "the balancing of my organizational role Bank customer service representative; Communi- at Alu Like , the community service role commit- ty service - Ann Simpson, First Hawaiian Bank ments to both informal and formal efforts, and the community relations officer; Youth achievement performing arts and music recognitions in a way - Marti Lynn Young, Mililani High School senior; that each mutually supports the others." Angel Award - Esther Park, employee of the Award recipients for outstanding achievement O'ahu and Korea YWCA for 50 years. Island Marketplace

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Beside the sea, at Honokahua, viduals gathered for a final cere- the bones of the kupuna will rest mony to bless the burial site. protected in perpetuity, reburied Earlier, almost 1,000 individual and watched over by Hawaiians. sets of remains were re-buried se- On Sunday, May 6, represen- cretly, at night, in accordance tatives of Hui Alanui 0 Makena, with Hawaiian tradition. Kapalua Land Company, the The Sunday ceremony was a Office of Hawaiian Affairs, Maui respectful and peaceable conclu- county officials and other sion to a lengthy process that had Hawaiian organizations and indi- continued page 19

Above is an aerial view of ground and pledges protec- Honokahua beach with the bu- tion of the site. He said that rial site at center. Below, left, both Hawaiians and non- Colin Cameron, president of Hawaiians must protect Kapalua Land Co. apologizes traditional Hawaiian sites and Children of Maui Punana Leo ce remony as OHA trustee for disturbing the burial values. present a ho'okupu to the Manu Kahaiali'i observes. kupuna at the Honokahua

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A purification chant was given Makena at the Honokahua OHA trustees and staff join ho'okupu site at Honokahua by members of Hui Alanui 0 ceremony. with Hui members in prayer at ceremony, May 6, 1990. • •

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-' ------Iune (June) 1990 'Ao'ao Umikumakahi (Page 11) Hawaiian language bill ' inspires national change

A measure authored by Senator Daniel K. said Sen. Inouye, chairman of the Select Com- Inouye to "establish as a national policy the right of mittee on Indian Affairs. "It was once the unwrit- Native Americans to "preserve, practice and ten policy of the U.S. government to reprimand • develop their indigenous languages" has unani- children for speaking their own languages in mously passed the U.S. Senate. The measure is school. They were made to feel like foreigners in now before the House for consideration. their classrooms, and worse, in their own The measure would encourage the adoption of homelands." policies like that of Hawai'i. The Hawai'i Legisla- The measure would direct the President to ture adopted a resolution in 1987 requesting the ensure that federal departments and agencies state Department of Education to establish recognize Native Hawaiian languages in their poli- Hawaiian language classes in elementary schools cies. The act would not create new federal pro- and create pilot Hawaiian language immersion grams or prohibit the teaching or use of English to programs. Based on this.resolution, the state now Native Americans, said Inouye. allows children to be instructed in the Hawaiian The legislation is based on resolutions adopted language. at the Eighth Annual International Native Ameri- "Testing shows that Native Hawaiian children cans Language Issues Institute, held in 1988 in Halau Mohala "ima, with kumu hula Mapuana schooled in Hawaiian language immersion pro- Tempe, Arizona, which urged the enactment of de Silva, wi" give two concerts, hula kahiko grams generally speak and understand English at this policy by the United States. and hula auana, on Saturday, June 9, at8 p.m. last as well as their non-Hawaiian speaking Native and Sunday, June 10 at 3 p.m. at the Mamiya Hawaiian counterparts. Additionally, Hawaiian- Theatre on the St. Louis/Chaminade campus. speaking children tend to be more outgoing and He 'io au, 'a'ohe lala kau'ole. (I am a hawk, there The halau recently performed at Disneyland self-confident than their counterparts, and have is no branch on which I cannot perch.) and won prizes at the Merrie Monarch higher self-esteem," noted Sen. Inouye. I can go anywhere I want: I am chief. Festival. Tickets are $9 adults, $8 students and "This legislation is an acknowledgement that From '" Olelo No'eau" (Hawaiian Proverbs and seniors, $3 children under 12. For information indigenous Americans have a right to practice Poetical Sayings) by Mary Kawena Pukui, 1983 Publi- call 537-2152. their cultures and choose their own lifestyles," cation 71 , Bishop Museum Press, Honolulu, Hawai'i. Ceded land entitlements from page 1 Sovereign income is not subject to the OHA develop and implement policies to ensure OHA Hawaiian blood.) trust. Sovereign income is the money the state gets its money promptly. The bill sets up a wa y for OHA to receive retro- generates as part of its sovereign power as a Among the tasks for OHA trustees to work out active (past due) inc0me for the years it did not government. Sovereign income includes personal with the state are implementation of the entitle- receive its 20'percent share, an amount estimated and corporate income taxes, fines, and federal ments bill with its land-or-cash option; resolution at around $100 million for the 10 years since grants or subsidies. of a trust entitlement for Hawaiians; decisions on OHA's founding. An annual report to the legisla- how to spend the money to better conditions for ture and governor will be required on how the Proprietary income is subject to the OHA trust. native Hawaiians and Hawaiians; and an examina- trust proceeds are used by OHA. Proprietary income is generated from the use, or tion of new laws and their effect on future claims Computation of the past due entitlement does disposition of, the identified public lands. Among against the federal government. not mean the check will be in the mail on July 1. the proprietary revenues are rents, leases and The main issues to be dealt with are land claims, The bill will allow trustees to opt for a combina- licenses fo r the use of 5(b), (e) and "z" lands, governance, and beneficiary class definitions. As ti on of money and/or land. A plan for this process minerals rights and runway landing fees. part of this, decisions must be made on the criteria will be submitted to the 1991 legislature. Q: How will the clarified entitlement be for land selection. The agreement clears up three major questions honored? Because it concerns the state's ceded land trust whic h had to be settled before OHA could get its A: The agreement provides a process for paying the negotiated agreement's terms specifically 20 percent share of ceded land trust revenue. The OHA under the restrictions of existing federal and state that it does not, in any way, replace, affect or three questions and the answers are: state laws and all bond and contractual impair claims of native Hawaiians and Hawaiians · Q: Which lands, under what state departmen- obligations. to reparations from the federal government, tal jurisdictions are to be identified as the source Concerning the past due OHA entitlement, the including claims to federally controlled lands in of trust income? agreement requires the Department of Land and Hawai'i. A: The income from all 5(b), (e) and "z" lands Natural Resources, the Office of State Planning, While the change represents significant clarifi- with the sole exception of the Hawaiian Homes and OHA to identify parcels of public land which cations of the existing Chapter 10 trust, it addres- trust lands were and are subject to the OHA may be conveyed to OHA as payment instead of ses only the native Hawaiian beneficiaries. By law, Native Hawaiian trust regardless of departmental cash. OHA must serve all Hawaiians regardless of blood jurisdiction. These lands are subject to the 20 per- The agreement provides a way to fig ure out the quantum. The funding in the new measure can cent income entitlement. money due to OHA under the clarified standards. benefit native Hawaiians only. Section 5( b) of the Admission (or statehood) The retroactive (past due) 20 percent entitlement There is still a need to define and implement a Act of 1959 transferred the title of nearl y 1.4 mil - will be calculated for the lO-years from J une 16, trust for Hawaiians of less than half native blood. lion acres, the bulk of ceded lands, from the 1980 through June 30, 1991. OHA administrator Richard K. Paglinawan said federal government to the state. The 5(b) lands are The entitlement agreement requires the that once the governor signs HB2896 a negotiating those 1.4 million acres including submerged lands Department of Budget and Finance and OHA to team of OHA trustees will begin talks with the but for the purposes of the OHA trust exclude the determine the actual year-by-year incomes for this governor's staff on the entitlements due Hawaiians Hawaiian Homes trust lands. period to determine the full amount due. Six per- and the question of establishing a separate trust Section 5(e) represents 500 acres of federal cent compound interest will be paid through June fund to benefit Hawaiians regardless of their blood la nds declared surplus and returned to the state 30, 1982, and 10 percent interest on the years quantum. within five years of statehood. thereafter, up to July 1, 1990. To date, funds to benefit Hawaiians have been The "z" lands represent more than 145,000 The agreement appropriates $7.2 million for fis- provided by the state legislature through appro- acres of ceded lands still under national jurisdic- cal year 1990-91 as an' estimate of the revenue to priations from the general fund. Chapter 10 does tion that may return to the state under a 1963 be derived from the public land trust. not make provision for a portion of ceded land amendment to Section 5(e). The amendment The agreement sets aside $500,000 for land sur- trust revenues to come to Hawaiians. mandates continuing review and possible return of veys, public information meetings and transporta- Co-chairs of the OHA negotiating committee, 5(e ) land. The amendment repealed the five-year tion costs to carry out the agreement. trustees A. Frenchy DeSoto and Rodney K. deadline for federal return of ceded lands. The 'agreement requires that all data relating to Burgess, acknowledged the commitment made by Q: What kind or kinds of income from these lands in the public trust and the revenue the lands the Governor and state administration and legisla- lands are subject to the 20 percent pro rata share produce shall be reviewed by an independent audi- tors to the Hawaiian people in finally trying to right of the trust? tor selected by OHA. The Office of State Planning decades of neglect of Hawaiian needs. The action A: Revenues from the 5(b), (e) and "z" lands will review existing policies on the use and disposi- is a most profound step by the state to acknow- were, and are segregated into two categories: tion of public land trust lands, evaluate the effect of ledge the aboriginal people of Hawai'i, the trustees sovereign income and proprietary income. present policie's on the revenue due to OHA, and said.

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Children of lIiahi Elementary School share a musical ho'okupu on 'Iolani Palace Lawn before their school tour.

By Deborah Lee Ward her husband, King Kalakaua, as it returned from his trip to San Francisco where he had died. What would it be like to walk in the footsteps of Be a Palace docent Quiet now, the children move on to Queen the ali'i of Hawai'i and to learn the Hawaiian values Kapi'olani's bedroom. There, her silk coverlet they practiced? Tours of 'Iolani Palace, including the embroidered with her motto "Kulia I Ka Nu'u," or Ha\4laii's elementary school children are able to school tours, are led by volunteer docents "Strive for the highest" provides an example the take a journey back in time to the days of Hawaii's trained by the Friends of 'Iolani Palace. Vo- kids relate to easily as "Go for it. " monarchs through their school tours of 'Iolani lunteers are especially needed for the In a bare, shuttered room where Queen Palace. Tours are designed to complement the school tour program. The next docent Lili'uokalani was imprisoned after her overthrow, Department of Education Hawaiian studies training class will begin in September. For the children learn about her pain at losing her king- curriculum. information on becoming a docent for dom, and her efforts to restore sovereignty to Friends of 'Iolani Palace managing director Alice 'Iolani Palace, contact Matt Mattice at 522- Hawai'i. They learn about her motto, 'onipa'a , to Guild says "We want the children to see the palace 0829. be steadfast, and about her example as a kanaka as a bridge between the Hawai'i that existed makua, a mentally and emotionally mature adult. before the arrival of Westerners and the Hawai'i " A fascinating look at the kitchen and chamber- that has developed since then. lain's office (a favorite of the children) in the base- "It demons rates to young people that the songs or hula , as did palace visitq,rs a century ago. ment brings the school tour to a close. Here they va lues that existed in early Hawaiian society also As a concession to the modem-day role of the learn about kokua (helping) and laulima (working existed 100 years later with King Kalakaua's reign palace as museum, students don cloth booties to together) kako'o (support) and about 'ohana and still exist today. These values are as true today protect the gleaming hardwood floors. Their intro- (family .) as they were 100 years ago." duction to values begins with 'ike, (recognition of The school tour program was initiated in 1980 Conscious of the renewed interest in Hawaiian the importance of the palace) and malama (taking and has grown steadily in both concept and history, language and culture, palace education care of the palace by respecting house rules and number of students served. During the 1988-89 coordinator J .M. "Matt" Mattice said that last year by appropriate behavior.) school year, 7,469 students and teachers from 116 the palace began to change its school tours to Then they are invited to step back into the 19th educational institutions visited the Palace. Palace more closely relate to the DOE's 4th through 6th century in their imagination. Transformed into tours are free to school children. grade school Hawaiian studies curriculum. Tours "distinguished guests" who arrived by horse and The school tour program is used by public and now emphasize Hawaiian values with a light touch, carriage for a royal ball, they are greeted by palace private schools throughout the state, including while stiU giving the children an entertaining op- staff (docents) and ushered through the etched alternative education programs such as Store- portunity to think about what mattered to glass doors into the entrance hall of 'Iolani Palace. front School, Lili'uokalani Children's Trust, Kailua Hawaiian royalty a century ago. Thus they learn about ho'okipa, (hospitality to community Quest, Hale Kipa, Palama Settlement To help the students appreciate and understand guests.) and the Hawai'i Job Corps. the significance of 'Iolani Palace in Hawaiian his- In the spacious reception hall they gaze up to tory, Ma ttice makes schoolroom visits before the recognize the ali 'i in portraits, Kamehameha the tour. He introduces the people and events of the first, his dynasty, their wives. King Lunalilo, Folkfest restaging set monarchy period to set the stage for the visit, Queen Emma and King Kalakaua. They learn how stressing that Hawai'i was once an internationally the ali'i cared for the land and people, the value of for October in Hawai'i recognized nation. "malama," and about how the ali'i respected the "The palace shows the transition between kupuna. The Hawaiian festival staged last year at the Hawaiian rule and American rule," Mattice says. Resplendent in their uniforms and gowns, the Smithsonian's Festival of American Folklife will be He invites students to consider that though the palace "guests" are admitted to the throne room, re-staged in Hawai'i this October. monarchs acquired foreign learnipg and dress and where a royal ball is to take place. The heart of the The craftsworkers and performers will re- other habits of European culture they were still palace, the throne room is entirely decorated in gather including musicians, dancers, wood- very Hawaiian in their lifestyle and thinking. red, a color very sacred to Hawaiians. Red dra- carvers, sandal weavers, herbalists, and cooks. Hawaiian symbols were selected in the royal pery, red floral patterned carpet and red uphol- The State Foundation on Culture and the Arts will crowns - taro leaves, their red and gold color. stered chairs and, the red and gilt thrones of the put on the entire show the visitors to the Smithso- Queen Kapi'olani's bedroom was full of kahili and King and Queen which returned to the palace in nian Folklife Festival saw last summer on The Mall woven Ni'ihau mats. 1986 from Bishop Museum. in Washington, D.C. With high school classes Mattice discusses the Visiting King Kalakaua's bedroom upstairs, the Everything from performers to the hula stage, economic, social and political issues of the late students learn about the kuleana, responsibilities the Portuguese forno (oven) and a Mom-and-Pop monarchy. The ali'i were concerned with the he faced as leader of the nation, about the import- plantation store will be brought together on Magic impact of disease on the native population and the ance of mo'okuauhau, (genealogy.) Moving on to Island at Ala Moana Beach Park, Honolulu. threat of foreign takeover. He ties in the issue of the king's library, they learn about hana (work), Satellite parking and a bus shuttle service will the overthrow of the kingdom with the modern- pa'ahana (industriousness), and the king's efforts ease parking, Lynn Martin of the foundation says. day United Nations charter on the right to self- to ho'oulu ka lahui (to increase the race). Organizers are presently trying to arrange to determination and the concerns of modern-day Stepping out onto the makai balcony they try to bring the other three cultures which shared the Hawaiians. imagine that the King and Queen could see the limelight with Hawai'i at last year's festival to the When the school groups arrive at the makai en- ocean from the Palace and the ships anchored in islands for the restaging of the event. These trance of 'Iolani Palace they are greeted by do- Honolulu harbor. They also learn that it was from include the North American French culture from cents and palace education coordinators. Some- this balcony that Queen Kapi'olani saw approach- Canada to Creole, Caribbean cultures and Native times the students bring "ho'okupu" in the form of ing the ship draped in black that bore the body of American cultures. Iune (June) 1990 'Ao'ao UmikumakoIu (Page 13) Kupuna address serious water issues and recognize outstanding elders

By Deborah Lee Ward ther of the Hawaiian people, that the brother must and Ann L. Moore qe cared for and that it is bad luck to throwaway a huli (young plant). "So you have to plant then plant "Mai ka lani mai ka wai 0 ke ola, from the again and again. It is very seductive, the taro," he heavens comes the water of life." said. This was the theme that flowed throughout the Reppun made the point that the water third annual 'Aha Kupuna Ku'ikahi A Na Kupuna, "borrowed" to irrigate his taro patch is returned to the OHA kupuna conference April 27·29. It was at- the stream and it then flows to the ocean. "Water tended by 150 kupuna from the different islands at going into the ocean is not wasted. It feeds the the Princess Ka'iulani Hotel in Waikiki. ocean. The ocean then feeds us with fish , the child- The opening pule on Friday was given by a ren love the ocean and they eat the fish. Kalo feeds special guest Kupuna Mary Ann Kalama of Costa people and a lot of other things," Reppun said. "It Mesa, Calif. Hoaliku Drake chair of the Hawaiian feeds the insects and spiders, it teaches you about Homes Commission brought special greetings water and weather." from Gov. John Waihee. State Rep. Annelle He claims that if 10 percent of the Hawaiians Amaral greeted the kupuna as did Thomas K. grew taro it would change everything. "We would Kaulukukui , chairman of the OHA trustee, and get rights to the water and the streams. And that is trustees Manu Kahaialii , and Moses K. Keale. the key to everything." He warned "O'ahu is out of A very special ho'okupu was conducted by the water now," and pleaded for each person to begin OHA Kupuna team of Aunty Betty Kawohiokalani to address the water problem in whatever way Ellis Jenkins, Kupuna Ulunui Kanakaole Garmon they can. and Kupuna Maile Kamai'alaupala'okekuahi- "Do not be afraid of tell ing how much water you wi'okapiko'omaunaloa Vargo in whic h encatch- have for fear someone will take it. File your water ments of water from many areas of the islands claims," he urged, "and' protect your rights to the were brought to the stage and poured into a recir- water. He asked kupuna to take home the little culating fountain which was handsomely decor- kalo huli (taro top) he had placed on each table ated with green plants to make a miniature tropic and begin to grow taro, no matter how small the waterfall. Later in the day, Kamehameha teachers, patch. "My dream," he said, "is a taro farm on Kaipo Hale and Keone Dupont were presented Appurtenant and riparian rights every stream on every island." with gourds filled with the water as a thank you for Tam began by explaining that people have During the afternoon session, Kaipo Hale and the water-song workshop they conducted in the appurtenant rights to water and riparian rights. Keane Dupont of Kamehameha Schools' afternoon session. Explaining appurtenant rights, Tam said it means Hawaiian Studies Institute, taught the kupuna a water attached to land. For example, if someone new water song, divided them into four teams and o ka wai - Kuleana rights had land in taro production between 1840 and had a hula-and-song competition. The session The highlight of the morning session was a panel 1856 then that land has a right to use the water as it closed with a pule ho'oku'u by Kupuna Elikapeka discussion on water featuring William Tam, was used at that time. This is a protected right, Kauahipaula Nanakuli of O'ahu. Charles Reppun and Dawn Wasson. Harriet Tam said. "Whether you are growing taro now, or O'Sullivan introduced the panel and moderated not, this right to the water was never lost." the discussion. Riparian rights exist when the land is contiguous As the first speaker, Dawn Wasson set the (or next to) the water, only. Tam said everyone scene by recounti ng the historic place water has-i n who has land along a stream has an equal share of Hawaiian history. Wasson is an Alu Like counse- the water along the natural fl ow of the stream. Pro- lor and an historian. She immediately made the blems arose, he said when streams were diverted point that fresh water has always been sacred, the or ditches were built to change the natural flow. subject of many taboos and customs designed to Tam reiterated that a "right" exists whether maintain the purity of water and to assure ade- people are availing themselves of the right or not. quate supply. In old Hawai'i, Wasson said, there Tam cited a number of water cases and traced the were areas set aside to wash, to drink, to clean history of court decisions affecting water rights in utensils, and everyone had an equal right to use the islands. He noted the federal courts recently the water for the purposes designated. threw out the Robinson decision which, if heard The idea of water as something someone could and upheld, would have allowed the federal own was foreign to Hawaiians she said and "water government to decide water rights in Hawai'i. Tam rights" did not surface in Hawai'i until the Great said as a result of the federal court action, Mahele. "Hawaiian water law now will be decided in Wasson said all kuleana tenants have specific Hawai'i." Tam recommended that anyone inter- rights. "If there is water on your land you have the ested in this water rights decision should get a use of it in perpetuity - forever," Wasson said. copy of Reppun vs. Honolulu Board of Water Sup- She said there are also gathering and fishing rights ply through the attorney general's office. that are part of the kuleana. The Hawaiian Homes Commission, he noted, Wasson noted the state Supreme Court has has strong rights to water. "The Act says DHHL ruled that people retain kuleana rights. If land is has the right to the water if they need the water. sold within the family people retain rights. Wasson The problem is the pipes that are needed to get the urged kupuna to look for any land owned by their water," Tam noted. Christine Kekauoha ancestors. She said, they may have kuleana rights The newest fashion in water doctrine coming to the land. "Look at the legal notices in the paper, into prominence in the West, Tam said, isa return Kupuna awards go to court on the dates noted, and file your to the ancient Roman law that the sea, the air, and Saturday evening the kupuna gathered for a claim," she said. water are open to all. "Ironically, this is an old benefit dinner for Lunalilo Home. Several awards In Laie, she said, "we are proud we have our Hawaiian tradition," he said. He recommended were presented to outstanding kupuna. lands through the kindness and the hardships that a close eye be kept on the proceedings of the The 1990 OHA trustees award, Ka Ha Mai (endured) by our ancestors. We can our courts and the board of water supply. "Remem- Kalahikiola Nali'ielua, was presented to kupuna children with self-worth and dignity." Wasson ber," he cautioned, "The court can look only at the Clara Keakea Naki Ku of Moloka'i. A resident of urged every kupuna present to research the family past, (in making a decision) but the water board Ho'olehua homestead, Ku is active in Hawaiian and file claims to any kuleana lands the family can can fashion for the future! " rights, an advocate for the Protect Kaho'olawe be traced to. Taro and Hawaiian water rights movement, a resource-person in na mea Hawai'i William Tam spoke to kupuna as a private per- Charles Reppun told kupuna "It is strange to be and she participated in the Native Hawaiian Cul- son and attorney, not as a representative of the a haole boy growing taro." There are no farmers in ture and Arts oral history project. attorney general's office. He noted the first laws in his family he said, he just got into taro farming The 1990 OHA kupuna team Ka Ha Mai Nalani Hawai'i had to do with water and that now the pro- about 15 years ago and has since learned much Ellis award was presented to state Rep. Joseph tection of water as a resource is still of primary history and mythology related to taro. Paul Leong. Leong, who is Chinese and Hawaiian, importance. He learned that taro is considered the older bro- continued page 20 'Ao'ao Umikumaha (Page 14) lune (June) 1990 awai'i honors "The Lonely One" June 11 By F arden Keaumiki Akui Kamehameha attacked some innocent fishermen • In tribute to the Royal Order of on the beach. While pursuing them, Kamehameha' Kamehameha I 125th Commemorate slipped and caught his foot in a crevice. A brave Kamehameha, the "Lonely One," was born on a fisherman struck the mighty warrior on the head stormy night in Kohala, Hawai'i. The exact year no with a paddle, which broke in pieces. The fisher- one may ever know, but 1758 is the probable date. man fled! He was later caught and brought before Through the birth of this warrior king, the founda- Kamehameha for judgement but the "Lonely tion of the Kingdom of Hawai'i was laid. The One" admitted he was wrong to have attacked the Hawaiian Islands at that time were divided into innocent. He issued a decree stating: "Let the four kingdoms, each ruled by an ali'i aimoku and aged men and women and little children lie down in the islands were wracked by civil war. safety in the road," and named it Mamalahoe Kamehameha was not in direct line of royal suc- Kanawai - "The law of the splintered paddle." cession, although his parents were of high rank. With the Big Island districts of Ka'u and Puna He grew up in the court of his uncle Kalaniopu'u, and the neighbor islands to conquer, ruler of the island of Hawai'i. Trained in warfare by Kamehameha felt he was in need of more than his un_c\e, a great warrior, the "Lonely One" once mortal man could deliver to insure victory. He saved the life of his mentor in a fierce battle against needed mana. the forces of Maui's king Kahekili in 1775. Thus he Kamehameha received the gods' favor in 1790 earned the respect of all in the royal court. as he pursued Keoua's army back to their lands in The young Kamehameha saw the arrival of Ka'u. Capt. James Cook at Kealakekua Bay in 1778 and Keoua had just slain Puna's Keawemauhili and spent long hours on board the white man's ships. now controlled half of the island. As he was fleeing He was described by one of Cook's lieutenants as the onslaught of Kamehameha, Kilauea erupted having "the most savage face" he had ever beheld. and buried a third of Keoua's warriors with their Before his death in 1782, Kalaniopu'u pro- wives and children in burning ashes and fumes. claimed his eldest son, Kiwala'o as his successor This was taken as a sign that the goddess Pele was Nu'uanu Valley and up the steep Nu'uanu Pali, and his nephew, Kamehameha, as the guardian of on the side of Kamehameha. This omen helped where they were trapped. In their final stand many the war god Kukailimoku. The anger of Kiwala'o convince Keoua to accept Kamehameha's offer of were driven over the precipice to the rocks below. was aroused when Kamehameha sacrificed an reconciliation; but as Keoua stepped ashore at Kalanikupule was captured 13 months later and enemy chief even as Kiwala'o was preparing to do Kawaihae he was immediately killed by the spear became, at the hands of Kamehameha, the last so himself. To avoid a confrontation with his of Ke'eaumoku, a chief of Kamehameha. human sacrifice in Hawai'i at Papaenaena heiau on cousin, Kamehameha retired to his lands in The Big Island was now under one ruler, who the slopes of Diamond Head. Kohala, but not for long. Five chiefs from the Kona then continued his quest for complete domination The conquest of O'ahu marked the end of wars district, fearing unfair treatment from Kiwala'o of all the Hawaiian Islands. for Kamehameha the Great. Soon, Kaua'i and formed an alliance, with Kamehameha as their One man stood in the way of Kamehameha - Ni'ihau were ceded to him without a fight. It was leader. Maui's king, Kahekili, who also ruled Moloka'i, 1796, and Kamehameha, the "Lonely One," stood In the decisive battle of Moku'ohai, the forces of O'ahu and Kaua'i. The aging Kahekili divided his master and undisputed king of the new, unified Kamehameha emerged victorious. With the death kingdom between his brother, Kaeo, and his son, Hawaiian islands. He proved an equally able of Kiwala'o, the island of Hawai'i was divided into Kalanikupule, who eventually overcame his uncle statesman, even in the face of disruptive elements, three regions with Kona, Kohala and Hamakua and killed him on O'ahu. both foreign and domestic. He delivered Hawai'i . under the rule of Kamehameha. Ten years of civil Grasping this opportunity of a kingdom divided, into the modern world and restored prosperity to war foll owed. Kamehameha's quest for complete Kamehameha launched an immense fleet of war his people. From a divided group of warring control of Hawai'i was hampered by Keawemauhili canoes and soon captured, first, Maui then islands and ali'i, Kamehameha built a nation. of Puna, Keoua of Ka'u and the powerful Kahekili Moloka'i. Finally, with half of his fleet landing in Under his reign, the Hawaiian kingdom experi- of Maui. Wai'alae and half in Waikiki, Kamehameha's army enced long years of peace and stability. During a raid ' of Keawemauhili in Puna, drove Kalanikupule's defenders deep into On May 8, 1819 the warrior king, Kamehameha, died at his home in Kailua on the island of Hawai'i. A heiau was built just before his death, but he refused a human sacrifice in his honor, saying: VA to allow benefits for Vietnam service "The men are kapu for the new king" his son, connected non-Hodgkin's lymphoma Liholiho. The remains of the "Lonely One" were concealed in a secret cave, and it was said then, as . Vietnam veterans stricken with a rare form of did not comply with the 1984 law governing dioxin it is to this day, that "Only the stars of the heavens cancer are entitled to disability payments based on and radiation claims. Dioxin is a poison found in know the resting place of Kamehameha." their service in Vietnam. Agent Orange. Kamehameha, the conqueror of the nation, Sam Tiano, director of the Honolulu Veterans After conducting its own review of over 31 stu- Kamehameha ka na'i aupuni. Administration regional office said the new ruling dies the VA announced it will begin to identify and was made after VA Secretary Edward J. reopen claims filed by veterans who served in Derwinski consulted President Bush. Southeast Asia and who claim their non- The VA will extend as much latitude as possible Hodgkin's lymphoma resulted from exposure to in awarding retroactive benefits to veterans, Agent Orange. Veterans do not have to prove Derwinski said, and in assisting spouses and child- actual exposure as long as their service records ren of veterans who died as a result of non- confirms they served in-country Vietnam. Hodgin's lymphoma. According to recent announcements, the V A Just before Derwinski's announced action, the offered free physical exams to veterans who U.S. Centers for Disease Control (CDC) released believed their health was affected by exposure to studies which showed an increased risk of the Agent Orange. More than 230,000 took the disease among veterans who had served in exams. A registry containing their names will be Vietnam. used to make follow-up contact about the new The CDC reported that the risk of non- ruling. Hodgkin's lymphoma is 50 percent greater among Vietnam veterans than among those who served elsewhere. The CEO did not point to Agent Women's Rights Orange or to any other factor as a cause of the increased risk to Vietnam vets. (The herbicide book available free Agent Orange was sprayed in Vietnam from 1965 The Hawai'i State Commission on the Status of to 1970 to destroy ground cover and enemy Women announces publication of "Our Rights, crops.) Our Lives: A Guide to Women's Legal Rights in Derwinski said there was enough information ' Hawai'i." Copies are free to individuals and for him to decide to give "the benefit of the doubt" organizations. to Vietnam veterans and to direct the V A to act on The 186-page book, published by Hawai'i the conclusion there is a basis that non-Hodgkin's Women Lawyers, covers legal topics affecting lymphoma is service-connected to duty in women. Vietnam. Copies are available from the commission In May 1989, a federal court ruled that the cause office, 335 Merchant St. Rm. 253, Honolulu, and effect standards of the VA were too strict and Hawai'i, 96813. Call 548-4199 to obtain a copy. lune (June) 1990 'Ao'ao Umikumalima (Page 15) 'Ahahui Ka'ahumanu celebrates 85th. year

This year the 'Ahahui Ka'ahumanu Chapter I celebrates its 85th anniversary with events at the Princess Ka'iulani Hotel June 15 through June 17. The members' anniversary celebration begins with a hospitality gathering the evening of June 15 in the hotel's Robert L. Stevenson room. An idea-session will take place Saturday morn- ing, June 16. There will be a holoku parade that evening in the Ka'iulani ballroom. On Sunday, June 17, services will be held at Kawaiaha'o Church with a luncheon following in Likeke Hall. Presiding president of 'Ahahui Ka'ahumanu Chapter I is Margaret Kula Stafford. Co-chairs of the anniversary celebration are Hazel Naone and Millie McColgan. Anniversary committee heads are: Leilehua Omphroy, secretary; Ann Morano, treasurer; Mary Ann Hutchinson, registration and tic kets; Ella Howard, decorations; publicity and fund-raising, Lynnette Aea; and Beatrice Rosa, hostesses. The 'Ahahui Ka'ahumanu was founded in 1863 by Princess Kamamalu and named for her favorite aunt, Queen Ka'ahumanu. Following the prin- cess's death the society became inactive. It was re- organized in 1905 by Lucy Peabody. 'Ahahui Ka'ahumanu is a benevolent society of Hawaiian women dedicated to honoring the memory of Hawaii's ali'i and concerned with the welfare of its members. Members are distinguished at functions by their elegant regalia: black holoku, black hat and gloves with a yellow lei hulu (feather lei) worn around the Ladies of the 'Ahahui Ka'ahumanu pose in black hats and gloves, and gold feather lei at neck to commemorate Ka'ahumanu's royal birth. their distinctive regalia, black silk holoku, the neckline. The regalia is worn in memory of Queen Ka 'ahumanu who started the fashion of wearing black holoku as a uniform. No toxic waste SHIP f rom page 1 of those people. an incinerator. After inspecting it as part of her job f rom page 1 The U.S. military has stored large amounts of as chair of the House Armed Services Subcommit- lethal chemical weapons outside the U.S. for years tee on Military Installations and Facilities, U.S. poverty level for Hawai'i at the time they apply. and Congress has passed a law forbidding the Congresswoman Pat Schroeder said the subcom- Volunteers have been trained as SHIP regis- return of nerve and mustard gas to the continental mittee members came away with their fingers trars and are available on all islands. The participa- U.S. crossed that the incinerator will work . ting health care providers are Kaiser Permanente In the text of the resolution, trustees pointed Ranking subcommittee minority member, and HMSA. out that when the decision to incinerate the toxic Congressman David Martin, told the press that SHIP will provide a safety net for people with waste (now stored in West Germany). was made the United States spent half a billion dollars on the financial trouble and it should ease the way into no consultation was sought with the Office of facility, that it is time to go ahead and "let's hope it regular coverage for people who are building a Hawaiian Affairs. Neither was the State of Hawai'i, works." new life. through any of its officials, given the opportunity In the resolution OHA trustees call on all State officials estimate there are 35,000 in the to comment on the agreement. In fact , trustees nations and people of the Pacific to protest the state eligible for SHIP. They are the unemployed noted, no Pacific Island nation or forum of Pacific shipment, storage and burning of toxic chemicals person, the part-time worker, low-income self- Islanders were notified or consulted concerning before any and all forums, national and interna- employed people, seasonal workers and depen- trans-shipment of the huge quantities of lethal tional, and to bring pressure to bear to stop the dent children. chemicals. continued abuse of the Pacific Ocean. Trustees feel these chemicals endanger the Copies of the resolution were sent to the appro- What SHIP offers and costs entire Pacific Ocean ecosystem and the inhabi- priate agencies of the United Nations, environ- Through SHIP the state offers subsidized health tants of all. the Pacific Islands. mentally concerned organizations world-wide, the care from private carriers with as little red tape as The United States Army is undertaking the Federal Republic of Germany, the President of the possible. trans-shipment. United States, all concerned U.S. federal and state Minimum benefits being offered include mater- Meantime, on Kalama Island, the army has built departments and agencies and the media. nity care, immunization for children, health screenings including Pap smears and mammo- grams, up to 12 visits to a physician per year, X-ray and diagnostic test, required surgery and up to five Aid to minority-owned business days in the hospital. SHIP members will pay $5 per visit. Some will The Honolulu Minority Business Development Minority Business Development Agency: Asian- pay part of the premium for coverage (see table of Center (HMBDC) is sponsored by the U.S. Pacific Islanders, Blacks, Hispanics, Native Ameri- income above). People below the poverty level will Jepartment of Commerce to promote the crea- cans, Eskimos, Aleuts, Asian-Indians and Hasidic pay nothing, and those above the poverty level, tion and/ or expansion of viable competitive minor- Jews. At least 51 percent of the business must be but who need help, will pay on a sliding scale. ity owned businesses. The objectives include in- owned, operated and controlled by minority Applications are available at state health depart- creasing the availability of capital and contracting individuals. ment offices throughout the islands. opportunities from public and private sources for minority owned businesses. The HMBDC is required to charge a fee for HMBDC is operated by Grant Thornton, an management and technical assistance. Start-ups international CPA and management consulting or established businesses with sales up to Parents needed firm in Honolulu. $500,000 are charged $10 per hour while those Na 'Ohana Pulama is continually recruiting The center serves ethnic minority-owned with sales in excess of $500,000 are charged $17.50 families to become Professional Parents to care companies that are in the process of starting, per hour. for one troubled child or teenager in the parents' expanding or stabilizing their operations. For more information contact Duane K. home. Extensive, ongoing training and support, Ownership in the proposed or established busi- Okamoto, project director, Pacific Tower, Suite and tax-free stipend is provided. Call Warren ness must be held by a member or members of one 2900, at 1001 Bishop Street, Honolulu, Hawai'i, Aoki, 536-1794 for more information. or more of the following groups designated by the 96813, or call 531-6232. 'Ao'ao Umikumaono (Page 16) Iune (June) 1990

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Ninau: My 15-year- Hawaiian hapai teenagers prefer to keep their able to engage another experienced wahine old mo'opuna must kamaiki (babies), rather than seek 'omilo (abor- Hawai'i, Rae Green. Green, who holds a master's leave school because tion) or hanai (adoption) out of the 'Q.hana. degree in education, assures coverage of all regu- she is hapai (pregnant). Contrary to the implication in the ninau -above, larly required courses, and a breadth of electives, Young people these hapai students are not compelled by the public such as in home economics and job-training, and days know so little schools to leave. State law requires that all always concern for the needs of the kamaiki as about sex and taking between the ages of 6 to 18 attend school. If a well as the teen mothers. care of themselves. kaikamahine hapai is married with parental per- Direct attention is also given to the kamaiki, How did 'apio learn mission, she is considered "emancipated" and, no who are welcome after age one month, with the about sex in old laila, may be exempted from attending school. assistance of work-study haumana. Hawai'i? Shouldn't we teach these things at home Otherwise, schooling for the hapai teenager Experts from other agencies are involved such instead of depending on the school? ho'omau (continues) on campus as ma'a mau as Jan Fong, a social worker who focuses on posi- Pane: I keIa mahina aku nei (last month), we (usual), or in alternative programs on or off cam- tive nurturing of teen parent-child relationships, described the cultural kue'e (conflict) between ka pus. If for medical reasons, the hapai student goes self-esteem, and building 'ohana support. Consi- na'auao le'a a ka hana le'a (sex education and be- to the hospital or remains at home, then special in- deration is being given to including young fathers havior) i kahiko loa (in preWestern times) and the struction is provided in the off-campus sites. Pela, in the program. repressive teachings of the Calvinist mikanele the above options depend on the haumana hapai Since 1975, the Teen Center in Kane'ohe has (missionaries) after their arrival in 1820. The result (pregnant student), her family, health consultants, provided off-campus schooling for the pre-natal was ka mea kaumaha (tragedy) as portrayed in the the high school, counselors, teachers, local com- kaikamahine in the Windward school district. case of Nahi'ena'ena, sister and mate of munity sentiment, and available programs and Wai'anae also has an off-campus program at the Kamehameha III, related in my May column. facilities within the particular school district. Methodist Church, while the Honolulu district has This cultural kil'e'e continues within each of us Hapai youngsters at Kailua High School are for- a separate Booth Memorial School for pre- and who identifies as kanaka maoli while we struggle to tunate to have the creative caring of social studies post-natal teens in WaiklkT. survive in the haole-dominated society in our teacher Sylvia lng, founder of the Young Mothers Since surveys reveal that more than 70 percent homeland i keia wa. Program at that institution on O'ahu Ko'olau of school kamali'i do not receive ka ho'ona'auao The Western domination, sometimes called (Windward O'ahu). le'a in their homes, the kula (schools) have had to cultural imperialism or colonialism, reaches into In 1981, Ing sensed the need for such a program fill the need. every dimension of our lives, not merely i ka when high school kaikamahine began to drop out With more makuahine (mothers) joining na'auao le'a a ka han a le'a. For those kanaka maoli because they were hapai. A graduate of the makuakane (fathers) in the work force , and retired who are we ll assimilated in haole ways, the inner Kamehameha Schools, she also felt a special kin- kupuna (grandparents) living separately from their cultural kli'e'e may be less 'eha (painful). No laila ship with these youngsters because most of them mo'opuna in this increasingly fast-paced non- (therefore), some alaka'i (leaders), even from early were of Hawaiian ancestry. She began to visit Hawaiian modern world, it seems unlikely that 19th century mikanele times, have recommended them in their homes, helping them with their 'ohana at home will be teaching i ka na'auao le'a, as Western assimilation as the only way to course work and parenting. But she also felt their in kahiko loa, in the near future. ho'opakele (save) us po'e Hawai'i. need for peer socialization. Aka (however), in spite of pressures by the No laila, she created a special papa (class) and Aka (however), whatever the outcome, we need dominant anti-Hawaiian educational, political, found a lumi papa (classroom) for these young to somehow ensure that our ancestral heritage economic, religious and social system, we are still mothers-to-be and subsequent mothers with their stemming from ka ho'oipoipo (love-making) of sky here and we retain some traditional values and kamaiki on campus. Now they number 15 or so at father Wakea and earth mother Papa endures practices. Some say to our detriment. 'Oia ho'i (for anyone time plus their offspring. Most continue to through persons like Sylvia lng, who gives caring example), we kanaka maoli have the highest birth be kanaka maoli. Because of demonstrated suc- na'auao le'a to the youngest of those who bring and teenage pregnancy rates compared to the cess of the program in helping the teenagers com- new generations of kanaka maoli into our modern other ethnic po'e in our 'ailana (islands.) Most plete their high-schooling, Ing has recently been uncertain world ... a koe no na pua.

In acknowledgement of patrons

Recently we were invited to attend a reception sail swaying in the breeze. I could hear the water as from the Honolulu Advertiser asked, "I wonder at the Bishop Museum commemorating the dona- it was scooped out of the canoe and then thrown how many more are out there?" tion of two John Webber drawings to the museum back into the sea, while the drone of our native I know that I've written about patronage before, by native son Raymond Schoenke. tongue, softly spoken, strengthened the aka cord but it bears repeating. Raymond Schoenke's gene- The drawings were exquisite. One was a red to that reality. rosity and ethnic pride has allowed us the privilege and black charcoal sketch of two men in a canoe, As I joined the other man on the raft , I marveled of peeking into the past and viewing our people in a sail unfurled, with one of the men bailing out water. way that helps re-create that ancient world, bring- The other was a rare small pencil drawing of a at the never-before seen object of transportation. ing it closer to the present. Unlike European, young man sitting, knees up, on a two-man raft, How well the planks of the raft had been planed North and South American, Oriental, even Afri - "Huinapapalani." In the middle of the raft is a large and fastened together, gracefully turning up a bit at both ends. Afraid to break the spell, I asked in a can cultures .. . we don't know what our people bunch of bananas and a cluster of coconuts. looked like before 1778. And even then, the overall I cannot explain the emotion that welled up whisper what he was doing. He told me that he was going ashore to trade his bana'nas and coconuts picture is very sketchy to say the least. Every little within me when I saw the drawings for the first find , every scrap of paper, every crude line is a time. for some fish. treasure , a lot of pieces to be added to the puzzle My spirit was overwhelmed with the photogra- The laughter and cheerful chatter of the which is called kanaka maoli . phic impressions of a moment long gone - two museum visitors guests blew my day-dream away. unposed candid shots of our ancient people going I had returned to the present to see Ray surround- I want to commend the Bishop Museum, under through their everyday exercises of living. As a na- ed by his mother and sister from the Oliwa-Alapa the guidance of Donald Duckworth; Raymond tive I am grateful for the opportunity to have clan, Dr. Donald Duckworth, Lynn Davis, Isabella Schoenke, friend and patron; John Dominis Holt experienced two more images dealing with our Abbott, John Dominis Holt IV, Watters Martin, IV, mentor, for giving Hawai'i something tangiblp, ancient lifestyle, somehow melding into the Cy Timberlake, Dr. Roger Ross, Anita Manning, something real, something that easily fills in the scenes, becoming one with the three men. Eloise Tungpalan, Moanikeala Akaka, Tommy gaps in a memory that has long existed in dreams Staring intently at the small drawings, I tried to Holmes, John Charlot, Bishop Museum trustees and stories. Mai ka po mai 'o'ia 'i'o, althouqh we follow through. Squinting my eyes, I could see the and so many others . . . all celebrating the return of know the truth it does the soul good to see it canoe undulate with the slight ocean swell , the the "three." I smiled as Ronn Ronck, art writer materialize before your very eyes. Iune (June) 1990 'Ao'ao Umikumahiku (Page 17)

By Patrick Ching NablraUy artist/environmenta list

Naiia - a friend in the sea Thro ugh out t he world, seagoing people have regarded dol- phins as more than mere animals. Their in- telligence, playful ness -- --- and compatibility with humans is quickly recognized by anyone fortunate enough to witness these marvelous creatures in their ocean home. -:;::--. There has always been an aura of mystery sur- rounding dolphins and other marine mammals. This is especially true in Hawai'i. Somewhat baf- fling is the question of why dolphins and other marine mammals, conspicuous as they are, are rarely referred to in Hawaiian literature and lore. Little is known about their relationship with the ancient Hawaiians except for a few references that dolphins were the property of the ali'i; were occa- sionally taken for food and oil ; and were not allow- ed to be eaten by women. Early archaeological sites on O'ahu, Kaua'i and Hawai'i have turned up dolphin-tooth ornaments similar to those found in eastern Polynesia. There are several species of dolphin or nai'a, as they are known to Hawaiians, that occur in that keeping and studying dolphins in captivity is writer will express is that dolphins, wild or captive, Hawaiian waters. The Pacific bottlenose dolphin is crucial to understanding ourselves. should be treated with the respect and dignity that the largest with males averaging 10 feet long and Commercial fishing operations in some coun- all animals deserve. weighing 850 pounds. The Spinner dolphin is the tries look upon dolphins as pests and ruthlessly smallest averaging six feet in length and 175 slaughter them by the thousands. On the other In 1972 the Marine Mammals Protection Act was pounds in weight. The dolphins discussed in this extreme there are those who feel that dolphins are passed which makes it illegal to kill, harm or harass article should not be confused with the dolphin- many times smarter than humans and may even dolphins and other marine mammals in the United fish (mahimahi). hold the secrets to the universe. States. For more information Or) marine mammals Though they live in the ocean dolphins are There may be as many opinions about dolphins or to lodge harassment complaints contact the more closely related biologically to humans than as there are dolphins. The only opinion that this National Marine Fisheries Service at 955-8831. to fish. They are warm-blooded, air-breathing mammals. Their calves are born alive and nurse on their mother's milk. Dol phins are very intelligent animals. Their brains a re larger than humans. They have a complex la nguage to communicate Photos trace election history with each other. If you are in the water, or on a boat near some The development of elections in Hawai'i, from an 1847 ballot letter from the reign of King Kame- dolphins you can often hear the squeaking and the monarchy through statehood, is portrayed in a hameha III. It is Hawaii's oldest known surviving clicking sounds that they make. collection of historic photographs at the new elec· election document. In recent years dolphins have become the sub- tion division headquarters, 802 Lehua Avenue, The hotly contested royal election of 1874 is ject of intense research and controversy. Many Pearl City, O'ahu. Admission is free . The public is covered with photographs of royal figures and people have ideas about how dolphins should be welcome to view the exhibition during regular documents of the period. treated, or not treated. There are some who feel business hours at the division headquarters. Pictures also show the campaiqn styles of the that dolphins should not, under any circum- The kings and queens of Hawai'i figure promi- territorial period and the role elections played in stances, be kept in captivity and some who feel nently in the exhibit. One featured item is a copy of the movement for statehood. Census information is the key to the past

"People don't realize that census information census-taker and could be a source of learning "but once you get involved you want to know tells the history of your fa mily," Rhoda Kaluai said. more about one's ancestors she said. more." As a community awareness specialist for the Kaluai said that there are several places one can The first census in Hawai'i was taken in 1890 for U.S. Department of Commerce, Bureau of the find information for use in tracing a genealogy each of the eight islands she said. Since that time a Census at the Waipahu district office , Kaluai hasa such as the state archives, state and local libraries census has been taken every 10 years in the state. solid background in finding information and doing and the Family History Center at 1723 Beckley St. Every 72 years the information from the census research, a strong interest in genealogy (the study (842-4118). The Family History Center, a clearing becomes public knowledge. In 1992 the of family history. ) house for Hawaiian genealogies, operated by the information from the 1920 census will be available Mormon Church, has the most extensive for public use. As the 1990 Census approaches, Kaluai said collection Kaluai said. Each of the eight islands has Kaluai said that she conducts genealogy that, "Hawaiians need to know who they are and a center. workshops fo r those who are interested in doing where they came from . People don't realize what The center can help locate all types of family histories but who don't know where to census information can tell them about the historv information and will put information on microfilm begin their research. The workshops are intended of their family ," Kaluai said. for people interested in getting copies of to help get people started and pointed in the right As an example, Kaluai noted that from a documents. Kaluai said that those who are direction. photocopy of the original 1890 census taken in the interested must go down to the center. No orders For details about genealogy workshops, anyone Puna district on the island of Hawai'i, one can find are placed over the phone. who is interested may call Rhoda Kaluai 623-9492 such facts as a person's name, age, sex, race, It also helps if the person doing the research or Fran McFarland 422-1186. whether they were married or not, place of origin, brings any information or documents with them to Booklets of census information, compiled from occupation, number of children, if they were the center that will lead to other sources of each of the islands, have been recently completed registered to vote , whether they could read or information. For instance, a pedigree chart and will be out for sale soon. The price of the book write, the name of their teacher and information showing a person's direct lineage, death and will reflect the cost of printing. on property ownership. marriage certificates, and so on she said. "It's time for Hawa-iians to do their research," All of that information was documented by the "It's a lot of reading and research," Kaluai said, Kaluai said. 'Ao'ao Umikumawalu (Page 18) Iune (June) 1990

-Ai Pono, E Ola By Terry Shintani, M.D., M.P.H.

What to do about the poi shortage

"Poi shortage! I can't the Hanalei Valley where much of their kalo (taro) can support organizations who promote the use of get any poi ." comes from. It is striking how sensitive the indus- kalo such as "Friends of Taro" or Taro Action That was the com- try was to such conditions. This is in part because Resources Organization (TARO) which promotes plaint heard repeatedly there aren't enough acres in wetland kalo lo'i (taro kalo gardens in the schools, (call 537-9158) and last month. It was both patches) cultivation to provide a broad base of promote legislative action to support the industry. distressing and, at the kalo supply. I say wetland kalo because poi comes There will be a taro festival, "Taro in the Pacific same time, music to almost exclusively from wetland kalo such as the Islands," at Windward Community College on my ears. It was distres- lehua variety. July 28. There will be music, food booths, demon- strations, representatives from the Pacific such as sing because people We have always promoted the value of kalo, poi , the Cook Island and Tonga, and the admission is can't get the benefits of eating delicious poi . But it and the traditional Hawaian diet in supporting was music because it means that our efforts may good health. free . be paying off. More and more people are asking for If you'll follow the recipe below, you will be doing POl. In light of the poi and kalo shortage the question your part so none of us have to say "poi shortage" Talking to Honolulu Poi Company I found that becomes what can we do about it. One excellent any more. one of the reasons for the shortage was the un- alternative is growing your own kalo and making favorable taro-growing weather this past year in your own poi. This alternative is promoted by the Recipe for reversing Opelu Project and Ka'ala Farm. If you want to the kalo (taro) shortage learn how, call them at 696-4870 and ask for the 1. Grow your own kalo. Call Opelu Project for a book "From Then Until Now, A Manual for Doing book on how to do this at 696-4870. Apply now for help Things Hawaiian Style" ($15) or the book "Kalo" a. From Then Until Now, A Manual For Doing ($5.) They also have huli (kalo that you can plant) Things Hawaiian Style $15 with energy bills for a very reasonable cost. To turn your kalo to poi b. Kalo ($5) (whether store-bought or home grown), just use 2. Make your own poi with a blender or a poi poun- Two programs to assist low income families with your blender as indicated below. der. Take the cooked kalo (boiled or steamed 2-3 their utility bills are available. Assistance will conti- hours and tested with a skewer to see if it's done) nue until June 29 or until the money runs out. For ourselves, until our kalo matures in six to peel it, chop it in small pieces so you don't burn out Applications for assistance may be made at nine months we can choose reasonable substi- your blender, then watch carefully while you blend Honolulu Community Action Program (HCAP) tutes instead of poi and other Hawaiian foods that with water. A vitamix juicer is also good for this district offices between 9 a.m. and 1 p.m. or are also in short supply or somewhat costly. Good purpose (call Friends of Kalo below for info.) between 2 and 3:30 p.m. substitutes for kalo and other Hawaiian staples 3. Substitute reasonable alternative foods. When applying for either program, the following include potato, sweet potato, brown rice, whole 4. Ask for poi and kalo in your grocery store and documents for the entire household must be wheat noodles pasta , barley, buckwheat, and use them often brought to the office: corn. 5. Support organizations such as Friends of - the current, original energy bill (not a photo- Kalo 537-9158. copy), What can we do to help reverse the poi and kalo shortage? 6. Attend the "Taro in the Pacific Island Festi- -proof of the applicant's residency at the ad- val " July 28 , 9 a.m. to 2 p.m., Windward Com- dress on the bill, One important thing we can all do is to continue munity College. - proof of the applicant's income (acceptable to ask for it and to use it as a regular part of our proofs include: a W-2, a 1989 tax form, three menu. This will place economic pressure on the Dr. Shintani, physician and nutritionist is the months' worth of pay stubs, a Social Security suppliers to produce more, they in turn will place director of Preventive Medicine at the Wai'anae award letter, a Supplement Security letter, a Wel- pressure on the growers to grow more. In addition Coast Comprehensive Health Center. A majority fare Department determination letter, and/ or an they can encourage the government to set aside of its 18,000 clients are native Ha waiian. He is the unempl oyment determination letter, whichever lands for wetland kalo (taro) and create other pro· host of the KGU radio talk show "Nutrition and applies.) grams to support the kalo and poi industries. We You" Monday at 7 p.m. The assets of the applicant's household cannot exceed $2 ,500 including money held in savings ac- counts, credit unions, stocks, bonds, cash or checking accounts. The Kamehameha SchoolslBernice Pauahi Bishop Estate Applicants must produce identification such as a driver's license, state identification, or Social CONTINUING EDUCATION PROGRAM Security card, whichever applies. Ka'imi na 'aUQO -- no keill ola 'ana For further information the HCAP central dis- trict office may be reached by calling 488-6834. OHA Knowledge/or this life! The Kalihi-Palama district office phone is 847- 4861 . 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By Paul Alexander Mai Wakiuekona Washington, D.C. Counsel for OHA i_IIIa The complex case for sovereignty and its application to Native Hawaiians

A key element makes sovereignty unique in the fined, it is the critical concept that differentiates trust resources are to be managed and spell out context of indigenous or Native peoples. That is Native Americans from minority Americans. whatever limited residual supervision the United that Native people are often geographically and Minority Americans may be distinct racial, ethnic, States will exercise over the operations of the tri- politically encompassed within the sphere of a religious or other groupings that the United States bal government. This will be an important experi- larger and usually more powerful free· standing Constitution protects against discriminatory ment to monitor. sovereign entity . treatment. Native Americans, although they are Another important concept with respect to In the case of Native Hawaiians that sovereign is often distinct races and religions, have a different "dependent" native governments is the "plenary the United States, and to some extent the State of status than minorities. They are recognized as powers doctrine". Simply put it means that the Hawai'i. The legal concepts that govern the legal having a political relationship with the United States. Courts of the United States view the United States relationship between these entities can largely That political relationship - the trust relationship Congress as the ultimate authority in determining determine how much actual power of self-govern- - allows the United States to recognize special federal-Indian policy. Federal law has terminated ment (sovereignty) Native people exercise . rights with respect to the Native group. In effect tribes, restored tribes, provided forums to hear In the United States, the two key concepts are the United States is constitutionally allowed to land claims against the United States, removed the Trust Relationship and the Plenary Powers discriminate with respect to the Native Ameri- lands from tribes, restored lands to tribes, recog- Doctrine. cans. The United States recognizes the govern- nized jurisdiction, transferred jurisdiction over The Trust Re lationship resists specific defini- mental power of Tribes and the United States can tribes to states, etc. To date, the major constitu- tion. It is a fluid concept that is supposed to evolve provide a whole series of services that may only tional barrier to completely unfettered federal with changing circumstances. At minimum it is the benefit the Native group. power is the requirement that just compensation obligation of the more powerful to protect be provided for any taking of a recognized pro- weaker. The Supreme Court of the United States On the other hand, with respect to American perty right. In the Native Hawaiian context, the once said the relationship is that of a guardian to a Indians, this special relationship - this trust rela- power of Congress is in part evidenced by the ward. In the context of American Indians it has tionship - has produced pervasive regulation transfer of the administration of the Hawaiian meant the United States' holding legal title to the over many aspects of daily life and an oppressive Homelands from the United States to State of lands and economic resources of Indian tribes and and extensive bureaucracy. Indian Tribes today Hawai'i. How extensive the power of Congress is their members as well as having the legal obli - are exploring ways of maintaining their special with respect to Native Hawaiians has not been gation to manage those lands and resources for status under the trust relationship without the ex- fully tested. It is however, probable that Congress the benefit of the Indians. tensive paternalism that has characterized the can provide special programs for Native Most commentators agree that the United relationship thus far. Hawaiians, create forums to hear claims, and pro- States has a trust relationship to Native One of these experiments known as the Tribal- vide a system(s) for Native Hawaiian self-govern- Hawaiians. It is a relationship that is based on Self Governance Demonstration Project (speci- ance with an appropriate land and resource base. the course of dealings of the United States and its fically authorized by Congress) will shortly citizens with Native Hawaiians and their govern- attempt to negotiate Tribal-Federal Compacts ment the explicit recognition of the relationship with the Department of the Interior. These com- by the United States Congress in establishing the pacts will provide that a Tribe may receive the Polling places ative Hawaiian Land Commission, the recogni- funds that the United States previously spent on zation of the special status of Native Hawaiians in Indian programs for that tribe and the tribe will change for 1990 the Hawai'i Statehood Act, and the recognition by have the authority to design and manage its own federal and State of Hawai'i courts of the budgets and programs. The federal bureaucracy The 1990 elections will bring election volunteers relationship. that previously provided services is to be reduced. and voters at least seven polling-place changes. Even though the trust concept is not well de- The Compact will also specifically delineate how The changes were made fo ll owing requests by' voters, legislators and county clerks. Hawai'i County: Olaa First Hawaiian Church Hall will replace Honokahua Kurtistown Park Pavilion (01-07). The pavilion can no longer accommodate the growing number of voters in the precinct. from page 9 resulted in the hotel developer's became clear this was a major Hilo Intermediate School Cafeteria will replace brought together the resort agreeing to relocate the planned burial ground. the Hilo Women's Clubhouse (03-07) The change development firm Kapalua Land hotel; the state's purchase of an was requested because of insufficient parking at Under the agreement, the Co., Hui A1a nui 0 Makena (a easement in perpetuity to protect the clubhouse. Native Hawaiian community the site from any future develop- coastal burial site will be land- City and County of Honolulu: scaped, planted with indigeous group) plus state and county offi - ment; and a process of respectful Manana Elementary School, Building A, will Hawaiian plants, and maintained. cials and the Office of Hawaiian reburial of remains. Many replace Trinity United Methodist Church (11-06). Access will be restricted to Affairs. Working together they remains were removed during The change was made because the church was Native Hawaiians and Hawaiians. negotiated an agreement that early site excavation before it not conveniently located for voters in the precinct. St. Mark's School will replace Waikiki- Kapahulu Library (26-02 ). The library will be under renovation and will not be ready for the elections. Pearl City Elementary School Cafeteria (44-05) will be a new polling place for approximately 800 voters who previously voted at Manana Elemen- tary School Cafeteria (44-01). The change was made because the school was not a convenient location for those voters, Manana's cafeteria will continue to be a polling site for other voters in District-Precinct (44-01). Honowai Elementary School Cafeteria (45-06) in Waipahu will be the new polling place for appro- ximately 800 voters from Hoaeae Community Park (45-04) . The change was made because the park was not conveniently located for those voters. Due to this change, Honowai's cafeteria will be divided in half to serve two precincts. Mililani High School Gym (11-08) will be a new polling place for approximately 1,750 voters who previously voted at Mililani High School Cafeteria. The new site will accommodate population growth in the Central O'ahu district. Mililani High's cafe- A crowd of over 100 people hand to witness the May 6th to present ho'okupu. teria will continue to be used by other voters in from most islands were on ceremony at Honokahua and District-Preci nct 11-04.

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Establishing the OHA legacy

By Moses K. Keale body. Drafts of our paperwork already exist. All fited . Our economic situation has not prospered. Trustee, Kaua'i, Ni'ihau we need to do it is to implement the paperwork The profit-taking has not been by Hawaiians. We and appoint the directors and officers of the can change all of this. With the formation of OHA Anoai kakou. board. Inc. and the appropriate selection of directors with As mentioned in last What will this corporate board do? The vision is visionary financial goals. We can begin to enjoy the month's article, the Of- to have a separate board engaged in business profits from the changes taking place in our fice of Hawaiian Affairs which will produce additional income for the islands. We can dictate the terms of the develop- has evolved over the office. All income would be turned over to the Of- ment including the quality and impact of these last 10 years. As we be- fice of Hawaiian Affairs to supplement our pro- developments. But best of all we can make valu- gin to deal with the rea- gram and investment requirements. There are able economic gains which could expand our lities of the passage of many, many successful models in a number of income for the Office of Hawaiian Affairs. our settlement legisla- Pacific Island nations and Native American The future of our expanded benefits programs tion, we must address our readiness. Make no groups. The Pacific Island nation of Nauru, whose to our Hawaiian people requires that OHA conti- mistake about it, the settlement is staggeringly principal source of income comes from mineral nue to look for lucrative avenues of business large. One hundred million dollars in back rent, mining, has invested its money in various business investments which will increase operational reve- and eight million a year each and every year, ventures throughout the world including a major nues. OHA's corporate business entity must re- beginning this year. project in Hawai'i. The profits are used to fund flect policies and practices which will increase our Is it enough? Will it be sufficient to address all many of their government programs within their capital assets so that we can approach indepen· the needs and concerns of our people? I think it is nation. An organization which is even closer to our dence from the need for taxpayer dollars to sup· accurate to say that our needs will continue to own model is the case of the Cook Island Inlet port our programs. grow as our program initiatives grow. This growth people who have formed the Cook Island Regional will overwhelm and exhaust our income if we do Corporation. They have been highly successful in In conclusion, what we are seeking is long term not look at other ways to produce meaningful in- turning their settlements into long term, large in- economic independence. Through wise invest- come. We must, like all good business entities, ad- vestment returns. _ ments and management of resources we can at- dress our financial requirements 'iri rterms of the As we approach the second round of entitle- tain financial independence. We need not look too expansion of our income base. How do we do this? ment settlements with the state and enter into the far for good examples of wise management of We must become a viable business entity. The first federal entitlements search, we should keep in resources. The Lili'uokalani Trust and Bishop step rests in the creation of OHA, Inc., a corporate mind that our greatest assets are in our land, the Estate Trust are prime examples of how a busi· entity organized to make inroads in businesses for ability to develop this land and the necessity to cre- ness entity can provide a positive legacy for its the purpose of "profit making." As I visualize this, ate income from this land. We should preserve beneficiaries. Let us join together in establishing OHA Inc. will become the "for-profit" arm of the what needs to be preserved, develop what can be the OHA legacy for future generations. Let us take Office of Hawaiian Affairs. We should organize developed, and save for the future generations the next step in attaining financial independence this entity by filing the appropriate paperwork and what we can set aside. We have seen the unrelent- and sovereignty. appointing the governing directors of this corpor- ing force of development in our state grow over A i manao kekahi e lilo i pookela i waena 0 ate board. Several years ago the board of OHA the years. But where have the Hawaiians been in oukou, e pono no e lilo ia i kauwa na oukou. Na ke explored the steps to create such a corporate this land development boom? We have not pro- Ak ua e malama a e alakai ia kakou apau.

tional industry of aquaculture. raise tropical fish and thus demonstrate that a tro- This was the message shared with the kupuna pical fish industry doesn't need to deplete natural 'Aha Kupuna by Buddy Kaleionapua Keala who is an aquacul- resources. turist with the Oceanic Institute, a private aquacul- Keala's goal is to show students the roots of from page 13 ture research center in Waimanalo, O'ahu. Hawaiian aquaculture, and where its future li es. He practices what he preaches too, educating It was during an Alu Like tour to Oceanic Insti- children about Hawaii's marine environment and has spent a lifetime in community involvement. tute in 1976 that Keala reali zed what he wanted to potential careers. For more than 50 years he has dedicated himself do. The Kaua'i High School graduate enrolled at Keala points to his dream of the future of aqua· to his Hawaiian people. He is retiring after this Leeward Community College to study aquacul- culture in Hawai'i: developing disease-free stock year's legislative session to spend more time with ture then pursued a job at Oceanic Institute, to replenish declining natural fisheries ; developing his 'ohana, especially his 25 grandchildren and 15 becoming a trainee/ technician for four years. He technology for commercial aquacul· great-grandchildren. He has received the out- made a pact with other Hawaiians workinq there ture as an income-producer or means for self-suffi- standing Hawaiian Civic Club member award, and who decided to support each other's success. ciency; and Hawaiian kids today transforming has served as president for many community Keala returned to school in 1980 to beef up his aquaculture into a productive activity "to grasp it organizations on Oahu's north shore. Leong has scientific training and graduated in 1983, one of the for our people." honored kupuna with legislative resolutions and first to get a degree in the new field of marine aqua- A wealth of water lore has served as a resource on the legislative process culture. FQr a year he lived and worked at a fish- Workshops held on Saturday covered a wealth at OHA's 'Aha 'Opio youth legislative. pond in Keaukaha. There he applied his classroom of fascina ti ng information on water and water use. The Kupuna Po'okela award was presented to learning in the field and realized he loved hands· on "High-tech" aquaculture in Hawai'i was the topic Christine Kilikina Wai'ale'ale Kekauoha, who was learning best. of a slide show presentation by Buddy Keala and elected by the conference participants because of A year later he got a job with the Orca Sea David Chai of Oceanic Institute Center for her life spent in the preservation and perpetuation Farms on Moloka'i, raising shrimp. He also began Applied Aquaculture in Kona, Hawai'i . Duke of things Hawaiian, as a living model of Hawaiian- work with a Kamehameha Schools alternative Kalani Wise spoke on "Water Place Names." ness, and expertise in self-sufficient cultural prac- high school program to teach agriculture, Kupuna Lilia Hale and Kainoa Wright told tices. Born on Dec. 25 , 1912 in Kainaliu, South aquaculture, science and mathematics. At mo'olelo wai, water legends. Rev. Pikake Wahilani Kona, to parents Henry Kama Wai'ale'ale and Keawanui, a 57-acre fishpond, the students did of Ka Makua Mau Loa Church talked about "Ka Katherine Kaliko'okalehua Kea, she was raised experiments and learned how to do cage-culture Mana 0 Ka Wai," and Dr. Kekuni Blaisdell spoke one of 24 children in a true "keiki 0 ka 'aina" life- of mullet. He saw how hands-on projects and peer on "Wai me ke Ola Kino," water mana'o and the style. She grew up helping her parents, helping her group teaching did the most to build self-esteem, art of wellness. uncle and aunt on their mountain ranch. She pride, responsibility, and motivated the students Other workshops discussed water safety worked on a coffee farm, milked cows and made to learn. through cultural observation and understanding butter, helped plant kalo, grow bananas, fruit and Now Keala works at a five-acre aquaculture faci - weather signs and tides; water development in flowers, pick opihi, catch and dry fish. Her life was lity operated by Oceanic Institute in Kailua-Kona. Hawai'i from ancient Hawaiian times to the recently the subject of a profile in "E Na Hulu Part of his job is to help local elementary and high modern; water conservation and recreation; Iimu Kupuna Na Puna Ola Maoli No," published by school students learn about marine studies, with and Hawaiian sealife . There were lectures and Anne K. Landgraf. an emphasis in aquaculture. In hands-on groups, demonstrations on lomilomi (massage) and use of Hawaiian aquaculture students are taught about raising la rvae to harvest pa'akai (sea salt ), and the kalo gardens in the in the 21st century and about brood stock Size , about reef ecosys- schools project of the Department of Education. Like their ancient forefathers , modern tems and about the ocean food chain. Students A well-attended non-water workshop was present· Hawaiians can make a success out of the tradi- from Konawaena high are building a reef tank to ed by Marie Mc Donald, on lei·making. lune (June) 1990 'Ao'ao Iwakaluakumakahi (Page 21)

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Baltic Independence (Sovereignty)

By Clarence F. T. Ching their own songs and keeping their own histories. Although the Soviet Union allows secession Trustee, O'ahu "At noon on Aug. 23 of this year (1987), coordi- under certain conditions, the U.S. Constitution It is sometimes nated demonstrations took place in the capital does not. Many legal scholars believe that state- scary, sometimes sur· cities of all three republics as the people defied hood is an irreversible process. After all , one of the prising and sometimes police barricades to show their disdain for con- bases for the Civil War was to keep the Confeder- wonderful when some- tinued Soviet rule ." ate States from leaving. thing I have been fol - But $omething happened this year. The Berlin However, as Hawaiians seek an acknowledge- lowing, observing, sup- Wall broke down. Romania and Czechoslovakia ment of the illegal U.S. involvements of 1893 and a porting morally and joined the action. The Balkans took center stage. restoration of sovereignty of some kind, what can hoping for , happens. There seems to be a definite move, however, away we learn from the European experience? Such a something is from communistic forms of government and to- Among other things, an organized population o.jf happening in the tiny wards democracy. that is willing to "hit the streets" in pursuit of a uni- Baltic countries of Lithuania, Latvia and Estonia. Of the Baltics, Lithuania was the first to make its fied goal can cause a major shift in political status. Although things had been brewing there for a bold move. Nter removi ng the ruling Communists Political unity in the voting booth is the other key. long time, little did I realize what momentous and from power via the ballot box, it declared its That we take steps to preserve and use our own significant things could take place swiftly if peoples independence from Moscow on March 11. language, sing our own songs and dance our own become of one mind in philosophy and action. Estonia pledged, on March 30, to join Lithuania dances, malama our homes and sacred places, When hundreds of thousands of individuals in its drive to regain independence but set an keep our own histories and respect each other, become unified they become unstoppable in their unspecified transition period during which Soviet can provide the cultural foundation from which to political pursuits. laws would remain in effect. launch our nationhood. It was with great interest and hope that I On May 4, Latvia's parliament voted to secede These activities can come about when a group observed the re-emerging sovereignty of those from the USSR. goal is identified and when the group's leaders take countries as each declared its independence. It The plot thickened as Russia took steps to their place and be recognized. With the leaders came quickly. Simi lar to the kinds of intricate reverse the moves of the Baltic countries. Soviet acting in concert and the group, with conscious developments that go on within a chicken egg, army activities escalated and a number of key awareness, following , unbelievable events can when the shell cracks , the chick hatches. The col- offices were seized. Threats were made and utili- take place. lective frustration and hope, pent up over those ties were diminished or shut down. The pressure Realizing that I have greatly simplified the many years, finally bursts out and a nation is re- was on. events of the last couple of months within the on· born. The nations-in-embryo, in searching for peace going history of mankind, it is my hope that, if any- The subject of mycolumn in the Nov. 1987 issue and justice, begged other countries, including the thing, Hawaiians can look at present develop- of this ne spaper was Stand Up and Be U.S., for diplomatic recognition. ments and observe that others are transforming Counted." I cited three examples of people who President Bush, although under pressure from what seems to be the impossible into the possible. were in situations similar to us Hawaiians and the many congressional lawmakers and others, ap- With our common goal of sovereignty in mind, thing they were doing to further their cause. I parently to avoid damaging the present state of and with competent leaders to lead the charge, we could not forecast the decisive events of the last U.S.·Soviet relations , has sat on the fence and can be optimistic and hopeful as we prepare to couple of months as I wrote the following about avoided giving these countries the recognition as take our rightful place among the other fre e the people of the Baltics: nations that they clearly deserve. . peoples of the world. "For nearly five decades now, the people of It is my guess that a permanent independence Latvia, Lithuania and Estonia (the Baltics) have will eventually come to the Baltics. When that will been waging a quie t war against the Russians. happen, I don't know. The first steps toward that "The situation started on Aug. 23 , 1939, when goal have been taken. Couples needed for Kremlin leader Joseph Sta li n and German fuehrer teen group home Adolf Hitler entered into a non·aggression pact To leave the happenings in Europe and to bring the situation closer to home, is there any relation- which incorporated the Baltics into the Soviet Na 'Ohana Pulama, Catholic Services to Fami- shi p that the Baltic situation has with the plight of Union. lies, is looking for energetic couples with solid Hawaiians in good old Hawai'i Nei? "Since then, citizens of those countries have parenting skills and organizational abilities to live resisted their assimilation into the Soviet Union. It is possible that the courageous stand exhi- and work with troubled adolescents in a therapeu· Their hostility towards the Russians has been bited by the sovereignty·seeking Baltics could add tic group home. notorious. They have expressed their nationalistic fue l to the fire of Hawaiian activists who maintain a Extensive training and support, a salary, bene- feelings at every opportunity, both underground running monologue that Hawai'i should resume its fits , paid rent and utilities and van are provided. and in public. Although forbidden to do so, they role as an independent sovereign nation by some· Call Warren Aoki at 536·1794 for further persist in speaking their own language, singing how seceding from the Union. information. Family Community workshops open People who want to make a difference in their O'Connor said the program helped her see her People may also contact their local county co- community may benefit from participating in train- great potential and fi nd the determination to act operative extension offices: Hilo (959-9155); Maui ing workshops beginning this month in the Family on it. (244-3242 or 244-3254); Moloka'i (567-6698 or 567- Community Leadership program (FCL). O'Connor now assists FCL with youth leader- 6818); Kaua'i (245-4471) and O'ahu (948-7212). Workshops will help participants build leader- ship training, does community organizing, is a Applications are also available in the OHA Hono- ship skills and help them realize goals to ma ke native Hawaiian health planner and co·founder of lulu office, 1600 Kapiolani Blvd., Suite 1500, Hono- their community a better place. a native Hawaiian health association on Moloka'i. lul u, Hawai'i, 96814 (phone 946-2642). The curriculum also covers group process, She is also coordinator of the Affordable Housing FCL trainers serve as educators and not advo- issue analysis and resolution, public policy educa- Alliance on O'ahu and is involved with other com· cates of a particular philosophy or point of view. tion, volunteerism, and how to train adults. munity activities. In -depth leadership sessions will prepare partici- The FCL training series will take place June 22- FCL strengthens communities by increasing pants to conduct workshops in their own organi- 24, Aug. 3-5 and Nov. 2-4 on O'ahu and in Hilo. awareness and involvement of citizens in the com- zations or communities. Participants must commit to attend each of the munity decision-making process. One graduate of the FCL training program is three weekends in the series. Registration fee is Helen O'Connor of Moloka'i. $100 and includes airfare and housing for all three More than 9,000. persons have been trained She says, "Participating in the FCL helped me sessions plus materials. Meals are the responsibi- since the program began in 1981. They in turn to change my attitude toward myself, and bring to lity of each individual. A $25 cancellation fee will be contribute more than 5,000 hours of volunteer the surface the self-confidence I did have. (It) charged. Training sessions are limited to 35 per· time annually. helped me to take a stand for what I believe in , to sons so application should be made promptly. FCL is sponsored jointly by the University of not be afraid to speak in public. For information and application forms contact Hawai'i Cooperative Extension Service and the "FCL has helped me to build myself into a better Jean Young, at 948-7711 , or write the State FCL Hawai'i Extension Homemakers Council. There parent and citizen in my community and in our Office , Gilmore Hall #118, 3050 Maile Way, Hono- are 49 FCL project states plus Guam. Initial fund- state." lulu, Hawai'i 96822. ing was provided by the W.K. Kellogg Foundation.

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(This column is open to all OHA Trustees as a vehicle for them to express their mana'o. Opinions expressed are those of the individual Trustees and do not necessarily represent the official position of the OHA Board of Trustees.)

A glimpse at the last decade of the 20th Century By Moanakeala Akaka and more out of local control, as we become a The governor should realize it is shibai to say Trustee, Hawai'i playground for the rich. The quality of life deterior- geothermal will take the place of oil imports . There are always ates for ourselves, our children and future genera- because the oil used for electricity is residual oil celebrations and com- tions and the economic and psychological pres- the waste byproduct from jet fuel and other oil memorations of mo- sure becomes unbearable. after it is burned. At the most, geothermal will take mentous occasions What are we to do about this situation? Are we the place of less than 30 percent of imported oil. when decades and cen- as Hawaiians supposed to step aside and allow True energy efficiency, exactly what this state turies turn. these islands to be overwhelmed as we become espouses, would eliminate the need for geother- Where were we the pawns in this game called progress by some- mal development. Through utilizing energy effici- Hawaiians in 189O? body else's definition? ency methods, for example the Keauhou Beach There was an inter- Hotel has cut down its electric consumption by 50 nationally recognized So we see ourselves as Hawaiians today in two percent. Why can't we move in this direction sovereign Hawaiian nation. Within that sovereign worlds: courageously and desperately attempting statewide? state the machinery of treason was formulating to save our culture and identity whil e being inun- There is no end to the schemes and scams that and clandestinely organizing an overthrow of the dated with messages from the international mass wi ll confront us as we try to enter the 21st century benevolent monarchy that had welcomed foreig- media of which we are a playing partner. There is as a dignified and unique members of the global ners and their ideas to our Hawaiian Islands. no doubt that we no longer control the destiny of community. A friend who works at the Hawai'i Needless to say, these foreigners were doing very these, our native homeland isles. There can only Correctional Facility told me of another anniver- well for themselves when they opted to turn upon be great sadness in this, especially when we feel sary taking place this year. It seems that many of their generous hosts. The reciprocity act in the current onslaught of mercantile interests that the young inmates whose souls are full of the ali'i America came into effect about this time placing a see our blessed islands and once bountiful spirit, but whose minds are clouded by a lack of tariff on foreign sugar. The haole sugar barons resources as yet another opportunity to make that knowledge of their identity and history, represent realized it would be in their economic best interest extra buck. a tremendous loss of human resources. These if Hawai'i were annexed to the United States. Our native rights are denied us in the worship of young ali'i pay tribute today not to the government A hundred years later Pele and the destruction of he rain forest at Wao that has rendered them foreigners in their own In this last decade of the twentieth century we Kele 0 Puna and that IS supposed to aU right. Islands - nor to the aspirations of our Sovereign Hawaiians, a proud race whose ancestors lea rned Our Hawaiian governor I still adamantly suppor- nanon but to some uncanny connection to the fan - to live in tune with the 'aina, are in the process of tive of geothermal development in spite of the fact tasies of the conquering hordes: watching our homeland be devoured by greed in that the head of the state Department of Health, Bugs Bunny is fifty years old tn 1990 and for bet- the name of the "highest bidder." There is defi· hIS own Dr. John Lewin, has candidly admitted ter or worse he's (it's) become engratned in the nitely cause fo r alarm. that "geothermal energy is a nightmare" and was psyche of young Hawaiians and non-Hawaiians as We Hawaiians are from a society whose people trying to convince the governor that it was a mis- well . The young paahau (inmates) at HCCC, hared and helped one another and there was no take. It is outrageous that there seems to be no raised on television and comic books as a steady such thing as private property. These islands were concern by our governor for Pele, our Hawaiian intellectual diet are keen on Bugs, Yosemite Sam, totally self-sufficient (unlike today) until those who value!?"the Puna Community's health and safety, Porky Pig and the rest of them. came from other shores "discovered us." nor the protection of our rainforest, and the You may be asking "so what?" I'm not going to We look a t ourselves and our homeland a t the economic non-feasibility of geothermal develop- try to answer tha t but suggest to you tha t there are end of this twentieth century and we have to ask ment. Reams of accurate, vatid information have and will be attempts to change us and our ourselves what happened? been made available to John Waihee. Hawaiian point of reference from "Ua Mau Ke ea How is it that a once abundant land of proud, Information pointing out the absurdity of geo- o ka aina i ka pono" - to "What's up Doc?" And strong, beautiful, and steadfast people are now thermal development. It is not only Dr. Lewin that that's a disturbing fantasy isn't it? A strong argu- strangers in their own homeland? has expressed concern about geothermal ment can be made for the fact that we have lost Why is it we fi nd ourselves at the bottom of the development. So, too, do other knowledgeable much of our true Hawaii

Quilt exhibit opens June 9

Hawaiian quilts by Hannah Baker and her stu- many of the patterns seen in her quilts, but others dents ar.e featured in the 11th annual quilt exhibi- were handed down from the mother and great- tion at the Mission Houses Museum, Saturday, grandmother or collected from other quilters. June 9 - Sunday, July 22. Master Hawaiian quilter Hannah Kuumililani Cummings Baker (1906-1981) Baker was a woman of many accomplishments. was a prolific quilter and a tireless teacher. Baker In addition to bearing and rearing seven children, is widely acknowledged as one of the people most she was a strong advocate of education. Unable to responsible for the current revival of Hawaiian complete high school in her early years, she re- quilting. turned to school as an adult and graduated from high school and junior college. During the war, she Hannah Baker began teaching Hawaiian quilt- worked as an electrician's assistant. ing in the early 1930s in the Papakolea Com- munity Hall and went on to teach widely in the Until her final illness, Baker pursued her life- islands of the Department of Public Instruction long goal of reviving the rich tradition of Hawaiian and at Palama Settlement, the YWCA, and the kapa (quilt) making. Her legacy is the renaissance Honolulu Academy of Arts. She moved to the of Hawaiian quilting we enjoy today. mainland U.S. during World War II , and taught in California and Hawai'i too, teaching Hawaiian Admission to the exhibition is included in the quilting to more than 2,000 people. museum entrance fee of $3.50 for adult and $1 for youths (6-15). The museum is open Tuesday - Unlike many quilters who zealously guarded Saturday from 9 a .m. to 4 p.m.; and Sunday from their patterns, Hannah Baker widely shared pat- noon to 4 p.m. Call 531-0481 for additional infor- terns to promote Hawaiian quilting. She created mation. lu ne (June) 1990 'Ao'ao Iwakaluakumakolu (Page 23)

TEMPORARY EMPLOYMENT Backyard aquaculture subject of:new book OPPORTUNITIES WORD PROCESSORS . SECRETARIES . TYPISTS A clear and simply-written paperback manual Hawaiian Backyard Aquaculture Project con- which provides practical information on the basic ducted at WCC in 1981. The project resulted in DATA E TRY OPE RATORS · RECEPTIONISTS principles of backyard aquaculture, the keeping or the manual. SWITCHBOARD . ACCOUNTING CLERKS growing of aquatic (water-dwelling) plants and ani- Backyard aquaculture, Szyper says, can be LIGHT IN DUSTRIAL WORKERS mals has just been published. The manual ad- done by individuals in an area as small as a house- • BE NEFITS· dresses the subject of aquaculture in rela tion to cli- holder's backyard or as large as an acre. The book ff91 Weekly Pay, Vowft on & HoMay Pay, HMSA or Kaiser, mate and other conditions found in Hawai'i an provides a starting point and information source Free Word Processing Tmin ing (q w&fied opplionls) other warm-water locations. fo r people interested in learning more about back- Copies of "Backyard Aquaculture in Hawai'i: A yard aquaculture , or in starting up a small-scale MANPONER Practical Manual," are available for $10 at Wind- culture system. 1('''''0'''''$1 (5 0. ward Community College's Office of Community The focus of the manual is on how to use aqua- HONOLULU 524-3630 P£ARLRIIX1 48]'()009 Service or by mail for $12 which includes shipping culture to grow food for personal or family use, not and handling. as a commercial or profit- making venture. The manual tells how to build an aquaculture Au thor and marine biologist Dr. Jim Szyper of pond, what to grow, how to keep aquatic animals the University of Hawai'i Windward Community ali ve and healthy, record-keeping, how to under- McCallister's SALE College and Hawai'i Institute of Marine Biology stand and comply with government regulations, FURNITURE FACTORY ONE MONTH ONLY! based his information on the student-run and more.

NEW BED SETS (Hote1 2pc. bed sets) ...... New Smooth Top Twin ...... _ ... _ ..._ .. _...... 517495 Double ...... 521995 Queen .. _.. _ ...... __ ... _...... 531495 Ki ng _..... __ .. _.. _... _._. ___ 544995 Hawaiian plant SOCiety seeks members

SATIN SHEET SETS Including fit ted, flat & 2 pillow C1Ise5 96 The initial meeting of the Uluhaimalama-II gal Provisional Government, is being organized to Twin _._ ...... _522 Double _ promote the conservation, propagation, distribu- Queen _.. _...... _...... _.. ___ 53224 King SJ4u Native Hawaiian Plant Society will be held J une 21 at 7 p. m. at the McCully-Moiliili Public Library, tion and use of native Hawaii an plants and trees. It UNFINISHED CHESTS lV-yetlT gwmml« gainst termites 2211 South King Street, Honolulu. is hoped that more native plants and trees will be and damage. Compkte1yassnnblr.d. Ul uhaimalama-II was initially proposed by OHA utilized in both public and private landscaping 20" Wide 24" Wide 3 Drawer __ .______SJ9'5 3 Drawer ...... 544 95 Trustee Clarence F. T. Ching in his March 1990 efforts and that the collective experience of all 4 Drawer ______544'5 4 Drawer ...... _... _...... _... 55495 article in this paper entitled "Malama Hawaiian participants will contribute to the acknowledge- 5 Drawer ______554 95 5 Drawer .... __ .__ ._ .._ ..... _5 6995 Plants." Trustee Ching is being assisted by Jeff ment and appreciation of native plants and trees_ USED BEDS Apaka in organizing the society. plants and trees. Twin , Double, Queen & King Sets ...... Call for availability Ul uhaimala ma-II, named after Queen For more information, contact Trustee NEW BUNK BED Finished & Complete. In cludes 6" inner- Lili'uokalani's garden in Pauoa hat was planted on Clarence Ching at OHA, phone 946-2642 in spring, mattresses, platform, ladder & frame _... ___ .___ .__ .534995 Oct. 11 , 1894, as an act of defiance against the ilIe- Honolulu.

USED KITCHEN COUNTERTOPS & SI KS _ n. Eric Flores chosen DOE scholar-teacher by NEH Eric Kalani Flores, a Kaua'i DOE Hawaiian videotape as well . Studies resource teacher, was selected as Flores is also a talented artist with the Hale Hawaii's 1990 Teacher-Scholar by the National Naua III, Society of Hawaiian Arts. Endowment for the Humanities. NEH is providing Flores a stipend to cover his teaching salary while he takes a year sabbatical to conduct an indepen- dent oral history study project on place names of Kaua'i. He plans to begin the project in September and conclude by June 1991. Flores said he plans to interview kupuna living in different parts of Kaua'i on local place lore, family Advertising Rates history and other traditions. He has selected be- Ju_ 12 per cnlumn inch plu 50 f)ereent tax tween si x to eight Kaua'i-born kupuna, native (a"rrr 'mately I in . long x 1 I 2 Ineh wldel speakers of Hawaiian, to inte rview. Ur TO 24 v:ords per inch' He will also conduct archival research and study T o quahh, for -hIe; 'ow r lassified rate. we mue;t private research collections on areas of Kaua'i. On reque e; t that ad nOT I!'elude artwo rk or other special lal'out reQUlremr T o rlace an ad II 'it h completion of the interviews, he hopes to develop us. call 943 -8599 . or use the convenient form a publication of stories compiled, with photo- below. All ads must prepaId graphs, bibliography and genealogy of kupuna, for Clip form and mail with payment 0 Innoviltion. use in school curriculum. POBox 62155. H onolulu. HalA'al·1. While the few existing oral history records of Kaua'i foc us mainly on personal family histories, r------, Flores plans to concentrate on place-names and I their traditions, by island district. 2 3 A fluent Hawaiian speaker, Flores plans to con- I duct the interviews in Hawaiian. He hopes to I record the conversations on audio, and possibly Eric Kalani Flores 4 5 6 I I 7 8 9 I Hawaiian themes explored in June on two islands I 10 II 12 .t Anyone who is interested in literature written Polynesian aumakua, the mythic landscape of I for and about Hawaii's children is invited to a free Hawai'i, and writing books for Hawaii's children. 13 14 15 I conference June 14-16 at the University of Hawai'i Speakers include Carol Sylva, Nathan Napoka, I Manoa campus or the shorter version which will Rita Knipe, Kauanoe Kamana and Julie Stewart be held on the island of Hawai'i at the village cam- Williams. 16 17 18 I pus of Hawai'i Preparatory Academy, Waimea, The special guest speakers are Patricia I June 18-19. Wrightson, award-winning writer whose books 19 20 21 I use Australian aboriginal mythology, and Jose . More information is available by calling Nancy Aruego, an internationally known illustrator of I Mower at 948-8584. children's books. 22 23 24 I I The conference theme is "Spirit, Land and The conference includes "An afternoon of Story Clip form and mail with payment to: Innovation, Storytelling - the Heritage of Childhood." The Magic" for children and parents, at Andrews P.O. Box 62155, Honolulu, Hawaii 96839. I theme will be carried out in keynote speeches, Amphitheater, Saturday, June 16, from 2 to 4:30 L ______I readings and panel discussions. The 10 sessions p.m. on O'ahu and a program at Waimea, Hawai'i, will focus on Hawaiian topics among which are on Tuesday, June 19 from 2 to 4:30 p.m. t • « • . 1

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A t Kamehameha Schools/Bishop for the best return on our investments. we have a mission: to provide To us, that adds up to even Hawaiian children with quality more than good business for a good educational opportunities. cause. It's an equation for personal It is a mission that requires ta ngible achievement for Hawaiian children, resources, to be sure. So to reach our and Hawai'i goal, we prudently manage our assets

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OHA to get 20% ceded land share ...... page 1 Trustees oppose toxic waste, Kaho'olawe bombing ...... page 1, 3 State Health Insurance Plan now enrolling ...... page 1 OHA supports homestead act amendments ...... page 7 Honokahua burial site now protected ...... page 9 Kupuna confer on "Wai 0 ke ola" ...... page 13

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