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the living water of oha A new climate for change page 14 How global warming is affecting our islands, and what the next generation is doing about it
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(808) 594-1924 www.oha.org/loans Follow us: /oha_hawaii | /oha_hawaii | Fan us: /officeofhawaiianaffairs | Watch us: /OHAHawaii apelila2019 3 ‘o¯lelo A Ka Luna Ho‘okele message from the ceo Looking forward to the next phase of our mission Aloha mai ka¯kou, Legislature temporarily set that number at $15.1 million annu- ally. More than a decade later, data and research indicate that that elina ke aloha iä käkou a pau e na ‘öiwi, nä mamo o Hawai‘i nei. amount is substantially too low. This year, the Native Hawaiian Your Office of Hawaiian Affairs is embarking on the next phase Legislative Caucus introduced two bills to address this issue, one of of its mission of improving the lives of Native Hawaiians and which (HB402) remains alive at this printing. The initial versions of strengthening all of Hawai‘i. We are launching a new strategic pri- these bills proposed to increase payments to OHA, on behalf of the ority process based around four areas: housing, health, education, Native Hawaiian people, to $35 million annually, with a lump- Weconomic stability. This is part of a move to directly benefit our Oiwi communities sum back payment of $139 million. These additional funds in the areas that we will experience on a day-to-day basis. Over the years OHA has will help the agency provide critical resources and services done important work which I’m very proud of. Now we’re rolling up our sleeves to meet the overwhelming needs of our beneficiaries. and redoubling our focus on the key issues for our people. These are exciting times for the Ke‘ena Kuleana Hawai‘i. Through these four strategic areas, we endeavor to provide greater security for our I hope you’re as excited as I am to see the work of OHA community, both as individuals and as ohana. For example, we’ve worked with the come in to focus, as we endeavor to better malama each Boys and Girls Club of Hilo, and have seen great results from their on-the-ground other. efforts. Their work helps not just the individual keiki, but their entire ‘ohana and Stay tuned over the next few months for opportunities the broader community. to chime in and provide feedback on OHA’s strategic We know that we can only achieve these goals by working in concert with the priorities. Your input will help to shape, mold and inform broad fabric of community stakeholders – the Ali‘i Trusts, the many excellent non- how we work in the community, and help us to do a better profit and non-governmental organizations, schools, health centers, businesses, and job for all of us. Civic Clubs. OHA brings to the table our plethora of resources: community grants; a devotion to data and research, so that we can thoughtfully identify what’s work- ‘O au iho nö me ke aloha a me ka ‘oia‘i‘o, ing, and not working, in the community; advocacy, to bring public policy in line with the needs of the community; and community engagement, helping to bridge communication gaps within the public sphere. OHA is currently working with legislators to increase the Native Hawaiian peo- Kamana‘opono M. Crabbe, Ph.D. ple’s share of annual revenues generated from the Public Land Trust. In 2006, the Ka Pouhana/Chief Executive Officer
mea o loko table of contents Apelila | April 2019 | Vol. 36, No. 4
Kamana‘opono M. Crabbe, Ph.D. Ka Pouhana, MO‘OLELO NUI | COVER FEATURE HO‘ONA‘AUAO | education Chief Executive Officer Community Engagement New voices take on Growing and inspiring young Nicole Mehanaokala¯ Hind Director climate change Page 14 leaders on Hawai‘i Island Page 6 Ikaika Hussey Editor-in-Chief By ikaika hussey By Kawena Lei Carvalho-Mattos
Digital and Print Media Climate change is a clear and present danger, How one non-profit on Hawai‘i Island is Alice Malepeai Silbanuz and our community is rising to the challenge serving the whole ‘ohana Digital and Print Media Manager Nelson Gaspar Communications Specialist ‘A¯ina | land and water CEO Chad Cabral of the Boys and Girls Club Kaleena Patcho of the Big Island. - Photo: Jason Lees Communications Specialist Kawena Carvalho-Mattos Mauna Kea suit Digital Media Specialist ea | governance Jason Lees moves forward Page 4 Digital Media Specialist By office of hawaiian affairs Special Election: Email/Websites [email protected] Judge rules that the Mauna Kea suit can move www.OHA.org forward; and why it’s time to increase the Native Honolulu City Council IV Page 5 www.oha.org/kwo Hawaiian people’s share of annual revenues By ka wai ola staff @oha_hawaii generated from the Public Land Trust @oha_hawaii KWO readers posed questions to the Honolulu City Council IV /officeofhawaiianaffairs candidates, and we made sure that they responded /ohahawaii Published monthly by the Office of Hawaiian Affairs, 560 N. Nimitz Hwy., Suite 200, Honolulu, HI 96817. Telephone: 594-1888 or 1-800-468-4644 ext. 41888. Fax: 594-1865. Email: [email protected]. World Wide Web location: www.oha.org. Circulation: 64,000 copies, 55,000 of which are distributed by mail, and 9,000 through island offices, state and county offices, private and community agencies and target groups and individuals. Ka Wai Ola is printed by O‘ahu Publications. Hawaiian fonts are provided by Coconut Info. Advertising in Ka Wai Ola does not constitute an endorsement of products or individuals by the Office of Hawaiian Affairs. Ka Wai Ola is published by the Office of Hawaiian Affairs to help inform its Hawaiian beneficiaries and other interested parties about Hawaiian issues and activities and OHA programs and efforts. ©2019 Office of Hawaiian Affairs. All rights reserved. 4 apelila2019 www.oha.org/kwo | [email protected] native hawaiian » news | features | events
stated that UH “has not yet met all of [its] obliga- tions to the mountain or the expectations of the Mauna Kea suit moves forward community.” By Office of Hawaiian Affairs Given the State’s public admissions about continue the litigation. failing the mauna, OHA viewed this as an oppor- n March, Honolulu Circuit Judge Jeffrey P. In November 2017, OHA filed its lawsuit tunity to facilitate meaningful resolution of this Crabtree issued an order allowing OHA to against UH and the State for their mismanage- ongoing problem. OHA formed its own Ad Hoc continue its lawsuit against the University of ment of Mauna Kea, which is documented in four Committee on Mauna Kea and began negotiating Hawai‘i (UH) and the State for breach of fidu- scathing state audit reports spanning nearly two with the State and UH. After taking the laboring ciary duty and for injunctive relief arising out oar in these negotiations for over two years, and Iof their failed management of Mauna Kea. with no meaningful resolution,, OHA was forced OHA released the following statement after the to file suit. Judge Crabtree’s March ruling: At the time the lawsuit was filed in 2017, OHA Trustee Dan Ahuna, the chair of OHA’s Ad Hoc OHA is pleased to be able to pursue Committee on Mauna Kea, said: “The State and its legitimate breach of fiduciary duty UH have failed to properly mälama Mauna Kea claims against the University and the and have demonstrated their inability to ensure State for their longstanding and well- that the environmental and cultural significance of documented failures as stewards of the mountain is recognized and protected,” “this is Mauna Kea, which will ultimately help not about any one telescope. This lawsuit is about improve the quality of the State’s man- There are currently 13 observatories on the summit of Mauna addressing the state’s failure to manage the entire agement of the mountain as well as its Kea, with one more planned. - Photo: KWO File mountain for nearly half a century.” ceded lands resources. Ahuna continued: “It’s time to abandon any After 50 years of empty promises to hope that UH is capable or even willing to pro- the mauna and our community, the State decades. In a 2010 study, UH conceded that from vide the level of aloha and attention to Mauna Kea must be held accountable. Mauna Kea a cumulative perspective, past, present and rea- that it deserves. We need to come together as a deserves better. sonably foreseeable future activities resulted in community to completely re-think how we care substantial and adverse impacts to the mauna’s for the mauna, and that starts with cancelling the UH claimed to be “pleased” that Judge Crab- cultural, archaeological, historical and natural University’s master lease.” tree dropped one of OHA’s claims and “believes resources. With the court’s recent ruling on OHA’s lawsuit, that the remaining claim is without merit and will In 2015, the leadership of both the State and OHA was given the green light to pursue serious continue to fully litigate against this claim.” The UH publicly admitted to their failure to meet their avenues of redress against UH and the State, and, core of the lawsuit, however, is OHA’s breach of management responsibilities. Gov. David Ige said to finally achieve justice for Mauna Kea. To maintain fiduciary duty claim, which the court recognized that the State has “not done right by” and “failed” For more information on OHA’s Mauna Kea the connection as actionable thereby upholding OHA’s right to the mountain, and UH President David Lassner lawsuit, please visit www.oha.org/maunakea. ¢ to the past and a viable In 2006, Act 178 was passed setting the interim land base, annual revenues due to Native Hawaiians at $15.1 Native A matter of justice million a year “until further action is taken by the legislature for this purpose.” Hawaiians will By Rep. Daniel Holt participate the Office of Hawaiian Affairs to manage these At the end of the day, this is a simple matter of in and Hawaiian assets because it was “unanimously and justice for the native people of this land. Here we he Public Land Trust issue is simply a strongly of the opinion that people to whom assets are 13 years later, with clear data showing that benefit from matter of justice. belong should have control over them.” $15.1 million is woefully too low. The constitu- responsible Our Lähui’s lands were wrongfully In the nearly 40 years since, beginning with the tion is clear that Native Hawaiians are entitled to stewardship taken by the Republic of Hawai‘i and 1980 law that specified that OHA would receive a portion of the Public Land Trust. Moreover, the of Ka Pae ceded to the United States. When the 20 percent of PLT revenues, the Legislature and constitution and the courts have made it clear that ‘A¯ina O StateT of Hawai‘i was created in 1959, these lands OHA have gone back and forth to determine this is decision for the Legislature. were placed in a trust, called the Public Land exactly what the Native Hawaiian people’s share This is why, when I became the House co- Hawai‘i. Trust (PLT). The betterment of the conditions of of the PLT revenues should be. In 2001, the chair of the Native Hawaiian Legislative Caucus, Native Hawaiians was specifically named as one Hawai‘i State Supreme Court ruled that: I worked with my counterpart in the Senate, Sen. of the five purposes of the trust. Jarrett Keohokalole, as well as other caucus mem- But for years, the state did not adequately The State’s obligation to native Hawaiians bers and House and Senate leadership, to attempt direct a fair amount of PLT resources to Native is firmly established in our constitution. How to resolve this issue, through two bills, SB1363 Hawaiians. So in 1978, the delegates to the State the State satisfies that constitutional obligation and HB402, which remains alive. Constitutional Convention set out to make this requires policy decisions that are primarily At nearly every juncture since the 1893 over- right. The convention’s Committee on Hawaiian within the authority and expertise of the leg- throw, Native Hawaiians have been shorted what Affairs “felt that it was important to arrange a islative branch. As such, it is incumbent upon is rightfully theirs from their ancestral lands. method whereby the assets of Hawaiian could the legislature to enact legislation that gives These are our people’s assets. We know how to be kept separate from the rest of the state trea- effect to the right of native Hawaiians to ben- best use them to help our people. Justice cannot sury.” Therefore, the committee proposed creating efit from the ceded lands trust. wait any longer. ¢ 1. Waters vs Ozawa 2. Daniel Holt-PLT
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Trevor Honolulu City Council IV Tommy Ballots were mailed-out in March in the rematch between Trevor Ozawa and Tommy Ozawa Waters to represent Honolulu City Council District 4. Ballots are due by April 13 6pm. Waters Walk-in voting is available as well: visit honolulu.gov/elections for more info. KWO asked readers for your top questions for the candidates. Here are their responses.
[ O z a w a ] [ w a t e r s ] Climate We need to treat it like the crisis that it is Resolutions: Climate change requires solutions and properly preparing for rising sea by ensuring all of our land use ordinances > 17-340, CD1; Urging the Administration that will both mitigate greenhouse gas levels and increased occurrences of change is a push for policies to help address the results to develop composting facilities capable (GHG) emissions and encourage com- natural disasters. I support continued reality. What of climate change. I have introduced: of processing certain solid waste that munity to adapt to the effects of climate funding for the city Office of Climate Ordinances: is currently disposed of at the city’s change already occurring. It is not too Change, Sustainability, and Resiliency should we > 15-10 shoreline improvement, restora- H-Power facilities & late to commit to reducing GHG emis- to ensure that sustainable policies are do about it? tion, and protection projects; > 18-55 Urging the Administration to sions by reducing waste, supporting adopted and integrated into City plans > 14-6 created the Waikiki Beach Special increase the city’s urban tree canopy bikeable and walkable communities, and initiatives as well as limiting shore- Improvement District; & to 35 percent by 2035. and continuing to explore and expand line development to ensure we aren’t > 18-40 requires the Administration to > Secured $53 million for flood control Hawai‘i’s unique ability for renewable exacerbating sea level rise impacts. clean our streams, like Wailupe Stream, improvements and funding for 20 new energy. As an island community we to make them safer for residents living positions to deal with waterways’ care need to invest in sustainable consump- in the area. & maintenance. tion and production, while adapting
What specific Continue to introduce Resolutions like: Worked to secure: Our district is blessed with rich cul- ecosystem, and giving heavily trafficked > 17-62, CD1 urging the Mayor for an event > $1 million - to purchase Kanewai Spring tural and environmental resources and natural resources the opportunity to policies will for 50th Anniversary of Hanauma Bay > $2.5 million - preservation of the Ka Iwi a dedicated community that has worked rest and restore can go a long way. As you advocate Nature Preserve Coast Mauka Lands hard to preserve and protect them from stewards of our community, it is impera- > 18-263 which will ensure beach access > $4.05 million - preservation of the ‘A¯ina developmental and other encroach- tive that we continue to support Livable for to protect in Portlock Haina Nature Preserve ments. While in the State Legislature, Hawai‘i Kai Hui, Ma¯lama Maunalua, and the cultural, > Worked with the Honolulu Zoo work- > $1.5 million - Diamond Head Hillside I introduced legislation to protect our other community organizations that ing group to identifying improvements Erosion Mitigation Projec natural and cultural resources, and my work tirelessly to preserve and restore environ- for the zoo, and develop solutions to > $500,000 - complete the EIS and State continued advocacy has led the Sierra our district's historical sites for mental and address deficiencies. Worked with Historic Preservation consultation for Club to endorse my candidacy for City our future generations. community stakeholders to urge the the Waikı¯kı¯ War Memorial Complex Council. Places like Ha¯wea Heiau and historic Administration to maintain operation of I worked to save the land behind Kuliouou Keawa¯wa Wetland are invaluable and sites in our the Koko Head Crater Stables. from being developed, voted against paving provide us with unique kuleana. Proper district? I will fight to ensure city facilities are more over Malaekahana and supported Defend care and maintenance such as decreas- accessible and enjoyable for everyone. O‘ahu Coalition to ‘Keep the Country Country’. ing runoff into the ocean, preventing plastic waste from permeating our
Do you We need to enforce the laws we have on beds to address extreme mental health/ I understand that the sit-lie ordi- Ultimately, the only solutions are to the books, while ensuring that the homeless substance-addicted cases, once the Admin- nances have created short term address root causes of our houseless support an have someplace to go by putting money into istration priorities its completion. www. remedies for business districts such as community: treatment and in-home care expansion the non-profits that are specialized in helping h4hawaii.org Waikı¯kı¯ and downtown to ensure that for our ku¯puna and those with severe with the social, and depilating problems our www.hpr2.org/post/chinatown-outreach- local small businesses aren’t bearing mental illness, permanent affordable or reduction homeless are experiencing. center-offers-free-healthcare-homeless the brunt of impacts. However, I do not housing for low- and very-low income of the sit-lie As Budget Chair I included $7 million in believe that sit-lie provides an adequate households, increased options for G.O. bond funds to establish the H4 program solution, and I do not support shuffling those looking to escape domestic vio- ordinances? at Kuwili Street’s Punawai Rest Stop. This is people from corner to corner. For that lence, and stronger support networks a more effective way of tackling chronic reason, I would be very reluctant to sup- for those struggling with addictions. homeless with mental health/substance- port any kind of expansion and would Government, private industry, and abuse issues. support sunsetting the current ordi- community must partner in developing Services envisioned for Kuwili Street will nances to force us to revisit them and comprehensive solutions. Collectively, be comprehensive and provide detox/crisis hopefully reduce them as they become we know what is and isn’t working and less necessary. have to take on this kuleana together. 6 apelila2019 www.oha.org/kwo | [email protected] native hawaiian » news | features | events Growing and inspiring young leaders on Hawai‘i Island By Kawena Lei Carvalho-Mattos offers opportunities for youth to partici- pate in outdoor activities, learn music, hen the bell rings at the end computer skills, gain Hawaiian cultural of the school day, students run knowledge and an evening meal. to the large grass field in front Each day starts with a gathering at the of Hilo Union Elementary piko, the center of the clubhouse. At the School, excited to see their sound of the conch shell, the kids lead Wclub leaders and friends. In one long line, each other in a series of oli and cultural over 80 students, guided by club staff, travel protocol to start their afternoon. Club together as a “walking school bus.” Cars stop members then break out into groups and wave as the large group journeys safely for music classes, where they learn across the two blocks that it takes to get to the how to play the ukulele from Hawaiian Hilo Boys and Girls Club. musician Peter Moon Jr., and outdoor The Boys and Girls Club of Big Island sup- activities such as recreational sports, ports their communities by providing quality makahiki games, and cultural based gar- programs and a safe and caring environment Kids gather at the club house, ready for an afternoon of ukulele lessons and dening. Later in the day, the kids then to each of their members for only $10 per makahiki games.- Photos: Jason Lees gather to have an afternoon meal. In 2019, we still have kids going without. Going unsupervised after school, going without an essential meal, and what were trying to do is support A “walking school bus” with over 80 students and staff members travel from Hilo Union Elementary to the Boys and Girls Club in Hilo.
all those aspects of BGCBI started a healthy meal program need, to support the two years ago after seeing a need from To maximize kids and their families.” the students within choices of — Chad Cabral, CEO of their program. The life and work, organization learned Native the Boys and Girls Club that some of their kids Hawaiians of the Big Island are going to school will gain not only to learn, but year, per each child, making their also to eat. BGCBI knowledge service an affordable and reliable now offers a healthy and excel in option for Hawai‘i’s families. Cur- snack or meal at all educational rently BGCBI has are six locations CEO Chad Cabral shares the mean- six locations, free of opportunities through out Hawai‘i Island; Hilo, ingful work of the Boys and Girls The Mohala ‘Ike Project, funded by an OHA grant, offers tutoring and aca- charge. demic support to club members. at all levels. Ke‘eau, Pahoa, Pahala, Ocean View/ Club of the Big Island. “For the first week Na‘alehu and Kona. that we started our BGCBI is the first Boys and Girls productive and responsible citizens. program, one of our Club in the state of Hawai‘i and the longest “In 2019, we still have kids going without. kids, he was about eight years-old at the time, running. When the club started 67 years ago, it Going unsupervised after school, going without came up to our aunty who was serving the food. heavily revolved around athletics with a base- an essential meal, and what were trying to do is He asked the aunty ‘Can I get a piece of tin foil?’ ball, football, and basketball program. BGCBI support all those aspects of need, to support the and aunty responded, ‘How come you need a still offers a baseball program, however, as the kids and their families,” said Chad Cabral, CEO of piece of tin foil for your evening meal?’ He said, needs of the community evolved, so did their ser- the Boys and Girls Club of the Big Island. ‘because I want to take home for my brother and vices. Through their work, the organization hopes Today, the club takes a hollistic approach to my mom.’ That really to inspire and enable Hawai‘i Island youth to be providing care for its club members. BGCBI communicated to us See BGCBI on page 13 SPECIAL ADVERTISING SECTION PRESENTS
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February 21, 2019 Motion Ahu Isa Ahuna Akaka Akina Lee H. LindseyR. LindseyMachadoWaihe‘e Motion to approve Administration’s recommendations on NEW BILLS (Items 1 - 89) and BILL POSITIONS FOR RECONSIDERA- Motion passes with eight TION (Items 90 - 92), where Item 92, HB1347 changes from Monitor to SUPPORT along with the following revisions: AYES and one EXCUSED. CHANGE Items: • 27 / 77; HB1025 / SB1251 from Comment to OPPOSE; • 313 / 523; HB1114 / SB728 from Support to COMMENT; • 390; SB1 from Oppose to COMMENT; and • 556; SB919 from Support to MONITOR on the OHA Legislative Positioning Matrix dated February 13, 2019, as amended. Motion to approve Administration’s recommendations on NEW BILLS (Items 1 - 33) and BILL POSITIONS FOR RECONSIDERA- Motion passes with eight TION (Item 34 - 42), on the OHA Legislative Positioning Matrix dated February 20, 2019, as amended. AYES and one EXCUSED. Motion to authorize and Approve OHA Administration to develop position descriptions and selection process for new man- Motion passes with seven AYES, one ager positions and to recruit three new managers to replace current Hi‘ilei Aloha LLC and Ho‘okele Pono LLC managers. ABSTENTION and one EXCUSED. March 7, 2019 Motion to approve Administration’s recommendations on NEW BILLS (Items 1 - 11) and CHANGE Item 76, HB622 from Monitor Motion passes with nine AYES. to COMMENT, on the OHA Legislative Positioning Matrix dated February 27, 2019, as amended. To approve Administration’s recommendations on NEW BILLS (Items 1 – 7) and BILL POSITIONS FOR RECONSIDERATION (Items 8 -11), as well as CHANGE: Motion passes with eight • Item 42, HB622 from Comment to OPPOSE; and AYES and one NO vote. • Item 216, SB1495 from Support to COMMENT on the OHA Legislative Positioning Matrix dated March 6, 2019, as amended. Move To authorize and approve OHA CEO/Administration to resume negotiations with the City & County of Honolulu Motion passes with eight regarding the disposition of Kaka‘ako Lot I, TMK (1) 2-1-015:061 AYES and one NO vote.
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ildfires, hurricanes, flooding – we’re seeing more and more examples of climate change’s effects every day, in news stories around the world. Last month, more than one million youth walked out of schools worldwide to urge governments to take action on climate. Mahdi, a 12-year Wold student at O‘ahu’s SEEQS public charter school, is on the cover of this issue of Ka Wai Ola. He gave a clear message to the hundreds gathered at the Damien statue on March 15.
“You know climate change is happening, and that it’s on its way to destroy human civilization. You know that you can do something about it. Are you waiting for someone else to act? If Hawai‘i can’t act, how can we expect the rest of the world to? It’s your job and responsibility to protect us. You have all the data, all the studies and all the solutions, to show that acting now would be so much Kealoha Fox, Haunani Kane, and Ikaika Hussey in the OHA boardroom. - Photo: Nelson Gaspar To celebrate Earth Day, Ka Wai Ola brought together two of our community’s top thinkers on climate to sit down with your new editor to discuss climate and our islands. Hussey: What impacts will cli- And so when our people are wor- mate change have on our Pacific ried about economic disparities – the Hussey: In what ways can our islands? exorbitant costs of housing and living ancestral knowledges be used to in Hawai‘i – that shifts our perspec- tackle this problem? Fox: There are a number of ways tive from think generationally to think that Pacific Islands will be impacted about day to day survival. Fox: I would like to see the steward- by climate change. Some of those are We need to help our people view the ship role of indigenous peoples, our changes in rainfall, with less rainfall climate change sector (and the work wisdom, and our ancestral knowledge available for drinking water. But when and the actions ahead) through the recognized as paramount for climate we do get rainfall, typically, it'll be in lens of our kupuna and our ancestors, solutions and actions that Hawai‘i spe- heavier storms. This will cause flood- cifically should move forward with. ing and increase temperature and will The United Nations, the World Eco- > Dr. cheaper and safer. All we need now is bold leadership. have a number of different effects on nomic Forum, and the World Health Kealoha Fox Leaders need to pass climate change laws that make a our daily lifestyle. I focus on sea level Organization, have each come out to is Ka Pou big difference. Do it for the people that elected you. Do rise. So we have been talking a lot say that indigenous peoples are criti- Käko‘o Nui it for your children. Do it for the future of humanity. Do about planning for about a meter. So cal, and that they are the true climate of the Office it yourselves because no else is going to do it for you. about three feet of sea level rise for experts of this planet. We need to of Hawai- And do it right now — we need to save the planet.” the future. For Hawai‘i, three feet is share those reports; we need to digest ian Affairs, roughly our high tide, so we can think them in our organizations and in our c h a r g e d Many are in agreement. Over the past several years, Hawai‘i’s about what the tide is like at its highest communities. Our sustainability and with supporting the Execu- state and municipal leaders have shifted their work to include point. That's going to become the new resilience goals should cultivate cul- tive Offices of its CEO. She climate change as a key issue. Hawai‘i average, the daily average of the water ture as science. directs agency initiatives for now has a commitment to shift off surface. On high islands like Hawai‘i, Mauli Ola (Native Hawai- of fossil fuels by 2045. The City Samoa, and Tahiti, the impact is going Kane: We need to have a discussion ian Health) that address the & County of Honolulu has a to be along the coastline. about how climate change will affect social determinants of well- new office which is working on By the end of the century, sea level our daily lives. There's going to be being among the indigenous making Oahu more resilient to rise could have much more drastic a general trend to start to harden the people of Hawai‘i. Dr. Fox climate change. And new panels impacts not only on flooding, but also shoreline to start to build sea walls, and also serves as academic fac- and commissions have been cre- on aquifers. So groundwater becoming to start to engineer structures along the ulty at the John A. Burns ated to build new policies. And salty, and that becoming permanent. So coast to protect property. We should School of Medicine and Col- major community efforts like you really have to start thinking about think about what that means for your lege of Tropical Agriculture the Mälama Honua World- your daily lifestyle. But in low lying ability to access the coast, or your abil- and Human Resources, Uni- wide Voyage have used places, or places where you have ity to fish along the coast. Or how that versity of Hawai‘i at Mänoa. Hawai‘i’s history of large flat coastal areas, the impacts is going to impact the natural move- She is a Commissioner on oceanic voyaging will really be a lot greater, right. ment of sand. It's going to remove the the Hawai‘i Climate Change to call attention The Marshall Islands are actu- beach; it's going to potentially remove Mitigation And Adaptation to global warm- ally planning to build artificial the wave from the place; it starts to Commission. ing. ¢ islands, essentially raising the impact people at their very core, to level up of their existing ter- impact their ability to perform and to > Haunani ritory. do things that they identify themselves Kane is a by. That's not the discussion that we're PhD graduate Hussey: I’d like to ask having – we're talking about so many student at the a provocative question. degrees Celsius, but we're not talking University of Why it is that climate is about how you are going to get to the Hawai‘i at not often considered to hospital when there's an emergency, or Mänoa. Her Jaffer be a “Hawaiian issue?” how you are going to go and catch fish research focuses on the impact Dakroub, age 9. for a while? Or how you will gather of sea level rise on Pacific Fox: I think climate change ‘opihi. islands. She is an assistant At bottom right, is a Hawaiian issue. And it's an navigator on Höküle‘a. students from Kaiser issue important to the lähui, but Fox: We’ve actually already felt High School came to I want to recognize that our lähui, the effects. And we have for genera- the Climate Strike our people, face a tremendous tions. We know that 92, 93% of our event to have their amount of inequities right now. which is very generationally-based, population collapsed in a very short voices heard. - Photos: and not meant to be so proximal. Our timeframe [shortly after contact]. A Ikaika Hussey kupuna had a much higher standard huge indicator of that population col- for our quality of life and for the bet- lapse was due to ma‘i palahalaha, i.e. terment of our people. I believe that infectious diseases that were not indig- our kupuna and Ali‘i thought very far enous to Hawai‘i, but were brought into the future about our survival. Part here from some other place. of the need is really just helping to go back to that mindset. See climate change on page 25 16 apelila2019 hmo‘oleloawaiian www.oha.org/kwo | [email protected] HIenStoglisrhy native hawaiian » news | features | events World War II and, supported rails tion to residents and visitors who for a tram that hauled heavy mili- just drive-through the parking area Ola ka inoa (The name lives) tary gear and ammunition to the above Hanauma. Hanauma boasts defense emplacement built atop a bay, beach park, underwater park, most district on O‘ahu, Maunalua called, Kuapä (fishpond wall), and Koko Head. and a marine life conservation dis- (two mountains). Maunalua was was built by menehune for Chief- Annually, thousands of tourists trict. named for its two volcanic tuff ess Mahoe. Kuapä was 523 acres and residents stop at the Hälona, In 2001, the Lunalilo Home for cones, Koko (blood) Head and in size. Its walls began immediately Blow Hole, for a panoramic view elderly Hawaiians was relocated Koko Crater. Kawena Pukui and beyond the district of Kuli‘ou‘ou of the coastline, ocean and, if lucky, from Makiki, O‘ahu to a five- acre Mr. Theodore Kelsey agree that the (sounding knee - knee drum). Henry a view of the islands of Maui and spot on the slopes of Koko Head. koko (blood) part of the name, prob- J. Kaiser’s development company Moloka‘i in the distance. Neigh- King Charles David Lunalilo ruled By Claire Ku‘uleilani Hughes, ably originated from the red soil at partially-filled Kuapä, creating new boring, Sandy Beach (Wäwämalu Hawai‘i’s Kingdom in 1857. Upon Dr. PH., R.D. Koko landing…a small canoe land- land and a marina for his Hawai‘i- or ‘Öku‘u) is for experienced swim- his death in 1874, his will and trust ing on the Wai‘alae (mudhen water) Kai community. In ancient Hawai‘i, mers or surfers and, for others, a provided for establishing a home ‘Ölelo No‘eau #2484 side of Koko Head. Or perhaps, it Maunalua was known as a sweet sunning spot. In ancient Hawai‘i, for elderly Hawaiians. In 1883, the was for the blood (koko) from a potato growing area, its notable when Paki was konohiki (headman, Lunalilo Home opened on a 15-acre awai‘i streets and places man bitten by a shark at the landing. heiau(s) and the beautiful Maunalua for the ahupua‘a), Hanuama was the property owned by the King in are named, mostly, for Historically, Maunalua was an ‘ili Bay. There are many “storied places realm of Chiefesses ‘Ihi‘ihilauäkea Makiki, just makai of Roosevelt native plants, places, (land section) of Waimänalo (pota- and objects” along its eastern coast, and Kauanonoula. Hanauma High School. After 45 years, the geographical character- ble water) in O‘ahu’s Ko‘olaupoko as well as within the district. Today, (curved bay or hand wrestling home in Makiki needed repair. A istics, historical events, (short windward) district. Maunalua Maunalua boasts numerous tour- bay; pronounced, ha-nau-ma) was decision was made to move to the Hand famous inhabitants. Our newer became a part of O‘ahu’s Kona ist sights, namely: the Makapu‘u a favorite recreation area for ali‘i Koko Head location, thus, Luna- sub-divisions have thematically (southern) district in mid-1800’s. lighthouse, Hälona (peering place) (chiefs). The ali‘i amused them- lilo Home now sits on the western named streets in our ‘olelo Hawai‘i Back then, Maunalua was home Blow Hole, Sandy Beach, Hanauma selves with fishing, hula, and games slopes of Koko Head. Since 2001, (Hawaiian language). Learning to a large ancient, “storied”, fish- Bay at Koko Crater, Koko Head of uma (arm wrestling), and thus, Lunalilo Home has been licensed about these names can open new pond named, Keahupua o Maunalua Botanical Gardens and the Koko comes the name, Hanauma Bay. to provide residential care for 42 doors of wonder. Examples cited (The shrine of the baby mullet of Head stairs. These “stairs” were Annually, Hanauma hosts about elderly Native Hawaiians. ¢ here, come from the southeastern- Maunalua). The fishpond was built by the U.S. Military during 3000 thousand tourists, in addi-
Ka ha‘ina: Na maka, the eyes. Riddle me this – again He ipu no he po‘i, he ipu no he po‘i, a pa i ka lani. [Originally published in the of the poetry of the Hawaiian lan- A gourd with a cover , a gourd Summer 1982 edition of Ka Wai guage. with a cover till the heavens are Ola] Ha‘ina nane was a serious part reached. of the ancient Hawaiian courts he art of ha‘ina nane where each chief of importance Ka ha‘ina: Ka ‘ohe, the (riddle and answer) would have his own keiki ho‘opapa bamboo. was an exciting and (expert riddlers). Visiting chiefs Each joint of the bamboo is cov- favorite column in the would have their own expert chal- ered. old Hawaiian newspa- lenge the host‘s expert in contests per,T Ka Nupepa Kuokoa. People for entertainment. Today, the ha‘ina Ku‘u ‘ele, ku‘u lua, ku‘u mo‘o. throughout the islands would send nane teases us as Hawaiians to think My black, my hole, my lizard. Get in their riddles and answers or as our older folks did so we can dis- replies to others. Many wrote under cover and enjoy their answers. ¢ Ka ha‘ina: ‘elemakule, luahine, fictitious names like Mrs. Lihilihi- mo‘opuna. Kamakaopua (Mrs. Eye-lash of Ku‘u wahi i‘a, ke moku ke po‘o, This is a play upon the Hawaiian registered! the cloud), E.K.K. Kai Malino (E. kanu ‘ia i ka wai a ola no. words: ‘ele+makule, lua+hine, and K. K. Calm Sea) from Kona or P My fish, when the head is cut off, mo‘o+puna. .M. Kaomi Kehau o Miloli‘i (P.M. plant it in water and it lives. For more information visit Gentle dew of Miloli‘i), but the A lau a lau ke ‘alinalina, ho‘okahi most formidable expert was Z. P. Ka ha‘ina: Ka huIi kalo, taro no ‘opihi ko‘ele. www.oha.org/registry Kalokuokamaile(that was his real plant. Many small shellfish, one large name) from Napo‘opo‘o, Kona. The head is the corm of the taro shellfish. Ancestry verifi cation gains access These and other writers would and the tail are the leaves. to OHA & OHA-sponsored programs. give their nane (riddle), the haina Ka ha‘ina: Ka mahina ame na (answer) and their explanation or ‘Elua ‘ili‘ili, puni ka honua. hoku, the stars and the moon. wehewehe. The columns were full Two pebbles view the whole 560 N. Nimitz Hwy., Ste. 200, Honolulu, HI 96817 of kolohe laughter, of wonderful earth. Phone: 808.594.1888 | Email: [email protected] imagination and a understanding -Kanikapila: Chelle Pahinui
Follow us: /oha_hawaii | /oha_hawaii | Fan us: /officeofhawaiianaffairs | Watch us: /OHAHawaii na¯ hanana apeli919 17 events As Pahinui’s fame grew, atten- and influential Gabby Band albums dance at the weekend jam sessions for the Panini label. “There are so “Ahhh Say!” “Ahhh Say!” mushroomed —involving hundreds many ways to play a song,” Cyril of musicians and fans, with sessions says. “It all depends on how you Submitted by Chelle Pahinui Cyril and Chelle at 2010 Gabby starting early Friday mornings and feel or what tuning you’re in, or Pahinui Waima¯nalo Kanikapila wrapping up Monday mornings. even who else is in the room.” he 12 Annual Gabby Festival. - Photo: Poohko Hawai‘i Musicians came out to hobnob with The Na‘alehu Theatre, Pahinui Pahinui Waimänalo friends and test their chops along- Productions and Outrigger Resorts Kanikapila will be held side the monumental innovators are proud to carry the Gabby Pahi- on April 20, 2019 at the and masters of slack key. nui Waimänalo Kanikapila forward Waimänalo Beach Park With Pahinui’s sons’ skills and to celebrate the musical heritage of PavilionT dedicated in Gabby’s name reputations budding, the sessions Waimänalo, Gabby’s April 22nd, by Mayor Frank Fasi. fostered a cross pollination between and Cyril's April 21st birthdays. As in the generations. Gatherings attracted those days, this unprecedented event “Ka wä ma mua, Ka wä ma hope” Intergenerational crowds and created attracts hundreds of musicians and — the future is in the past. the opportunity for a new generation gives fans an opportunity to witness ~‘Olelo No‘eau. Hawaiian Proverbs of traditional musicians to come in some truly unforgettable moments, to their own. It was here that Gabby amazing performances, and one Kanikapila is a style of Hawaiian first took a young Peter Moon under of a kind all-star jams by some of music produced in impromptu jam his wing giving birth to “contempo- Hawai‘i’s greatest musicians who get sessions, most commonly taking rary” Hawaiian music. together to play music in the park. place at a beach, or family gath- The “back porch” music typical The Gabby Pahinui Waimän- ering. The term comes from kani of slack-key retained its grassroots alo Kanikapila is FREE and is which means sound and pila which appeal but also became a popular supported through T-shirt sales. means any string instrument. The and share their aloha for Hawaiian experience. The most important commercial trend. Gabby’s record- T-shirts are available for purchase park, located near the Waimänalo music traditions. thing to do was to come there with ings were among the most popular, at the event or in advance online. Hawaiian Homestead community is The history of the kanikapila and no preconception of what’s going and with brothers Philip, Bla, and For more information about the where Gabby lived with his family legend of the great jam sessions has a to happen and not have anything Martin, Cyril performed on all five performance schedule and T-shirts and where kï hö‘alu concerts were long-standing tradition with a serious planned to play. of their father’s extremely popular visitwww.gabbypahinui.com. ¢ first founded during the 1980s. pedigree, being equal parts breed- Gabby’s son, Cyril Pahinui was ing ground and proving ground. To arguably one of Hawai‘i’s finest grow up in Waimänalo in the 70s slack key guitarists to ever live. was to be part of the epoch-making Raised in Waimänalo, he was for- movement now called the Hawaiian tunate to be in the right place at the Renaissance. The deeply influential right time. Cyril grew up playing jam sessions in many ways represent with many of the best musicians in the history of slack-key and are at Hawai‘i in the backyard jams at his the heart of and inexplicably tied to family home on Bell Street. the history of the homestead. Music In 2007, Cyril Pahinui reestab- was Gabby’s life’s blood and as his lished the kanikapila as a tribute to sons grew to share his love of music, his late father acknowledging the Gabby told them, “Play whatever musical heritage of Waimänalo as a you feel, whatever makes you happy, focal point of kï hö‘alu the fingerstyle but always respect Hawaiian music genre of guitar music that originated and keep it in your heart.” in Hawai‘i using open tunings. The A welcoming pot of beef stew festival is designed after gatherings and rice always on the stove, made remembered from Cyril’s childhood Pahinui’s home the perfect setting days, when weekends at the family's for a rejuvenation of Hawai‘i's home on Bell Street in Waimänalo musical traditions. Starting out as a were a continuous kanikapila. Since close-knit community of renowned then, it has grown to become one musicians who came for the cama- of Hawai‘i’s premier celebrations raderie and spontaneity. In the early Hawaiian music. 1970s the Hawaiian language like The park also a place where Gabby many other traditions and cultural was given the opportunity to teach arts had become endangered spe- Hawaiian music inspiring Cyril to cies, and here ‘Ölelo Hawai‘i found teach and initiate the Hawaiian Slack a voice in the music and helped to Key Masters Youth Outreach and restore Hawaiian pride. The ses- Community Reinvestment program sions were legendarily competitive that brings Hawaiian music masters where one-upmanship over multi- into the schools weekly to mentor ple choruses were literally a layered 18 apelila2019 ‘alemanaka www.oha.org/kwo | [email protected] calendar native hawaiian » news | features | events
Calendar Listings To have a local event 27th Annual East listed in our monthly calendar, email kwo@ Maui Taro Festival oha.org at least six Apr. 13, 9 a.m. to 5 p.m. weeks in advance. Make sure to include This event provides an enrich- the location, price, date ing experience which honors and time. If available, the host culture through food, please attach a high- resolution (300 dpi) product sales, music and hula, photograph with your hands-on cultural activities, email. and “talking story” with Native Hawaiian Kumu and Kupuna. Cover the basics at the community tech fair: The emphasis on Taro cultivation Get support through small group workshops is important anthropologically: to learn iPad basics, travel planning with DEEP TARO - This phrase rep- Google, and so much more. - Photo: Pexels resents the core of the Hawaiian culture. For more information, electronic devices to e-waste or contact Judy Kinser at (808) some papers to shred. You can 264-1553 or email info@taro- also learn how to prevent viruses festival.org and malware on your computer. Try new tech: Watch a local artist create anime & digital art and test accompanied by an adult. Free. out the latest gaming and com- Call (808) 233-7330. puting devices. Cover the basics: Get support through small group Hula Arts At Kilauea: workshops to learn iPad basics, Hula Voices Featuring travel planning with Google, and apelila Kumu Kini Kaawa so much more. Free. Kapi‘olani Apr. 3, 5:30 to 7 p.m. Community College Library. The festival is held to feature taro/kalo in all its various forms. East Maui Taro Farmers make fresh poi for tasting and for sale, as well as The Volcano Art Center’s 2019 other taro products such as kulolo. - Photo: East Maui Taro Festival Hula Voices series continues with Hapalua - Half- a program featuring Kumu Kini Marathon 2019 Workshop will be held learning and developed creative Ka‘awa. Hula Voices is an oral Apr. 14, 6 a.m. to 4 p.m. at University of Hawai‘i solutions to solve environmental history project which allows an The Hapalua 13-mile course West O‘ahu, Room C208. problems. Students’ families and engaging, intimate “talk story” travels from Waikïkï to down- For more information on the community are welcomed to session with Hawai‘i Island’s town Honolulu and back, loops the Mele Workshop series attend to celebrate their accom- hula practitioners. “Talk story” around Diamond Head and ends visit www.oha/kumuhina plishments and learn how each includes their hula genealogy, tra- at Kapi‘olani Park, the traditional person can help through an Earth ditions, protocols and experiences finish line of the Honolulu Mara- 2019 Ku‘i Festival Day Ho‘olaule‘a. There will be and more. These free, educational thon. Form a team and join the Apr. 13 8:00 a.m. to easter egg dying, ‘ohana activi- offerings will occur regularly fun! The start of the Hapalua is by 2:00 p.m. ties and a student project hö‘ike! on the first Wednesday of each The Duke Kahanamoku statue in The community is Free. Nänäkuli Public Library. For month, from 5 – 6:30 pm at the Waikïkï and finishes in Kapi‘olani brought together to share more information, visit malama Volcano Art Center Gallery in Park. Date: 6am Sunday April mana‘o about planting, learningcenter.org. Hawai‘i Volcanoes National Park. 14, 2019. Start: Waikïkï Beach, harvesting, preparing Park entrance fees may apply. Honolulu Finish: Kapi‘olani and eating kalo at the Free Lei Making Park, Honolulu Distance: 13.1 Ku‘i Festival. Youth from Workshops Community Tech Fair miles Half Marathon. www. Ko‘olaupoko exhibit their Apr. 2, 4 to 5:30 p.m. or 5:30 Apr. 6, 12 to 3 p.m. thehapalua.com. learned skills and knowl- to 7 p.m. Käne‘ohe Community Learn about everyday technol- Kumu Hinaleimoana Wong will conduct the OHA spon- edge alongside cultural Park. ogy! Enjoy hands-on activities, Special Olympics sored Mele Workshops. - Photo: Courtesy practitioners in an effort Apr. 29, 2 to 5 p.m. at Enchanted demos, and prizes! Bring your Hawai‘i 10th Annual to sustain meaningful Lake Community Park smartphones, tablets, and laptops Polar Plunge Mele Workshop Hawaiian traditions and This lei making class will consist and join in for a fun-filled after- Apr. 6, 9 a.m. to 12 p.m. Apr. 10, 6 p.m. to 8 p.m. practices. KEY Project. of demonstration and the opportu- noon at Kapi‘olani Community The 10th annual Polar Plunge Hawaiians are connected by nity to make your very own Haku, College. Be a Shutterbug: Create is returning for an action-packed our history, language, culture and Ola Na Kini - Humupapa or Kui lei. Participants your own light painting, try the weekend of high-sliding thrills, mana of our ancestors and storied Our ‘Äina, Our Commu- should REGISTER for the class, bokeh corner, or go on a guided all to raise awareness and funds places. Join us as we learn from nity but walk-ins will be welcomed! photo walk with fellow photogra- for Special Olympics Hawai‘i. Kumu Hinaleimoana Wong about Apr. 20, 10:30 a.m. to 2:30 p.m. Participants are encouraged to phers. Make something: Have fun Challenges participants to plunge how Hawaiian perspectives impact This event will feature Leeward bring flowers and greenery to be making a paper circuit, cord orga- down a 95-foot long, 36-foot the mele that we sing, dance and O‘ahu public school students who used in their lei. This event is all nizer, or working a button maker. chant in honor of our beloved land. studied ‘äina through service ages, however, children must be Do some decluttering: Bring See calendar on page 19 Follow us: /oha_hawaii | /oha_hawaii | Fan us: /officeofhawaiianaffairs | Watch us: /OHAHawaii mo‘omeheu apelila2019 19 culture Calendar Merrie monarch: Continued from page 18 high inflatable slide into a pool of ice-cold water, on the lawn What is hula? of Waterfront Plaza fronting Ala A ke kuahiwi, i ke kualono Moana Blvd. Plunging begins at 9 a.m. and continues every hour Ku ana o Laka i ka mauna until 12 p.m. This annual event Noho ana o Laka i ke po’o o ka ohu is open to individuals, families, O Laka kumu hula… community groups, sports teams, student groups and anyone else who wants to take the plunge to In the forest, along the ridges support Special Olympics ath- Laka rising in the mountain letes. All plungers are asked to Dwelling in the source of the mist raise a minimum $100 donation Laka is the source of hula…
his is the beginning of the mele “He Känaenae no Laka”, a chant of praise for Laka. Laka is widely known as the god of hula, the deity responsible for inspiring the hula practitioner. When I began to learn the chants for the kuahu hula, the hula altar, I began to see a pattern of information that had to do withT a healthy forest and water cycle. I was further trained to under- stand what the kuahu hula is. The first kuahu is the forest itself. The second kuahu is the one that we build and adorn with the forest plants in our hälau hula. The third kuahu is the body of the ‘ölapa which is adorned with the kuahu plants also known as the kinolau of Laka. Let’s step back for just one moment and look to the mele again. “Noho ana ‘o Laka i ke po‘o o ka ohu, o Laka kumu hula.” An epiph- any! Laka is the process of creating that mist in the forest. Laka is the critical element in the water cycle in our forest called transpiration. It The annual event gives participants a chilling is this process that is significant for hula people to ho‘omana in our way to raise funds and awareness for Spe- pule. cial Olympics Hawaii athletes and programs. Hula, therefore, in its most primal function, is the continual obser- - Photo: Special Olympics Hawai‘i vance of and protection of the water cycle. Hula practitioners could be Merrie Monarch 2017, Ha¯lau Hula Olana Kumu Hula - Howard and Olana Ai, Shelsea Ai considered our traditional hydrologists. – Mehanaokalä Hind ¢ Apana. - Photo: KWO File for Special Olympics Hawai‘i. Passionate plungers, who raise $500 or more, will receive mahalo Apr. 24 Miss Aloha Hula gifts and can plunge up to six Merrie Monarch Experience an exhibition Apr. 25, 6 p.m. Group Hula ‘Auana times. There is a reduced fund- Festival Events of hula and folk dance from Watch individuals compete & Awards raising goal of $50 for students around the Pacific. Free. No for the title of Miss Aloha Hula Apr. 27, 6 p.m. of all ages, elementary through April 21-27, 2019 tickets required. with contestants performing Hälau hula will preform college. Those looking to up their hula kahiko, hula ‘auana modern styled dances, followed chill factor can become Super Free Mid-day Merrie Monarch and oli. by an awards presentation for Plungers and plunge 12 times Entertainment Invitational all group winners. in six hours in an above ground Daily (Monday through Hawaiian Arts Group Hula pool of ice water. Super Plungers Friday) Fair Kahiko Merrie Monarch are asked to reach a fundrais- Enjoy entertainment at the Apr. 24 - 26, 9 a.m. to Apr. 26, 6 p.m. Royal Parade ing goal of $1,000 or more and Grand Naniloa Hotel (12 p.m.) 5 p.m. Marvel as Apr. 27, 10:30 a.m. will receive complimentary and the Hilo Hawaiian Hotel (1 Apr. 27, 9 a.m. to 4 p.m. the Hälau hula Explore one of the festi- breakfast, lunch, refreshments, p.m.) This art fair is an abso- perform anciet val‘s most entertaining and fun parking, mahalo gifts and more. lute annual favorite styled dances events. For all ages! The parade For additional information on Ho‘olaule‘a full of local arti- that tells will begin and end at Pauahi Special Olympics Hawai‘i’s 10th Apr. 21, 9 a.m. sans, crafters and tories of our St. (Kilauea Ave. – Keawe St. Annual Polar Plunge, please con- Watch performances by local live entertainment. kupuna and – Waiänuenue Ave. – Kame- tact (808) 695-3528 or visit www. hälau. Free Free. Afook- more. hameha Ave.). sohawaii.org. Registration is now Chinen Civic Hö‘ike Perfor- Auditorium. Merrie Monarch 2015 Hawaiian Language Winner, open online at http://give.classy. Jasmine Kaleihiwa Dunlap. - Photo: KWO File org/2019plungehi. ¢ mances 20 apelila2019 poke nu¯hou www.oha.org/kwo | [email protected] news briefs native hawaiian » news | features | events contact Kamuela Hardwoods at “Ma¯lama the Invasives” fundraiser [email protected] (808) 657 4797. For additional information, contact HFIA Execu- tive Director Heather Simmons at 808-933-9411 or email: hfia@ hawaiiforest.org. Writers retreat at Camp Mokulë‘ia
The Mokulë‘ia Writers Retreat is an annual gathering that brings three dozen writers of fiction, nonfiction, Aunty Shirley Kauhaihao, co-founder of a poetry, essays, and memoir to the project to revitalize breadfruit, will demon- North Shore of O‘ahu for a week of strate some of her dishes, including Lomi intimate workshops and coaching. ‘Ulu and ‘Ulu Poke. - Photo: C. Elevitch The retreat is high-level and profes- sional — but also is tuned in to the Breadfruit Agroforestry beauty of the surroundings. With Workshop: Practices for a diversity between islanders and Ma¯lama Loko Ea Foundation’s recent fundraiser event, “Ma¯lama the Invasives” raised over $10,000 to fund its sediment dredging proj- mainlanders, published writers and environmental and local ect. The Hale‘iwa organization is using an industrial dredge to remove sediment from the bottom of the fishpond, then separating the budding writers, Native Hawaiian economic revitalization water from solid soil, to restore the fishpond. The event celebrated agriculture, sustainability, and management of invasive species with artistry and mainland publishing– the a night of dining, featuring five master chefs Eric Oto, Mark Noguchi, Ed Kenney, Tammy and Danny Smith. The event was sponsored retreat fosters a sense of connectivity A breadfruit workshop focusing by The Kahala Hotel & Resort, The Pili Group, Hale Kealoha ‘Ai Pono, Ed Kenney, Na¯ Mea Hawai‘i, Honolulu Beerwork, Honolulu Tour- among participants. on practices for environmental and ism Authority, O‘ahu Visitor’s Bureau, Hawai‘i Visitors and Convention Bureau, Office of Hawaiians Affairs, Platinum Tents and Events, Writers will be coached in pro- local economic revitalization will Hawaiian Airlines, Honolulu Star-Advertiser, Hawaii News Now, Summit Media, O‘ahu Broadcasting Company, Destination Hawai‘i, and ducing pieces worthy of publication take place Saturday–Sunday, April Kamehameha Schools. To learn more about the Loko Ea Fishpond, visit www.lokoea.org. - Photos: Courtesy Ma¯lama Loko Ea through guided workshops, one-on- 6-7 at Papahana Kuaola, in He‘eia, one meetings, and sessions under Ko‘olaupoko, O‘ahu. The workshop M. Kalani Souza and more. Partici- Historically, koa the guidance of nationally known includes field sessions at Ke Kula pants will also learn about creating has been sold in writers, editors, and agents. Attend- O Samuel Kamakau and Kaia‘ulu dishes and products with breadfruit very large amounts ees are encouraged to draw from Cooperative, and an optional field and other crops grown together with to buyers offshore nature and tap their own creative tour of Ho‘okua‘äina in Maunawili breadfruit. This workshop goes even including the inter- wellsprings. This dovetails with on April 8. deeper, “reconnecting känaka, our national market. one of the missions of the nonprofit Breadfruit has been recognized people to the ‘äina, honoring tradi- As an important Camp Mokulë‘ia: to raise ecologi- for its commercial potential and its tional beliefs, while providing food initiative of HFIA, cal awareness and bridge Native nutritional value as a local food with security to nourish oneself as well Kama‘äina Wood Hawaiian and Western ideas of endless dish and product possibili- as family, which is truly priceless,” Market is in line sustainability. ties. “Growing breadfruit together says Kealoha Domingo. with the organi- The retreat is led by North Shore with several crops can improve The registration fee is $110 per zation’s goal of native Constance Hale, the author of overall production, increase yields person ($95 for early registration by promoting the five books, the editor of more than and profits, and reduce the risk March 14) and includes refreshments use of Hawai‘i- two dozen, and a journalist whose of weather extremes,” says agro- and lunch (Saturday and Sunday). grown woods and stories about Hawai‘i appear on CD forestry educator Graig Elevitch. Advance registration is required and HFIA President Nicholas Koch (left) and HFIA Secretary Peter Sim- ensuring that local liner notes, as well as in publica- Workshop participants will be space is limited. Visit www.bread- mons sit on koa bundle at Kamuela Hardwoods. - Photo: HFIA woodworkers have tions like The Los Angeles Times able to learn how to establish and fruit.info to download the workshop the resources they and Smithsonian magazine. (One maintain their very own breadfruit agenda and a link for registration. Paniolo Tonewoods and Kamuela need. The Kama‘äina Wood Market recent book, The Natives Are Rest- agroforestry system tailored to their Hardwoods was born through a aims to get processed and semi- less, is about the hula.) The retreat site and preferences. This workshop Acacia koa wood made shared vision of wanting to create processed Hawai‘i-grown wood, faculty includes a mix of writers is suggested for agricultural profes- available to local artisans availability for smaller buyers with including koa, into the hands of and editors from both the islands sionals, growers, educators, and any transparent pricing. With leftover local craftspeople and artisans. and the mainland, all of whom have others interested in regenerating The Hawai‘i Forest Industry logs, branches and treetops, Pan- Interested buyers must be current deep experience in publishing. breadfruit. Association (HFIA) has teamed up iolo Tonewoods was willing to help members of HFIA to participate in We provide a limited number There will be hands-on exercises with Kamuela Hardwoods and Pan- HFIA source the wood and Kamu- Kama‘äina Wood Market program. of scholarships to emerging island that will prepare participants to iolo Tonewoods to make processed ela Hardwoods participates through HFIA membership is nominal and writers, who are often cut off from apply new skills in using planning live edge Acacia koa wood available cutting and selling the wood. The applications may be found online at resources available on the mainland. methods developed by workshop to local craftspeople, woodworkers, newly launched Kama‘äina Wood www.hawaiiforest.org. To view and For more information please con- presenters like Kealoha Domingo, instrument makers and other arti- Market will help facilitate an open purchase wood through Kama‘äina tact our reservations department at Graig Elevitch, Shirley Kauhaihao, sans. The partnership among HFIA, koa wood marketplace. Wood Market visit the website and (808) 637-6241 or send an email. ¢ Ho‘olaha Lehulehu apelila2019 21 Public NOTICE PUBLIC NOTICE Affiliates 507A E. Lanikaula Street, District, Island of O‘ahu, TMK: ASM Affiliates is preparing a Hilo, HI 96720. [1] 2-3-018:052–060, 074, 075, Share your Cultural Impact Assessment (CIA) and 077. in advance of a proposed Forest PUBLIC NOTICE Following the procedures of Management Plan for the plant- ASM Affiliates is preparing a Hawai‘i Revised Statutes (HRS) ing of koa trees and associated Cultural Impact Assessment (CIA) Section 6E-43, and Hawai‘i Admin- mana‘o! native forest plants on roughly 555 in advance of a proposed statewide istrative Rules (HAR) Chapter acres of land situated on a portion release of four (4) biological control 13-300, these remains are consid- of TMK (3) 4-7-007:011, located (biocontrol) agents for four target ered previously identified. Based We want to in Kapoaula Ahupua‘a, Hämäkua invasive species. In brief, DOFAW on the context of the finds, they are District, Island of Hawai‘i. We are is seeking to conduct a statewide over 50 years old and most likely seeking consultation with any com- field release of four (4) separate Native Hawaiian. hear from you. munity members that might have biocontrol agents on four target The burial is located within the knowledge of traditional cultural species: introduction of a wasp ‘ili of Kälia. Background research You can help inform the uses of the proposed project area; parasitoid (Aprostocetus nitens) to indicates that the Land Commis- or who are involved in any ongo- further control the erythrina gall sion Award (LCA) within this ‘ili O ce of Hawaiian A airs’ ing cultural practices that may wasp (Quadradstichus erythrinae), is LCA 2057 awarded to Keanui. future communications strategies be occurring on or in the general which has been impacting the native The project proponent is Cuzco by taking a short online survey at vicinity of the subject property, wiliwili (Erythrina sandwicen- Development U.S.A., LLC. The that may be impacted by the pro- sis); introduction of a small beetle contact person is Wyeth Matsub- posed project. If you have and can (Syphraea uberabensis) to control ara, Nan Inc., 636 Laumaka Street, www.oha.org/comsurvey share any such information please weedy melastomes (Tibouchina Honolulu, Hawai‘i 96819 [Tel: contact Lokelani Brandt lbrandt@ spp.); introduction of a thrips insect (808) 842-4929]. asmaffiliates.com, or Aoloa Santos (Pseudophilothrips ichini) to control The decision to preserve in place [email protected], phone Christmas berry (Schinus terebin- or relocate the previously identi- (808) 969-6066, mailing address thifolia); and the introduction of a fied human remains shall be made ASM Affiliates 507A E. Lanikaula butterfly (Euselasia chrysippe) to by the O‘ahu Island Burial Coun- Street, Hilo, HI 96720. control miconia (Miconia calves- cil in consultation with the State cens). We are seeking consultation Historic Preservation Division PUBLIC NOTICE with any community members (SHPD) and any recognized lineal ASM Affiliates is preparing a that might have knowledge of tra- and/or cultural descendants, per Cultural Impact Assessment (CIA) ditional cultural uses or who are the requirements of HAR Section in advance of the Proposed Kolekole involved in any ongoing cultural 13-300-33. Appropriate treatment Gulch Park Lead-Impacted Soil practices associated with the target shall occur in accordance with Response Action, State of Hawai‘i species (i.e. wiliwili, melastones, HAR Section 13-300-38. Department of Health, Island of Christmas berry, and miconia). All persons having any knowl- Hosting a Hawai‘i. The current Kolekole If you have and can share any edge of the identity or history of Gulch Park is located on TMK (3) such information please contact these human remains are requested 2-8-015:015 in Honomü, Kuhua Lokelani Brandt lbrandt@asma- to immediately contact Ms. Regina Community Ahupua‘a, Island of Hawai‘i. ffiliates.com, or Aoloa Santos Hilo, SHPD Burial Sites Special- We are seeking consultation [email protected], ist, at 601 Kamokila Boulevard, Event? with any community members phone (808) 969-6066, mailing Room 555, Kapolei, Hawai‘i 96707 that might have knowledge of address ASM Affiliates 507A E. [Tel: (808) 692-8015, Fax: (808) Apply for an ‘Ahahui traditional cultural uses of the Lanikaula Street, Hilo, HI 96720. 692-8020, Email: Regina.Hilo Grant up to $10,000 proposed project area; or who are @hawaii.gov]. involved in any ongoing cultural Burial Notice – All interested parties shall practices that may be occurring Kälia, Waikïkï respond within thirty (30) days of on or in the general vicinity of the NOTICE TO INTERESTED this notice and file descendancy Photo: Kai Markell subject properties, which may be PARTIES IS HEREBY GIVEN claim forms and/or provide infor- impacted by the proposed project. that one human burial (SIHP # mation to the SHPD adequately If you have and can share any such 50-80-14-8804) was identified by demonstrating lineal descent from Application and full details available at information please contact Bob Cultural Surveys Hawai‘i, Inc. this specific burial or cultural www.oha.org/grants Rechtman brechtman@asmaffili- in the course of an archaeologi- descent from ancestors who once ates.com, or Aoloa Santos asantos@ cal inventory survey related to the resided, or are buried in, the same The fi rst round FY 2020 asmaffiliates.com, phone (808) Ke‘eaumoku Redevelopment Proj- ahupua‘a or district. ¢ ‘Ahahui Grant deadline is 969-6066, mailing address ASM ect, Waikïkï Ahupua‘a, Honolulu Friday, April 12, 2019 from mauka to makai… and online! 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2011 OFFICE OF HAWAIIAN AFFAIRS GRANTS & SPONSORSHIPS ANNUAL REPORT | 1 22 apelila2019 leo ‘elele www.oha.org/kwo | [email protected] trustee messsages native hawaiian » news | features | events Remembering a visionary Hawaiian leader The dichotomy of aloha ast month, we celebrated During his tenure in Congress, n March 7th, 2019 I ies who sought to change our ways. the birthday of Jonah Kühiö Kühiö’s milestone legislative suc- attended the Native We continued to share aloha when Board of Trustees Kalaniana‘ole. Cel- cess was the enactment of H a w a i i a n outside interests worked ebrations were held the Hawaiian Homes Com- Hospitality to take our land, culture, on Hawai‘i Island, mission Act. The Hawaiian Association’s identity and government Maui, Moloka‘i, Kaua‘i, Homes Commission Act, Ka Huina conference away. And we continue Note: Trustee columns represent the views L O of individual trustees and may not reflect and O‘ahu, to commem- passed by Congress and on where tradition and to share aloha today. It the official positions adopted by the Office orate his birthday and signed into law by Presi- innovation intersect. At is the number one reason of Hawaiian Affairs Board of Trustees. celebrate his legacy. dent Warren G. Harding in the closing of the event, why visitors flock to our Colette Y. Machado Born of nobility in 1921, continues to benefit Executive Director John shores annually. We are 1871, Kühiö was a Prince the beneficiary lessees who De Fries spoke of a week- not the only destination Chair, Trustee, Colette Y. Brendon Moloka‘i and La¯na‘i of the House of Kaläkaua reside on Hawaiian home- end on Hawaii island in in the world with beauti- Tel: 808.594.1837 who received an educa- Machado stead lands statewide to which he was tasked with Kalei‘a¯ina Lee ful beaches, but we are Fax: 808.594.0212 tion in Honolulu and this day. Although Kühiö hosting the executives of the only destination with Email: [email protected] overseas. Following the Chair, Trustee initially had a larger vision Google X. They met with Vice Chair, aloha. ————— illegal overthrow of Queen Moloka‘i for the HHCA than what various government and Trustee, At-large With such a powerful Brendon Kalei‘a¯ina Lee Lili‘uokalani, Kühiö par- and La-na‘i became the resulting law, it island leaders and had statement from a forward- Vice Chair, Trustee, At-large ticipated in a rebellion is historic that he was able many site visits including thinking organization such Tel: 808.594.1860 to secure its passage Mauna Kea. as Google X one wonders could the Fax: 808.594.1883 despite not having Over the course of the weekend aloha spirit really be that altering of Email: [email protected] voting privileges in John listened as they spoke about a concept? I believe when someone ————— the House. He did so “moonshot ideas”. As John would feels aloha being given it forever Leina’ala Ahu Isa, Ph.D. through establishing come to learn, a “moonshot idea” is changes them. Aloha binds people Trustee, At-large strong relationships an idea that has life, world, or even together no matter their background. Tel: 808.594.1877 with his colleagues astronomical changing effects that Aloha brings those of different per- Fax: 808.594.1853 in Congress. no one knows how it will or even if spectives to common ground which Email: [email protected] Kühiö’s con- it can be achieved. The term comes allows for compromise where there ————— tributions in civic from President Kennedy’s “we will was once only discord. The danger Dan Ahuna leadership are also go to the moon” speech. No one is when aloha is not given but Trustee significant in the knew how we would accomplish demanded and taken. Kaua‘i and Ni‘ihau Hawaiian Civic this. No one knew how we would At a forum on Mauna Kea Tel: 808.594.1751 Email: [email protected] Club movement, pay for this. No one knew if such management Mayor Harry Kim ————— which has been cel- an achievement was even possible. acknowledged all the aloha Native Kaleihikina Akaka ebrating its 100th At the end of the weekend John was Hawaiians have given to the state Trustee, O‘ahu year anniversary curious and asked his guests, who and the world over the years. With Tel: 808.594.1854 since December of had never been to Hawai‘i before, regards to the management of Mauna Fax: 808.594.1864 2018. Kühiö was what if anything did they believe Kea and University of Hawai‘i’s Email: [email protected] the founder of this was Hawai‘i’s “moonshot idea”? comprehensive management plans ————— movement, and of What one thing did they feel Hawai‘i Native Hawaiians were just going Keli‘i Akina, Ph.D. Prince Jonah Ku¯hio¯ Kalaniana‘ole. - Photo: Hawai‘i State Archives the Hawaiian Civic had to offer the world that was on to have give a little more, and that is Trustee, At-large Club of Honolulu, the magnitude of being a “moon- just the way it must be. These are not Tel: 808.594.1859 often called the shot idea”. With no hesitation or the words of someone who under- Email: [email protected] against the Republic of Hawai‘i “mother club.” These numerous pause the answer came back from stands the aloha spirit. It ceases to ————— in 1895, and was imprisoned for a civic clubs continue to serve com- his guests immediately, the aloha be aloha when it is demanded and Carmen “Hulu” Lindsey year. munities across Hawai‘i and even on spirit! It cannot be quantified, mea- taken. Aloha is only aloha when Trustee, Maui Kühiö is also remembered as the U.S. continent. Civic club leaders sured, identified, or even defined. It given. It is the very nature of aloha. Tel: 808.594.1858 a statesman, who first served the are prominent advocates for Hawai‘i is just there, and freely given with no Hawai‘i and its people will con- Fax: 808.594.1864 Kingdom of Hawai‘i’s Department and for Native Hawaiian at all levels expectation of return or reciproca- tinue to give aloha, now and forever. Email: [email protected] of Interior under King Kaläkaua. of government, but particularly at tion. That is a life, world, and yes Not only is it the nature of aloha, ————— Later, he would go on to become the the Hawai‘i State Legislature. astronomically changing thing. it is the nature of its people. Aloha Robert K. Lindsey Jr. Territory of Hawai‘i’s second Del- These are just two ways we see The aloha spirit is what Hawai‘i is unquantifiable, unmeasurable, Trustee Hawai‘i egate to the United States House of Kühiö’s contributions to Hawai‘i. and its people have been sharing unidentifiable and undefinable, yet Tel: 808.594.1855 Representatives, succeeding Robert We honor his memory in many with the world for thousands of here it is. Every day you see it man- Fax: 808.594.1883 Wilcox. Kühiö would win ten elec- ways. Throughout Hawai‘i, we have years. We shared it with our ocean ifest its self in its people and how Email: [email protected] ————— tions to Congress, serving from roads, parks, beaches, and schools faring cousins. We shared aloha with they interact with the world around John D. Waihe‘e IV 1903 until his death in 1922. It is named in his honor, and even stat- the first westerners to our shores. We them. ¢ Trustee, At-large noteworthy and inspiring that both ues of him. We have not forgotten shared aloha with the first missionar- Tel: 808.594.1876 of Hawai‘i’s first two Delegates to his accomplishments and we have Email: [email protected] Congress, Kühiö and Robert Wilcox, much work to continue in his proud were both Native Hawaiian. legacy. ¢ Follow us: /oha_hawaii | /oha_hawaii | Fan us: /officeofhawaiianaffairs | Watch us: /OHAHawaii leo ‘elele apelila2019 23 trustee messsages Com’on OHA…have will to win! Stop letting every- OHA’s dual mission(s) one take advantage of our ‘Hawaiianess’…our ccording to HRS Chapter 10, entity through the NHTF, while ensuring the Office of Hawaiian Affairs the NHTF grows stronger and stronger for aloha spirit…our kind, gracious, generous nature has two competing our future generations. No small missions that work task! Translation: Why I voted NO on the State wants Lot C for an Inter- in opposition of each This has implications for how authorizing OHA’s Administration national cable? Aother. On one hand, OHA is much money we can spend and to start negotiations with the City I hear our beneficiaries saying responsible for fiscally manag- how we can spend money in the & County of Honolulu to build a things like “Why hasn’t God ing the Native Hawaiian Trust present moment towards the bet- ‘stinky’ Sewage plant on Kaka‘ako given me more?” “Haven’t I done Fund (NHTF) to ensure its future terment of the conditions of Native Makai..Yes, your ceded beneficia- enough to deserve a better life?” spending power is preserved and Hawaiians in relation to how much ries’ land! Please do not believe (As our people suffer, don’t they enhanced for use by our future we expect the NHTF to grow annu- them when they say there will be Leina‘ala deserve a better life?) beneficiary generations. On the Dan ally for our keiki and our keiki’s NO SMELL! Right, this is what Ahu Isa, Ph.D. “What’s the point in trying? other hand, we are expected Ahuna keiki. Therefore, it is vital that in the Developers told Ironworkers I could never be great at any- to spend money in the present this non-linear space that OHA Local 625 when they said that the Trustee, At-large7MWM¼MW[ 9MWMU 9M\thing. MY LIFE is too hard. You moment to better the conditions Trustee, Kaua‘i operates in, we must continually Stadium steel beams would Never wouldn’t understand. Why doesn’t of our beneficiaries. This contra- and Ni‘ihau seek the point in between the spec- Rust! dicting mission is not unique to trum of spending that is optimal for But, the ‘real’ question is OHA, as all of our Native Hawai- OHA to fulfill its dual mission. It “what do we Hawaiians get E ian Trust brothers and sisters must navigate is a socio-mathematical balancing act that out of this?” I this same fiscal balancing act. However, needs to be constantly reassessed to ensure A what sets OHA apart from the other Native that OHA maintains a spending position that loha Mai Kakou, Hawaiian Trusts is the expectation we carry is optimal for helping our beneficiaries today This short piece as a state agency. Whereas, the other Native while preserving the NHTF in perpetuity. is written to help Hawaiian Trusts are private entities, OHA is The Resource Management Commit- G/F B you understand a public entity, bound by many restrictions tee is currently looking into how OHA what is happening state agencies operate under. can achieve maximum performance in its to our Aloha ‘Äina Kaka‘ako This is where things get tricky. Other dual mission(s). As an initial step, we are A C Makai, and why I voted the state departments and agencies are directly in the process of reviewing and editing our way I did (the only No vote). L D funded by tax revenues from the State, package of fiscal policies that will allow us Elected in 2014, I was quite whereas OHA is not. Because state agencies greater flexibility in how we deploy money idealistic in thinking that K are funded by tax revenue, they are encour- into our communities, ensuring that it is with the $2.9M Master plan aged to maximize the use of their financial aligned with our source of capital (NHTF) Rob Iopa’s WCIT created, OHA’s Kaka‘ako-Makai properties. - Photo: KWO File resources to carry out their mission(s). It and our dual mission(s). Following this we were going to be issuing is a relatively simple linear calculation initial step, we will then be seeking out RFPs to implement them. OHA do something with that land to help of tax revenues allotted to produce maxi- more efficient and effective ways to fund
Today it’s 2019 and what haveA. $34,980,000 – 1011we Ala Moana Blvd.done? and Kewalo Basin B. $17,750,000 us?”– 123 Ahui St. and 113 Ahui St. C. $13,820,000 – 59 Ahui St. D. $7,400,000 – 45 Ahui St. and 53 Ahui St. E. $17,160,000 – 919 Ala Moana Blvd. (AAFES) mum social impact. In OHA’s case, our and invest in our communities so that there Nothing… And now because theTMK: 2-1-58-95 City& 2-1-58-125 (221,372 needssq. ft.) TMK: 2-1-58-2 & 2-1-58-35 (137,213If our sq. ft.) mission,TMK: 2-1-58-124 & 2-1-58-126 (88,996 our sq. ft.) goal TMK 2-1-58-48 & is2-1-60-13 to (40,841 changesq. ft.) TMK 2-1-58-6 (95,832lives sq. ft.) calculations are not linear. Nearly all our can be greater alignment between preserv- to give permits to luxury as well as other types (for the betterment of our people), there can operational costs and programmatic costs ing and enhancing the NHTF and bettering of developers and need a plant where 20,000 be no room for compromise. Let’s wipe come from the NHTF, which can be viewed the conditions of Native Hawaiians today. toilets need a place to flush, they turn to OHA’s away all excuses, distractions, and turn as an independent source of capital for OHA We look forward to keeping you all updated F. $30,660,000 – 160 Ahui St. G. $18,470,000 - 160 Koula St. I. $25,540,000 – Ala Moana Blvd. K. $11,420,000 – Point Panic L. $21,930,000 – End of Keawe St. waterfront property – ceded lands.TMK 2-1-60-5 (200,942 sq. ft.) TMK 2-1-60-6 (110,904from sq. ft.) negativityTMK: 2-1-15-53 (145,316 sq.…and ft.) 40embrace Ahui St., TMK 2-1-60-1 (69,000 sq. ft.)positivityTMK 2-1-15-51 (227,645. sq. ft.) to use. We are essentially a state agency that on our path towards excellence and we are This map is provided solely to give the reader a general sense as to the location and con guration of each of the respective settlement parcels. It is not a survey map, and After having a heart to heartdoes not necessarilytalk show with the legal boundary lines ofTranslation: such parcels. For more information: Visit www.oha.org/kakaako must fund itself in the fashion of a private excited about the where we are headed. ¢ former Governor John Waihee, he agreed (Why hasn’t the State given us the 20% with me that once a City-owned ‘stinky revenue due us as mandated by State law?) sewage plant’ is built on our lands, the value (What’s the point in trying to do great for the whole 31 acres would drop. Ques- things with Kaka‘ako Makai if HCDA KULEANA LAND HOLDERS tion he posed: “Why everything garbage on created/placed difficult obstacles to block E Ö Mai the Makai side…on OHA’s beneficiaries’ whatever plans we had?) land? Why not Mauka side whose owners OHA (from the Trustees to the CEO) THE KULEANA LAND TAX ordinances in the City and For more information on the are KS and Howard Hughes. If they need needs to instill that Will To Win if this Trust County of Honolulu, County of Hawai‘i, County of Kuleana Tax Ordinance or the plant, why don’t they build it on their is to survive…if we are to build a secure side and with today’s technology, they could sustainable trust fund for the many genera- Kaua‘i and County of Maui allow eligible owners to for genealogy verifi cation build a Park over it…pay for it!” Why did tions to come, into perpetuity. pay minimal property taxes each year. Applications requests, please contact the STATE give OHA land that contained Now you know why I was the only Trustee a city dump in exchange for the $200M who voted NO on this Action Item at the are on each county’s web site. 808.594.1967 or email
reparations owed to the Hawaiian people, Board of Trustee’s March 7th meeting. All personal data, such as names, locations and descriptions of Kuleana Lands will be kept secure [email protected]. and now the City wants to take over Lot I Me ka ha‘aha‘a, In my humble opinion, and used solely for the purposes of this attempt to perpetuate Kuleana rights and possession. to build a sewage wastewater plant (which Na‘u me ke aloha, na Trustee Lei Ahu will smell). Isa ¢ /FlªCEªOFª(AWAIIANª!FFAIRSªsªª.ª.IMITZª(WY ª3UITEª oha.org Sell for $29M? ‘A‘ole! ‘A‘ole! And now (ONOLULU ª()ªªsª 24 apelila2019 leo ‘elele www.oha.org/kwo | [email protected] trustee messsages native hawaiian » news | features | events What OHA trustees should be doing AVR: It will save money and hile OHA trustees play 2. GROW THE TRUST ensure more voices are heard many roles in the Hawai- As I stated in “Crucial Recommenda- ian community tions,” reining-in excess spending s an OHA Trustee, I the Office of Elections will receive and across the is necessary to preserve the inter- feel a particular obli- their updated information and, in state, there is generational equity of the NHTF, gation to understand turn, will ensure that there will be Wone function deserving of their and would also grow the current and respond to the no money wasted sending ballots full attention: oversight of land NHTF value of $350 million to plight of the thousands to the wrong address. assets and the Native Hawaiian $795 million in 20 years. Aof native Hawaiian families who Trust Fund (NHTF). This requires For this reason, I am commit- are Asset Limited, Income Con- Participation increases, understanding that OHA is essen- ted to keeping OHA focused on strained, Employed or ALICE. money is saved tially an administrator, tasked with a capital growth model, and for Nearly half of all Hawaii house- The cost of labor processing managing trust assets (comprised Keli‘i that, OHA must generate revenue holds are ALICE and struggling. Carmen “Hulu” paper forms in the last election of land assets and financial assets, Akina, Ph.D. from its land assets by finding There are ALICE households on Lindsey was nearly $600,000. This is i.e., the NHTF portfolio) for the ways to properly develop OHA’s every island, from over 30 percent money that could be saved and betterment of the conditions of Trustee, goldmine properties in Kaka‘ako on Kaua‘i to over 40 percent on Trustee, Maui redirected to areas of real need. native Hawaiians. At-large Makai. OHA received 30 acres of Maui. Further savings could be derived As I have stated in previous land in Kaka‘ako Makai in 2012, from not having to print voter columns, Trustees need to commit and the lack of progress in devel- ALICE families are found in every registration forms, from the elimination of to: (1) protecting the trust, (2) opment of the parcels costs OHA county, in rural, urban, and suburban areas. mailings related to duplicate registration growing the trust, and (3) using the trust to significant money, when we factor in the They are people we know, often working entries, and from savings on the postage of serve beneficiaries. As Trustees now create lost income potential and the time-value of hard to keep their heads above water while forwarding registration forms to the proper our next strategic plan, here are some issues money. juggling two, sometimes three jobs to feed recipient. I strongly believe we must address. As a result, OHA’s real estate portfolio and shelter their family. They have no time currently only yields 2-3% annually. Com- for anything that takes away from the all- AVR may not seem like a very pressing 1. PROTECT THE TRUST pare that with Kamehameha Schools, whose consuming effort to simply survive. Taking issue, but streamlining and removing road- In 2016, I produced a report entitled, land assets yield an annual return of 11%. the time to register to vote is often one more blocks to democracy are crucial to uplifting “Crucial Recommendations for Achieving There is much potential for growth which chore that too often falls by the wayside on everyone. Easing access to voting when Fiscal Sustainability.” In “Crucial Recom- we must stop missing out on. their list of priorities. Automatic voter reg- Election Day rolls around is especially mendations,” I shared that OHA’s spending istration (AVR) is a step in the direction of important to communities who are too rate was unsustainable, and placed the inter- 3. USE THE TRUST better government that can help improve stressed to be able to afford the time and generational equity of the Native Hawaiian OHA commissioned a scientific survey their lives. The good news is that the leg- burden of a separate voter registration pro- Trust Fund (NHTF) in jeopardy. Trustees in 2015, and among those surveyed, the islature is seriously considering joining 17 cess and who therefore are not participants now have an opportunity to address the sentiment was that OHA should spend its other states and D.C, to introduce AVR in in the process of choosing who can best Spending Policy, and other financial poli- resources on bread and butter issues such as Hawai‘i. We should cheer them on. represent their interests and address their cies that are under review. housing, jobs, education and health care. needs. It also makes it harder for them to OHA’s current Spending Policy allows Growing the trust can allow OHA to better AVR offers speed, accuracy and conve- hold elected officials accountable because for annual withdrawals of 5% from the use the trust for these stated objectives. With nience. It also saves money, as explained they sat out the election and failed to exer- NHTF, and makes available an additional disciplined spending and a commitment below. cise their vote. $3 million from OHA’s Fiscal Reserve to growth of its assets, OHA can deploy (an account made up of carryover funds greater resources into the Hawaiian com- Any time someone gets or renews a driv- Whatever the imperfections of our democ- from a previous budget cycle). Consultants munity, allowing for even more meaningful er’s license or state ID, or files a change of racy, it starts with casting one’s vote. AVR retained by OHA warned that at this rate, impact to OHA’s mission to better the con- address, the department of motor vehicles will help pave the way for that to happen. the $350 million value of the NHTF is pro- ditions of native Hawaiians. transmits their information electronically Let’s urge lawmakers to take this next step jected to decline to $300 million in twenty to the Office of Elections. No more trying towards modernizing our elections system. years. Two recommendations were made: Conclusion to decipher handwriting. One can say “No, The more we can do to bring people into the maintain the Spending Policy and elimi- The strategic planning process is an I don’t want you to do that” if one really public policy conversation, the more likely nate Fiscal Reserve withdrawals, or reduce opportunity for Trustees to steer OHA into does not want to be registered to vote and it is that we can work together meaningfully the Spending Policy to 4.5% and eliminate the future, therefore, hearing from our ben- participate in our democracy (I hope those to improve the lives of struggling families Fiscal Reserve withdrawals. eficiaries is particularly important now. Get opt-outs will be few and far between.). So, across the Hawaiian Islands. ¢ I definitely recommend that we reduce in touch with your Trustees, and share your unless they deliberately choose to opt out, the Spending Policy to 4.5% and eliminate mana‘o on how OHA can best protect the Fiscal Reserve withdrawals completely. trust, grow the trust and use the trust for the With discipline to protect the trust, OHA real needs of the Hawaiian community. ¢ can focus on growing the trust. from mauka to makai… and online! Stay connected. oha.org apelila2019 25 climate change Continued from page 14
My research looks at infectious diseases brought from outside and the paral- lels between the degradation of our land, of our waters, of our air that have also been put upon us from the outside. There are a lot of similari- ties. This isn’t just a future oriented issue. I try to remind decision makers that we already know what the repercussions are. The question is what are we From left to right, Haunani Kane, Ikaika Hussey, and Kealoha Fox. - Photo: going to do today to prevent Nelson Gaspar this from happening again, not just to our plants, and that this is a part of their not just to our ‘äina, but fun- practices and their kilo Fox: It’s a process of damentally what’s going to [observation ]– skills as loea, reclaiming. But it is so happen to the future of our or skilled masters, for our exciting because it’s also a people. people. They share with us process of confirmation that If you look at a mauli that our history is not an arti- we have arrived in time and ola [health] worldview it’s fact; our history is actually a space exactly where I think not just about our physical prophecy. And that we can our küpuna wanted us to health, it’s about our spiri- already see the shifts when be. And now it’s upon us – tual, emotional, and mental you can combine it with rig- how do we want to move well-being. Once you spend orous world class science. I forward? What will the next time in any indigenous com- think that’s where Hawai‘i 150 years look like? That is munity around the world you can fundamentally lead the where we are right now. Not see how intimately their soul world in what climate action for 10 years from now, not and their livelihood is con- can positively look like, from for the next generation to nected to their environment. a community-based, cultural- deal with. I believe it’s on us When you bring that lens to ly-appropriate lens. right now. the health arena it becomes clear that climate change Hussey: Haunani, in Hussey: Yes – this is an is fundamentally a public your research, are their important moment. health issue. elements of indigenous Let’s take sea level rise knowledge that we can call Fox: We see that with for example: sea level rise upon now? the youth movement. I am is one of Hawai‘i’s priorities tremendously inspired by for our climate commission. Kane: For my research, these youth all around the We know that sea level rise I study atolls and how they world that are calling us out changes the water quality, form. These low lying islands and forcing us to the table as so where you’re going to are composed entirely of decision makers, as mäkua, see more harmful bacteria rubble of cora, sand, shells as leaders. I would stand in groundwater, in waste- and hard pieces of algae that beside them any day. If we water, in near shore waters; are deposited from the reef. can’t listen or march with and then we know what hap- So in order for your island to them, then I think we should pens when those are the same be healthy, your reef must be fundamentally shift who of waters that we fish in or that healthy. We have an ‘Ölelo us should be a part of the our children go and swim No‘eau that describes that: decision-making table. They in. Will our keiki be able to “he püko‘a kani ‘äina.” It are so inspiring to me. As swim in those streams? Will talks about how an island adults, we have to wake up they be able to fish or gather grows from the reef. We’re and we have to listen and we upon those reefs? relearning that knowledge. have to start “the doing.” ¢ We have kupuna — Mac But we’re learning how to Poepoe, Ed Wendt, Emmet apply it in today’s world, in Aluli — who are telling us today’s issues. 26 apelila2019 ho‘ohui ‘ohana www.oha.org/kwo | [email protected] family reunions native hawaiian » news | features | events E na- ‘ohana Hawai‘i: If you are planning a reunion or looking for genealogical information, Ka Wai Ola will print your listing at no charge on a space-available basis. Listings should not exceed 200 words. OHA reserves the right to edit all submissions for length. Send your information by mail, or e-mail [email protected]. E ola na- mamo a Ha- loa!
2019 WOOLSEY– The descendants of George Woolsey Cullen 1869-1920 married John Fernandez 1860- (Koleka Paauhau), George H. K. Hanawahine Sr.(1st Moewale). We are planning a reunion for October and Mary Tripp are planning a family reunion 1939. Their daughter Madeline Fernandez Colburn. wife: Victoria Kaupu 2nd: Julia Keala), Samuel 2018. Please contact us at: oct2018.reunion@gmail. ALAWA NAKIKE KAU AKI – Tutu Daisey on July 12-14, 2019 at One Ali‘i Park, Moloka‘i, Please call or text Pauahi Colburn at 722-8400. K. Hanawahine (1st wife: Julia Keauhou 2nd: com or call Phyllis @291-5826, Kanani @ 674- Alawa Nakike Kau Aki Gathering. Her descendants Hawai‘i. George Woolsey and Mary Tripp had Mahalo nui. Miriam Dela Cruz), Mary Hanawahine born Kane 6679, or Moana @ 744-9901. Kuemo (-no)/Kolaimo are invited to the 100th anniversary of her pass- ten children, all of whom have produced descen- (Henry Kaioula), Eva Hanawahine (Henry John – Looking for descendants of Japanese drifters who ing on Saturday, June 1, 2019, at the Mänoa Valley dants: George “Buddy” (Bertha) Woolsey Jr., ESTRELLA/SOEIRO – My ‘ohana and I are Silva), Sophie Hanawahine (Fabiano Kealoha), Katy came to O‘ahu in 1841, much earlier than the first Theater/Mänoa Hawaiian Cemetery, 2822 E. Mänoa Annie (Herbert) Kahikina, Mary “Kaekae” (Billy) planning a summer reunion this year on July 6, Hanawahine (Yan Gen Pil), and Rachel Hanawahine Japanese immigrants came to Hawai‘i. Kuemo or Rd., Honolulu. Graveyard Cleanup 9 a.m. – 10:30 Spencer, Lawrence “Kanila” (Ku’uipo) Woolsey, 2019 at Pu‘uohala Camp Park, Wailuku, Maui. (Albert Kamai). Any information on our ‘ohana’s Kuemono (original name is Goemon) came from a.m. followed by a pot-luck lunch. Bring your own James “Kimo” Woolsey, Marion “Tita” (George) The OHA newspaper has advertised my G-G- moku‘au‘hau will be valued. Please contact Quiana Tosa, Japan and he naturalized to the Kingdom of tools, chairs, leis, etc. Further inquires contact your Gramberg, Robert “Bobby” (Napua) Woolsey, Grandparents “Estrella/Soeiro” information these Danielson-Vaielua by phone 808-371-9660 or email Hawai‘i on Jan 10, 1845. He lived in Honouliuli ‘Ohana Rep. or email [email protected]. William “Bill” (Julie) Woolsey, Edwin “Eddie” last couple months. I have found more information [email protected]. I am the great-great grand- as a farmer from 1847 and seems to married to a (Jackie) Woolsey, and Fredrick “Fifi/Fred” (Doris/ going back to the 1600s on this line due to a friend daughter of Soloman Hanawahine and Kane Keawe, Hawaiian lady “Hina” on May 20, 1851 according LINCOLN – Descendants of Lorenzo Lincoln. Joyce) Woolsey. We will talk story, have music, that did this work which is appreciated. My e-mail great granddaughter of Samuel Hanawahine and to marriage record. I am also looking for descen- The ‘Ohana Lincoln Reunion Committee is planning games, enjoy each other’s company and have gene- also has changed to: [email protected] Miriam, and grand of Naomi Hanawahine. dants of Kolaimo, who’s original name is Toraemon our next family reunion for Friday, June 21 (family alogy updates during the reunion. Camping is of Tosa, Japan and naturalized to the Kingdom of tour) and Saturday, June 22, 2019 (at Hale Hälawai) allowed for a small fee. For more information, Gaison – I am looking for members of Kalihi KAIWA – Looking for descendants or relat- Hawai‘i on Feb 13, 1847. He worked as a carpen- in Kona. Reaching out to the descendants of Lorenzo please email: [email protected]. Canoe Club (‘60s and ‘70s) under coaching staff ed ‘Ohana Members of ‘BILL KAIWA’, aka ter under Mr. Heart, married to a Hawaiian lady and Lincoln! Please contact the following Committee of Samuel and Sara Gaison. We are planning a ‘SOLOMAN ANI. Please contact ROBERTA died in O‘ahu. Please contact Harry (808) 777-9187 Members for more information: Rowena Lincoln Moore – Calling all descendants of George get together. Please contact Jeanne Kahanaoi at BOLLIG 320-248-3656 or [email protected] or [email protected] Mahalo! at 808-497-1219, email: [email protected], Keikeinaaloha Moore and Alice Hatsuko Moore includ- 354-7365. MAHALO! or Jonna Robello at 808-256-7817. (If neither of us ing: Esther (Kammery) Lee and descendants, Edith KEKUKU APUAKEHAU – Looking for lin- answers the phone, leave a message please.) (Lawrence) Adriano and descendants, Mathias (Gwen) GRAMBERG – Searching for the descendants KALAUPAPA – Are you looking for an ancestor eage from Joseph Kekukupena Apuakehau, 1857- Moore and descendants, Joshua (Esther) Waikoloa and or any related ‘ohana of Herman Gramberg and at Kalaupapa? Ka ‘Ohana O Kalaupapa, a nonprofit 1936, and Miliama “Miriam” Kaopua, 1857-1919, HEEN/MEHEULA – Calling all descendants of descendants, Matilda (Herbert) Lee and descendants, Rose Anakalea. Children of Herman and Rose are organization made up of Kalaupapa residents, fam- to Kalaimanokaho‘owaha also known as Kana‘ina Chung Mook Heen, known in Hawai‘i as Harry A. Katherine (Cisco) Valeho and descendants and Bernard Herman “Waha”, Theresa, George, Vivian, Henry ily members and friends, might be able to help. We nui (Big Island Ali‘i), circa 1778, to Alapa‘i Nui HEEN married Mary (Mele) Helemika Keaukahalani (Pamela) Moore and descendants. The Odo-Waikoloa- “Heine”, Darilynn, and Rosebud. Looking to update have information on more than 7,000 people sent (Big Island King, 1725-1754). Any and all informa- MEHEULA. Known Children: William Ha‘eha‘e Moore 2019 family reunion is scheduled for Saturday genealogical information. Please email gramberg to Kalaupapa. Contact ‘Ohana Coordinator Valerie tion will be greatly appreciate. Mahalo! Please send Heen, Afong Waianuenue, Phoebe Kaenaokalani, July 13, 2019 at the Ala Moana Beach Park beginning [email protected]. Any inforomation shared is Monson at [email protected] or call email to Miriam: [email protected]. Moses Keli‘iolono Heen, Eliza (lulu) Lulukamakani, at 9 am. Please join us to renew relationships, meet greatly appreciated. Mahalo! 808-573-2746. Ernest Nalanielua; Robert Kanehailua Kekuaiwahia, new additions, play games, talk story, eat and ensure KAUKA – Looking for descendants or relat- Edward Kahakelehua, and George Keawe-a- that the keiki know their ‘ohana. For more information HANAWAHINE/KEAUMAU/KEAWE – KAMAKAU – Looking for anyone with informa- ed ‘ohana members of Deborah Chan Loy (DOB: meheula. Harry may have had other wife’s, we are email [email protected]. Looking for the descendants/ancestors of Soloman tion on Abigaila Ellen Hakalaniponi (also known about 1885) Please contact Glenn Ventura at gdven- hoping to connect with that ‘Ohana as well. We are Hanawahine(1874-1921) and Kane Keaumau as Poni) Kamakau. Born at Kaopipa/Kaupipa, [email protected]. Mainly trying to locate sisters in the planning stages but are looking to do a family Keawe of Ho‘okena, South Kona. Kane later Kipahulu, Maui on September 3, 1850 and died at of my mother Irene Loy (DOB: 1914) Married John ‘Imi ‘Ohana • FAMILY SEARCH reunion sometime in 2020 on O‘ahu. Please contact changed her name to Alice Keawe. Together they Kahehuna (Honolulu) on January 20, 1884. Please Ventura of Kihei. Sisters: Lillian, Saddie (Sadie), Teave Heen 808-870-7656 [email protected] or CULLEN – Looking for genealogy records for had the following known children and (spous- contact 808-366-0847 or [email protected]. Warma (Velma) and Agnes Kauka. Curtsi Heen [email protected]. my great grandmother on my father’s side. Mary es); Joseph Hanawahine changed to Kanawahine KAMEKONA/LOA/KAHAWAI – Searching Makua – Looking for descendants or relat- for genealogy, family members, foster or hänai ed ‘ohana members of Henry K. Makua (year of LOGO WITH WHITE BORDER records for my Great Grandmother, ROSE HIWA birth: 1907, Honolulu) Father: Joseph K. Makua, KAMEKONA, born June 15, 1909, 1st marriage Mother: Mary Aukai, Sisters: Malia and Mele, Sons: to George Loa 1927 (one child with/Rose Loa/now Henery and Donald Makua. Joseph and Mary may Rose Lani), 2nd marriage to Francis Kahawai 1928 have orginated from Kaua‘i. Looking for genealog- - 1929 (three children with), deceased 1935. I am ical information. Please contact – emakua.makua@ the grand-daughter of Rose Loa/Lani, great grand gmail.com. Mahalo! daughter to ROSE HIWA KAMEKONA. Please call/leave message/text Luana @ (808) 450-0103 or Nagai/Castor/Kama/Mau – Nagai’s, email [email protected]. Castor’s, Kama’s an Mau’s are planning a reunion of all first cousins and ‘ohana on October 10–13, 2019 LOGO REVERSED IN BLUE KEAWE – Looking for genealogy records or fam- to be held at Pilila‘au Army Recreational Center in Ready to go after government contracts? ily members for my grandmother Hannah Keawe Wai‘anae. Please contact Nani Castor-Peck at 206- born 1875 in North Kohala, HI. Married my grand- 612-0636 or Tavia Santiago at 808-590-4005 or father Henry K. Iaea born 1880 in Ka‘u, HI. email Ellen Schaff at [email protected]. Let HI-PTAC assist you with our FREE SERVICES: daily listings of federal, state & county bids; Married 1901 Hon. Territory of Hawai‘i birth 1896- 1909. Index by name of mother Keawe Hannah, WAIOLAMA – Searching for family members workshops; and counseling to help you navigate the process and market your product or service. father Henry K. Iaea - child Elizabeth Kalua born and genealogical records of George (‘Ainaahiahi/ 7/19/1898 in North Kohala. Please call Ned Iaea Kaaniaahiahi) Waiolama born about June 5, 1892 We now have neighbor islands staff to serve you. Our grant with the U.S. Defense Logistics 808-979-1800 or 808-426-1061. Mahalo! in Kahakuloa, Maui. Mother: Kawao Kaainaahiahi Kahakuloa, Maui. Father: (George Sr.) Waiolama Agency was recently renewed for up to 3 years. The Small Business Development Center (SBDC) Kina/Lincoln/Bailey – We are looking for of Wailuku, Maui. George Jr. is a half brother of the descendants of the unions of Meleana Kaimuali‘i my grandmother Elizabeth “Lizzie” Leialoha Cook. is a subrecipient under our new gant. 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