Vol. 21, No. 04

Ka Wai Ola o OHA – The Living Water of OHA ‘Apelila (April) 2004 Charter Schools push for own district Photo: Sterling Kini Wong Bill proposing five-year test project advances

By Sterling Kini Wong state’s struggling public education sys- tem. hen Kü Kahakalau, first pro- Four years later, Kahakalau and the posed her idea of a Hawaiian 11 other Hawaiian-based charter WAcademy – a school-within- schools are once again proposing edu- a school with a Hawaiian culture- cation reform – this time a bill that based curricula many people at would create their own charter school Honoka‘a High School didn’t under- district, which they contend could stand her concept of education reform. serve as a model for decentralizing the “They said, ‘Oh, is that for the spe- state’s school board. cial education? Oh, is that for the drop By the end of March the bill, called outs?’” said Kahakalau, explaining Senate Bill 3148, had unanimously that when many people heard the passed through the Senate and two words Hawaiian and education togeth- House committees, and was awaiting a er, they immediately thought of reme- hearing by the House Finance dial education for those that were Committee. unable to handle the regular public Much of the current debate on edu- Students from Hälau Lökahi showed support at the Jan. 12 Arakaki hearing at federal cation reform – which has been one of court demonstrating their unique connection to and understanding of critical Hawaiian school curriculum. “I used the word issues. Students exhibited their pride through song, chant and hula. ‘academy.’ Hello! That was supposed the most contentious and politically to give them a hint that it was academ- charged issues of this year’s legislative not pulling the rug out from every- would create a “host culture district ically rigorous, but they didn’t get it,” session – has revolved around a new thing, and let everybody hang in the air council” that will be able to submit said Kahakalau at a recent legislative student-spending formula based on without knowing where we going to budget requests separate from the briefing on education reform orga- student need rather than enrollment, fall,” she said. Department of Education, allowing for nized by the Council for Native and on dismantling the Department of Charter school educators believe that more control of funding. The district Hawaiian Advancement Education into local school districts SB 3148, which would create a charter would also be eligible for additional Kahakalau, whose academy eventu- with elected boards. school district as a five-year pilot pro- federal funding. ally evolved into the Kanu ‘O Ka Although Kahakalau supports sys- ject, could be the solution. The main Originally, the bill called for the cre- ‘Äina New Century Charter School, temic change in the state’s educational advantage of the proposed district ation of one district for Hawaiian- helped to spearhead the Hawaiian system, she warned of breaking up the would be increased autonomy, espe- themed charter schools, however, at charter school movement, which was DOE without piloting local districts cially in funding. Specifically, the bill initiated to provide alternatives to the first. “We really need to be careful of See CHARTER on page 7 NaNa waiwai ‘oe?‘oe? Whose child are you?

By Lucille Meyer necessary to qualify for certain about available resources and dis- & Albert Tiberi services from Hawaiian agencies. cuss more thoroughly some of the In the future, ancestry verification methodology and documents that raditionally, a person’s will also be a requirement to par- may be required to fully develop ancestry helped identify ticipate in the establishment a self- your kumu ‘ohana. Ttheir place in society. The governed Hawaiian nation. ali‘i relied on their genealogy to Because many people are unfa- Modern applications validate their authority. For oth- miliar with techniques for verify- As in the past, Hawaiians today ers, ancestry would define their ing ancestry, this article is intend- need to know their family history. societal role as a warrior or adze ed as an introduction to methods of Depending on the circumstance, maker. More recently, proof of tracing and documenting a family some need to know more than oth- Hawaiian ancestry, and in some history, or kumu ‘ohana. Future ers. In some cases, ancestry can be cases blood quantum, has been articles will go into more detail See GENEALOGY on page 18 IN THIS ISSUE Ka Wai Ola o OHA

Historian and musician Jon Osorio takes Office of Hawaiian Affairs PRESORTED over as the new director of UH Mänoa’s STANDARD 711 Kapi‘olani Blvd., Ste. 500 U.S. POSTAGE Kamakaküokalani Hawaiian Studies Honolulu, HI 96813-5249 PAID PAGE Honolulu, Hawaii Center Permit No. 298 8 See interview on page 8.

A master traditional mason teaches students to rebuild Hawaiian culture – one stone at a time. See story on page 12. PAGE 10

K L K A EO AIÄULU

KA LEO KAIÄULU LETTERS TO THE EDITOR

Federal recognition Hallucinogenic pipe dreams about through ho‘oponopono and remov- Board of Trustees like ‘mad cow’ international aid bringing back ing the obstacles to wellness, independence for Hawaiians are so Hawaiians can recover their com- The “scarecrow” strategy of absurd and unreal that I want to munities from the drug dealers and Haunani Apoliona deception presently being used to laugh out loud, but am too saddened criminal behaviors that threaten all Chairperson, Trustee, At-large massage the federal recognition bill by the delusionary world that some our island children. Tel: 808.594.1886 through the Hawaiian community is känakas are living in. It is unrealis- Fax: 808.594.1875 like the mad cow disease! To deny tic to believe or hope that our right- Michael Spiker Email: [email protected] the truth is tantamount to the wast- ful independence will be restored Waiawa Correctional Facility ing or destruction of gray matter. through the aid of international John D. Waihe‘e IV Before you or any of your family agencies or powers. We need only Vice Chair, Trustee, At-large step into the slaughterhouse of look at the most recent example of Norton no friend Tel: 808.594.1838 irrelevance with no redemption: the contempt that the U.S. has for I am thrilled that the Arakaki suit Fax: 808.594.0208 STOP, LOOK and LISTEN to the the collective opinion of was thrown out and to hear that Kau Email: [email protected] moans and wails of previously humankind, namely the invasion Inoa registration has begun. I wish I naive people. and occupation of Iraq, to deter- Rowena Akana had Kanaka Maoli blood and could Those fat-cat Hawaiians who use mine that any hopes for internation- Trustee, At-large register. I lived on O‘ahu for 20 the loss of tax-exempt status as an al intervention to aid us in regaining years and graduated from UH Tel: 808.594.1860 excuse for recognition approval are our independence are seriously mis- Mänoa in '78 with an MA in Dance Fax: 808.594.0209 totally inept and blinded by greed. placed. We can only hope to regain Ethnology. My special field was Email: [email protected] The minor bureaucrats who work our independence through a gradual and still is hula. My heart has the nonprofit-status scam in order process that must first begin with Dante Keala Carpenter always been with and for the Native to acquire a federal pittance are dis- federal recognition and the estab- Trustee, O‘ahu Hawaiian people, culture and the gusting. The rest of you total idiots lishment of a Native Hawaiian gov- ‘äina. My greatest joy would be if I Tel: 808.594.1854 who buy this deception are first- erning entity. needed a visa to make a return visit Fax: 808.594.0210 class fools. to the land. Email: [email protected] Please, ka poe Hawai‘i, emulate Leialoha “Rocky” Kaluhiwa Käne‘ohe One small issue: do not side with the late Joseph Kaho‘ohuli Gale Norton for any reason. She is Donald B. Cataluna Näwahïokalani‘öpu‘u, who was a Trustee, Kaua‘i and Ni‘ihau not for any land except for the inter- self-taught lawyer who mastered Strangers in their ests of the oil companies and log- Tel: 808.594.1881 the English laws and languages, own land ging companies. She doesn’t care Fax: 808.594.0211 advised the Crown, was elected to a one iota for native peoples and has Email: [email protected] legislative seat from Puna, pub- Although today’s drug epidemic knows no racial barriers, I believe shown this to be true in all her lished a Hawaiian-language news- actions. She is NOT a friend to Linda K. Dela Cruz paper with his wife, and resisted the that Hawaiians are particularly at Trustee, Hawai‘i risk for substance abuse and its flora, fauna nor native peoples any- enemies of the Crown through his where. She stands for Bush and all writing and speech-making skills. A ensuing criminal behavior. The Tel: 808.594.1855 widespread diversities of cultures his big business, destroy-the-envi- Fax: 808.594.1883 true patriot to his beloved Kingdom ronment, greedy cronies. Email: [email protected] of Hawai‘i. within our island chain has left the Hawaiian a stranger in his own I am proud to know about the true Federal recognition is designed to Hawai‘i and to love it as you do and Colette Y. Machado keep all of us who love Hawai‘i in land. Trustee, Moloka‘i and La¯na‘i Programs such as Alu Like, Ke really do hope self-determination holding pens at the USA feedlots becomes a reality in my lifetime. waiting to tagged, branded or exter- Ala Ike and Kamehameha Schools Tel: 808.594.1837 do a tremendous job bringing the Fax: 808.594.0212 minated. The signatures of our Hawaiian culture back into the Miriam Pumehana Paisner Email: [email protected] ancestors who grace the anti-annex- Boulder, Colorado ation petitions of 1897-98 must island lifestyle. However, more is Boyd P. Mossman never be compromised for expedi- needed. Historically, the Hawaiian Trustee, Maui ence. Injustice is injustice! We must people’s relationship with the land OHA reserves the right to edit all never forget their bravery and stead- is spiritual. This relationship builds letters for length, defamatory and Tel: 808.594.1858 libelous material, and other objec- fast passion to right the wrong! value and the self-esteem essential Fax: 808.594.1864 tionable content, and reserves the Email: [email protected] to a clean and sober life style. Vernal Pe‘a Lindsey, “Nä Pünana Leo,” the nest of right not to print any submission. Oz Stender Kaimü, Puna voices, uses the Hawaiian language All letters must be typed, signed and not exceed 200 words. Letters Trustee, At-large to teach preschool children about cannot be published unless they are their culture and needed education- Tel: 808.594.1877 Pipe dreams signed and include a telephone al skills. “E ha‘awi mai na ‘ike a me Fax: 808.594.1853 contact for verification. Send let- Email: [email protected] The rabid opponents of the Akaka mo‘omeheu ke waiwai käkou” (the ters to Ka Wai Ola o OHA, 711 Bill and federal recognition cause knowledge and culture gives all val- Kapi‘olani Blvd., Ste. 500, me to wonder where reality ends ues). Honolulu, HI 96813, or email Ka Wai Ola o OHA and fantasies begin for them. By bringing people together [email protected]. “The Living Water of OHA” L EKA Kälele Published monthly by the Office of Hawaiian Affairs, KWO FOCUS LETTER 711 Kapi‘olani Boulevard, Ste. 500, Honolulu, Hawai‘i 96813. Telephone: 594-1980 or 1-800-468-4644 ext. 41888. Fax: 594-1865. Email: [email protected]. World Wide Web location: www.oha.org. Circulation: Museum president disrespectful of sacred burials 64,000 copies, 58,000 of which are distributed by mail, and 6,000 through island offices, state and county offices, private and community agencies and y son asked us recently, “Mommy, where do was ordered to return to their proper resting place. Dr. target groups and individuals. Ka Wai Ola o OHA is we go when we are dead? His father replied, Brown is also trying to remove funerary remains that printed by RFD Publications, Inc. Hawaiian fonts are M“We end up at the Bishop Museum.” This have been safely, rightfully, and respectfully buried provided by Coconut Info. Graphics are from Click sentiment is reflective of the deep concern we have as for four years now and have them returned to a box, Hawaiian Art, 1996 Varez/CI. Advertising in Ka Wai Ola o OHA does not constitute an endorsement of Hawaiians that people in charge in the museum indus- on a shelf, in a closet at the Bishop Museum. Enough products or individuals by the Office of Hawaiian Affairs. try will never respect the burials of our people. is enough! The President and CEO of the Bishop Museum, Dr. The Board of Directors of the Bishop Museum Bill Brown, has consistently failed to be a responsible should be held accountable for the unprofessional Ka Wai Ola o OHA is published by the Office of Hawaiian Affairs to help inform its Hawaiian caretaker and has instead chosen to act inappropriate- actions of their employee, who will surely disgrace beneficiaries and other interested parties about ly as a representative of the Bishop Museum. He has their reputations also. Hawaiian issues and activities and OHA programs and REFUSED to follow Federal NAGPRA law that was efforts. Events of interest to the Hawaiian community created as a small recognition of the sacredness of are included in the Calendar on a space available basis. native peoples’ burials. The most recent case involved Inclusion does not constitute endorsement or validation Mehanaokalä Hind of the event or the sponsor by the Office of Hawaiian Affairs. the return of funerary remains to Moloka‘i that he Pälolo

02 April A round-up of the mid-term status of bills that OHA has Legislative Report been involved with during the 22nd State Legislature

Compiled by the OHA legislative team of the Hawaiian – especially when compared with last year, when Governor Linda Lingle signed into law Act 34, a measure that transferred $9.5 million from 004,004 the second year of the 22nd Legislature, has mainly been addressing state funds for unpaid ceded land revenue owed to OHA since a prior law setting issues relating to drug addiction, the environment, land use, agricultural a revenue formula was invalidated. (In total, OHA will receive $12.3 million, 22land, education, labor disputes and coastal activities. Hawaiians have had which the state acknowledged was a retroactive payment owed to OHA from July small positive gains in areas such as beach erosion, education, land and agricul- 1, 2001 through present.) tural reform, and bioprospecting (profiting from research or other use of organ- This page features the current status of measures with which OHA has been isms collected on public lands). But in all, this has not particularly been a year involved over the last two sessions.

Bills submitted by OHA Get Involved! Successful Oppositions HA’s legislative package in the everal measures that OHA and should be responsible for the 2003 and 2004 sessions have The Office of Hawaiian Affairs encourages your participation in the opposes as not being in the best costs of the inventory.) Oincluded bills that would: interests of Native Hawaiians political process. Please take the time S • Reinstate Act 304, which provided and visit www.capitol.hawaii.gov for have failed to advance, including: • SB 2401: Would permit the coun- funding guidelines for 20 percent of current legislative information If you ties to reclassify lands from “agricul- ceded lands revenue; wish copies of OHA’s testimony on • HB 1764: Would allow “wilder- ture” to “rural” for areas not exceed- • Allow OHA trustees to buy back any of the proposed bills, please con- ness lodges” based on the principles ing 100 acres, subject to disapproval service credit in their retirement pro- tact David Rodriguez at 594-1756. of ecotourism to be constructed on of the Legislature. gram; agricultural lands. Advancing Bills • SB 2464: Would establish an • Allow the OHA board to set the • HB 2544: Would prohibit fishing advisory task force to review the land salary of the OHA administrator; he following OHA-supported with gill nets throughout the state. use and zoning law of the state and • Prevent the state from selling, bills that need your continued • SB 2458: Would prohibit the use counties to shorten and expedite the exchanging or otherwise alienating Tsupport: of nets to fish in Kahului Harbor. land use process. ceded lands; • SB 2758: Prohibits the state from • Require each county to adopt an • HB 48/HD1: Would allow the • HB 81/SB 478: Would provide for selling, exchanging, or otherwise alien- ordinance that exempts kuleana lands lease of submerged lands and lands the election of OHA trustees through ating lands contained in the public land from real property taxes if the land has beneath tidal waters under the cus- a system of primary and general elec- trust. been continuously occupied; tody of the DOT for marine activities. tions. Currently, the process is part of the general election only. (OHA • Lead to the appointment of an • HB 1335: Requires all students of • HB 1695: Would establish mili- believes the addition of a primary OHA Trustee or designee to the Board Hawaiian descent at the University of tary installations in the State of election for trustees is not needed of Land and Natural Resources, the Hawai‘i to receive tuition waivers. Hawai‘i as an area of “critical state and would incur unnecessary State Land Use Commission and the concern.” expense.) Public Advisory Body for Coastal • SB 3148: Creates, as a five-year Zone Management; project, an autonomous Host Culture Charter School District. (See story on • HB 1715/SB 2450: Would limit • HB 1526; Would make OHA elec- • Make technical amendments page 1.) Land Use Commission jurisdiction tions subject to a nonpartisan prima- regarding OHA’s grant-issuing author- over land-use district boundary ry. ity; • HB 2034: Prohibits the conveyance amendments to those involving land • Require OHA to establish and of the rights, interest and title of bio- areas greater than 50 acres, except in • SB 1529: Proposes amendments maintain a registry of all persons of logical resources or biological diversity conservation districts. to the Hawai‘i State Constitution Hawaiian ancestry. on public lands and establishes a tem- relating to the abolition of OHA. porary bioprospecting advisory com- So far, only the last two bills (OHA’s • HB 2271: Would establish stan- mission to develop a comprehensive grant-making authority and the dards, criteria and process for identi- • SB 1530: Would establish transi- bioprospecting plan. Hawaiian Registry) have been signed fication of important agricultural tion provisions upon the ratification into law. The remaining bills are lan- lands. Provides a one-time process to of a constitutional amendment requir- • HB 2985: Allows the governor to guishing in either the House or the reclassify lands of low agricultural ing the abolition of OHA and the cre- select one appointment from a list of Senate. There has been some commit- value. ation of a private non-profit trust, nominees submitted by OHA to the tee activity, but nothing that has result- known as the Hawaiian Autonomy Land Use Commission. ed in the bills being approved and sent • SB 379: Would facilitate and Trust. to the governor for signature. • SB 1556: Changes the present appropriate funds for the establish- shoreline certification process by ment of a comprehensive system for • SB 3150: Makes a $15,100,000 inventorying and maintaining infor- appropriation to OHA in ceded land Additional Testimony changing the definition of “shoreline” and requiring state shoreline locators as mation about the lands in the public revenues. Creates a joint advisory land trust. (OHA questions the need committee. (OHA feels that this is HA also submitted comments well as private land surveyors to deter- for the inventory and strongly objects premature. It is hoped that formal on the following controversial mine and certify shorelines, and appro- to the requirement that OHA provide negotiations between OHA and the issues: priates funds for a videographic study O partial funding. The state serves as administration will take place in the of the upper reaches of the wash of high • SB 2440: Would allow nine 999- seasonal surf around the islands. the trustee of the Public Land Trust not too distant future.) year homestead leases to be assigned to hänai and adopted first cousins. (OHA • SB 3116: Establishes standards for Political Realities believes that family law clearly covers the discharge of gray water, other the order of inheritance should the wastewater and air emissions from es, there have been small cyclical. Remember the controver- lessee die interstate, and that the pro- cruise ships and commercial passenger victories along the way, but sy over same-sex marriage six bate code should dictate these matters.) vessels into the marine waters of the Ywe must always remember years ago? Well now it’s in the state. the three realities of politics: headlines again. We must constant- • SB 2139: Would Establish and ly remain vigilant and reinforce authorize the expenditure of funds for • SB 2779: Changes the “Elders’ 1. Politicians react to public sen- our positions, as well as support the museum of Hawaiian music and (Küpuna) Council” in relation to regu- timent and public opinion. We need sympathetic candidates. dance from the works of art special lating traditional Native Hawaiian heal- to constantly keep the pressure on fund and OHA. ing practices. by writing letters to newspapers 3. Politicians think we have short and submitting written testimony memories. Remember to keep • HB 87: Would authorize the Board • HB 2074: Ensures that allowable on bills and issues of concern to involved and informed. Keep a of Land and Natural Resources to enter waivers or reductions of penalties for the Native Hawaiian community; record of the actions of your legis- into lease negotiations with Hawai‘i small businesses will not apply to any lators and remember to vote Beachboy Preservation Foundation at laws protecting the environment or cul- 2. Politicians and politics are accordingly. Duke Kahanamoku beach in Waikïkï. tural resources.

‘Apelila 03

N H Ü OU

NÜ HOU NEWSBRIEFS

· Tutor and counsel students on will kick off on July 3 with a gala each school site. overnight charity cruise commemo- The deadline to receive applica- rating the maiden voyage of tions is May 7, 2004. Applications Norwegian Cruise Lines’ new Pride will be processed in the order of Aloha in Hawaiian waters. The received. Application forms are newly renovated cruise ship will now available at all DOE Schools leave Aloha Tower on July 3 at 4 and Alu Like offices. For further p.m. and return there at 6 a.m. on information, please contact: July 4. All cabins must be reserved Hawai‘i: 961-2625, Kaua‘i:245- and paid for by April 19. To make

Photo: Sterling Kini WongKini Sterling Photo: 8545; Maui: 242-9774; Moloka‘i: reservation, or for more informa- 553-5393; O‘ahu: 535-6760. tion, call 521-5011 (O‘ahu) or visit www.hawaiiancouncil.org. Native procession Educators honored Native communities from throughout the Western Hemisphere Aunty Mäila Craver and Dr. Youth delegates David Keli‘i‘aukai Doll, Lucianne Pahia Pukahi and Kelden Akoni are being invited to participate in a Kekuni Blaisdell were honored Waltjen take part in last year’s ‘Aha ‘Öpio o OHA conference at the Capitol. procession on the National Mall on March 6 for their life-long contri- Sept. 21 to commemorate the open- butions in education to the Native and the community to produce the ing of the National Museum of the Hawaiian community at a benefit ‘Aha ‘Öpio o OHA H-3 Mitigation Plan. $11 million American Indian (NMAI). dinner. was set aside to undertake a project High school juniors and sopho- Thousands of native peoples are The ‘Ïlio‘ulaokalani Coalition that preserves and interprets the mores of Hawaiian ancestry are expected to participate. The proces- and other Hawaiian cultural practi- historic and cultural resources encouraged to apply for the ‘Aha sion will be followed by the muse- tioners, along with the PA‘I located in Hälawa and Haiku ‘Öpio o OHA youth leadership con- um’s opening ceremony and a six- Foundation, the non-profit arm of Valleys, and the Luluku Terraces in ference scheduled for June 27 - July day Festival of the First Americans. Pua Ali‘i ‘Ilima, organized the din- Käne‘ohe. The project is being 2, 2004. Participants in the confer- All participants must register by ner called Külia I Ka Nu‘u as a fund guided by a community working ence get to experience the political May 31 in one of the following raiser for the Hawai‘i-Hopi High group. process first hand by drafting and three categories: Native Nation, School Summer Program 2004. The deadline to submit mitigation voting on bills in a mock legislature Organization, or Independent. Due The program will send 10 Native ideas is April 17, 2004. Forms to held at the state capitol. to heightened security and the large Hawaiian high school students to submit ideas can be obtained from The deadline to apply is April 16, number of guests anticipated, only study at Harvard Medical School www.hlid.org or by calling 587- 2004. Application materials may be registered participants will be for three weeks. 4391. People with information on obtained from class advisors, coun- allowed in the procession. At the dinner, Craver and cultural or historic areas, please selors and Hawaiian language/stud- Registration forms and more Blaisdell were each presented a lei- call Project Coordinator Pono ies teachers, as well as online at information are available at hulu from PA‘I and Chong at 587-4392 or email www.oha.org, or by calling 594- www.American Indian.si.edu/pro- ‘Ïlio‘ulaokalani, and a resolution [email protected]. 1894. cession, or by calling toll-free at from OHA’s Board of Trustees in 877-830-3224. honor of their contributions. H-3 project input Craver is the Statewide Küpuna Summer school aid Hawaiian Way Fund Cultural and Spiritual Coordinator The Hälawa Luluku Interpretive for the Queen Lili‘uokalani Alu Like and Kamehameha Development Project (HLID), oth- The Council for Native Hawaiian Children’s Center, and as a student Schools have signed an agreement erwise known as the H-3 Mitigation Advancement has launched a new of the late Mary Kawena Püku‘i, is to sponsor a Native Hawaiian Project, is looking for community charitable fund that celebrates “the recognized as a Hawaiian language Summer School Assistance input. Two types of community Hawaiian way by which aloha is and poetry expert. Program. The program will: input are being sought: information shared.” Through community part- Blaisdell, a retired medical doc- · Provide financial assistance for from persons knowledgeable about nerships, the fund aims to attract tor and educator, is recognized in about 1,300 students who demon- the historic and traditional practices philanthropic giving to social, edu- Hawai‘i and abroad as a community strate financial need to attend in the project area, and comments cational, economic and cultural ini- leader and a strong advocate for Department of Education Summer from the members of the public on tiatives geared to strengthening Hawaiian political independence, Schools in Grades K-12, with pref- what they would like to see done to Native Hawaiian communities, said sovereignty and self-determination. erence given to students of mitigate the impact of the freeway CNHA President Robin Puanani Hawaiian ancestry. on historic and cultural sites. Danner. · Provide individual scholarship Trustee salary HLID is a cooperative effort of The fund’s first major fund drive awards up to $160. the federal and state government, The 2004 OHA Trustee Salary Commission has recommended a 28-percent pay raise for Office of Nation visioning conference set for May 5, 6 Hawaiian Affairs trustees, the first increase since the trustees first a Nowelo Aupuni Hawai‘i: Delve Into focuses on an end product rather than the process of began receiving a salary in 1993. the Possibilities” is the theme for the how to get there,” said Nämu‘o. The seven-member salary commis- ‘Kfirst in a series of conferences on The two-day conference is designed for anyone sion, appointed in January by Gov. Hawaiian nation building, and is scheduled for remotely interested in the subject matter. Whether or Linda Lingle, has recommended Wednesday and Thursday, May 5 and 6 at the Dole not you’ve “been to the table” before, all are encour- raising eight of the nine trustees’ Cannery Ballrooms. Registration will be at 7 a.m., aged to attend and participate in this important dis- annual salaries to $41,000 from and the conference will run from 8 a.m.-5 p.m. on cussion. $32,000, and the chairperson’s both days. The purpose of the conference is to con- Ka Nowelo Aupuni Hawai‘i will focus on two salary to $47,000 from its current tinue important community discussions on what a areas of nation-building: economics and national level of $37,000. If approved by the new Hawaiian government might look like. territory (land). Activities on the conference itiner- state Legislature, the pay raises will “The Office of Hawaiian Affairs is just one of ary include speakers, panel discussions, facilitated take effect July 1. many Hawaiian community organizations helping to group sessions, kükäkükä and community building. The commissioners’ report said spark discussions on forming a new Hawaiian gov- Outcomes of the two-day conference will be sum- their recommendation is based on erning entity,” said OHA Administrator Clyde marized and will be available to the public. cost-of-living increases since 1993, Nämu‘o. “We encourage this kind of creative think- The fee of $20 includes conference materials, con- using data from the Social Security ing among community groups, families, schools, tinental breakfast and lunch for both days. Capacity Administration. The commission anyone. What kind of government Hawaiians will for this first-in-a-series conference is limited, so consisted of seven well-known indi- form is really up to the will and commitment of the register today by calling OHA at 808.594.1888 or viduals in the Native Hawaiian people. This is by no means an easy task. The con- visit online at www.OHA.org. community: Ann K. Nathaniel, cept of visioning inspires creative discussion that See BRIEFS on page 7

04 April

N H Ü OU

NEWS NÜ HOU

Nearly $700,000 awarded for community grants

By Manu Boyd Grants more than $25,000 (Board-approved) t a meeting on March 18, the Board of Trustees of the Keaukaha Elementary School in grades K-3. Office of Hawaiian Affairs Akakü: Maui Community approvedA $696,785 in community Keola Laulima o Leikula Television $49,981 grants for programs ranging from To strengthen Moloka‘i’s Hawaiian com- $50,000 improving literacy to fighting munity by expanding media access ser- To support transportation services for the HIV/AIDS. vices through the Moloka‘i Media Center elderly and disadvantaged on the island of Hawai‘i. “As we debate the future in our of Akakü. journey of Native Hawaiian self- Community Development Kïpahulu ‘Ohana Inc. $45,544 To support the Kapahu Living Farm tra- determination, I am pleased that our Pacific/ Hälau o Kawänanakoa, board members continue to be com- ditional agricultural restoration project Helu ‘Elima $50,000 located in the Kïpahulu district of mitted to investing in our Native To rehabilitate the Kalaniana‘ole Hall on Haleakalä National Park on Maui. Hawaiian community through our Moloka‘i to a state of pre-deterioration. grants program,” said OHA Several of the recently awarded grants Office for Social Ministry Hau‘ula Community Health Chairperson Haunani Apoliona. relate to kalo production projects. Photo: $50,000 KWO archive Center $26,725 To support the Mobile Care Health “The strength of our Hawaiian To support the Ko‘olauloa Pacific Youth Project, a mobile dental program for the nation is dependent on the spiritual, Health Education, Leadership, and Peer the Asset and Resource uninsured rural poor and homeless on the cultural, economic and social well- Support Program for youth ages 13-21. Management Committee. “The island of Hawai‘i. being of our Native Hawaiian bene- board also approved increasing the Hawai‘i Lä‘ieikawai Assoc./ ficiaries. As a board, we look for- UH Kua‘ana Native Hawaiian grants department staffing to assist Moe Aku Productions $50,000 ward to extending and building the Student Development Services in processing the back-log of grant To support the production of a video doc- $50,000 grants program.” requests. With the improvement in umentary on Pius Mau Piailug and his The grants approved last month contributions to the revitalization of To support E Heluhelu E Nä Pöki‘i, a lit- the performance of OHA's invest- eracy tutoring program partnership are the first new round of semi- Hawaiian wayfaring traditions. ment portfolio, the trustees will between the University of Hawai‘i - annual grant reviews and recom- now be able to substantially Keaukaha Elementary School Kua‘ana Native Hawaiian Student mendations since the program was increase spending on programs $41,255 Development Services, the College of re-instated by state law. In 2001, To support Project Käko‘o, an in-school lit- Education and Ma‘ema‘e Elementary sorely needed to benefit our peo- School. OHA’s grants program was sus- ple.” eracy tutorial program for students at pended because of questions relat- Under new procedures authorized ing to state procurement law. by the board, grants totaling less Following legislative action in than $25,000 may be approved by Grants less than $25,000 (Administration-approved) 2002, former Gov. Ben Cayetano the OHA administrator. The Board signed the OHA grants program of Trustees must approve grants Aloha First/ Hawai‘i Family Keömailani Hanapï Foundation into law. In May of 2003, the OHA larger than $25,000. Applicants Advocacy Center $24,969 $25,000 To support the Käko‘o ‘Ohana Project To increase the awareness and practice of Board approved more than must be non-profit organizations $284,000 in back-logged grants to addressing the rights of families affected by both traditional and contemporary with projects that support the goals Child Protective Services intervention. Hawaiian art. applicants who had submitted grant in OHA’s strategic plan, which Kohanaiki ‘Ohana “Pono i ke proposals in 1999 and 2000. include advocacy/native rights, cul- ‘Ao‘ao o nä Loko I‘a Maui $24,070 Känäwai” $22,000 “I am pleased that today the OHA ture, economic development, edu- board, by unanimous vote, Cultural education program for Ko‘ie‘ie To increase awareness of, advocate for, and cation, environment/natural loko i‘a (fish pond). protect natural and cultural resources. approved all of the grant recom- resources, nationhood, policy, Community Clinic of Maui Inc. Kömike Makua - Pünana Leo o mendations submitted by the staff,” social services, land/housing, and said Trustee Oz Stender, chair of $24,800 Wai‘anae $7,650 health. To support the Native Hawaiian Health To upgrade existing classroom furniture and Subsidy Project which subsidizes the cost educational materials. of health services to low-income uninsured Life Foundation $24,004 clients. OHA launches micro-loan test To support the Hawaiian HIV Program Community Development offering awareness, prevention and case By Ka Wai Ola staff cies such as a death in the family, Pacific $20,000 management services. automobile breakdowns or home To support “Kahea Maoli: Hawaiian Maui Arts & Cultural Center Voices” documentary book project. n Mon., March 15, the repairs. People would also be eligi- $25,000 Office of Hawaiian Affairs ble for CMLP loans to pay for Hälawa Valley Land Trust $6,730 To support “Liliko Ka Pua,” a cultural pro- launched a micro-loan pro- career development opportunities, Complete, publish, and distribute grams initiative to maintain and perpetuate O traditional cultural practices. gram offering Native Hawaiians including course instruction, certifi- “Guidelines for Grassroots Lo‘i Kalo Rehabilitation: Practical Pono Procedures cation programs or required equip- Maui Economic Opportunity, consumer and emergency loans with for Lo‘i Kalo Restoration.” a lower interest rate and lower ment purchase for classes in their Inc. $25,000 monthly payments than most other current career field. The micro- Kauahea Inc. $25,000 To support the performing arts component loans will be limited to $7,500 per Pre-conference training for Ka ‘Aha Hula of a reintegration program for serious and financial lending institutions. The ‘O Hälauaola hula conference. violent offenders on Maui. Consumer Revolving Micro-Loan individual for a maximum term of Pilot Program (CMLP) is scheduled five years at a fixed interest rate of Kaunakakai School $12,400 ‘Ohana Makamae Inc. $24,447 five percent. In order to serve the Aiming High Project - Big Island student A culturally relevant approach to substance to run through June 2004, after trip for 6th graders to introduce youth to abuse and family crisis in Häna community. which OHA’s Board of Trustees will needs of applicants in financial college. review the trial program and deter- emergencies, the goal of the pro- mine whether or not to extend it. gram is to disburse loans within a credit history within minutes. Loan Fund staff will facilitate man- Trustee Boyd Mossman said the week. In its first five months, the loan agement of the program. program is a good example of “We understand that most of the program will be able to disburse up CMLP applicants must provide “OHA as an organization working applicants will need this money to $500,000 in consumer loans. The proof of Hawaiian ancestry via a to implement new programs that immediately,” said OHA loan offi- Board of Trustees has yet to deter- copy of their birth certificate or by benefit Native Hawaiian.” “This is cer Gilbert Fernandes. “If the loan mine the amount the pilot program OHA’s Hawaiian Registry Program. just the beginning,” Mossman said. process takes more than a week or will receive beyond that. For information on the Micro-Loan “We will monitor this program, and two, the emergency will most likely The Board of Trustees authorized Program, contact Gilbert Fernandes hopefully, it will increase substan- be over.” In order to expedite the the CMLP in November 2003 and at 594-1829. For information on tially in the future.” loan approval process, the CMLP supplied it with two positions – a OHA’s Hawaiian Registry Program, The program will provide small staff will use Internet credit reports loan officer and an account clerk. visit www.oha.org. loans to pay for financial emergen- which can assess a loan applicant’s OHA’s Native Hawaiian Revolving

‘Apelila 05

N H Ü OU

NÜ HOU NEWS

Hawaiian inmate finds inner freedom Hawaiian soul

Kanaka Hawai‘i maoli, ‘aha through a ‘decolonized mind’ mana maoli, lökahi, laulima, he lei poina ‘ole, ka lei With Native Hawaiian inmates ‘ohana. What do these words By Naomi Sodetani comprising a disproportionately mean to me as a Native high percentage of state prison Hawaiian today? They mean a or inmate Howard populations — and a large number great deal; they are a part of Kealohapau‘ole Kekahuna, of them now being shipped off to my identity as an indigenous, Fnow imprisoned at the maxi- mainland facilities to alleviate true child of this land. Six and mum-security Colorado State critical overcrowding problems — a half years ago I faced two Penitentiary, remembering and life terms in prison, and in reconnecting to his culture has Hawaiian prisoners have been struggling for the right to practice spite of my obstacles, I held helped him find his way to new pos- on with both hands, my love sibilities. their culture behind bars. In this second installment of a two-part for my people. I couldn't Kekahuna’s face and body are speak ‘ölelo Hawai‘i nor did I series, Naomi Sodetani, former covered with tattoos of various know the true politics of what types, but he says that only the tra- OHA publications editor, examines really happened 110 years ago ditional markings he has acquired in how a cultural awakening has and the genocidal attacks the past few years — linking him to transformed the outlook of one which have continued for his genealogy, ‘aumakua and his Hawaiian inmate now confined in more than 11 decades since. people’s culture — matter to him a mainland prison. now. “The rest are just prison tat- Here in the prison system, I toos, I wish I could erase them,” he have met a few special says, like shedding his childhood Kekahuna holds a certificate of atten- Kanaka Maoli prisoners who, “druggie” name “Boogie” in favor dance for a just like me when released, of the name Kealohapau‘ole that he Hawaiian language class he took at will not ever come back in goes by these days. The tattoos and Hälawa Correctional here for nothing and no one. name change reflect a sea of change Facility. The class is offered through Though we come across in Kekahuna’s identity that has Leeward opposition from even our own occurred over the past seven years, Community College’s kind, we stand firm in our while he has been bounced around Continuing educa- beliefs. Language and sover- between correctional facilities in tion and Work Force Development pro- Sodetani Naomi Photo: eignty is our responsibility. Hawai‘i, Arizona, Oklahoma and gram. now Colorado. drugs, or go with my For me, I am probably the But Kekahuna, 32, knows he can’t mom to prison to most blessed prisoner in erase the facts of his life that landed visit my uncles. prison history. I’ve met and him in jail as he can a name or tat- When I was four learned from the best in and too. At age 13, he was first sent to years old, I already outside of prison. It don't mat- the Olomana youth facility. Since knew I was going to prison.” ing to yank my arms and legs but I ter if I never go free again, then, he has been in and out of jail, In 1996, while high on crystal can’t. I’m yelling, but nobody because I am at peace with racking up petty drug and property meth, Kekahuna got into a shootout. comes to help.” myself and I have an identity crime offenses that escalated to ille- He winces: “I almost killed another Kekahuna’s sentence was recently today. He kanaka Hawai‘i gal use of firearms. “In my lifetime Kanaka Maoli.” With his formidable reduced, and he will be up for maoli ha‘aheo a me ke aloha I’ve done a million dollars’ worth of “rap sheet,” he was slammed with parole in 2007. “I hope I got a pau‘ole. Kekahuna ko‘u inoa. drugs,” he says straight out. “The two 20-year terms. Now, struggling chance to come home. But it don’t Nö Papakölea, Hawai‘i mai only thing that finally made me stop to get his life on a different footing, matter if I never go free again, au. was decolonizing my mind — he sees his misdeeds and violent because I am at peace with myself learning my culture, and to speak behavior as an outgrowth of history, and I have an identity today,” he I hope my experience can the language of my ancestors.” as a Kanaka Maoli born to poverty says. “I’m Kanaka Maoli, help stimulate more prisoners “I am the statistics,” Kekahuna and abuse. Polynesian forever.” to give up drugs and gang declares. His wrists and ankles in “My culture helped me get my For more information, please activity. They may be in shackles that clank heavily with the life together,” Kekahuna says. contact the Community Alliance on prison, but they are still slightest move, he recalls a common “When it comes to sovereignty Prisons, 76 North King St. #203, Kanaka Maoli scene: “In school, teachers ask, how stuff, I cry, because I know the truth Honolulu, HI 96817, or call or was your weekend? ‘Oh I went now. I wake up and tears come email CAP Community Coordinator Boogie Kekahuna beach, Fun Factory.’ Me, my week- down because I can’t do nothing. Kat Brady at 533-3454, Pa‘ahao end was watching people drink, do It’s like I’m stuck in a web and try- [email protected].

06 April

N H Ü OU

NEWS NÜ HOU

UH, activists at odds over progress on Mauna Kea audit

By Sterling Kini Wong summit to avoid development of new lands. “Quit adding more structures and make better use of ix years after a state audit that was critical what you’ve got,” he said. “Every addition of the University of Hawai‘i’s management through the years has had a negative impact on Sof the observatory area atop Mauna Kea, the cultural and spiritual ambiance of our sacred the university and activist groups disagree place.” whether the improvements implemented by the Cultural practitioner Kealoha Pisciotta, who university are helping to ensure protection of the worked as a telescope technician for 12 years on mountain’s environmental and cultural resources. Mauna Kea, said she supports astronomy but has In a legislative informational briefing held on lost faith in UH to manage the mountain. March 2, State Auditor Marion Higa said that the Pisciotta said that every month 48,000 gallons of 1998 audit found that UH’s management of the sewage from the reserve is released into the Mauna Kea Science Reserve was inadequate to mountain, which sits atop a key aquifer. She also ensure that natural resources are protected. She said that since 1982 the scientists have seen a said the audit also found that new technology has more than 99 percent decline in the capture rate impacted the reserve, which is home to more tele- of the wëkiu bug, which is unique to Mauna scopes than any other single location on earth. Kea’s summit and once thrived there, but is now UH Interim Vice President for Research James being affected by astronomy development. The Gaines said that in response to the audit, the wëkiu is now a candidate to be listed as a feder- school updated its Master Plan for Mauna Kea to ally endangered species. strike a better balance between the need to pro- Sierra Club spokesperson Deborah Ward said tect the mountain’s resources and the benefits that the university shouldn’t be permitted to gained from astronomy and recreation. Gaines allow the construction of more telescopes

said that the new Master Plan sets aside 95 per- Photo courtesy of UH IFA because its 2000 management plan for the sum- mit has not been approved by the Board of Land cent of the 11,288-acre reserve as a natural and A bird’s-eye view of the Mauna Kea Science cultural preserve, which is off limits to develop- Reserve, home to 13 observatories - more than and Natural Resources. ment of any kind. In addition, he said, the anywhere else in the world. Following the briefing, Sen. Lorraine Inouye remaining 525 acres would be identified as an said that she would be submitting a resolution 13 for astronomy and zero for Hawaiians,” said requiring the state auditor and the Legislative Astronomy Precinct, with any new development Kahu Kü Mauna Council Chairman Ed Stevens, being limited to about 30 acres and a prohibition Research Bureau to investigate the methods for referring to the 13 observatories built on Mauna creating a management authority for Mauna Kea. against any construction on currently undevel- Kea since the late 1960s. “Hawaiians have not oped cinder cones. Inouye said that based on the investigative find- received anything for the use of these ceded ings, a bill could pass through the Legislature However, environmentalists and cultural practi- lands.” tioners said they feel that they are playing a los- next year that would create a management author- Stevens said he would like to see proposed new ity for the mountain. ing game in their efforts to get UH to protect one telescopes replacing obsolete facilities atop the of the most sacred Hawaiian places. “The score is

SCHOOLS from page 1 and philosophy. Those charter BRIEFS from page 4 www.alulike.org/library. Story- schools, called Nä Lei Na‘auao, the the bidding of the Hawai‘i Charter time sessions are also available by Native Hawaiian Charter School Andrew Poepoe, Charles L. Rose Schools Network, it was amended appointment for groups of children Alliance, have a combined enroll- Jr., Alan M.L. Yee, Dr. Claire to allow for other charter schools to from preschool through grade 3. ment of more than 1,000 students, a Hughes, Dr. Michael Chun and have a similar district. For more information about the majority of whom are Native Mona Kapaku. Nathaniel served as Sen. Colleen Hanabusa, who library or on arranging story-time Hawaiian. chairperson of the commission and sponsored the bill, told local media, sessions, contact 535-1360. For Still, Hawai‘i’s charter schools Poepoe as vice-chair. “All they’re asking is ‘recognize us neighbor island residents, call toll- are plagued by many problems. so that we can continue to help our- free at (800) 682-0525. Alu Like is From the beginning, charter schools selves,’ which I think is the best sce- Hawaiian library located at 458 Keawe St. in down- have been under-funded by the nario. It’s the next step. They’ve town Honolulu. DOE. While public schools receive shown us they can succeed.” Native Hawaiians are encour- $8,375 per student (according to a According to the results of the aged to take advantage of the free DOE report completed for the Lei plants book 2003 Hawai‘i State Assessment, services provided by Alu Like, school year ’02-’03), charter released in September 2003, more Inc.’s Native Hawaiian Library as With the demand for plants used schools received just $5,355 per than 60 percent of Hawai‘i’s public it celebrates National Library in lei making increasing, growing student this year. Although the char- schools failed yearly progress stan- Week from April 18-24. Hawai‘i’s flora in gardens or nurs- ter school allocation this year was dards. Moreover, Native Hawaiians, The library, which was created in eries is becoming a popular way to an increase from last year, said who represent the largest ethnic 1985 and funded by the Institute of alleviate the pressure on Hawai‘i’s Hälau Kü Mäna charter school group in Hawai‘i’s public school Museum and Library Services, delicate ecosystem. administrator Keola Nakanishi, this system, are being left the farthest specializes in books - both in In order to address this issue, the year charter schools had to provide behind. According to a 2003 study Hawaiian and English - and audio- UH’s College of Tropical fringe benefits for personnel on by Kamehameha Schools, Native visual materials – CDs, videotapes Agriculture and Human Resources their own – meaning that charter Hawaiians have the state’s lowest and DVDs – about Hawai‘i. A has published a book entitled schools, ultimately, have less standardized test scores and gradua- Hawai‘i State Public Library card Growing Plants for Hawaiian Lei. money than last year. Nakanishi tion rates. is the only requirement to borrow The book contains information on estimates that he has been shorted Kahakalau said that any educa- library materials. growing 85 native and introduced almost $850,000 over the last three tion reform that doesn’t have part of The library also offers the ser- plants that can provide flowers or years in operating funds and special its focus on Native Hawaiians is vices of The Native Hawaiian Data foliage for lei. In addition to 170 education services alone. “poho, a waste of time.” “Our Resource Center, which collects pages detailing the plants, sections Charter schools have their own reform movement is all about pre- statistical data, government of the book provide useful basic school boards and are free of many senting hope for Hawai‘i’s 50,000 reports, and other information plant production information and state regulations – meaning they native children, who are currently about Native Hawaiians and helpful tips for anyone wishing to aren’t hindered by a lot of the red being left behind,” she said. Hawai‘i. In addition, the library get into the lei material business. tape that traditional public schools Of the 26 charter schools in provides access to full-text The book is $20 for individual are. The trade off for this freedom is Hawai‘i, twelve banded together in Hawaiian language newspapers, orders and $14 for bulk orders increased accountability. “Our their common goal of focusing on Hawaiian dictionaries, the (sets of 10). For more information, biggest accountability is our fami- Native Hawaiian students by pro- Hawaiian bible, and Ka Ho‘olina: contact CTAHR at 956-7036, or lies,” Nakanishi said. “If they don’t viding them with a curricula that Journal of Hawaiian Language visit www.ctahr.hawaii.edu. like how we use this freedom, they embraces Hawaiian culture, values Sources, which is located at walk.”

‘Apelila 07 Q &A with Jon Osorio

New director of UH Mänoa’s Center for Hawaiian Studies

Interview by Derek Ferrar familiarity with the archives that they are actually going to take the n January, historian and well- “One of the things research we have done in the last known contemporary Hawaiian we can never forget in few years, and they are going to Imusician Jon Kamakawiwo‘ole make it look like child’s play. They Osorio took over from Lilikalä rebuilding our nation are going to begin doing their Kame‘eleihiwa for a four-year term is the importance of research in Hawaiian language as director of UH Mänoa’s sources, where for us it would take Kamakaküokalani Center for having compassion, months and months to translate. Hawaiian Studies. Osorio, who has of feeling a sense of been teaching at the center since Speaking of your own research: 1992, grew up in Hilo — one of five aloha for your own your book deals with the political children of former Hawai‘i County people and also for history of the kingdom. What Councilman and three-time may- lessons from that time do you think oral candidate Elroy Osorio Sr. He others.” are particularly applicable to graduated from Kamehameha (’69) Hawaiians today? job, but I took it because at some and UH, where he eventually To begin with, I really do believe point all of us who come through received his doctorate in history. that the only entity that can claim here need to give back by becoming His recent book, “Dismembering my real legal title to the ceded lands an administrator for a few years. Lähui,” is a groundbreaking native is the kingdom. I absolutely believe That’s something I’ve come to history of the Hawaiian Kingdom, that the kingdom has to be restored terms with, because I’m so appre- from its first constitution, pro- in order to claim full title to these ciative of the camaraderie and sup- claimed by Kamehameha III in lands. However, I would not wish to port I’ve always experienced here. 1840, to the “bayonet constitution” restore a government that would do As far as priorities, number one is forced on King Kaläkaua in 1887. to us what our kingdom did to our to get our master’s program off and Most readers, however, probably people a hundred and fifty years running. We’ve spent about three know Osorio best for his music. ago. Frankly, I think our kingdom years planning for what will ulti- With his late partner, Randy let the Känaka Maoli down while mately be five or maybe even more Borden, he composed such island pursuing sugar and commerce. And, areas of concentration covering the classics as Hawaiian Eyes and yet, the people were still incredibly whole gamut of Hawaiian-Pacific Hawaiian Soul, a tribute to disap- loyal to that government, because experience. We think it’s going to peared Kaho‘olawe activists they believed that, collectively, they be tremendously powerful as a George Helm and Kimo Mitchell. represented something great and native studies program. Recently, Ka Wai Ola grabbed a few wonderful in the whole world. And precious moments between classes I think that is how Hawaiians today When are you hoping to get to touch base with the new director: still feel about what we have to it going? offer. Right now, we are in the process KWO: How did you ever get from I have always had a great kanalua of trying to get the Faculty Senate being a musician to being a schol- — that is, a double view — towards to look at the proposal, approve it ar? the kingdom’s government. Yes, it and get it off to the Board of JKO: Well, I think if you’re an was a terrible thing that it was over- Regents. We’re hoping to offer the entertainer, it’s kind of a natural thrown. However, it is also true that first courses this fall. At this point, progression to want to teach. for the most part it did not do very we’re too late to actually start Because if you sing in nightclubs well by its subjects. As we commit accepting entrants then; that will long enough, you’re going to have ourselves to self-determination, you have to wait until next spring. But plenty of audiences that just com- cannot romanticize the kingdom. we think we can start by offering pletely ignore you. With teaching, We should be really clear about master’s-level courses that people they have to pay attention. what it was, and what were the good who intend to enroll in the program You know, the songs I composed things that we should restore. One can take. Right now, we have about were always about what it means to of the things we can never forget in 45 students who have indicated that be Hawaiian in this modern world. rebuilding our nation is the impor- they are basically holding off on But I was writing them without any tance of having compassion, of getting their graduate degrees until knowledge at all about things like feeling a sense of aloha for your our program comes out. what the kingdom was like, where own people and also for others. our people came from, what our What would the master’s pro- religion was like. Even my lan- What do you think is needed to gram add to the experience that guage knowledge was sort of mini- bring Hawaiians together behind Hawaiian studies undergrads are mum. this effort? getting now? Then my music career began to A government might bring people We hope that the B.A. students fade, so I decided to go back to together. But I’ve wondered a lot come away from the program with a school. I didn’t know what I wanted about this myself, because one of strong understanding of the connec- to do, but I figured out somewhat the things that I have been disap- tion between the people and the quickly that I wanted to teach. It pointed with is the extent to which land, and of the significance of seemed like it was the most logical some of the establishment Hawaiian Hawaiian cultural identity in its thing for me. I like to talk; I like to institutions can tend to keep grass- many forms — an appreciation for influence people, and I felt teaching roots activists at arm’s length. I the religion; an understanding of was the best way to do this. But I really think they should seriously Hawaiian language, which they never really anticipated becoming a consider whether they are best serv- have to take for three years; and scholar in that sense; my idea was ing their people by spending their certainly a grasp of history that to get a bachelor’s degree and at the time and resources essentially try- none of us would have had as most teach high school. However, ing to protect the status quo, rather undergraduates 20 years ago. things kept breaking for me, and I than trying to be a real leader and But for graduate students, we just cannot tell you how extraordi- paying more attention to what the would want them to be experts in all narily lucky I have been. people want. You know, if we could of this. These people are not just just couple OHA’s money, Bishop going to be appreciating these How do you feel about taking the Estate’s land and activists’ experi- things; they are going to be able to director’s seat, and what are some ence and passion, there is no politi- teach them. We would expect that of your top priorities in the job? cal force in Hawai‘i that could stop graduates would have such a strong Frankly, I didn’t really want this us.

08 April

K ‘Ö M OLAMU LELO AKUAHINE

HAWAIIAN LANGUAGE KOLAMU ‘ÖLELO MAKUAHINE

Ua hala ‘o Ke‘alamäpuana Sarah Malina Ka‘ilikea, he kupuna no Kaua‘i i aloha nui ‘ia

I ka lä 25 o Pepeluali i hala loa a me ka ha‘i mo‘olelo. Ua a‘o ‘ia hïmeni o kona po‘e hoa a aku ai ‘o Kupuna Ke‘alamapuana ‘o ia e Papa David K. Bray a me haumäna a me nä mele like ‘ole i Sarah Ka‘ilikea, he 92 kona mau Kawena Püku‘i. I ‘ehä makahiki haku ‘ia e ia ala. makahiki. Kaulana ia kupuna ma aku nei, ua puka maila he sëdë Eia iho nä mana‘o i ho‘ouna ‘ia Kaua‘i no kona ‘ike ku‘una i nä äna e hö‘ike ‘ia mai ai ka nani o mai e ho‘omana‘o ai i ke aloha loina kahiko e la‘a ke oli, ka hula kona leo ha‘i mo‘olelo, nä leo nui no ia kupuna hanohano.

Ka Nani O Ku‘u Kïhäpai

ke kakahiaka Pö‘aono o ka lä 6 o Malaki 2004, ua ka‘i huaka‘i mai ka ‘ohana, nä hoaaloha a me nä ‘Ahahui Hawai‘i me ka hali‘a aloha ma ka Päilina ‘o Lïhu‘e Ino ka ho‘olewa o Ke‘alamäpuana Sarah Malina Ka‘ilikea. Lohe ‘ia ka leo wahine oli i ka ho‘omaka o ka ho‘olewa, kani akula ka pü iä Lïkeke Bell. Ma hope ia, ua kuolo ka leo o Puake‘ala Mann ‘o ka mao akula nö ia o nä ao. Na Malcolm läua ‘o Keolu Ka‘ilikea i hi‘i i ka ipu o Ke‘alamäpuana. Ua mälama ‘ia ka hana haipule e Kahu Gaylord Williams o ka Halepule ‘o Lïhu‘e Mua. ‘O Kaualoku Aiu kai ho‘ohiwahiwa iä Aunti Sarah me ka ‘ölelo, “ He wahine i ma‘a i ka hele ‘ia e ona mau küpuna” Ua hïmeni a oli nä po‘e i aloha ‘ia iä ia. Ua kulukulu ka waimaka aloha nona a ua ‘ohu‘ohu nä lei a me nä pua ma luna ona. Ua honia wale ke ‘ala o ka maile a me ka ‘awapuhi, ‘o ia nö, ua ‘ikea wale ke aloha a me ka ha‘aha‘a o këia wahine ‘olu‘olu, ‘oia ho‘i ‘o Ke‘alamäpuana Sarah Malina Ka‘ilikea.

Na Momilani Kaehuaea Ke‘alamapuana He Kanikau He Mana‘o Aloha No Ke‘alamäpuana Lei ‘ia ‘o Hä‘upu e ka ‘ohu kuahiwi Külou Kalanipu‘u i ka wahine o Papalinahoa He hoa Hulaÿia o ka Pali Paupua Ku‘u ka hanu i Kuhiau The breath is free at Kuhiau Moe ke kai o Kalapakï aku I Näwiliwili ‘O ia kïpü ahiahi It is tranquil Moani mai ke ‘ala mokihana i ‘Alekoko ‘O ia kïpü aheahe It is in quiet peace Kuÿu koÿokoÿo, ia kokoÿolua o Manokalanipö ‘O ke ahe malina ia i hala The soothing breeze has passed Aloha ë! Hala i ke ala ko‘i‘ula a nui äkea Gone on the sacred path of everlasting light ‘O ia ë, ‘o ia nö ä That’s it, that’s it

He wahine piha na‘auao ‘o Ke‘alamäpuana Sarah ‘O ke ‘ala ia e mäpu ana The fragrance that is wafting Malina Ka‘ilikea. Ma ka mamao au i a‘o ‘ia aku ai e ‘O ka Pämakani ia o Papalinahoa The Pämakani of Papalinahoa ia. Eia nä mea a‘u i a‘o mai ai mai këia wahine ‘O ke hoa ia i ka ua loku The friend here in the torrential rain ha‘aha‘a ikaika. “He lei nani ke po‘ohina, ke loa‘a ia I loku ka ua i ku‘u manawa The rain pours down on my affections ma ka ‘ao‘ao o ka pono. Maika‘i ke ahonui ma mua I kahe ka hahana i ku‘u piko The warmth flows to my piko o ka ikaika; a ‘o ka mea ho‘omalu i kona ‘uhane ma I ‘eha ka ‘eha i ku‘u na‘au The sadness hurts in my na‘au mua o ka mea ho‘opio i ke külanakauhale. Ma ka ‘O ia ë, ‘o ia nö ä That’s it, that’s it pü‘olo i ho‘olei ‘ia ai ka hailona. Na ‘Iehova na‘e ka ho‘oponopono ‘ana.” Ke aloha nui iä ‘oe, e E ku ‘u aloha o ka ‘ili kea My dearest one of the fair skin Ke‘alamäpuana. O hele i ke ala ho ‘i ‘ole mai Go now on the path which there is no returning Ke ala i ke alo o Akua The path to the face of God Ke Aloha, Ke ala i ka poli o Iesu The path to the bosom of Jesus Na David Napolean I ke ala polihua o nä Kupüna The path to the bosom of the ancestors Ma leila ‘oe e maha ai Tt is peaceful ‘O ia ë, ‘o ia nö ë That’s it, that’s it

He mana‘o, he aloha, he leo këia This is a thought, a love, a voice No Ke‘alamäpuana Sarah Malina Ka‘ilikea For Ke‘alamäpuana Sarah Malina Ka‘ilikea Ke aloha no ‘O ia ë, ‘o ia nö ä That’s it, that’s it Haku ‘ia na Momilani Kaehuaea Mai ka Papa ‘Ie‘ie o Hälau Hula O Maiki

‘Apelila 09 RECENT RELEASES BY ISLAND ARTISTS ‘APELILA “Island Style” – This CD is a compila- Kani Mäkou: “Easy Stylin” – Shaun Manny K. Fernandez: “In This Simplisity: “Urban Warriors, ‘Set us tion of some of Palm Records favorite Reyes, Chad Kim and Shane Mahi‘ai Enchanted Place” – This ambassador free’” – Simplisity’s new album fea- APRIL CALENDAR OF EVENTS island artists who have brought fresh blend together reggae and a con- for Hawai‘i has been delighting audi- tures several originals and a variety new sounds to the island music temporary island sound on their ences around the world for more than of covers from Hall and Oates’ “Sara scene. Artists include Ernie, John and debut CD. This high-energy recording four decades. This collection of his Smile” to Billy Kau‘i’s “Guess It Desirée Cruz, Lorna Lim, Mana‘o includes eight originals and four cov- favorite Hawaiian songs includes Doesn’t Matter Anyhow.” Produced Company and Robi Kahakalau. Palm ers. Produced by Dave Tucciarone three written by his mentor, Andy by Simplisity. Records. and Kani Mäkou. Cummings. PekeKini Records.

Stadium. For information, call (808) Hawaiian Music by Nä Palapalai, Enjoy the voices of the Merrie Sun., May 2 – Sat., May 8 – 935-9168. Crafts, Food Booths and Keiki Monarch Glee Club and Hawaiian Beginning Lomilomi Dancers from Honolulu’s Hälau I Ka Games. $5. One Ali‘i Beach Park. 10 performing arts by Kumu Hula Etua Wëkiu will perform at the 41st Merrie Sat., Apr. 17 – a.m.-9 p.m. For information, call Lopes and his Hälau Nä Pua U‘i O Workshop Monarch Festival in Hilo April 15-17. Kaua‘i Historical Art and (808) 567-9211. Hawai‘i. Free. Hulihe‘e Palace, Ali‘i Drive in Kailua-Kona. 4 p.m. For Learn the basic routines of lomilo- information, visit www.huli- Photo Show Sat., Apr. 24 – mi, including: Hawaiian protocol, heepalace.org call (808) 329-1877. Fri., Apr. 2 – Sat., Apr. 3 – The annual Hawai‘i International hälau hula and Hawaiian immersion “E Ho‘ohanohano” pule, ho‘oponopono, hi‘u wai, ‘awa Spring Film Festival is held at the schools from around the island. Kaua‘i Historical Society and Ship ceremony techniques, oli and basic Hawaiian Myths & Signature Dole Cannery 18 Theatres. Enjoy keiki rides and games, ono Store Galleries present original art Enjoy an evening of dining and full body lomilomi. This seven-day Expect the very best and latest in food, a crafters village, silent auc- work and Giclee prints of photos Legends dancing at the 90th Anniversary and Thurs., Apr. 29 – Sun., Oct. 17 – course will provide you with the independent and global cinema. The tion, and more. $3. Bishop Museum. focusing on Kaua‘i in the early Royal Ball with the Kaua‘i Historical knowledge and understanding from Spring Film Festival has grown over 9-5 p.m. For information, call 536- 1900s to celebrate the Society’s 90th Reflections on a IONA Contemporary Dance Society. Be swept away by The licensed lomilomi practitioner the years and has become just as 7999 or 294-2994. anniversary. Multimedia artwork by Theatre presents Hawaiian Myths & Royal Serenaders, including band- Hawaiian Heritage Mileka Robins. $1,050 for 7-day popular and successful as the main selected artists and art-quality histor- Legends - a visual indulgence not to master Aaron Mahi and the vocal workshop. For information, call 222- Fall festival. For information, call Sun., Apr. 11 – Sat., Apr. 17 – ical photos from the Historical be missed. Hawaiian Myths & mastery of Cathy Foy as they relive Hawai‘i-born scholar Irving 1773. 528-3456, ext. 18. Society’s collection will be on sale. Legends abounds with color and The 41st Annual Merrie music from the early 1900s. A mix Jenkins was an accomplished artist Ship Store Galleries, Coconut vitality, offering audiences a of live and silent auctions, a five in mixed-media sculpture. His cre- Sun., Apr. 4 – Monarch Festival Marketplace, Wailua. Kaua‘i provocative interpretation of the cul- course meal by Chef Guy Higa, and ations speak specifically of the Historical Society, Lïhu‘e, For infor- tural mythology of the Hawaiian 6th Annual E Mälama I more. $75. Reservations required. Hawaiian culture using the shapes of mation, call (808) 245-3373 or (808) Islands. Hawaiian Myths & Legends A week-long festival of cultural Kaua‘i Marriot Resort Grand feather capes and niho palaoa (hook- Ke Kai ~ Family Ocean 822-4999. soars with acrobatic airborne deities events including Hawai‘i’s most Ballroom. 5:30 p.m. For information, shaped pendant) to make contempo- and breathtaking dancers suspended Festival prestigious hula competition. The email [email protected] or call rary sculptures. General admission by silk. $25-$40. Hawai‘i Theatre festival begins with a Ho‘olaule‘a on Sat., Apr. 24 – (808) 245-3373. $7; Students, seniors and military $4; Moku Ola (Coconut Island) on Center. 8 p.m. For information, visit Bishop Museum hosts this benefit Ho‘omau Concert Keiki 12 and under free. 900 S. Easter Sunday. Enjoy the free exhibi- www.iona360.com or call 262-0110. concert for Pünana Leo o Sun., Apr. 25 – Beretania Street. 10 a.m.-4:30 p.m. tion on Wednesday night, the solo Moloka‘i Kawaiaha‘o. There will be live enter- Sundays from 1-5 p.m. Closed Miss Aloha Hula competition on Hulihe‘e Palace Concert Fri., Apr. 2 – Thur., Apr. 8 – tainment by the Brother’s Cazimero, Mondays. For information, call 532- Thursday, and the group Kahiko Hawaiian Educational Raiatea Helm, Ale‘a, Makana, Amy 8700. Hawai‘i International (ancient) and Auana (modern) hula Ho‘olaule‘a (Festival) to Presented by the Daughters of

Hänaiali‘i, Weldon Kekauoha, competitions on Friday and benefit Pünana Leo O Hawai‘i, in remembrance of Prince

Spring Film Festival Kupa‘äina and other local entertain- Saturday. $10-25. Edith Kanaka‘ole Moloka‘i. Festival includes Albert Edward Kahakuohawai‘i. ers. Special performances by several

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Hewett’s latest CD highlights importance of storytelling Nä Palapalai takes the stage at historic Hawai‘i Theatre

By Manu Boyd for vacation. Hewett advises a number of hälau the early 80s by the Brothers Caz. A number of By Manu Boyd sure,” he said, of the former Miss debut CD “Makani ‘Olu‘olu” is “Ke ‘Ala Beauty,” abroad and shares his teachings with various mele recalling akua wahine were penned by Aloha Hula who along with their second – and according to Costa – their aving just landed at LAX, he heads down kumu hula. For more than 25 years, Hewett has Hewett including “Poli‘ahu” for the snow god- hen the plush velvet curtain is lifted at group manager Shawn best yet. “This CD has more songs – about a California freeway through smog and lead his own hälau hula in dess of Mauna Kea originally recorded by 8 p.m. on Fri. April 23, Keao Costa has Kekoa Pimental help 15. About half are originals by Këhau Htraffic, picks up his cell Windward O‘ahu, Kühai Hälau O Hewett’s cousin Teresa Bright; and “Höpoe,” the Wno idea what the Hawai‘i Theatre stage keep the busy trio and Kuana. The others are old favorites phone and dial home some Kawaikapuokalani Pä ‘Ölapa tragic story about Hi‘iaka’s closest friend con- will look like. “I have no idea,” he shrugged. But organized and on that mostly go with hula. My 2,000 miles away. What’s Kahiko from which he has gradu- sumed in fire due to Pele’s rage, recorded by you certainly see Costa, along with music mates track. favorites on this one are “Ko Ma‘i” on his mind? Hawaiian tra- ated a new generation of teachers. Loyal Garner and the Mäkaha Sons. Kuana Torres and Këhau Tamure – the hot Costa, 27, is a and “Manu Mele.” ditions, his mo‘opuna, his Aside from his rigorous kahiko In Mo‘o‘ölelo, Hewett focuses his attention on Hawaiian trio named for cool mountain ferns, Damien Memorial Get your tickets today for latest (and favorite) record- stylings, Hewett is noted for his Kaua‘i and Ni‘ihau to which connects genealogi- “Nä Palapalai.” graduate, while Hawai‘i Theatre’s Hana Hou Series ing, and the peace, tranquili- catchy original tunes, many of cally on his father’s side. The opening cut, “Palapalai is a fern and a kinolau plant associ- Tamure and Torres April Show featuring one of ty and inspiration of Kaua‘i which have been performed by “Kaua‘i Hemolele i ka Mälie” represents a ated with the hula. We see ourselves as being like both come from Hawai‘i’s hottest groups in years. and Ni‘ihau. his hälau, including such stan- hö‘ailona or divine sign he received a dozen an adornment for the dancer,” said Costa adding Hilo – ‘Äinaloa and And although Keao and friends don’t Frank Kawaikapuokalani dards as “Halalü” about the years ago. that hula will be a big part of their debut solo Pi‘ihonua, respec- know exactly what will be in the con- Hewett is a composer, per- ‘ono fish delicacy mixed with “I was going to take a job on Kaua‘i but wasn’t concert at the historic downtown Honolulu land- tively. “Kuana moved cert, based on their impressive reper- former, kumu hula, cultural limu kohu and just the right sure if it was right. ‘Do I belong here?’ I asked. mark. “Aunty Mäpu and Aunty Flo will be in the back to Pi‘ihonua, but toire, quality recordings, hula dancing resource, family man and avid amount of chili pepper, and I went out to Kë‘ë at Hä‘ena to pule. After I show,” he said referring to long-time hula affi- flies back and forth for friends and “wee ha” spirit, it’s going to be traveler. But trips to California the haunting “Ka Wai Lehua prayed, I turned to the ocean and saw honu (tur- cionados known their performances that range gigs,” said Costa. All full-time a winner. ‘A‘ala Ka Honua” which mingles rain, the from elegant to extremely kolohe (rascal, musicians, the group has plans for trips and Japan are rarely – if ever – Palapalai fern inspired the popular Hawaiian trio’s ocean and lehua blossoms, originally recorded in See MO‘O‘ÖLELO on page 19 naughty) hula. “We haven’t confirmed any hälau to Japan, Tahiti, and Aotearoa next year. name. Photo: Manu Boyd yet, but will shortly. And Tehani will dance for On the heals of their 5-Hökü Award-winning

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12 April Cultural Foundations

By Sterling Kini Wong fishponds, on Moloka‘i; built terraced taro patch- es in Limahuli on Kaua‘i; and restored heiau in or master stone mason Billy Fields, build- Mänoa and a hölua (sledding) ramp in Kohala. Pöhaku in print ing a traditional Hawaiian dry-stack wall is Fields, who was taught the art by his kumu, Flike putting together a puzzle. “Every stone Sam Bell, began working with stone walls as a The stories behind many of the stone is a puzzle piece,” Fields says. “They all fit, union mason. Later, he created his own tradi- structures that locals encounter every- they’re all numbered. You just gotta find the tional stone masonry company, Kona-based day in Hawai‘i are told in the recent number.” Fields Masonry, in order to “support my cultural book “Pöhaku: The Art & Architecture Fields lays two stones down next to each other habit,” he said. of Stonework in Hawai‘i” on a thigh-high, half-built wall on the grounds of At the recent Bishop Museum workshop, muse- Editors David and Scott Cheever Bishop Museum, site of a recent wall building um cultural education specialist Chiya Hoapili commissioned over 50 architects, jour- workshop. “You are looking for shapes,” he tells nalists and cultural experts to con- about 45 students, as he searches the ground for tribute essays on 100 pöhaku, including his next stone. “You’re not trying to just fit a rock fishponds, heiau, churches, quarries, in to a place.” He picks one up and uses it to lock government buildings and homes. One the other two stones in place, creating a bed for essay explains that Kamehameha I mar- the next layer. “You’re always trying to stay three shaled 20,000 men to pass stones to or four stones ahead of yourself, setting yourself build Pu‘ukoholä Heiau at Kawaihae. up for the next stone,” he says. Award winning photographer Pöhaku, or stones, formed both the literal and Douglas Peebles took the 250 color symbolic foundation of Hawaiian culture. The photos included in the book. Published centerpiece of the traditional Kanaka Maoli in 2003 by Editions Limited. lifestyle, they were used in everything from fish- ponds to taro patches, poi pounders to war clubs Community College to the class, said that tradi- and adzes. Pöhaku were such a significant part of tional stone walls represent a cohesiveness that the culture that Hawaiians believed ‘aumakua, or brings Hawaiians together to work for a common familial gods, could take form as a stone. goal. “This represents who we are; it’s holding However, traditional Hawaiian dry-stack stone us together,” Stone said. masonry, or uhau humu pöhaku – the method of Fields teaches the students that the niho, or stacking and locking stones together to create largest rocks, go on the bottom of the wall to act structures – nearly became a lost art after the as its foundation. The wall starts off wide at the introduction of mortar and brick. Consequently, base and tapers off towards the top, with its face the role of pöhaku, just like many other elements created by interlocking larger stones, and of the Hawaiian culture, has diminished in mod- häkähäkä, or smaller stones, used as back fill. ern society. Gravity holds the structure together. But Fields – who has been a uhau humu pöhaku Pointing out that some Hawaiian sites are 500- practitioner for 20 years, and is maybe the only 700 years old and still standing, Fields insists one left – is doing his part to rebuild the that if a traditional stone wall is built properly Hawaiian culture, stone by stone. Fields’ main with all the proper protocols (he does a tradition- objective is to restore historic sites while educat- UHAU HUMU PÖHAKU — Traditional mason Billy Fields al chant that instills strength and life’s breathe ing people and helping them connect with helps rebuild Hawaiian culture, stone by stone. into the structure to ensure its stability), it can be Hawaiian culture. In the last ten years, Fields has just as strong and durable as structures that use worked with various state agencies and Native mortar. Hawaiian organizations to rebury about 5,700 said that it’s important for people to learn But traditional walls must be maintained, just sets of iwi, or human remains, throughout the Hawaiian traditions “to carry on what our küpuna as the Hawaiian culture must be practiced, says islands – including such places as the notorious have done for years.” “This is an awesome legacy Fields. “The walls can last forever if you just “Forbes Cave” complex in Kawaihae. Currently, for our kids,” Hoapili said. maintain it,” he says. “It’s the domino effect: if he is working to rebury some 2,500 iwi at Well-known surfer and hölua sledding revival- one rock falls out, the whole thing will fall Mökapu. ist Tom “Pöhaku” Stone, who brought his down.” Fields has also restored the walls of loko‘ia, or Hawaiian studies students from Kapi‘olani

Puanani Wilhelm named Outstanding Educator of the Year

or Puanani Wilhelm, it’s all about Department of Education. I get to meet and timing. “I’ve been blessed with work with a lot of good people – küpuna, Fmany timely and good opportuni- Hawaiian language teachers – it’s a plea- ties,” said Wilhelm, who holds the post of sure,” Wilhelm said. In 1987, Wilhelm was administrator for the Hawaiian studies and convinced by language educator Pila language section of the Department of Wilson to take a daring new career path. Education. “I’m very appreciative of this She became the first Hawaiian language award. It’s an honor.” immersion teacher at Keaukaha Wilhelm is the second recipient of the Elementary in Hilo. She also taught at Native Hawaiian Education Association’s Kapa‘a Elementary, and in 1994, became

Photo: Sterling Kini WongKini Sterling Photo: (NHEA) Educator of the Year award, fol- the state Hawaiian language immersion lowing on the heals of Näinoa Thompson, specialist, the landmark program that she the 2003 recipient. In addition, a posthu- administers today. “For me, I think the mous award presented this year to greatest challenge is in gaining systemic writer/editor Mähealani Dudoit who died support for the kinds of educational pro- last year, and in 2003, to Gladys grams we think are appropriate for Native Kamakaüokalani ‘Ainoa Brandt. The Hawaiian students. What I’d really like to NHEA award is a spin-off of the former Ke do is teacher training at the college level. “I’m very appreciative of this award. Kukui Mälamalama Award presented by All teachers are required to have some It’s an honor ... Pömaika‘i. I’ve been the Office of Hawaiian Affairs. knowledge of Hawaiian culture, language “Pömaika‘i. I’ve been blessed with many and history, and someone needs to develop blessed with many good things” good things in my 17 years in the that curriculum,” she said.

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M ‘ O OLELO

MO‘OLELO HISTORY

Kamehameha’s lessons in health and humanity

By Claire Hughes, Dr.PH., R.D. ple, his new responsibility would go peacefully. His who reinforced health practices to assure endurance, brother listened well, and carefully instructed those agility and speed. He gained recognition for his pow- who went to Maui with him against taking crops, erful physique and well-formed features. In his amehameha the Great is remembered for uni- hogs or sugar cane from the people. The people of the youth, he and his younger brother fying the Hawaiian Islands, and immortalized Häna district recognized the young ali‘i’s excellent Kalaimamahu were considered to be Kfor his prowess, athleticism and success on work and actions, and soon named him Keli‘imaika‘i among the handsomest of men. the battlefield. His battlefield strategies are still (the good chief), a name that he kept until his death. Kamehameha’s legacy has left remembered and studied. Kamehameha placed great importance on self-suf- us many important lessons in But perhaps less well known are the many humani- ficiency and maintaining productive farms and vil- health, fitness and nutrition, as tarian contributions of Hawai‘i’s first king. lages to feed the maka‘äinana. He was known for well as leadership for Hawaiians Kamehameha’s Law of the Splintered Paddle, touring his lands, surveying the villages and encour- in the 21st century I Känäwai Mämalahoa, is an example. Kamehameha aging the farmers and artisans. In the 18th century, proclaimed this law to protect everyone, particularly the first Western visitors to Hawai‘i marveled at the elderly, the weak and children, from intentional the ingenuity and hard work of the Hawaiians, harm by other persons. Känäwai Mämalahoa was recording wonderfully complimentary descriptions reaffirmed after battles and skirmishes to protect of their obvious farming skills and remarkable blameless villagers from plunder and abuse by their man-made waterways. former and new leaders. Kamehameha expected his Kamehameha also understood the relation- chiefs to rule with respect for the maka‘äinana. ship of good food, water and exercise to a As his younger brother Kalanimälokuloku- healthy nation. He himself was known to eat ikepo‘okalani was leaving Hawai‘i to govern the sparingly at times, so he could be fit and healthy. Häna district on Maui, Kamehameha instructed his Kamehameha knew, firsthand, that a warrior’s brother to take care of the people and the chiefs. Do strength and endurance depended on being well- not plunder the maka‘äinana or take what they have nourished. Thus, a requirement for training peri- labored to produce, he was told. Kamehameha ods was that warriors fish and cultivate their own instructed his brother to cultivate his own food and to food. fish for himself. Kamehameha knew that if his broth- As a young warrior, Kamehameha worked hard to er’s good works were appreciated by the Häna peo- develop his athletic skills under several instructors, Illustration: Aaron Kawai‘ae‘a

OHA FINANCIAL R EPORT

COMBINED BALANCE SHEET COMBINED STATEMENT OF REVENUES, EXPENDITURES AND CHANGES AS OF DECEMBER 31, 2003 IN FUND BALANCES FOR THE PERIOD ENDING: DECEMBER 31,2003

Account Total Funds Groups Funds

ASSETS: Petty Cash 10,000.00 0.00 REVENUES: Cash in State Treasury 13,039,211.10 0.00 2,532,647.00 6,729,854.25 0.00 General Fund Appropriations Cash held outside of State Treasury 4,708,746.06 Interfund Assets 0.00 0.00 Public Land Trust Accounts Receivable 3,458,920.58 0.00 Dividend & Interest Income 2,473,077.74 Interest & Dividends Receivable 725,359.84 0.00 Hawaiian Rights Fund 3,917.42 Notes Receivable 17,222,910.27 0.00 Federal and Other Grants 91,555.14 Allowance for Doubtful Accounts (4,715,804.33) 0.00 Prepaid Expenses 284,130.09 0.00 Newspaper Ads 19,102.07 Security Deposit 47,187.07 0.00 Donations and Other 21,412.12 NHTF Investments (Market Value) 313,003,550.31 0.00 Nonimposed Fringe Benefits 87,792.70 NHTF Premium (Discount) Carrying 0.00 0.00 NHRLF Investments (Market Value) 22,414,810.42 0.00 Total Revenues 9,938,250.25 NHRLF Premium (Discount) Carrying 116,294.48 0.00 Accr Interest Paid - Bond Purchase 18,069.28 0.00 Land 0.00 84,100.00 EXPENDITURES: Building 0.00 1,041,303.96 Current Programs: Leasehold Improvements 0.00 389,337.02 Board of Trustees 954,692.21 0.00 3,074,306.37 Furniture, Software & Equipment Support Services 4,363,025.77 Artwork 0.00 10,000.00 Prov for LT Debt - Oper Lease Rent 0.00 0.00 Beneficiary Advocacy 2,531,215.74 Prov for Accr Vacation & Comp Time 0.00 584,729.84 Total Expenditures 7,848,933.72 Prov for Est Claims & Judgements 0.00 460,026.00 Total Assets 372,354,493.36 5,643,803.19 EXCESS (DEFICIENCY) OF REVENUES LIABILITIES: OVER EXPENDITURES 2,089,316.53 Accounts and Other Payables 3,204,217.52 0.00 Due to State of Hawaii 110,000.00 0.00 Operating Lease Rents 0.00 0.00 OTHER FINANCING SOURCES (USES): Accrued Vacation & Comp Time 0.00 584,729.84 Realized Gain(Loss) on Sale of Invstmnts 10,793,789.55 Estimated Claims & Judgements 0.00 460,026.00 Unrealized Gain(Loss) on Invstmnts Held 12,688,747.31 Operating Transfers 0.00 Total Liabilities 3,314,217.52 1,044,755.84 Lapse of Cash to State General Fund (12,276.71)

FUND BALANCE: Total Other Financing Sources/(Uses) 23,470,260.15 Investment in Fixed Assets 0.00 4,599,047.35 Reserve for Encumbrances 5,245,903.74 0.00 Reserve for Prepaid Exp & Sec Deposit 343,473.94 0.00 EXCESS (DEFICIENCY) OF REVENUES AND OTHER Reserve for Notes Receivable 12,427,609.35 0.00 FINANCING SOURCES OVER EXPENDITURES Unreserved Fund Balance 351,023,288.81 0.00 AND OTHER FINANCING USES 25,559,576.68 Fund Balance, Beginning of Year 343,480,699.16 Total Fund Balance 369,040,275.84 4,599,047.35

Total Liabilities & Fund Balance 372,354,493.36 5,643,803.19 Fund Balance, End of Year 369,040,275.84

Note: The above figures are unaudited for Fiscal Year 2004

14 April LeoTRUSTEE MESSAGES ‘elele

Give voice to our ancestors and küpuna to Haunani Apoliona, MSW fulfill their hopes in rectifying wrongs Chairperson Trustee, At-large

ö e nä ‘öiwi ‘ölino, nä pula- Although enduring humiliation and Hawaiians must not shrink from the said, “I could not turn back the time pula a Häloa, mai Hawai‘i a heartbreak, Queen Lili‘uokalani, responsibility. We can not just leave for the political change, but there is ENi‘ihau, a puni ke ao mäla- the embodiment of spiritual it to someone else. Or more worse, still time to save our heritage. You malama. Aloha e nä küpuna kahiko, strength, counsels us today with her not even care. Native Hawaiians must remember never to cease to act näna e ho‘oulu mai nei, iä käkou e words of compassion and forgive- must participate in our self-determi- because you fear you may fail. The holopono, a loa‘a e ka lei lanakila. ness that survive as her legacy for nation process. We and our kupuna way to lose any earthly kingdom is One hundred eleven years after us in 2004. “Ko‘u noho mihi ‘ana a have struggled, ached, wept and to be inflexible, intolerant and prej- the overthrow of Native Hawaiian pa‘ahao ‘ia. ‘O‘oe ku‘u lama, kou grieved for 111 years. We are now udicial. Another way is to be too governance, Native Hawaiians nani, ko‘u ko‘o.”(I live in sorrow, at the threshold and must act to flexible, tolerant of too many across Hawai‘i and the continent imprisoned. You are my light, my design the next 111 years and wrongs and without judgment at all. and the world are gathering to Kau glory my support). “Mai nänä beyond — learning from the past to It is a razor’s edge. It is the width of Inoa — to renew, reaffirm, and refo- ‘ino‘ino nä hewa o känaka akä e realize the future. a blade of pili grass. To gain the cus our commitment to Native huikala a ma‘ema‘e nö.” (Behold Give voice to our ancestors and kingdom of heaven is to hear what Hawaiian self-determination. For as not with malevolence the sins of kupuna to fulfill their hopes that is not said, to see what can not be Queen Lili‘uokalani advises by her man, but forgive and cleanse). — they placed with us of one day rec- seen, and to know the unknowable – words that we hold close today, The Queen’s Prayer,1895. onciling past wrongs. The message that is aloha, All things in this world “The world can not stand still. We As Native Hawaiians we stand at of Lili‘uokalani places the signifi- are two; in heaven there is but one.” must either advance or recede. Let the threshold of change and chal- cant challenge before us, Native As Native Hawaiians we must us advance together. Hold thy lenge. Faced with questions of what Hawaiians, reminding us to be Kau Inoa, affix our names and breath! Walk abreast, shoulder to do we do, where do we go, how do courageous in the face of change embark on our collective journey to shoulder.” we organize to be most effective not and uncertainty, to be discerning in organize our Native Hawaiian gov- Embraced by the spirit and guid- just for today but for the tomorrows the face of trials and tribulation, to ernance for the 21st century and ance of our ancestors who preceded of generations to come. As Native stay committed in the face of cir- beyond. us and by the humble resolve of our Hawaiian we have awesome and cumstances and obstacles nearly It is up to us to “save our her- ‘ohana, we initiate the first collec- profound tasks in decision making insurmountable, and to remain clear itage” and “chart our time for polit- tive steps in organizing our Native going forward. As challenging and thinking and focused for the long ical change”. Hawaiian government on a path to demanding as the process for self- term with humble spirit and keen 41/48 advance and not to recede. determination may be, Native sensitivity and perspective. She

Reaching out to Hawaiians on the continent Rowena Akana

Trustee, At-large

no‘ai käkou. On March sistent positive attitude and encour- future events and activities. I also The new managers-of-managers, 6-7, 2004, OHA spon- agement of staff made the event a appreciate Trustees Waihe‘e, Dela Goldman Sachs and Frank Russell, ‘A sored a successful true pleasure. Cruz, and Apoliona for making the make all of our day-to-day invest- Hawaiian governance event in Las • Public Information Director Manu trip and sharing their mana‘o. ment decisions and choose which Vegas. The affair featured OHA’s Boyd, who conducted workshops on money managers to hire. The Hawaiian Registry Program; work- hula traditions, ka‘ao, genealogy On another note regarding the Board’s role now is to simply set the shops on Hawaiian culture, geneal- and the music of Nä Lani ‘Ehä. His Native Hawaiian Trust Fund, investment policy and listen to ogy, and history; and a “Kau Inoa” command of the Hawaiian language Trustee Mossman wrote in his arti- quarterly report presentations. registration drive. Kau Inoa is a sep- and his musical talent are an invalu- cle last month that he did not There is no doubt that the growth arate program from OHA, and is the able resource to OHA. believe OHA has ever been in a bet- of the Trust has more to do with our first step in identifying indigenous • Hawaiian Registry Coordinator ter financial position and that it was two managers-of-managers than any Hawaiians who want to be a part of Luci Meyer, who conducted work- all thanks to Trustee Stender. particular Trustee. The problem the formation of a Hawaiian govern- shops on mo‘okü‘auhau (genealo- Before we begin to sing the praises now is that OHA is forced to pay ing entity. gy). I was impressed by the quality, of someone, perhaps we should first higher fees for Goldman Sach’s ser- We have now established many depth, and insight of her presenta- put things in their proper context. vices even though they have consis- valuable contacts within Nevada’s tions. OHA’s portfolio was over $400 tently under-performed the Frank Hawaiian community, estimated to • Staff members Jennifer Chiwa, million in 2000 and then took a Russell Group. be 80,000 strong, and have made an Lani Ho‘omana, Ruby McDonald, nosedive in the following year to While the total Native Hawaiian important contribution to our goal Gladys Rodenhurst and Francine $250 million. Who was the chair of Trust Fund is still far shy of the of registering 100,000 Hawaiians Murray. the Budget & Finance committee $400 million OHA once enjoyed in nationwide. • Las Vegas Volunteers Jeannie for most of that time? You guessed its heyday, at least it is growing This event would not have been Wong, Ransen & Lehua Borges, it, Trustee Stender. I pleaded with again. possible without the hard work and Ladd Haleloa, Bruce Willingham, Trustee Stender for months to stop dedication of the following OHA Lucille Calario, Lorna Andrade, the bleeding, but nothing happened. I mua Hawai‘i Nei… staff and volunteers: and Paul Meyer. OHA’s Chief Financial Officer • Administrator Clyde Nämu‘o who Special thanks to the Mäkaha finally came up with the idea of hir- For more information on impor- strongly supported the event from Sons, Moon, John and Jerome who ing “managers-of-managers” to do tant Hawaiian issues, check out the beginning. I commend the performed in concert and virtually our investing. This was finalized by Trustee Akana’s website at Administrator for the latitude he assured a huge turnout. February 2003, but and by then, the www.rowenaakana.org. afforded staff to explore new terri- This experience has left me very damage to the Trust had long since tories and gain new skills. His con- encouraged about coordinating been done.

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Dante Keala Carpenter OHA must act responsibly and advocate for Trustee, O‘ahu health and well-being of Hawaiians loha mai käkou. In this arti- readers my proposal to the Burns School of Medicine, as well “The suggested committee com- cle, I would like to share my Chairperson and all members of as other government and private position recommends at least two Amana‘o on the subject of OHA’s Committee on Beneficiary health agencies to identify health OHA Trustees, one OHA health health and my recent recommenda- Advocacy and Empowerment, in issues primarily affecting staff and two health advocates from tions to the OHA Board regarding accordance with OHA Bylaws, to Hawaiians which require a wider either public and/or private institu- this important issue. In previous create an “Advisory Committee on availability of information and edu- tions. articles I have touched on subjects Education.” Included in the propos- cation; (2) To participate as spon- The proposal also suggests such as diabetes, obesity and health al was also the creation of a second sors or co-sponsors for health attending meetings of health enti- in general. A question that comes advisory committee to be named the forums, conferences or symposiums ties and legislative hearings, seek to mind constantly is, “What is “Advisory Committee on Health.” statewide regarding Hawaiian appropriate research and analysis OHA doing about the health dispar- This advisory committee would health programs and problems such and recommend testimony as appro- ities of its beneficiaries?” Neither identify health issues that greatly as diabetes, hypertension, strokes, priate to OHA’s Committee on my staff nor I could answer that affect Hawaiians and allow OHA to heart attacks, etc.; and (3) To assure Beneficiary Advocacy and question. This challenges me as a create, participate in, and/or spon- appropriate funding for Hawaiian Empowerment.” Trustee to begin a process that sor forums, conferences, sympo- Health forums.” I anticipate a positive response to OHA’s Strategic Plan on Health, siums, and to share available both proposals soon. These will sets forth. resources, information and services become the milestones by which we OHA’s Strategic Plan, Goal 10, with our Hawaiian people. By the OHA’s presence has can fulfill OHA’s advocacy respon- Health, reads “By 2007, OHA shall time this article is printed, I hope been missing from sibility for promoting education, have collaborated with other Native this proposal will have been health and well-being of our keiki Hawaiian health care providers to approved. many health forums, and kupuna, respectively. My hope increase the acquisition of To give some background on the is to start with the küpuna and then resources from federal, state, coun- proposal I noted the following: conferences, and eventually address the health issues ties and others, to address the health “OHA’s presence has been missing of the mäkua, ‘öpio and keiki. care needs of native Hawaiians with from many health forums, confer- symposiums in spite of Finally, as always, my staff and I particular focus on the needs of the ences, and symposiums in spite of the fact that Hawaiians invite your advice and counsel on aged and elderly, including but not the fact that Hawaiians have the the above or any other concerns limited to prevention, treatment, highest rates of major illnesses and have the highest rates within our purview. My OHA education, and other needs.” The diseases, etc. The primary tasks of access numbers are: phone 594- following strategy is listed under the proposed advisory committee of major illnesses and 1854, fax 594-0210 and email – Goal 10: Develop a strategy for would be: (1) To coordinate with [email protected]. addressing kupuna health issues. Department of Hawaiian Health at diseases. A hui hou, mälama pono. In my March article, I shared with University of Hawai‘i John A.

Linda Dela Cruz Thoughts on yesterday, today and tomorrow

Trustee, Hawai‘i

he inspiration to talk about speaking out loud and clear; for or State of Hawai‘i), and the State ty of the beneficiaries of the yesterday, today and tomor- against, something that concerns all Admission Act, Section 5(f) which Hawaiian Homes Commission Act Trow stems from decades of the Hawaiian people. The overthrow controls 20 percent of the state rev- and the Hawai‘i State Admission attending meetings, conferences of the Hawaiian Kingdom happened enues derived from the ceded lands. Act section 5(f). The Hawaiian and symposiums that constantly over a hundred years ago. It is time The State of Hawai‘i and the Registry Bill was finally approved educate Hawaiians about the to take inventory of what we Federal Government are the trustees by the Hawai‘i State Legislature History of the Hawaiian Kingdom Hawaiians have left. Let’s face the and they make all the decisions for and signed by Governor Linda and the wrongs done to the facts of today. the Hawaiian Homes Commission Lingle on July 2, 2003. The process Hawaiian people. Nothing is going Act and the 5(f) section of the took many years of kupuna legisla- to change The old saying of “something is Hawaii State Admission Act. The tive lobbying to become Act 217. Yesterday is history, so it is time better than nothing” is what the Ali‘i Trusts belong to the Ali‘i fam- In the past 100 years, Hawaiians for Hawaiians to decide something Akaka Bill is all about. ily. The Ali‘i family makes all the have been absorbed by every for today and plan something for All that is left for the decisions for the Ali‘i trusts. Okay, nationality that came to these tomorrow. maka‘äinana (common people) are but who are the beneficiaries? islands. Again, let’s face it. One thing about the Akaka Bill the Hawaiian Homes Commission Hawaiians are a dying race of peo- S.B. 344, which is most promising, Act, as amended (which manages The purpose for the Hawaiian ple. is the fact that Hawaiians are finally over 200,000 acres of land in the Registry was to establish the identi- Aloha nö.

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New Community Health Center will serve Colette Machado Moloka‘i residents and promote well-being Trustee, Moloka‘i and Läna‘i

wo years ago a group of network of well-established federal- clinic will serve an estimated 3,400 or preparing payment plans accord- Moloka‘i residents got ly funded health centers in Hawai‘i people during its first year of oper- ing to a sliding fee scale. Ttogether to discuss the including two of the oldest centers; ation. Annual funding for the com- Basic services provided by all island’s growing need for more Bay Clinic in Hilo and the Wai‘anae munity health center is expected to Health Centers that are federally access to health care services. They Coast Comprehensive Health be in limited to $650,000. qualified include primary medical formed a board calling themselves Center on O‘ahu. Bay Clinic has care, health education, case man- Moloka‘i ‘Ohana Health Care. The satellites in Pähoa, Kea‘au and Ka‘ü Project leaders say the agement, language translation, out- group began conducting interviews and has won national recognition reach, and eligibility assistance. with individual residents, church for its programs. Wai‘anae Coast is clinic will serve an esti- Health care services are not meant groups and community leaders to well-known for its cultural and to be free, but patients who are assess health care needs and possi- dietary programs for Native mated 3,400 people dur- unable to pay for services will not ble solutions. Information gathered Hawaiians. There are 10 centers ing its first year of opera- be turned away. from the community was used to with 34 locations throughout the Additional services offered complete an application for federal state. These health centers are the tion. through the Moloka‘i Community grant funding. largest “safety net” providers in Health Center will be determined Earlier this year, Senator Inouye Hawai‘i, serving more than 67,000 by the community. Other communi- announced that Moloka‘i ‘Ohana patients annually. To help these The Moloka‘i Community Health ty health centers in Hawai‘i have Health Care had secured a federal facilities meet the needs of their Center will offer primary medical, expanded their services to include grant and will receive $565,750 to communities, there are purchasing dental and behavioral services. adult day care, youth programs, fit- fund its community health center. programs and drug discount plans Along the lines of Moloka‘i’s ness program, diabetes and asthma Other recipients of federal monies that have been developed specifical- demographic configuration, the tar- education, heart disease and preven- are health centers on Kaua‘i, Maui ly for community health centers by get population for the health center tion services and women’s health and O‘ahu. The USDA, Rural the Hawai‘i Primary Care is the uninsured and the underin- services. Decisions on future opera- Utilities Service has also granted Association and the Hawai‘i sured. According to Primary Care tions of the Center will be made by Moloka‘i ‘Ohana Health Care an Department of Health. More impor- Association officials, about 11 per- the board of directors. Board mem- award of $283,500 for dental equip- tantly, Hawai‘i’s community health cent of Hawai‘i’s population have bers are comprised of Moloka‘i res- ment and state-of-the-art teleradiol- centers also form an ‘ohana whose no health insurance. Moloka‘i's idents whom 51 percent must actu- ogy equipment. Other organizations members quickly lend support and unemployment rate being the high- ally use the center’s services. providing support to the center are technical assistance to one another. est in the state makes residents less Through this provision, residents the Primary Care Association of March 20, 2004, will mark the likely to have the necessary health have a voice in guiding the health Hawaii and the Moloka‘i Enterprise blessing of the Moloka‘i coverage. Staff at the Health Center center toward serving the growing Community. Community Health Center in will be able to provide patients with needs of the Moloka‘i community. Moloka‘i will be joining a strong Kaunakakai. Project leaders say the assistance in applying for insurance

Common sense suggests that federal Boyd P. Mossman recognition offers a reasonable alternative Trustee, Maui loha käkou. I seem to be in wonder whether common sense is a land will not support such a rever- hood was 17 to 1. Opposition came the swing of writing articles terminal illness in our society today. sion. Too much has transpired over primarily from businesses and Anow since this space over I am not saying that everyone is out the last 111 years to reasonably established landowners who wanted the last year has not reverted to the of step but me, but perhaps we need expect the United States to abandon to keep things as is. Hawaiians did waste of time and effort required to to step back and enlarge our vision the vast majority of the citizens of not oppose as a people. On the con- read the negative comments by rather than follow a narrow one Hawai‘i and vice versa. They who trary, they supported just as they trustees against others. I must com- based on one episode in history and argue that the law of the land does had done in fighting and dying for mend the trustees today for writing hope that regardless of the rest of not count but international law their country in three previous wars. articles meant to inform, commend the people in Hawai‘i and the does, ignore reality and deny com- Today, we are told to forget that part and advise beneficiaries of matters United States, and for that matter mon sense as well as reason. It is of history that suggests Hawaiians important to all Hawaiians. Though the world, somehow we Hawaiians interesting that there are those who today are not the Hawaiians of 111 some articles may still appear to be will be able to revert back 111 years profess this position who are well years ago. Common sense suggests petty, by and large they are in keep- and continue the monarchy. educated, significantly credentialed, otherwise. ing with the fiduciary duties of There is little dispute, if any, and highly intelligent. So where did trustees. And so, may I proceed to about the illegality of the overthrow we lose hold of common sense? To Federal recognition offers a rea- comment further about what I con- and the involvement of the United restore the Hawaiian monarchy will sonable alternative to the loss of sider the most important issue fac- States. But facts alone do not a case require withdrawal from any status everything Hawaiian. It offers a ing Hawaiians and Hawaii today: win. The law is the guiding factor as a State of the Union. Were bridge to further negotiations and federal recognition. and history may give direction but Congress to consider such a possi- the development of nationhood. Though reasonably minded peo- cannot cancel out current laws of bility, they would have to be willing Those who want independence can ple can disagree, with any degree of the counties, states, and nation to surrender not only a state of the continue to argue for it but please common sense they can usually dis- under which we live today. Maybe Union but all of its 1.2 million peo- don’t deprive the remainder of tinguish between reality and fiction 111 years ago that was not so, but ple who up to now have enjoyed a Hawaiians from preserving what or fancy. From my experiences though there are those who would degree of freedom and rights not they have and being able to work for inside the courtroom to my observa- turn the clock back and argue the recognized anywhere else in the themselves and their families and tions on television, I can’t help but facts of 1893-1898, the law of the world. In 1959 the vote for state- with a Hawaiian governing entity.

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H ‘ ‘O O OHUI HANA

HO‘OHUI ‘OHANA FAMILY REUNIONS

E nä ‘ohana Hawai‘i: If you are planning a reunion or looking for genealogical information, Ka Wai Ola o OHA will print your listing at no charge on a space-available basis. Send your information to OHA, or e-mail [email protected]. E ola nä mamo a Häloa!

Gilman/Meheula — A family reunion for the descen- sentatives: John Jr’s ‘ohana – Joann Wong, 676-4403; Pavilion, 9 a.m. until pau. Other events prior to the dants of the late David L. Gilman Sr. and Alice Laa James’ ‘ohana – David Kahaunaele 808 822-5335; reunion are in process. We are seeking Matthew Holulu Kaukau (Meheula) is scheduled to be held at the Emily’s ‘ohana – Akau, Palakiko, Kuhia & Kamalii; Kinimaka’s ‘ohana and Virginia Kinia Keawe Wai‘anae Army Recreational Center, O‘ahu on July 15- Luika’s ‘ohana – Penny Kam, 396-6618; Samuel’s Kinimaka, wife’s family and George Henry 18. Those wishing to attend will be able to call Vidette ‘ohana – Aileen Kaaiai, 944-8069. Stephenson, Mary Kekaula Hoomanawanui family. If Coyaso on O‘ahu at 695-9423 or 218-0738. On the Big you have any information on our family, please call Island you can reach Mathilda Salinas at (808) 329- Kalaaupa/Kila — Seeking information for genealogi- Kaupena Kinimaka at 808- 652-1152 or his work 808- 9429. Cottages are available for rent at the Army facil- cal purposes only on my paternal great-grandmother, 246-5193 or wife Carol at 808-651-4531. If attending, ity starting at $59 a night. Those needing accommoda- Rev. Daisy Kalaaupa aka Hoopiiona Kila. She was please call them or Piilani Kinimaka at 808-822-1108 tions may call Roger (Leo) Salinas at (808) 987-5997. once pastor of Kaulanapueo Church on Maui and was to register or get more information by April 1. Those in the military may also make their own reserva- married to Kealoha Kalaaupa. According to her sworn tions 90 days in advance. Please RSVP by Feb.15 as a testimony given on behalf of my grandfather (Joseph head count is needed to reserve spaces at the facility. Kamauoha Laanui) to verify his birth, Daisy was born Nihipali — 2004 Reunion: The annual Nihipali We are also asking family for donations for food, paper in Ke‘anae or Kula “in the Bible on October 4, 1886.” reunion is being held July 16-20. Camp-Out. It is goods, door prizes, and deposit for the reservation of Her family later moved to Kïhei where my Grandfather scheduled for this year: Place: Hau‘ula Beach Park. the beach club house. We are open to suggestions for was born in 1901. Please contact Primrose (Laanui) Please update your genealogy. For more information activities during the reunion. You may also respond by Judge via email [email protected] or (703) 256-5341. call Adeline at 808-232-2089; Deanne at 808-247- email at [email protected] or [email protected]. 0457; Aunty Pea at 808-293-1587. All families related to the Nihipali’s are welcome. Email: Kahaunaele/Moka — The Kahaunaele ‘ohana is plan- Kauaua — The 2004 biennial reunion of ‘Ohana [email protected]. ning a family reunion scheduled for August 28, Kauaua is scheduled for Aug. 20, 21 and 22 at Rainbow (Saturday) 2004, at Mä‘ili Beach Park, Wai‘anae – Bay Park in ‘Aiea, O‘ahu. O‘ahu’s ‘Ohana Kauaua will Waialae/Mokulehua — An Ohana reunion is being O‘ahu. We are seeking the descendants of the marriage be hosting the event. Reunion participants will be wel- planned for the descendants of George Waialae Sr. of John Kahaunaele Sr. married to Maha Maka Moka comed from the Big Island, Maui, Kaua‘i, Moloka‘i. married to Julia Mokulehua. We are gathering infor- by way of their four children: 1st) John Jr. (m: Annie Individual notices will be sent out with registration and mation and seeking family members by way of their Haaheo) had 6 children – John III, Abel, Mabel, Rose, fee information. Kauaua family lines consist of Papai, seven children: 1. Josephine Domitila (m: Charles Helen & James; 2nd) James Lima (m: Annie Kaai) had Kamaka, Puupuu, Apuakahei, Moelua. O‘ahu’s ‘Ohana Kopa II) had 3 child; 2. Kananilehua Julia (m:Frank 3 children – Charles, Joseph & Alfred; 3rd) Emily Kauaua officers include Elsie Kihano, president; Kalili) had 1 child; 3. Maria Rose (m: Henry Young) Kapika (m: Papapa Holualoa) had 3 children – Nathan Guillerno, vice-president; Renee Guillermo, had 3 children; 4. Elizabeth Leihulu (m: Walter Elizabeth, Victoria & Rachel; 4th) Luika (m: Thomrad secretary; Don Flaminio, treasurer. Lani Uwekoolani Andrade Sr.) had 10 children; 5. Agnes Kuuleialoha Von Madyski) had 3 children – Annie, Alice & Rudolf Guillermo is general chair of the reunion. More details (m: William Kaae) had 1 child; 6. George Keoki (m: (2nd m: Hee Wong) had 3 children -Agnes, Louisa & on the reunion will be forthcoming in monthly issues Minnie Nah) had 3 children; 7. Joseph Kaihikapu (m: Patrick. We would also like to invite Captain Samuel of Ka Wai Ola. “Stay tuned.” For more information, Sarah Akau) had 12 children. If you have any infor- Kahaunaele’s ‘ohana to the reunion as we believe that call Mrs. Hee at 533-3478. mation about these families or would like to be a part he is the brother to John Sr. If you have any informa- of the planning of this reunion, please contact James tion about this family as they are originally from Kinimaka — The Kinimaka ‘Ohana Reunion is plan- Waialae Kelii (808 696-0321) email Pelekunu – Moloka‘i, please contact Kimo Kelii at ning a family genealogy reunion on the island of [email protected] or Gloria Waialae (808 455- 696-0321. Please contact the following family repre- Kaua‘i on Sunday, May 30 at the Lydgate Park 9475).

GENEALOGY from page 1 resources. with their birth dates and places if marriage. known. For both your mother’s line • Date and location. Most records fied birth record indicating Research obstacles and your father’s line, you continue are categorized by date and loca- Hawaiian blood. Other situations Before starting, it is important to to move up the tree and go as far as tion. If you have no record, but have require proof of parents or even understand that the process can take you can. Utilize family members to an idea of the date and location of grandparents of Hawaiian ancestry. many hours and requires a great acquire as much information as you an event, you at least have a starting The push for the formation of a new deal of patience, and more than can, to reduce the leg work, time point for your research. The date Hawaiian nation may even require likely will involve many obstacles. and expense involved in filling in and location of vital events – birth, one to trace Hawaiian ancestry all More often than not, official family missing pieces of the tree. marriage, death, divorce, immigra- the way back to 1893 or beyond. records may be incomplete or even Commonly overlooked resources tion, military service and adoption – Modern law dictates that docu- incorrect. In the past, norms of soci- include family bibles or diaries, are very important and may help ments are the best evidence. ety made it beneficial to say one wills, land documents, photos, jour- you track down documents that pro- Documentary evidence – such as was not Hawaiian or less Hawaiian nals, financial records, scrapbooks, vide evidence of your ancestry. birth, marriage and death certifi- than they really were. Thus, official school records, baptismal records Vital records are often centralized cates, obituaries, church records, records may indicate that one is not and many more. based on jurisdiction. Information wills, divorce papers, probate deci- Hawaiian, when in reality, the fami- When charting out your family, including the town, island, county, sions, land records, census records ly history proves otherwise. In some vital information includes the fol- state, or country where an event and others – add credibility to one’s cases, birth or death records are not lowing: took place will direct you to where research. This need for documenta- available. Children may have been • Name. A person’s name should you should begin your research. tion requires good notes to keep adopted, or certain ancestors may include the full given name, any • Religion. Knowledge of a per- track of the document sources. The be unknown. Sometimes, it is nec- nicknames or maiden names, other son’s religion – or, more specifical- researcher should have an expand- essary to search judicial records to married name and any other names ly, church affiliation – is also very able filing system that can accom- find a court judgment or other legal that person may have used. Some useful. Church records can be very modate pedigree charts, copies of decision that documents Hawaiian non-Hawaiian names were changed helpful and may include baptismal documents such as birth or marriage ancestry. to Hawaiian names (i.e., Juan Bello records, marriage records or even certificates, legal records etc., and a became John Pelio). In other cases, burial records that may provide list of sources. family names have changed due to insight into your family’s history. One should also expect to make Starting your research an adoption of a new name along Hopefully, this article has provid- many trips to agencies throughout A good first step in any family the way, misspelling or misinterpre- ed a foundation for you to begin. the state, since there are a variety of research project is to identify what tation. This is especially true for The next article in this series will organizations that collect and main- you know about your family. A older documents that were hand- introduce the sources of available tain genealogical information. This pedigree chart can be helpful. (To written and difficult to read. genealogical information in list includes the vital records download a printable sample of a • Relationships. For each individ- Hawai‘i. departments of various governmen- pedigree chart, visit www.oha.org, ual, all relationships should be tal jurisdictions, public archives, and look for the Genealogy identified: spouses, brothers, par- museums, religious institutions, Research section under the ents, grandparents hänai children Lucille Meyer is coordinator of cultural or historical societies, pri- Resources tab.) and so on. For individuals who were OHA’s Hawaiian Registry Program; vate collections, the judiciary and In using a chart, you start with married on more than one occasion, Albert Tiberi is an advocate in the libraries. It is important to become yourself and go up the family line each spouse should be identified Hawaiian Governance division. familiar with the many available identifying your mother and father, along with any children from that

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Quilit® @ 808-295- Call: 808-877-4430. 75-5706 Hanama Pl., Ste. 107 Box 1856 Kealakekua, HI 96750. 4474 Century 21 Realty Specialists Kailua-Kona, HI 96740 Independent Distributors Needed. Corp. WAI‘EHU KOU III LOT WANTED: Phone: 808.329.7368 Will pay CASH for homestead lease Fax: 808.326.7928 FOR SALE, KULA, MAUI: FOR SALE, WAI‘ANAE VALLEY lot, subject to DHHL approval. Approximately 2.12 acre lot. HOMESTEAD: Spacious 4 bdrm, (808) 244-1149. Serious inquiries Moloka‘i / La¯na‘i Agriculture Lease to 50% native 2 bath home built in 1998. Large only. Külana ‘Öiwi P.O. Box 1717 Kaunakakai, HI 96748 MO‘O‘ÖLELO from page 10 Phone: 808.560.3611 tles) close to shore looking up Fax: 808.560.3968 toward me. And there were several Burial Notices rainbows over the ocean. I knew then Kaua‘i / Ni‘ihau that it was Pono. I wrote that song All persons having information about or wishing to submit a 3-3100 Ku¯hio¯ Hwy., Ste. C4 right there, words and music,” said descent claim for human remains found in a burial site located with- Li¯hu‘e, HI 96766-1153 Hewett. in the proposed corridor of the Kahului to Keauhou Parkway (aka Phone: 808.241.3390 Over the past several years, Ali‘i Highway) in the ahupua‘a of Kahalu‘u (L.C. Aw. #7713, Apana Hewett has directed lü‘au shows on Fax: 808.241.3508 both Kaua‘i and Maui, yet he main- 6 to V. Kamämalu), North Kona, Island of Hawai‘i (Tax Map Key: 7- tained his Käne‘ohe residence. His 8-10: portion of 2) are hereby requested to contact Kana‘ Kapeliela Maui career over the years has taken him (Burial Sites Program of the Department of Land and Natural 140 Ho‘ohana St., Ste. 206 from solo dancing gigs with Resources, 601 Kamökila Blvd., Kapolei, Hawai‘i 96707) at (808) Kahului, HI 96732 Olomana in the 1970s to his current 692-8037; Ms. Nancy Burns (County of Hawai‘i) at (808) 325-3182; Phone: 808.243.5219 post as kahuna ho‘öla at the or Chester Koga (R.M. Towill Corporation) at (808) 842-1133. The Fax: 808.243.5016 Waimänalo Health Center. All of County of Hawai‘i will request the Hawai‘i Island Burial Council to Hewett’s endeavor have touched on Washington, D.C. Hawaiian culture, something he han- consider the relocation of the skeletal remains to an area adjacent, 1301 Connecticut Ave. NW, Ste.200 dles very seriously. but away from the roadway. Persons who can adequately demon- Washington, D.C. 20036 “We are missing the stories, the strate descent or descent from ancestors who once lived in, or Phone: 202.721.1388 mo‘o‘ölelo, of our küpuna. Their were buried (or both), in the same ahupua‘a or district where the knowledge is continued through Fax: 202.466.7797 remains are buried shall respond and submit their descent claim by story telling. When I was young, April 23, 2004. Families previously identified as having association information was shared with me by OFFICE OF HAWAIIAN AFFAIRS my elders. I didn’t know what it was with the area include: Kamoku, Kahulamu, Keohokälole, Kipapa, for or when it would come out. At Kong, Mamac, Medeiros, Nahele, Roy, and Takizawa. Clyde W. Nämu‘o ADMINISTRATOR this point, now that I have my own mo‘opuna (grandchildren), it’s my responsibility to continue that tradi- Public Information Office tion of sharing stories,” he said. NOTICE IS HEREBY GIVEN that Archaeological Consultants of Ka Wai Ola o OHA Staff “Mo‘o‘ölelo” represents a succes- the Pacific, Inc. (ACP) representing Mr. Doug Stephan, has iden- sion of stories shared over time with tified two unmarked burial at TMK: 7-7-04: 57 & 58, at a property Manu Boyd Derek Ferrar Hewett, and is the first in a series of Public Information Public Information on Ali‘i Drive, Kaumalumalu Ahupua‘a, North Kona District, Island Director Specialist recordings. Cousins Dwight Kanae and Hökü Zuttermeister are featured, of Hawai‘i. Michael McDonald ‘Aukai Reynolds Based on stylistic observations, it is believed that the remains Publications Specialist/ Media Production and long-time musical associates Art Director Specialist/Webmaster Jerry Santos of Olomana and Lorna are most likely Hawaiian, and proper treatment shall occur in Sterling Kini Wong Leialoha Lono‘ae‘a Lim of the noted Kohala musical accordance with Chapter 6E of the Hawai‘i Revised Statutes Staff Writer PIO Secretary ‘ohana. “Of all the albums I’ve done, regarding burial sites. The decision whether to preserve in place Charles Ogata this was the first one where I could or disinter and relocate the human remains shall be made by the Volunteer do exactly what I wanted. I created Published by the Office of Hawaiian Affairs this for me,” he said. “There is a lot Hawai‘i Island Burial Council in concert with the wishes of lineal Public Information Office of disconnect today because we are descendants. missing the stories of our küpuna. The Council is requesting DESCENDANTS of LELEIOHOKU Notice to Readers We favor other traditions today, but (LCA 9971H), or families of HAWAIIANS WHO ONCE LIVED IN the mo‘o‘ölelo of those gone before KAUMALUMALU AHUPUA‘A, NORTH KONA DISTRICT, or who Ka Wai Ola o OHA will accept for consideration us are what connects us with our news releases and letters to the editor on topics of may have knowledge regarding these remains, to immediately past. This one is for the keiki, for the relevance and interest to OHA and Hawaiians, as contact Kai Markell of the State Historic Preservation Division at well as calendar events and reunion notices. Ka Wai mo‘opuna,” he said. Ola o OHA reserves the right to edit all material for On the horizon for Hewett is a fol- (808) 587-0008, Kana‘i Kapeliela of the State Historic length and content, or not to publish as available low-up recording continuing the Preservation Division at (808) 692-8037, or Joseph Kennedy of space or other considerations may require. Ka Wai Ola o OHA does not accept unsolicited manuscripts. Mo‘o‘ölelo series, and preparation ACP at (808) 638-7442 to present information regarding appro- Deadline for submissions is the eighth day of every for his annual hö‘ike concert in priate treatment of the human remains. Individuals responding month. Late submissions are considered only on a August at Castle High School space-available basis. must be able to adequately demonstrate a family connection to Theater.  the burial or the ahupua‘a of Kaumalumalu. 2004 Office of Hawaiian Affairs. All rights reserved.

‘Apelila 19 Attention Kamehameha Schools Applicants for 2004 Education Programs and Financial Aid Register Now!

All applicants who would like to be considered under Kamehameha Schools’ preference policy* must verify their Hawaiian ancestry with Kamehameha’s Kalani and Christopher Zarko have Ho‘oulu Hawaiian Data Center. registered their children, Kawika and Pomai, in the Ho‘oulu Data Center. Kawika, age Kamehameha Schools gives preference to applicants of Hawaiian ancestry four, is a current Pauahi Keiki Scholar. to the extent permitted by law.*

Kamehameha Schools’ preference policy applies to all education programs For more information or to request an and financial aid administered by KS. official registry form, please contact the Ho‘oulu Hawaiian Data Center at: The registration process includes filling out an official Hawaiian Ancestry www.ksbe.edu/datacenter Registry form and submitting appropriate supporting documentation such as Email: [email protected] birth certificates. 567 South King Street, Suite 130 Honolulu, Hawai‘i 96813 Applicants who do not submit a completed registry form and supporting Phone (808) 523-6228 documents by the respective program deadline will NOT be considered Fax (808) 523-6286 under the preference policy. Outside O‘ahu 1 (800) 842-4682, press 9, then 36228 To avoid delays in verification — You may also visit these community REGISTER IMMEDIATELY! locations for help with your Hawaiian ancestry registration: You do not have to be currently applying to a Kamehameha Schools program to verify your Hawaiian ancestry. Once verified, you do not have to KS Community Learning Center re-submit ancestry documents for any other Kamehameha Schools programs. at Nänäkuli 87-2070 Farrington Hwy., Space C Pacific Shopping Mall Remember that Hawaiian ancestry registration is a separate process Nänäkuli, HI 96792 from program application, and does not guarantee admission to any of (808) 668-1517 Kamehameha’s programs. M – F 8:00 a.m. to 4:00 p.m.

The Data Center’s purpose is to ensure accurate and consistent verification of KS Neighbor Island Regional Resource Centers Hawaiian ancestry for applicants seeking to qualify for admissions preference to KS programs; as well as to develop a comprehensive database of the Hawaiian East Hawai‘i 101 Aupuni St., #102, Hilo, HI 96720 population to support planning for lifelong learning in the Hawaiian community. 935-0116 West Hawai‘i 78-6831 Ali‘i Dr., #232, Kailua-Kona, HI 96740 322-5400 Kaua‘i 2970 Haleko Rd., #101, Lïhu‘e, HI 96766 KAMEHAMEHA SCHOOLS 245-8070

KS’ policy is to give preference to applicants of Maui Hawaiian ancestry to the extent permitted by law. 285 W. Ka‘ahumanu Ave., #205, Kahului, HI 96732 871-9736 2004 KS Program Deadlines Moloka‘i/Läna‘i Enrichment Programs—March 26, 842-8761 Post High Financial Aid—April 15, 534-8080 Pauahi Keiki Scholars—May 15, 534-8080 P.O. Box 1047, Kaunakakai, HI 96748 Outside O‘ahu call 1 (808) 842-4682, press 8211 553-3673