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Disney’s newest ani- mated feature “Moana” features a Polynesian princess voiced by Kame- hameha Schools high schooler Auli‘i Cravalho. - Photo and illustrations: Courtesy of Walt Disney Animation Studios
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For more information, visit www.oha.org/scholarships follow us: /oha_hawaii | fan us: /officeofhawaiianaffairs | Watch us: /OHAHawaii nowemapa2016 3 ‘o¯lelo a ka luna Ho‘okele MESSAGE frOM THE CEO HaWai‘i’s futurE Native Hawaiians face a high risk for several median family income. That’s not pono. Let’s make chronic conditions, but they were once a healthy it right and elevate Hawaiians by supporting Native Aloha mai ka¯kou, thriving race. Traditionally, Native Hawaiians had Hawaiian-owned businesses instead of supporting a holistic view of health, incorporating pöno and big box corporations. Patronizing small busi- s my daughter drifted off to sleep last lökahi for physical, mental, spiritual and emotional nesses will also strengthen our middle class. night, I noticed the healthy glow of her well-being, nurtured by ‘ohana, strong community In this month of Thanksgiving, I am cheeks and the peaceful rhythm of her ties and subsistence living as seen in the ahupua‘a thankful for the Asian & Pacific Islander breathing and I began to wonder… What land and resource management practices. American Health Forum, which is cel- will Hawai‘i be like when she grows up? The strategic plan that guides OHA’s work tar- ebrating its 30th anniversary and the Native AWill she have to move away to find work, affordable gets social determinants like education, income, land Hawaiian Health Consortium, which housing and health care? Will there be fish and poi, and water, recognizing that action in one area can includes The Queen’s Health Systems for or will all our agricultural land be gone? positively impact another. In education, OHA grants their dedication to the health and well-being Recently, I was fortunate enough to co-host are helping to raise proficiency in math and reading of our community, I am grateful for the Healthcare 3.0 with The Queen’s Medical Center scores statewide, and our scholarship programs are hard working innovative staff here at and the Asian & Pacific Islander American Health increasing the number of people with a bachelor’s OHA, and third, I appreciate all of our Forum. Among the many topics discussed, one that degree or higher. To increase the income of Native partners, friends and Native Hawaiian stood out for me involved the narrowing middle class Hawaiian families, OHA has an entrepreneurial pro- businesses – It is because of you that in the U.S. It’s an issue of grave concern because gram and offers education and business loans with as I watch my daughter sleep, I rest in countries with only a wealthy upper class and financial literacy education and technical assistance assured that together we are taking a struggling lower class, opportunities for upward to help people continue to advance. steps in the right direction, working mobility are rare and health disparities are great. This month we celebrate Native Hawaiian busi- to make Hawai‘i a better place for National and international leaders say the most ness owners and all that they do – to promote cultural future generations. important factors in individual and population health activities, offer local employment opportunities, and well-being include the circumstances in which share Hawaiian-made products and services and ‘O au iho nö me ke aloha a me people are born, grow up, live, work and age, and support their communities to name a few things. ka ‘oia‘i‘o, the systems in place to deal with health – known To show our appreciation, we have offered them collectively as the social determinants of health. free advertising in this issue of Ka Wai Ola, as well At the Health 3.0 forum, experts from Hawai‘i as mentioned several of their products in the “Things to the East Coast also talked about how community We Aloha” section on page 18. planning can impact social determinants of health, Kamana‘opono M. Crabbe, Ph.D. Research has found that Native Hawaiian family not just at an individual level, but encompassing Ka Pouhana/Chief Executive Officer median annual income was $7,554 lower than the state ‘ohana, community and ‘äina.
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Kamana‘opono M. Crabbe, Ph.D. Ka pouhana, MO‘OLELO NUI | COVER FEATURE EA | gOVERNANCE Chief executive Officer Community EngagEmEnt The spirit of “Moana” PAgE 16 Vote in the Nov. 8 nicole Mehanaokala¯ hind Director By Dave DonDoneau general Election PAgE 5 Digital anD Print mEDia This month, Disney releases its first film featuring By MereDith Desha enos Francine Murray a Polynesian princess and she’s voiced by Communications Specialist If you haven’t already voted, Nov. 8 is nelson Gaspar Kamehameha Schools high schooler Auli‘i Cravalho. Communications Specialist your last chance to exercise your voice treena shapiro HO‘OKAHUA WAIWAI | ECONOMIC SELF-SUFFICIENCY Photo: with your vote. Communications Specialist Thinkstock Email/WEbsitEs Homegrown for the holidays PAgE 18 MAULI OLA | HEALTH Through self-determination [email protected] and economic development, www.OHa.org By LinDsey KeseL www.oha.org/kwo Healthy economies some indigenous nations @oha_hawaii Give your holiday shopping a higher purpose by have established strong /officeofhawaiianaffairs supporting Native Hawaiian-owned enterprises. strengthen native economies to improve the /ohahawaii Some Hawaiian things we aloha this year include lives of their people. jewelry, books, music, art and massage. nations PAgE 6 By LinDsay KuKona PaKeLe
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HA’s Hawaiian Registry Program opens up many opportunities for benefits. The process is simple: an applicant only needs a completed Hawaiian Registry Application Form, a birth certificate, photo ID, and a photo to get started Owith registration. If you care about Hawai‘i’s future, voice your opinion by voting Nov. 8.. - Photo: Thinkstock Once registration is completed, a Hawaiian Registry to restore card will be issued. The card bears the applicant’s picture, pono and is the same size as a driver's license, and serves as proof ea, native that Hawaiian ancestry has been verified by the Hawaiian Voting is our kuleana Registry Program at the Office of Hawaiian Affairs. hawaiians Cardholders are eligible to apply for various programs will achieve by Meredith Desha Enos photo ID, but will then be asked to provide offered by OHA such as the Mälama Loan and the Con- self-gover- some corroborating information. sumer Micro-Loan. Cardholders are also eligible to apply for nance, after s you may have noticed, we at • If you need assistance – including help OHA-funded scholarships to ease the cost of college. The Uni- which the Ka Wai Ola are very interested reading the ballot, working the machine, versity of Hawai‘i is offering a STEM scholarship for Native assets of in voting – specifically, your any kind of physical assistance – just ask, oha will be voting. Now as Election Day or honk your horn as you pull up the poll- (Nov. 8—mark your calendars!) ing place. transferred Aquickly draws near, our final piece in this • You can get assistance with voting, but it to the new election cycle is this handy guide to a stress- can’t be your boss, union leader or agent. governing free Election Day: • No one can tell you which candidate entity. • Polls are open 7 a.m. to 6 p.m., and will to pick, and please let the voting officials stay open until everyone who is in line at 6 know if someone is trying to buy your vote has a chance to cast their ballots. or otherwise coerce you. You don’t have to • You have a two-hour window, outside vote along party lines, and you don’t have of lunch and breaks, to vote. This does not to report your vote to anyone. apply if an employee has two consecutive • In the first congressional district, Ha w ai - hours off before or after work while polls remember there are two elections: a spe- ians and having Photo: are open. Just be sure to take your stub back cial election to fill the seat left vacant by a Hawaiian Thinkstock to the office as proof. the death of U.S. Rep. Mark Takai from Registry card • If you have already registered, you November to January, and the regular elec- was required to receive the scholarship should have received a Notice of Voter tion to fill that seat for the next two years. award. There are also several non-profit organi- Registration and Address Confirmation Some candidates will appear on the ballot zations throughout the state, one of them being Hawaiian (NVRAC) card – aka, the yellow card – twice. Voters should consider voting in both Community Assets, which offer programs aimed at Native with your polling place location. You may races. Hawaiians and they recognize the Hawaiian Registry card not vote at another polling location, but you • Ballots are available in several lan- as proof of being Native Hawaiian. may drop off an absentee ballot at any poll- guages. The benefits of having a Hawaiian Registry card may go ing place. • You can take printed materials with you beyond the State of Hawai‘i too. Several cardholders have • If you voted by mail but aren’t sure they (such as Ka Wai Ola’s candidate guide) to apparently been helped by Native American tribes that will get it in time, you can always give a help inform your decisions. recognize Hawaiians as an indigenous people. Cardhold- provisional vote, which cancels out the in- • You can bring children under age 18 into ers report having received business loans, scholarships, or person vote if the mailed in one gets to the the booth with you. discounts offered at Native American-operated stores, and Office of Elections on time. • If you make a mistake with your ballot, lower gas prices by filling up at tribal or Native American- • At polling locations, no electioneering you can get another one. run gas stations. Others have used the card to apply to is allowed within 100 feet – which means • There is no photography allowed at the special college programs. it should be a candidate-free space. Anyone polling place. A Hawaiian Registry card offers eligibility for sev- wearing a candidate’s t-shirt, promising free If you have further questions, please eral benefits and it confirms that the cardholder has been stuff, or otherwise promoting a specific visit the Office of Elections website, http:// verified as a Native Hawaiian by OHA. It’s simple to get party or candidate will be asked to leave. elections.hawaii.gov/, or call them: (808) started. Please visit www.oha.org/registry today to down- • First-time voters can bring a bill with 453-VOTE (8683). And remember: You load an application form and get started on receiving your your address or a photo ID. Houseless folks vote is your voice! ¢ own Hawaiian Registry card. ¢ can also vote! Returning voters don’t need a follow us: /oha_hawaii | fan us: /officeofhawaiianaffairs | Watch us: /OHAHawaii ‘a¯ina nowemapa2016 5 lAND AND WATEr in east Hawai‘i, almost entirely ¯ comprised of an ‘öhi‘a canopy. A rapid ‘ohi‘a Death Plagues Wao Kele o Puna good portion of this property is situ- ated in a kipuka left by a historic by Office of Hawaiian Affairs Staff lava flow known as ‘Äi La‘au and of thousands of ‘öhi‘a trees over has served as the seed bank for the a makani hali ‘ala thousands of acres in South Hilo, Puna area over the years. Based on o Puna. The fra- Puna, Ka‘ü, and Kona. So far, ROD aerial surveys, 60 to 80 percent of grance -bearing has only been reported on Hawai‘i WKOP shows signs of ROD. To wind of Puna. Puna, Island but has the potential to kill ensure OHA contributes to the fight Hawai‘i, was famed ‘öhi‘a statewide. An emergency against ROD, OHA has allowed sci- “Kfor the fragrance of maile, lehua, quarantine was placed on moving entists to access and sample ‘öhi‘a and hala. It was said that when the ‘öhi‘a interisland and a permanent in WKOP. wind blew from the land, fishermen quarantine is in process. OHA has also begun the process at sea could smell the fragrance of Fortunately, teams from the to create Comprehensive Manage- these leaves and flowers.” – Pukui, University of Hawai‘i, U.S. Forest ment Plan for WKOP. Measures ‘Ölelo No‘eau Hawaiian Proverbs Service, State Department of Land to mitigate the spread of ROD & Poetical Sayings, #1458. and Natural Resources, and a variety ¯ and respond to its impacts will be of private organizations and com- Rapid ‘Ohia Death currently affects 60 to 80 percent of Wao Kele o Puna. - Photo: KWO fle reflected in the plan. Additional This delightful sensation may munity groups are seeking solutions • Clean tools used for cutting if you’ve been off-roading or have community input will be solicited be coming to an end as the fungus to mitigate and cure the disease. ‘öhi‘a with 70 percent rubbing alco- picked up mud from driving. as part of this process and a public Ceratocystis fimbriata decimates Although a permanent solution has hol, a proven cleaning measure. meeting will be held in Puna to stands of ‘öhi‘a lehua trees across yet to be found, CTAHR has recom- • Clean gear, including shoes and More information can be found discuss the draft plan. OHA will be Puna. According to the College of mended a number of preventative clothes, before and after entering at Rapidohiadeath.org. providing periodic updates on the Tropical Agriculture and Human measures to prevent the spread: forests. Brush all soil off of shoes planning process through Ka Wai Resources (CTAHR) at UH Mänoa, then spray with 70 percent rubbing The Office of Hawaiian Affairs Ola and other media outlets. this fungal disease, known com- • Don’t move ‘öhi‘a wood or alcohol. Wash clothes with hot is the owner and steward of Wao Questions and comments can monly as “Rapid ‘Öhi‘a Death” ‘öhi‘a products. water and soap. Kele o Puna (WKOP), a 25,689.5- be forwarded to Pua Ishibashi at or “ROD,” has killed hundreds • Don’t transport ‘öhi‘a inter-island. • Wash your vehicle with soap acre expanse of low-land rainforest [email protected]. ¢
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What if public health considered social factors that impact wellness, such as poverty, hunger, insecure housing, education, jobs and cultural L to R: Dr. Kamana‘opono Crabbe (OHA), Dr. Denise Koo (CDC), Debbie Chang (Nemours Childrens Hospital), Kathy Ko Chin (APIAHF), Dr. Diane connections? Paloma (Queens Health Systems), Gayle Tang (Independent), Gail M Hannemann (APIAHF board chair), Dr. Walter Tsou (Former APHA Presi- These questions were among those dent) - Photo: Courtesy of Dr. Walter Tsou discussed by public health experts from across the nation at a recent said. Other goals include reducing Health 3.0 summit at The Queen’s the incidence of substance abuse and Medical Center. Presented by the in epidemiology we’re actually looking at what expanding access prenatal care. to improve Office of Hawaiian Affairs (OHA) kind of person has a given disease: Who’s the Health 3.0 is an upgrade from the the quality and the Asian & Pacific American Health 2.0 movement that ushered and longevity Health Forum (APAHF), with Nä medicine into the digital age. The person? Where’s the family? What are their of life, native Limahana O Lonopühä, a Native new framework looks at how social Hawaiian Health Consortium, the circumstances? What community do they live challenges such as stress, discrimi- hawaiians daylong event was a chance to dis- nation and barriers to education will enjoy cuss systemic challenges and how in? What are all those factors and how do we and jobs that pay a living wage healthy life- to address social determinants of address those determinants of health?” can impact health at the individual, styles and health. ‘ohana and community level. It rec- experience The highlight was a panel discus- ognizes that action in one area can sion featuring Debbie Chang, MPH, — Dr. Denise Koo, Capt. USPHS result in positive change in another, reduced of Nemours Children’s Health so multipronged approaches are onset of System in Philadelphia; Peter Long, they live in? What are all those fac- “We’ve been on this path for a appropriate. chronic Ph.D., of Blue Shield of California tors and how do we address those while,” Crabbe noted. In Hawai‘i, “Many of our efforts have already diseases. Foundation; and Dr. Denise Koo, determinants of health?” state laws make health care nearly been in play,” said Crabbe. For Capt. USPHS, from the Centers for OHA’s Ka Pouhana/CEO universal and the social determinants instance, grants from OHA have Disease Control. Having only one Kamana‘opono Crabbe, who opened of health have been incorporated helped establish community farms doctor on the panel emphasized a the summit, said he had been inspired into the state Health Department’s in Kalihi and Häna that are focused theme from the summit: Health is by a similar panel discussion in efforts to curb chronic disease. OHA on restoring the ‘äina and reviving not only about health care. Washington, D.C., and he thought not only advocated for Health 3.0 at and perpetuating traditional farm- “In medicine we’re often taught Hawai‘i health professionals could the state level, the agency also incor- ing practices. Diet and exercise to think, ‘What disease does this benefit from the national perspec- porated the social determinants of are built in as volunteers exchange patient have?’” said Dr. Koo. “But tive. The summit was also a chance health into its strategic plan. sweat equity in the fields for bags of in epidemiology we’re actually to share efforts already underway “Mauli Ola is one of OHA’s six fresh fruit, vegetables and medicinal looking at what kind of person has and strengthen collaboration among priorities and right now the (tar- plants. a given disease: Who’s the person? Native Hawaiian organizations and geted) result is really to reduce the For more about the determinants of Where’s the family? What are their leaders looking for ways to improve prevalence of chronic disease, espe- health, visit www.oha.org/health. ¢ circumstances? What community do health within their communities. cially obesity and diabetes,” Crabbe 8 nowemapa2016 www.oha.org/kwo | [email protected] NATIvE HAWAIIAN » NEWS | fEATurES | EvENTS oHa in tHe community It's more than just money; scholarships at UH Mānoa have given me the opportunity to learn, grow, and chase my dreams. LEAH MIYASATO GRADE POINT FRESHMAN SAT ACT APPLICATION SCHOLARSHIP AWARD AMOUNT AVERAGE OR TRANSFER SCORE SCORE DEADLINE (GPA) APPLICANT Full tuition* REGENTS + $4,000/year stipend 3.5 1380 29 Freshman January 15, 2017 + $2,000 travel grant CHANCELLOR’S $10,000/year 3.5 1300 25 Freshman January 15, 2017 DOCTOR OF 1200 + Full tuition* 3.8 27 Freshman December 1, 2016 MEDICINE 18 Writing M̹NOA Automatic $2,000/year 3.5 1200 23 Freshman ACADEMIC MERIT scholarship** Full tuition*** PRESIDENTIAL + $4,000/year stipend 3.7 - - Transfer January 15, 2017 + $2,000 travel grant gEt out tHE votE *Full tuition for four (4) years. 8+0ăQRDDGPLVVLRQVDSSOLFDWLRQVPXVWEHVXEPLWWHGE\0DUFKIRUFRQVLGHUDWLRQ OHA’s Community Outreach Specialist Kaimo Muhlestein shared a Vote 2 Rise keiki activ- )XOOWXLWLRQIRUWZR \HDUV ity at the Children and Youth Day at the State Capital District on October 2, 2016. Children and youth had an opportunity to vote between hula, paddling or playing ko¯nane as to which To learn more, visit manoa.hawaii.edu/admissions/scholarships, activity was their favorite. - Photo: Kaimo Muhlestein email [email protected] or JHSS[OL6MÄJLVM(KTPZZPVUZ #makemanoayours PHOTO CREDIT: JOSE MAGNO The University of Hawai`PH[4 ȊUVHPZHU LX\HSVWWVY[\UP[`HɉYTH[P]LHJ[PVUPUZ[P[\[PVU follow us: /oha_hawaii | fan us: /officeofhawaiianaffairs | Watch us: /OHAHawaii nowemapa2016 9 oha Board actions legend ‘Ae (Yes) The following actions were taken by the Office of Hawaiian Affairs Board of Trustees, and are sum- ‘A‘ole (No) Board of trustees marized here. For more information on board actions, please see the complete meeting minutes posted Ka¯nalua (Abstain) online at http://www.oha.org/BOT. Excused lindsey september 20, 2016 Motion Ahu Isa Ahuna Akana Apo ApolionaH. lindseyr. MachadoWaihe‘e Mootion to approve to approve the Chair’s appointment of the Ad Hoc Committee on Charter Schools, with Trustee lei Ahu Motion passed with six AYES Isa as Chair, Ms. lisa Watkins-victorino as vice Chair, and Ms. Monica Morris as Member. and three EXCuSED. september 22, 2016 Motion to approve to approve the recommendation by OHA administrative staff to terminate Goldman Sachs Asset Manage- Motion passed with seven AYES, one ment (GSAM) as Investment Advisor for traditional global equity, fixed income, and real estate. AbSTENTION and, one EXCuSED. oCtober 6, 2016 Motion to approve to approve an OHA resolution, “Thanking all the Service Providers, Contractors, and other Partners Motion passed with seven who graciously assisted the Office of Hawaiian Affairs in its illegal camping enforcement action in Wahiawa¯” AYES and two EXCuSED. Watch Live! Live streams are available for meetings of all standing committees of the Office of Hawaiian Affairs Board of Trustees. Live streaming will continue to be available for O‘ahu meetings of the Board of Trustees. To watch from your mobile/tablet devices, download TM SM the Ustream app from GooglePlay or App Store . For the live stream, and for a schedule of board and committee meetings visit: www.OHA.org/about/board-trustees 10 nowemapa2016 www.oha.org/kwo | [email protected] NATIvE HAWAIIAN » NEWS | fEATurES | EvENTS oha honored by hawaii POlYNESIAN fOOTbAll Business Magazine HAll Of fAME INDuCTS 5 by Office of Hawaiian Affairs Staff ive football sensus All-American players of (1996) … 2x All-Big he Office of Hawaiian Affairs is hon- P o l y n e s i a n 12 Selection (1995, ored that it has been recognized by descent were 1996) … Selected Hawaii Business magazine as one of inducted into by Saints in the 1st its top 250 businesses in 2016. This Fthe Polynesian Foot- Junior Ah Riki Morgan Christopher Ma‘a John Manu- Round, 10th player year, the publication ranked OHA ball Hall of Fame last You Ellison Kealoha Tanuvasa maleuna overall (1997 NFL asT 170 of 250 Hawai‘i businesses, based on its month, including the Draft), one of the revenue in 2015. first player of Mäori Naeole highest Polynesians This recognition is a testament to the hard work descent to play in the ever selected … 11 and dedication of OHA’s board and staff as we strive to NFL and win the Super Bowl. by Ka Wai Ola Staff Seasons … New Orleans Saints mälama (protect) Hawaii’s people, environmental resources, and OHA’s The inductees, selected from (1997–2001) … Jacksonville assets towards the cultural perpetuation, lifestyle enhancements and entitle- a field of 18 finalists, are play- Line … Arizona State Univer- Jaguars (2002–09) … Missed ments protection of Native Hawaiians. ers Junior Ah You, Riki Ellison, sity … 3x All-WAC Selection only one game in his 11 NFL It is also a reflection of the sound fiscal management that allows OHA to Chris Naeole and Ma‘a Tanu- … Selected by Patriots in the seasons, and started 150 of 154 reinvest its revenue back into the community through grants, scholarships, vasa, along with contributor John 17th Round, 425th player over- games … Born December 25, programs, research, land management and advocacy for its beneficiaries Manumaleuna. The Class of 2017 all (1972 NFL Draft) … 13 1974 in Kailua, Hawai‘i. at all levels of government. will be honored Jan. 20-22 during Seasons… Montreal Alouettes Mahalo to Hawaii Business magazine for this honor. For a complete Polynesian Football Hall of Fame (1972–81) … Chicago Blitz > MA‘A TANUVASA (Player) listing of all Top 250 businesses, visit www.hawaiibusiness.com/hawaiis- Enshrinement Weekend. They will (1983) … New Orleans Break- Samoan Ancestry: Defensive top-250-2016 to read the story in the September edition of Hawaii Business also be recognized at the inaugural ers (1984) … Arizona Outlaws End … University of Hawai`i magazine. ¢ Polynesian Bowl, an all-star foot- (1985) … 2x CFL All-Star … WAC Champion (1992) … ball game featuring top players of (1976, 1979) … 2x Grey Cup First-Team All-WAC Selection Polynesian and other ancestries. Champion (1974, 1977) … Grey (1992) … Selected by Rams “The Class of 2017 has won Cup MVP (1974) … Arizona in the 8th Round, 209th player five Super Bowls, two Grey Cups State Athletics and Canadian overall (1995 NFL Draft) … 8 and a College Football National Football League Hall of Fame Seasons … L.A. Rams (1993) Championship,” said Jesse Sapolu, Inductee …Born December 30, … Pittsburgh Steelers (1994) … Polynesian Football Hall of Fame 1948 in Sale Miu, American Denver Broncos (1995–2000) Co-Founder and Chairman. “They Samoa. … San Diego Chargers (2001) represent the very best of our Poly- … Atlanta Falcons (2002) … 2x LIFE IS FULL OF nesian people.” > RIKI MORGAN ELLISON Super Bowl Champion (XXXII, The selection committee (Player) Mäori Ancestry: XXXIII) … Broncos Sack included former head coaches Linebacker … University of Leader (1998, 1999) … Hawai‘i SURPRISES Dick Tomey, LaVell Edwards, Ron Southern California … 2x Rose Sports Hall of Fame Inductee !. %-%2'%.#9 ,/!. McBride and Dick Vermeil; ESPN Bowl Champion (1979, 1980) … Born November 6, 1970 in SportsCenter anchor Neil Everett; … College Football National Nu‘uuli, American Samoa. &2/- /(! #!. (%,0 NFL player personnel expert Gil Champion (1978) … Selected APPLY TODAY AT 777/(!/2'#-,0 Brandt; past NFLPA president by 49ers in the 5th round, 117th > JOHN MANUMALEUNA Kevin Mawae; and Hawai‘i sports- player overall (1983 NFL Draft) (Contributor) Samoan Ancestry: The OHA Consumer Micro Loan Program is designed to provide low cost loans caster Robert Kekaula. … 9 Seasons … San Francisco Staunch advocate and mentor to Native Hawaiians who are experiencing temporary financial hardship as “On behalf of the Selection 49ers (1983–89) … Los Angeles for Polynesian youth and fami- Committee, I congratulate this Raiders (1990–92) … 3x Super lies as they migrated into the a result of unforeseen events, or who wish to enhance their careers. outstanding class,” said Dick Bowl Champion (XIX, XXIII, California communities … A Loans are available up to s !02 &IXED ,OAN AMOUNTS Tomey, chairman of the selection XXIV) … First player from New great proponent of Education FROM TO committee. “Their accomplish- Zealand and of Mäori Ancestry and responsible citizenry … He $ s -AXIMUM 4ERM 5P TO 9EARS ments on and off the field are truly to play in the NFL and win a encouraged football and sports 7,5 0 0 worthy of this recognition.” Super Bowl … Born August as a path to a better life for Poly- s %LIGIBILITY AND CREDIT RESTRICTIONS APPLY 15, 1960 in Christchurch, New nesian kids … Founded Samoan The Polynesian Football Hall of Zealand. Athletes in Action, which For more information, please visit Fame provided more information became the Big John Founda- about the inductees: > CHRISTOPHER KEALOHA tion shortly after his passing … www.oha.org/cmlp or call, Empowering Hawaiians, Strengthening Hawai‘i NAEOLE (Player) Hawaiian Born March 13, 1950 in Ameri- (808) 594-1823 or email www.oha.org > JUNIOR AH YOU (Player) Ancestry: Offensive Line … can Samoa … Died in 1980 at [email protected] 560 N. 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Nimitz Hwy.Ste. 200, Honolulu • 808-594-1888 ment (CNHA) the attendees on the frst day of the sufficiency. president and CEO convention. - Photo: Alice Silbanuz OHA was rep- Michelle Kauhane resented on the said the draft constitution does Next Generations Caucus panel by not guarantee recognition by any Community Engagement Director government and “sets up a uni- Mehanaokalä Hind and Kamaile cameral democracy for Hawaiians Maldonado. The Hawai‘inuiäkea by Hawaiians.” School of Hawaiian Knowledge The plenary sessions were an facilitated the panel, which focused opportunity to share mana‘o and on various forms of civic engage- seek solutions to issues of concern ment. OHA’s Public Policy team throughout the Hawaiian commu- shared its 2017 legislative priori- nity – homelessness and a lack of ties, as well as advocacy efforts that affordable housing; policies and include monitoring state boards for funding that impact Native Hawai- issues that impact beneficiaries. ian education programs; availability The Marketplace, always a high- of capital and other resources; com- light at the convention, featured munity engagement and advocacy Native Hawaiian art, clothing, acces- strategies. sories, food and resources. For those Representatives from the Office seeking capital resources, OHA’s of Hawaiian Affairs participated grant and loan programs offered throughout the convention, starting information about how to get fund- on opening day with Ka Pouhana/ ing for community events; land, CEO Kamana‘opono Crabbe shar- culture and education programs; ing ways OHA’s work as an agency businesses that are just starting or and collaborator touches tens of expanding; home repairs and higher thousands of beneficiaries regard- education. CNHA’s Policy Center less of blood quantum. OHA’s will be releasing a full report on the strategic priority areas are culture, Small Business Caucus’s priorities, land, governance, economic self- such as increasing access to capital sufficiency, education and health. resources, taking advantage of local Other sessions throughout the Community Development Financial convention offered a more detailed Institutions resources and spurring look at OHA and other organiza- economic development at the com- tion’s efforts to help Hawaiians munity level. ¢ 12 nowemapa2016 mo‘omeHeu www.oha.org/kwo | [email protected] CulTurE NATIvE HAWAIIAN » NEWS | fEATurES | EvENTS the young boy remained intent on give up. He asked for kökua (help) freeing his sister. He called out to to save his beloved little sister. Con- Courage, Wisdom, and action Wins other sea creatures for help. He first sidering the lesson from the ‘opihi’s called upon the ‘opae (shrimp) to perspective, the lesson is no matter come and help, but the puhi was too how small, one can accomplish sig- big for the shrimp. Then, he called nificant change with wisdom and for the pipipi (mollusk) to come courage. And another lesson is that save his sister. Aue, the pipipi was a big job can be accomplished in far too small to help, as well. Next, small steps. he asked the küpe‘e (marine snail) An adult may ask, what the to save his sister. Alas, the küpe‘e lesson is for him in this children’s by Claire Ku‘uleilani Hughes, was too small and unable to help. mo‘olelo? The mo‘olelo demon- Dr. PH., r.D. Finally, the young boy called upon strates that working together can the ‘opihi (limpet) for help. “Come make a difference…even from a awaiian mo‘olelo (sto- and help my sister before the puhi position of little power. Adver- ries, myths, literature, eats her.” The brave and wise ‘opihi, saries may appear powerful, but legends), ka‘ao (legends, though quite small, used his wits to determination and perseverance tales, fanciful tales), and outsmart the eel. The ‘opihi slid up are mighty forces and often, they mele (songs, chants, to the head of the eel and covered can make a significant difference. Hanthems) can transmit cultural its eyes. The ‘opihi was effective The same lesson is made for groups values to families in a simple and in blinding and disarming the eel, and communities. Communities can enjoyable manner. These tales and so the little girl could be taken to accomplish change with wisdom, songs are easy to remember, fun safety by her brother. courage and work…using little to share with the next generation This story is of love for a younger steps. Communities can persevere and a memorable way pass cultural A ka‘ao tells the story of how a boy asked for ko¯kua to save his sister from a great puhi, or sibling, kuleana (responsibility) against threats…just as the brother wisdom to youngsters. eel. - Photo: Thinkstock and perseverance on the part of the did. Yes, the smallest groups can A familiar mele tells a ka‘ao of little brother. He knew the task was make the difference between vic- siblings who lived in Kahakuloa, younger sister. One day, the great and was going to eat her. Aware beyond his abilities, so he sought tory and defeat. We can win… and of the brother’s love for his puhi (eel) kidnapped the little girl of his limitations in the situation, help from others. And, he did not together. ¢ Are you missing out? Offers for Hawaiian homestead lots are in the works for 2017, starting with O’ahu, Kaua‘i, Lāna‘i and Maui. 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If available, at 2:00 p.m. at the Hawai‘i Taking island fashion to another level, Hawai‘i’s very own Project please attach a high- Convention Center. Runway superstar Kini Zamora will unveil his 2017 Spring Summer resolution (300 dpi) - Courtesy Photo Collection on Nov 12 at 2 p.m. Enjoy the excitement at VIP events, photograph with your email. pop-up boutiques, a beauty bar, exclusive merchandise and other fashion- able activities at the Hawai‘i Convention Center. Presented by Hawaiian Airlines. For more information visit www.honolulufashionweek.com. To view Kini’s current collection visit www.kinizamora.com. eties will offer tribute to the King. diet, as well as its value in maintain- Free and open to the public. Hosted ing a balanced marine ecosystem as by the Friends of ‘Iolani Palace and limu is celebrated in the 8th Annual the Royal Guard of the Hawai‘i Air Häna Limu Festival at Kapueo- National Guard. kahi, Häna Bay Beach Park. Enjoy the entertainment, food, crafts and fUTURE fEST activities for the young and young at Nov. 17 heart as traditional ahupua‘a man- Empowering island youth to suc- agement is revitalized. Sponsored ceed, Future Fest 2016 College and in part by the Office of Hawaiian Career Fair offers an opportunity Affairs. for students to hear presentations and speak directly with representa- PA‘AKAI MARKETPLACE tives from colleges, trade schools, Nov. 18, 5 p.m. labor unions, military recruiters and The spirit of Kaka‘ako, as a nowemapa career personnel at Moloka‘i High traditional gathering place where and Moloka‘i Middle Schools. fishers and farmers traded and Free and open to the public. This locals gathered pa‘akai, returns in KONA COffEE fESTIVAL online at www.kahilutheatre.org, Nä MELE MAE‘OLE event is presented by the Friends a monthly marketplace. Gather with Nov. 4-13 by calling 808-885-6868, or at CONCERT of Moloka‘i High and Moloka‘i us in support of Native Hawaiian- Enjoy island culture, artistry and the Kahilu Theatre Box Office in Nov. 12, 6 p.m. Middle Schools Foundation, and owned businesses, artists, crafters, history at the state’s oldest food Kamuela. The 2016-2017 concert series sponsored by the Office of Hawai- and traditional cultural practitioners festival – the Kona Coffee Cultural celebrates musical families of ian Affairs. coordinated by PA‘I Foundation Festival, celebrating its 46th year. NI‘IHAU ‘OHANA Hawai‘i. At the first concert in the and MAMo every 3rd Friday. Live There are over 40 events and activi- dAY fESTIVAL series, delight in the harmony of the ‘UKULELE & SLACK music performances. Free family- ties for all ages. Highlights include Nov. 12, 10:30 a.m. – 1 p.m. Kalima ‘Ohana as Kupuna Jesse KEY fESTIVAL and pet-friendly event held at the Holualoa Village Coffee & Art Let talk story sessions, music, Kalima, the 2007 Hawaiian Music Nov. 17-19 SALT at Our Kaka‘ako, owned by Stroll and Miss Kona Coffee Schol- hula and lei making transport you Hall of Fame inductee, is honored. Enjoy legends in the Hawai- Kamehameha Schools, revenues arship Pageant on Nov. 5, the KTA to a rare glimpse into the lives of Enjoy the Farden ‘Ohana on Jan. 21, ian music Nathan Aweau, Iaukea fund educational opportunities. Kona Coffee Recipe Contest on Nov. the families of Ni‘ihau, the Forbid- and the Keawe ‘Ohana April 1. At Bright, Benny Chong, Kainani For more information www.saltka- 6, the Kona Coffee Cultural Festi- tden Island a the Kaua‘i Museum the Hyatt Regency Waikïkï Beach Kahaunaele, Ledward Kaapana, kaako.com. val Art Exhibit at the Donkey Mill in Lïhue. Sponsored in part by the Resort & Spa’s Kou Ballroom. Mike Kaawa, Sonny Lim, and Jeff Arts Center Nov. 8 to 12, the Kona Office of Hawaiian Affairs. Tickets $60 include entertainment Peterson at the ‘Ukulele & Slack THE LEGENd Of KO‘OLAU Coffee Lantern Parade through His- and heavy pupu. Free self parking Key Guitar Festival. Kanikapila Nov. 19, 7:30 p.m. toric Kailua Village on Nov. 11, and KÖËKEA CRAfTS fESTIVAL or discounted valet parking of $6. will be on Nov. 17, the main concert After taking the play on a national the Festival Ho‘olaule‘a on Nov. Nov. 12, 10 a.m. to 4 p.m. on Nov. 18 and workshops on Nov. tour, the Maui-born actor Moronai 12. For a complete list visit kona- The season’s holiday craft and CELEbRATE THE 19, followed by the Festival Finale Kanekoa returns to the stage in coffeefest.com. food fair, Köëkea Homestead KING’S bIRTH jam session at 4 p.m., including all Hawai‘i for one night only in the Crafts Festival celebrates Kanaka Nov. 16, 11:30 a.m. the artists listed above. Tickets are historic drama, “The Legend Of MOdERN MäORI QUARTET Maoli and the beautiful commu- Reminiscent of the décor at the available at Kahilu Theatre Box Ko‘olau” at the Honolulu Museum Nov. 9, 6 p.m. nity. Come for the food, stay for the Royal Birthday Jubilee in 1886, Office, by phone at 885-6868 or of Arts’ Doris Duke Theatre. Ticket Imagine a Mäori Ratpack with a breathtaking views and handmade ‘Iolani Palace will be draped in online at kahilutheatre.org/Tickets. prices are $20-$35 and available at modern twist, blending story telling jewelry, potted plants, Haleakala red, white and blue to celebrate the legendofkoolau.com or the theatre and music with humor in a cabaret- Supah Shots, fresh produce and 180th birthday of King Kaläkaua. LIMU fESTIVAL by calling 808-532-6097. ¢ style show. That’s what An Evening more. Kula, Maui at the corner of The Royal Hawaiian Band will Nov. 19, 10 a.m. to 4 p.m. with the Modern Mäori Quartet has Ka‘amana and Kula Hwy. perform music of the monarchy Learn about the importance of in store for you. Ticket are $20-$68 era, and the state and Royal Soci- limu in the Hawaiian culture and follow us: /oha_hawaii | fan us: /officeofhawaiianaffairs | Watch us: /OHAHawaii ‘aimalama nowemapa2016 15 luNAr CAlENDAr Malo, the festivities and rituals of the Maka- hiki lasted for at least three months. The ‘aimalama Kuapola ceremony, which is the breaking of the niu (coconut) to wash the lele (offering a Solution Based on ancestral Knowledge platform) and the Mäpele heiau with the wai niu (coconut water) is the main ceremony onoikamakahiki! This cur- that began the Makahiki festivities. The fes- rent lunar month occuring VOCABULARY tivities included rituals that acknowledged from Oct. 30 to Nov. 27 is the natural atmospheric activities; offerings called Welehu. This month Kaulana mahina - The position of produce, gathered sustenance from the marks the time when the of the moon. ocean, mats, clothing, feathers, anything Lmakahiki festivities are in full Mahina - Moon that was necessary to support the health and swing, beginning with the rising of Malama - Lunar month wellbeing of the ruling household, which in the constellation Makali‘i (pleie- Anahulu - A period of 10 moon turn was redistributed back to the commu- des) at sunset. As reported by David phases nity throughout the year; and games which everyone participated in to promote good The fowers of the ‘uki‘uki (left) and ko‘oko‘olau (right) are seen blooming in health and commraderie amongst the com- Large surf continues to ‘O¯la‘a, Hawai‘i. munity members. The Makahiki was a time pound the shorelines of when the cessation of war, the easing of the the pae‘a¯ina and give stringent kapu, and the rites of passage for surfers some great rides. young men and women transpired. It was an - Photos: Courtesy of important time when the natural enviroment ‘Aimalama was too active for daily farming and fish- ing responsibilities. Therefore, känaka took advantage of this time for communal tributes to Lono, feasting and having fun. Lonoika- makahiki to all! This month we can expect lots of rain, wind, thunder, lightning, floods, meteor showers, surf and the return of the koholä (humpback whales) and mölï (Laysan albatross). In recent years, observations by Hui ‘Aimalama include the ripening of juicy starfruit, the blooming of @YUfb\ckhcfYgYUfW\mcif[YbYU`c[m ‘uki‘uki and ko‘oko‘olau in ‘Öla‘a, Hawai‘i, and murky nearshore conditions due to all the 5WWYgghccb`]bYgiVgWf]dh]cbfYgcifWYg Juicy starfruit are ripening. flooding from the heavy rains giving ‘oama 9l"5bWYghfm"Wca96G7C and mullet a good place to hide. The weather is cooler and the sun is set- 8][]h]nYZUa]`mXcWiaYbhgUbXaUdg ting sooner, so we leave you with this ‘ölelo no‘eau (wise saying) for those wishing to stay inside and observe their eyelids instead: AU_YUbUddc]bhaYbhhcj]g]h BU@UaU?i_i] )*$B"B]a]hn people who not only just changed the story islands to gather information, but none in whose mother is pure legend, but also show- we wanted to tell, they changed us. Hawai‘i. Hawaiian and spoke the case how Polynesian By “Many of them kindly came along with Five years in the making, Shurer said one of language. I dance hula, explorers skillfully brings Kamehameha us on the journey with what we came to call the most telling research moments happened paddle outrigger canoe navigated the seas by Dave our Oceanic Story Trust that’s made up of in Mo‘orea when a local elder made one for my school … I’m nature, the waves, stars Dondoneau anthropologists, academics, educators, lin- request: “For years we have been swallowed just really lucky. I didn’t and ocean currents. student to big screen guists, master navigators, archaeologists, by your culture,” he said. “This one time can really have to think ‘how “Now more than ever fishermen, elders, tattoo masters and cul- you be swallowed by ours?” will I play this character’ we need to be aware of early two years ago when didn’t know I got the part I could talk to her And she turns 16 on Nov. 22. brow” showdown with The Rock on her tural advisors … and we kept checking back It was a chicken skin moment and Shurer because I was kind of her our environment and casting directors told Auli‘i about it. Before we would go to sleep or just “I’ve pretty much ceased being called Auli‘i Twitter feed last month and as big of a screen with them as we were designing the story and said the plea hit home for the entire crew. already. treat it with respect,” Cravalho she landed her at random points of the day I’d lean over to at school by my friends and classmates,” she presence as Johnson is, Cravalho matches him getting their blessings. Another telling moment came when a fish- “I’m Hawaiian she said. “When we dream role as the lead voice in her and whisper ‘Hey Mom, guess what? I’m said, laughing. “They call me Moana and raised eyebrow for raised eyebrow. “The Trust has deeply influenced the look erman took them sailing off the islands of through and through. initially read all the sto- the upcoming Disney anima- Moana!’ It made us giggle and it still does that’s pretty cool.” Inspired in part by the oral histories of the and feel of this film.” Fiji. Anyone who hears ries of Maui we thought tion film “Moana,” they also because I still do it. It’s kind of like a reminder Five animation films — “Frozen” (2013), people and cultures of Oceania, “Moana” tells Hawai‘i, Tahiti and New Zealand weren’t “He kept petting the ocean and saying the about a movie being this is just so rich for told her not to tell anyone until the studio was of our little triumph like ‘Yay! I got it!’” “Minions” (2015), “Toy Story 3” (2010) the story of how 3,000 years ago Polynesian yet discovered during the film’s time period, ocean knows and you have to be kind to it inspired by their culture storytelling. Then ready to announce it. Cravalho’s excitement over her newfound “Zootopia” (2016) and Finding Dory (2016) voyagers sailed across the Pacific discover- so “Moana” follows Polynesian lore, not and respect it,” she said. “We kept hearing the will want it to be done we traveled and met She was 14 and a freshman at Kamehameha fame hasn’t dwindled and she plans to savor — have all topped a billion dollars at the global ing thousands of islands using only nature Hawaiian. The research team visited several ocean brings islands together, not separates right. I can honestly say experts and we realized School here on O‘ahu. every minute of her once-in-a-lifetime expe- box office. There is every reason to believe to navigate. According to them. A beautiful concept. I’m so proud working stories are completely “That was hard,” she said, “but I did get rience which, come Nov. 23 when “Moana” “Moana” could rival those astronomic num- scholars, however, the voy- “Animation takes a super on this film because it’s different from island to to tell my mom, so even is released around the world, is going to be bers, including Cravalho’s vocal performance ages mysteriously stopped collaborative effort and we done so well. We’ve got island, sometimes vil- though the rest of immense. alongside Dwayne “The Rock” Johnson, who for about 1,000 years and no were lucky enough to have some Polynesian words lage to village, house to the world Before joining the set of “Moana,” lends his voice to the film as the mischievous, one knows exactly why. incredible collaboration within in there that just make house. There are differ- Cravalho said she had only been off shapeshifting demigod Maui. Like Moana, Shurer said the mysteri- the culture to help us paint the it so wonderful and the ent concepts of Maui. O‘ahu to visit family in Las Vegas and Maui is on a mission to find himself and plays ous stoppage gave Disney story. Our deep respect for what fact that it’s distinctly He’s sort of a Superman only made it to California for flight her foil/friend as the duo works to save her an obvious jumping off we learned, we hope, is reflected Disney, there is humor in some places and in Disney’s newest animated feature layovers. Press junkets for “Moana” island’s people and ends up on a journey of point. Mix in some in the movie we made. It’s a in there and a wonderful other places more of a “Moana” features a Polynesian princess have already taken her to Halifax, self-discovery. fantasy and the fantasy movie, but it is inspired heroine as well.” trickster but there are voiced by Kamehameha Schools high Nova Scotia and Miami, and The two shape- by such an incredible sense of Moana is not a typi- some shared legends in schooler Auli‘i Cravalho. - Photo and she’s been a fixture at Disney appear to have community and culture from cal Disney princess common like he slowed illustrations: Courtesy of Walt Disney studios in California the past great chemis- the people that we met. I hope who needs rescuing down the sun, raised the Animation Studios 18 months. try on screen, this love and respect we have in and falls in love with a sky and pulled islands Passport in hand, trips for but “Moana” pro- making the film is what people Prince Charming, which out of the sea so we took this month’s opening week- ducer Osnat Shurer feel in the film.” Cravalho said is most that as sort of a point as end are set for Singapore, said all the actors say their lines Cravalho, who is Native appealing. to where we could start London and several other separately in sound booths, often saying the Hawaiian, said she feels com- “She’s a heroine,” she his story. locations. She’s already same line 20 to 30 times with different voice fortable in the portrayals. Her said. “I love the con- “We knew he was been named to several inflections and speeds to give animators a candid attitude and high energy nection that I can make super powerful and media lists of breakout choice on what works best. helped her identify with her between Disney princess larger than life so we actresses in 2016. “After they get it down we ask them to character. Moana is an adven- and Disney heroine. We wanted animation to improvise how they would say it to get more turous, headstrong teenager who have wonderful prin- reflect the characteris- of their personality,” Shurer said. “We did that shifting legend of sails out on a daring mission to cesses who are beautiful, tics of the character. So a lot and Auli‘i was a natural.” Maui, Shurer said save her people. Cravalho por- now we have a heroine in a wonderful new he’s large, larger than life. He can pick up a Cravalho, in fact, said she didn’t actu- the possibilities trays the 16-year-old daughter age. Me being a 15-year-old and going on 16, boat with one hand and he’s a shapeshifter and ally meet her co-star until the shooting had for animators of the chief of Motonui. More having Moana being the same age as I am, and that is a treasure trove for animation. He can wrapped up. seemed end- than 200 teenage girls answered both figuring out who we are. shift into any shape, he’s magical. “I thought I’d be rubbing shoulders with less. the open casting call to fill the “She doesn’t have a love interest because “Dwayne is very connected to his Samoan The Rock the whole time but honestly I didn’t “It’s fantasy role, but Shurer said Cravalho she doesn’t need anyone to figure out who she roots so it was good having him be part of the get to meet him or a lot of the others until and it’s also his- was the last to audition and was is. That’s something I think is a universal mes- character development because nobody can after we were done,” she said. “He’s really tory,” “Shurer a unanimous pick. sage for anyone, boy, girl, teenagers for adults. do ‘I am great’and yet be super charming like nice. He’s pulled in a lot of directions with said. “We took ‘I was really lucky,” Cravalho The journey and taking that time to figure out Dwayne can. everything he has going on, but he’s really the research and said. “I didn’t need to prepare who you are is something everyone can and “But make no mistake, this film is about focused at what he does. He still has the attention to for the role. I grew up on an should do.” Moana and I can’t say enough about Auli‘i. 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I dance hula, explorers skillfully us on the journey with what we came to call the most telling research moments happened paddle outrigger canoe navigated the seas by Dave our Oceanic Story Trust that’s made up of in Mo‘orea when a local elder made one for my school … I’m nature, the waves, stars Dondoneau anthropologists, academics, educators, lin- request: “For years we have been swallowed just really lucky. I didn’t RATED: PG and ocean currents. guists, master navigators, archaeologists, by your culture,” he said. “This one time can really have to think ‘how ABOUT FILM: Moana (voice of AULI'I “Now more than ever fishermen, elders, tattoo masters and cul- you be swallowed by ours?” will I play this character’ CARVALHO) uses her navigational we need to be aware of early two years ago when didn’t know I got the part I could talk to her And she turns 16 on Nov. 22. brow” showdown with The Rock on her tural advisors … and we kept checking back It was a chicken skin moment and Shurer because I was kind of her skills on a high-seas adventure to our environment and casting directors told Auli‘i about it. Before we would go to sleep or just “I’ve pretty much ceased being called Auli‘i Twitter feed last month and as big of a screen with them as we were designing the story and said the plea hit home for the entire crew. already. save her people. Legendary demigod, treat it with respect,” Cravalho she landed her at random points of the day I’d lean over to at school by my friends and classmates,” she presence as Johnson is, Cravalho matches him getting their blessings. Another telling moment came when a fish- “I’m Hawaiian Maui (voice of DWAYNE JOHNSON) she said. “When we dream role as the lead voice in her and whisper ‘Hey Mom, guess what? I’m said, laughing. “They call me Moana and raised eyebrow for raised eyebrow. “The Trust has deeply influenced the look erman took them sailing off the islands of through and through. initially read all the sto- joins her for an epic tale. the upcoming Disney anima- Moana!’ It made us giggle and it still does that’s pretty cool.” Inspired in part by the oral histories of the and feel of this film.” Fiji. Anyone who hears ries of Maui we thought tion film “Moana,” they also because I still do it. It’s kind of like a reminder Five animation films — “Frozen” (2013), people and cultures of Oceania, “Moana” tells Hawai‘i, Tahiti and New Zealand weren’t “He kept petting the ocean and saying the about a movie being this is just so rich for told her not to tell anyone until the studio was of our little triumph like ‘Yay! I got it!’” “Minions” (2015), “Toy Story 3” (2010) the story of how 3,000 years ago Polynesian yet discovered during the film’s time period, ocean knows and you have to be kind to it inspired by their culture ALSO STARRING storytelling. Then ready to announce it. Cravalho’s excitement over her newfound “Zootopia” (2016) and Finding Dory (2016) voyagers sailed across the Pacific discover- so “Moana” follows Polynesian lore, not and respect it,” she said. “We kept hearing the will want it to be done JEMAINE CLEMENT (“The BFG,” we traveled and met She was 14 and a freshman at Kamehameha fame hasn’t dwindled and she plans to savor — have all topped a billion dollars at the global ing thousands of islands using only nature Hawaiian. The research team visited several ocean brings islands together, not separates right. I can honestly say “Despicable Me,” “Rio,” “Rio 2,” experts and we realized School here on O‘ahu. every minute of her once-in-a-lifetime expe- box office. There is every reason to believe to navigate. According to them. A beautiful concept. I’m so proud working “What We Do in the Shadows,” Flight stories are completely “That was hard,” she said, “but I did get rience which, come Nov. 23 when “Moana” “Moana” could rival those astronomic num- scholars, however, the voy- “Animation takes a super on this film because it’s different from island to of the Conchords) as Tamatoa, a self- to tell my mom, so even is released around the world, is going to be bers, including Cravalho’s vocal performance ages mysteriously stopped collaborative effort and we done so well. We’ve got island, sometimes vil- though the rest of immense. alongside Dwayne “The Rock” Johnson, who for about 1,000 years and no were lucky enough to have some Polynesian words absorbed, 50-foot crab lage to village, house to the world Before joining the set of “Moana,” lends his voice to the film as the mischievous, one knows exactly why. incredible collaboration within in there that just make RACHEL HOUSE (“Whale Rider,” “Hunt house. There are differ- Cravalho said she had only been off shapeshifting demigod Maui. Like Moana, Shurer said the mysteri- the culture to help us paint the it so wonderful and the for Wilderpeople”) as Moana’s trusted ent concepts of Maui. O‘ahu to visit family in Las Vegas and Maui is on a mission to find himself and plays ous stoppage gave Disney story. Our deep respect for what fact that it’s distinctly Gramma Tala He’s sort of a Superman only made it to California for flight her foil/friend as the duo works to save her an obvious jumping off we learned, we hope, is reflected Disney, there is humor in some places and in layovers. Press junkets for “Moana” island’s people and ends up on a journey of point. Mix in some in the movie we made. It’s a in there and a wonderful TEMUERA MORRISON (“Star Wars: other places more of a have already taken her to Halifax, self-discovery. fantasy and the fantasy movie, but it is inspired heroine as well.” Episode II – Attack of the Clones,” trickster but there are Nova Scotia and Miami, and The two shape- by such an incredible sense of Moana is not a typi- “Once Were Warriors,” “Six Days, Seven some shared legends in she’s been a fixture at Disney appear to have community and culture from cal Disney princess Nights”) as Moana’s no-nonsense father, common like he slowed studios in California the past great chemis- the people that we met. I hope who needs rescuing Chief Tui down the sun, raised the 18 months. try on screen, this love and respect we have in and falls in love with a sky and pulled islands Passport in hand, trips for but “Moana” pro- making the film is what people Prince Charming, which ALAN TUDYK (“Zootopia,” “Wreck-It out of the sea so we took this month’s opening week- ducer Osnat Shurer feel in the film.” Cravalho said is most Ralph,” “Big Hero 6”) as the voice of that as sort of a point as end are set for Singapore, said all the actors say their lines Cravalho, who is Native appealing. dumb rooster Heihei; to where we could start London and several other separately in sound booths, often saying the Hawaiian, said she feels com- “She’s a heroine,” she NICOLE SCHERZINGER (“Men in Black his story. locations. She’s already same line 20 to 30 times with different voice fortable in the portrayals. Her said. “I love the con- 3,” lead singer of The Pussycat Dolls) “We knew he was been named to several inflections and speeds to give animators a candid attitude and high energy nection that I can make super powerful and voices Moana’s playful and strong-willed media lists of breakout choice on what works best. helped her identify with her between Disney princess larger than life so we actresses in 2016. “After they get it down we ask them to character. Moana is an adven- and Disney heroine. We mother, Sina. wanted animation to improvise how they would say it to get more turous, headstrong teenager who have wonderful prin- reflect the characteris- of their personality,” Shurer said. “We did that shifting legend of nsails out o a daring mission to cesses who are beautiful, tics of the character. So a lot and Auli‘i was a natural.” Maui, Shurer said save her people. Cravalho por- now we have a heroine in a wonderful new he’s large, larger than life. 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Issues include cultural cultures through tourism. stories, investing next to nothing in theft, appropriation, misrepre- Now, with the wave of our communities in return. sentation, commodification of Tinkerbell’s wand, we are Mana Moana: We Are Moana, We sacredness, the process of con- cartoons exported on the Are Maui is a collective of Native by ku‘ualoha ho‘omanawanui sultation, and Native agency. big screen as fake as any artists, activists, cultural practitio- While DisMo is fiction, the char- Waikïkï tourist show, as ners, filmmakers, and educators ver the past few months acter Maui is not; he is a deity casting calls are underway established with the goal of asserting Disney has been slowly to many across Oceania and a for the next cartoon ambas- our collective mana (spiritual power) rolling out teasers for revered ancestor for some. The Visit the Mana Moana Facebook page at www.facebook. sadors, Moana and Maui, to as Native people. We challenge Dis- its forthcoming feature sale of the grotesque DisMo com/manamoanawearemoanawearemaui for more discus- greet you at Disney theme ney’s continuing appropriation of animated film “Moana” Maui skin suit as a Halloween sion, articles, videos, photos and memes. - Photo: Courtesy parks worldwide. Maybe our ancestors, cultures, and stories, O(known as Disneymoana, or DisMo costume provoked such outrage it’s an intentional distrac- which began as early as their 1930s on social media), and related prod- it was pulled from store shelves. Kaili notes that “one of the grand tion from the massive militarization Mickey Mouse cartoons. ucts (Halloween costumes, toys, Yet opinions on DisMo range messages of Maui’s stories is to of the Pacific, but that’s another The Mana Moana Facebook page books). Just a couple weeks ago, from apathy, “it’s just a cartoon,” advocate for justice by transform- story. Or is it? has a growing collection of articles, Hawaiian Airlines succumbed to to gratitude, “we should be happy ing society.” DisMo, however, This summer, an online peti- videos, photos, and memes. Anyone Moana Mania. Who will be next? Disney is putting us on the map,” transforms the godly ancestor into tion asked Disney to “invest in our can follow or join the larger dis- While some people are excited by to critiques by Native educators a costume, a “once great” obese communities through our children” cussion on Facebook: https:// such spectacular exposure of Pacific and cultural practitioners. Disney’s buffoon who bizarrely, in Disney’s by providing a scholarship fund www.facebook.com/manamoana cultures by Disney, a tsunami of clownish caricature of the heroic warped narrative, causes darkness to support education for Pacific wearemoanawearemaui/ and Twit- criticism is also rising. demi-god Maui is one we don’t to descend upon the land and sea youth. The petition received over ter @WeAreManaMoana; hashtags There are ongoing international recognize from our traditional sto- (rather than save us from dark- 1,500 signatures. Disney never #ManaMoana #WeAreMoana and debates regarding DisMo across ries. Tongan anthropologist Teviti ness by capturing the sun). We are responded. A multibillion dollar #WeAreMaui ¢ Applications now being accepted for OHA’s Hua Kanu Business Loan Program Highly quali ed Native Hawaiian-owned businesses interested in a term loan or line of credit starting at $200,000 are welcome to apply. Please go to www.oha.org/huakanu for more information. EMPOWERING HAWAIIANS, STRENGTHENING HAWAI‘I 26 nowemapa2016 poke nu¯Hou www.oha.org/kwo | [email protected] NEWS brIEfS NATIvE HAWAIIAN » NEWS | fEATurES | EvENTS ‘Iolani Palace ornament Satofaiga spent 16 months as unit sCHolarsHiP sEason is unDErWay director of the Paukukalo Club- honors princess house in Wailuku, which serves a ‘Iolani Palace is celebrating Prin- high percentage of Native Hawaiian cess Abigail Kinoiki Kekaulike and Pacific Islander members. She Kawananakoa’s 90th birthday with was honored for her work there, a holiday ornament bearing her per- although she took another position sonal insignia, at the agency’s Central Clubhouse passed on by in June. The annual award goes to her grand- a youth development professional mother. for exemplary service, initiative, The solid creativity and advocacy. brass ornament “Victoria certainly deserves this replicates an award due to her dedication to original design our young members,” said Kelly by Princess Pearson, Chief Executive Officer Abigail Wahi- of BGCM. “She embraces all the ikaahuula challenges that come with running Campbell one of the busiest Clubhouses on to honor her the island. She never stops search- husband and ing for new ways to make her Club, 2016 Palace Ornament. heir Prince During the Ha¯pai Pu¯ Financial Aid Fair, an estimated 100 students connected with scholarship providers to learn about fnancial and the organization, run more effi- - Courtesy ‘Iolani Palace David Laamea resources that can help pay for college and technical programs. The event was made possible by Kua‘ana Native Hawaiian Student ciently and safer than before.” Kaluaonalani Development Services, Native Hawaiian Student Services and College Opportunities Program based out of the University of Hawai‘i at Kahalepouli Piikoi Kawananakoa, Ma¯noa. For information on fnancial aid fairs scheduled in November and December and a listing of scholarships for Native Hawaiian Walk named Community a descendant of King Kaumualii, students visit www.oha.org/scholarships. - Photo: Alice Silbanuz the last independent sovereign of Educator of the Year Kaua‘i. Kamehameha Schools hon- The ornament retails for $25 at “We put together an amazing, complete, Rescued A‘o chick been translocated to Nihoku where ored immersion school teacher H. the Palace and Gallery gift shops. comprehensive preschool and we’d go heads to sea the recovery team hopes they’ll help Ka‘umealani K. Walk with its 2016 to churches, community centers and establish a protected breeding colony. Native Hawaiian Community Educa- Dill honored for commit- other public areas to teach children.” A rescued Newell’s Shearwater tor of the Year award at the 15th Annual The award recognizes those who chick left a manmade burrow last World Planning Day Native Hawaiian Convention. ment to keiki, ‘ohana have selflessly donated time, dedica- month and headed out to sea, a Walk has been a kumu Kaiapuni Partners in Development co- tion and service to their community, bright spot in the effort to save the focuses on agriculture in the public Hawaiian immersion founder Jan Edward Hanohano and whose character and leadership endemic seabirds from extinction. schools for more than 25 years in Dill received the Order of Ke Ali‘i are consistent with the spirit of Prin- Team members from the Kaua‘i The Department of Urban and Pearl City, Pälolo and the Ko‘olauloa Award last month from the Pauahi cess Bernice Pauahi Bishop. Endangered Seabird Recovery Proj- Regional Planning at UH-Mänoa is district. A mother of five, she and her Foundation and ect have been rescuing seabirds and celebrating World Planning Day with a husband commuted 75 miles daily Kamehameha DHHL opens up new lots placing them in a predator-proof talk on the future of local agriculture. from Hau‘ula to Waiau and back Schools. enclosure at Kïluaea Point National In “Growing Local Agriculture in so their keiki could learn in ‘ölelo Dill, a Kame- Last month, more than 30 Wildlife Refuge. This a‘o was the first the Post-Plantation Era: How Can Hawai‘i. At the same time, Walk hameha graduate homesteaders were welcomed time the team encountered a live chick Planners Help?” featured speaker successfully advocated for Kaiapuni and Fulbright into the Department of Hawaiian in the open, rather than in a burrow. Jeffrey Melrose will discuss the middle school classes closer to Scholar, co- Home Lands’ newest community, After a month of fluids, feedings and role planning plays in decisions home and was able to establish the founded the Kaka‘ina in Waimänalo. healthchecks,the chick had recovered about agricultural land use, as well first classes at BYU-Hawai‘i in part Jan Edward Partners in The Kaka‘ina Lot Selection enough to strike out on its own. as regulatory pitfalls investors and because she was able to teach them. Hanohano Dill. - Development Ceremony drew 31 beneficiaries to “This particular chick holds a startups can run into. “Kamehameha Schools relies Photo: Courtesy Foundation to choose from 45 lots on the 7-acre special place in our hearts because The free public event will be held on partnerships with commu- Kamehameha support Native subdivision near Waimänalo Shop- it was rescued from one of the upper Nov. 17 from 5:30 to 8 p.m. at the nity educators to help us improve Schools Hawaiian chil- ping Center. At the ceremony, montane colonies after being found Hawai‘i Community Development the educational well-being of all dren and families through early beneficiaries could choose a turn- lost, alone, and hungry on a trail in Authority Community Room at 547 Native Hawaiian learners, and education, foster care training, sup- key home or a vacant lot and a the Hono o Na Pali Natural Area Queen Street. this award is a way to say ‘mahalo port for homeless, youth mentoring self-help option will be available Reserve in August,” explained Dr. piha’ for your contributions,” says and enrichment programs. PIDF’s for those who meet income require- Andre Raine of the Kaua‘i Endan- Paukukalo Clubhouse Kä‘eo Duarte, KS’ vice president programs, such as the Tütü and Me ments. Undivided leases to these gered Seabird Recovery Project of Community Engagement and Traveling Preschool, incorporate 5,000-square-foot residential lots (KESRP). “If the chick had been staffer honored Resources. “Known to her family Hawaiian values and perspectives. were first awarded in 2006. left by itself in the colony it would Victoria Satoafaiga recently and friends as kumu, aunty and “I was fascinated with the idea of More lot selection ceremonies are have surely died, so it’s great to see received the Pacific Region Native mother, Ka‘umealani Walk has made taking preschool to the rural communi- planned for the next two years, includ- it now flying safely out to sea as a Spirit Award for her work with an impact on hundreds of haumäna ties, the poor communities that couldn’t ing on Läna‘i, Kaua‘i and Maui. strong and healthy fledgling.” Hawaiian youth at the Boys & Girls (students) throughout the years.” ¢ access or afford preschool,” Dill said. Another seven young birds have Club’s Paukukalo Clubhouse. follow us: /oha_hawaii | fan us: /officeofhawaiianaffairs | Watch us: /OHAHawaii Ho‘olaHaleHuleHu nowemapa2016 27 PublIC NOTICE NOTICE Of CONSULTATION within existing road right of ways. Hawai‘i 96720 or Glenn Escott, Scientific Members needed for the Ku¯kaniloko SECTION 106 NATIONAL HIS- Pursuant to Section 106 of the NHPA, Consultant Services, Inc., (808) 938- TORIC PRESERVATION Native Hawaiian organizations and 0968, PO Box 155 Kea‘au, HI. Three of Master Plan Working Group ACT 1966 AS AMENdEd (2006) Native Hawaiian descendants with ances- the burials have legible headstones with HONOLULU bOARd Of tral, lineal or cultural ties to, cultural the names Mary Waahia Kepoo, Juanita ükaniloko is the birthplace of many of Hawai‘i’s WATER SUPPLY WATERLINE knowledge or concerns for, and cultural Montania, and Hakau Akai. Treatment of most sacred ali‘i and a pu‘uhonua (place of REPLACEMENT PROJECT or religious attachment to the proposed the burials at the cemetery will occur in refuge). Recognized by many to be the piko – MäNOA ESTATES WATER project area are requested to contact accordance with HRS, Chapter 6E. The (navel, spiritual center) of O‘ahu and arguably SYSTEM IMPROVEMENT, Lester Fujikami at capitalprojects@ applicant, Edmund C. Olson Trust II, the Pae ‘Äina, Kükaniloko is a source of con- ISLANd: O‘AHU, MOKU: hbws.org. Please respond by November proposes to preserve the burials in place Ksiderable mana and a place of spirituality. KONA, AHUPUA‘A: MäNOA 30th. for perpetuity, in accordance with a plan The Kükaniloko Birthing Stones have been on the prepared in consultation with identified National Register of Historic Places since 1973 and The Honolulu Board of Water Notice to interested parties is hereby descendants and with the approval of approximately five acres have been set aside as a buffer Supply (BWS) is proposing to replace given that two isolated human bone frag- the Hawai‘i Island Burial Council and zone for the stones. Although currently under the juris- approximately 4,500 feet of existing 6-, ments were discovered by International SHPD. All interested parties should diction of the State Parks Division within the Department 8- and 12-inch diameter water mains, fire Archaeology, LLC. The finds were made respond within thirty (30) days of this of Land and Natural Resources, OHA has a Right-of- hydrants and appurtenances in the Mänoa in the course of archaeological inventory notice and provide information to SHPD Entry Agreement to manage the parcel. area. This project will take place along survey excavations for improvements to adequately demonstrating lineal descent In 2012, OHA acquired 511 acres of agricultural land Kumu Street, O‘ahu Avenue, Päwaina the Ala Wai Golf Course access road and from the Native Hawaiian remains, or surrounding the five-acre parcel; a portion of the former Street and Mänoa Estates Road. The parking lots, Waikïkï Ahupua‘a, Hono- cultural descent from ancestors buried in Galbraith Estate. purpose of this project is to reduce main lulu District, O‘ahu Island TMK (1) the same ahupua‘a in which the Native To harmoniously protect, preserve, and perpetuate the breaks and improve water system reli- 2-7-036:002. Archival research deter- Hawaiian remains are buried. resources of Kükaniloko for today’s and future genera- ability. This work will require the use of mined that both finds are within LCA tions, OHA has begun a process to create a Kükaniloko heavy construction equipment to create 35 FL 2 awarded to Mahuka. The State ASM Affiliates is preparing a- Cul Master Plan (KMP). The KMP will protect the Küka- an open trench averaging 2 feet wide by Historic Preservation Division (SHPD) tural Impact Assessment (CIA) to niloko birthing stone site, explore compatible agricultural 7 feet deep. All construction work will be has assigned a State Inventory of His- accompany a Conservation District Use uses and other programmatic initiatives, and contribute within existing road right of ways. toric Places number of 50-80-14-7959 Permit (CDUP) to build a single-family to Hawai‘i’s food self-sufficiency. Pursuant to Section 106 of the NHPA, to the remains. Consolidation of the two residence and farm on a 6.79-acre prop- To advise OHA in the development of a unique, Native Hawaiian organizations and bone fragments at a designated reburial erty (TMK: (3) 1-5-009:055) located innovative, exemplary, and culturally-focused KMP, a Native Hawaiian descendants with ances- location within the golf course and sub- makai of the Government Beach Road Kükaniloko Master Plan Working Group shall be estab- tral, lineal or cultural ties to, cultural sequent preservation is proposed, and a in Keonepoko Iki Ahupua‘a, northwest lished in the coming months. The Working Group will knowledge or concerns for, and cultural final determination will be made by the of the Hawaiian Shores and Hawaiian be comprised of seven (7) to eleven (11) members with or religious attachment to the proposed O‘ahu Island Burial Council in consulta- Beaches subdivisions, in the Lower Puna demonstrated connections to Kükaniloko, a founda- project area are requested to contact tion with the SHPD and any identified area on the Island of Hawai‘i. We are tion in Hawaiian cultural practices and ‘ike Hawai‘i, or Lester Fujikami at capitalprojects@ lineal and/or cultural descendants. Indi- seeking consultation with any commu- expertise in cultural and natural resource management, hbws.org. Please respond by November viduals with information pertaining to the nity members that might have knowledge agriculture, architecture, archaeology, business and mar- 30th. burial should contact Ms. Regina Hilo at of traditional cultural uses of this coastal keting, education, law, or other relevant fields. the SHPD (555 Kakuhihewa Build- area; or who are involved in any ongoing The Working Group will review pertinent information NOTICE Of CONSULTATION ing, 601 Kamokila Boulevard, Kapolei, cultural practices that may be occurring and make recommendations to OHA to be considered SECTION 106 NATIONAL HIS- Hawai‘i 96707; tel. [808] 692-8026, Fax on the subject property, or in the general in the KMP. Members will embrace traditional Hawai- TORIC PRESERVATION ACT [808] 692-8020) within thirty days of this vicinity of the subject property, which iann values i the conduct of its work both internally and 1966 AS AMENdEd (2006) notice. These individuals must provide may be impacted by the proposed devel- externally. HONOLULU BOARD OF WATER information to the SHPD demonstrat- opment of the subject property. If you Working Group members shall serve for the duration SUPPLY WATERLINE REPLACE- ing lineal descent from these remains or have and can share any such information of the planning process (approximately two years) unless MENT PROJECT – NIUMALU descent from ancestors buried in Waikïkï please contact Bob Rechtman brecht- the group is adjourned sooner by OHA. Kuleana includes LOOP AND KUKII STREET: Ahupua‘a or Honolulu District. ¢ [email protected], or Lauren Tam monthly meetings with OHA and the KMP planning team, 8-INCH WATER MAINS, ISLAND: Sing [email protected], phone Kuhikuhipu‘uone o Kükaniloko, comprised of native O‘AHU, MOKU: KO‘OLAUPOKO, bURIAL NOTICE – PU‘U‘EO (808) 969-6066, mailing address ASM Hawaiian firms including DTL (detail), WCIT Architec- AHUPUA‘A: WAIMANALO AHUPUA‘A, SOUTH HILO, Affiliates 507A E. Lanikäula Street, ture, ‘Äina Archaeology, Hika‘alani and others. The Honolulu Board of Water Supply HAWAI‘I ISLANd Hilo, HI 96720. To apply to become a member of the Kükaniloko (BWS) is proposing to replace approxi- All persons having information con- Master Plan Working Group, please visit https://ain- mately 2,800 feet of existing 8-inch cerning a Historic era to Modern era Information requested by Scientific aarch.regfox.com/kukaniloko. Applications will be diameter water mains, fire hydrants and cemetery present within TMK: (3) 2-6- Consultant Services, Inc. (SCS) on accepted from November 1 to December 4, 2016. appurtenances in the Hawaii Kai area. 008:026, an approximately 18.57-acre cultural resources; and traditional, or Applications will be reviewed by Kuhikuhipu‘uone o This project will take place along Niu- parcel mauka of (behind) Clem Akina on-going, cultural activities on or near Kükaniloko and recommendations will be made to OHA malu Loop and Kukii Street. The purpose Park and west of ‘Amauulu Road in the proposed Pupukea Pipeline Cell to ensure that the Working Group is balanced in terms of this project is to reduce main breaks Pu‘u‘eo Ahupua‘a, South Hilo District, Tower to be located on 0.237 acres situ- of interest, geographic representation, skills, knowledge, and improve water system reliability. Island of Hawai‘i, Hawai‘i, are hereby ated within a leased portion of privately and expertise. Accordingly, OHA will select applicants, This work will require the use of heavy requested to contact Herbert Poepoe, owned property in Püpükea Ahupua‘a, to the extent feasible, that will provide the greatest ben- construction equipment to create an Burial Sites Specialist, State Historic Ko‘olauloa Moku (District), Island of efit to OHA in its development of the KMP. open trench averaging 2 feet wide by 6 Preservation Division (SHPD), (808) O‘ahu. Please respond within 30 days to Stay tuned to future Ka Wai Ola publications for fur- feet deep. All construction work will be 933-7650, 40 Po‘okela Street, Hilo, Cathleen Dagher at (808) 597-1182. ¢ ther updates. ¢ 28 nowemapa2016 leo ‘elele www.oha.org/kwo | [email protected] TruSTEE MESSSAGES NATIvE HAWAIIAN » NEWS | fEATurES | EvENTS Editor’s note: In accordance with an Office of Hawaiian Affairs board of Trustees policy based on state ethics guidelines, any trustee running for re-election is suspended from publishing his or her regular column until the elections are complete, except for those trustees running unopposed. Self-Assessment’s First Question: The U.S. Department of the Interior Board of TrusTees What Is Our Mission? announces a pathway to nationhood elcome to my OHA’s leadership is to make sure no‘ai kakou… Let me confused about the process towards Note: Trustee columns represent the views of individual trustees November column that everybody knows the mission, begin by expressing my nationhood. I can only conclude that and may not refect the offcial of the Ka understands it, and lives warmest aloha OHA has not done enough positions adopted by the Offce of Wai Ola! it! Every Board member, to all the candi- to educate the public. This Hawaiian Affairs Board of Trustees. Hau‘oli volunteer, and staff person dates who had situation has to change. WNowemapa! should be able to see the ‘Athe courage and commit- Trustees are going to have robert K. Lindsey Jr. Last month, I discussed mission and say, “Yes! ment to participate in this to speak up about the many Chair, Hawai‘i and shared why Self-As- This is something I want year’s election. Campaign- positive results that Hawai- T: 808.594.1855 F: 808.594.1883 sessment was important for to be remembered for.” ing can be a blood sport, but ian Nationhood would bring Email: [email protected] an organization. Remember First of all, the mission snow it i time to put aside for both Hawaiians and ————— Drucker said, “The Self- cannot be only focused on our differences and get non-Hawaiians. I assure all dan ahuna Assessment tool forces an Leina‘ala the past. Demographics back to bettering the lives rowena of you that, after listening Vice Chair, Trustee organization to focus on its change and need change. of our constituents. to your mana’o, I will do Kaua‘i and Ni‘ihau ahu Isa, Ph.d. akana mission.” So I looked up Leadership has no choice On Friday, September everything that is humanly Tel: 808.594.1751 OHA’s mission on www. but to anticipate the future 23, 2016, the U.S. Depart- possible to address your Email: [email protected] oha.org. It is expressed as Trustee, At-large and attempt to mold it, ment of the Interior (DOI) Trustee, At-large concerns. ————— follows: bearing in mind announced a “final rule What is also needed is Leina’ala ahu Isa, Ph.d. M i s s i o n that whoever to create a pathway for your participation. You Trustee, at-large Statement: To is content will reestablishing a formal government- must challenge EACH Trustee to be T: 808.594.1877 F: 808.594.1853 mälama (pro- “rise with the to-government relationship with the accountable to you. It is unfortunate Email: [email protected] tect) Hawai‘i’s tide and will Native Hawaiian community.” “The that you cannot assume that Trust- ————— people and also fall with final rule sets out an administrative ees will do this on their own. Like rowena akana environmental it.”— (Drucker, procedure and criteria that the U.S. any organization, from time to time, Trustee, at-large resources and The Five Most Secretary of the Interior would use if especially when one faction has T: 808.594.1860 F: 808.594.0209 OHA’s assets, Important Ques- the Native Hawaiian community forms been in power for too long like it has Email: [email protected] toward ensuring tions, p.8). a unified government that then seeks been at OHA, “the people” need to ————— the perpetuation One caution- a formal government-to-government become actively involved. Otherwise Peter apo of the culture, ary note: Never relationship with the United States.” we will risk having to deal with com- Trustee, o‘ahu the enhancement subordinate According the DOI, “The final placency and the abuse of power. T: 808.594.1854 F: 808.594.1864 of lifestyle and the mission in rule builds on more than 150 Fed- What we face today as Hawai- Email: [email protected] the protection of order to get eral statutes that Congress enacted ians is no different than what has ————— entitlements of money. If there over the last century to recognize occurred over the past 100 years. Haunani apoliona, MsW Native Hawai- are opportuni- and implement the special politi- We are still fighting off assaults on Trustee, at-large ians, while ties that threaten cal and trust relationship between our culture, the deterioration of our Tel: 808.594.1886 enabling the the integrity of the United States and the Native rights to our lands, and attacks from Email: [email protected] building of the organiza- Hawaiian community. It also con- racist organizations. ————— a strong and Kahu Willowdean Gomes, who won the Kalani tion, you must sidered and addressed extensive Let us begin to work together Carmen “Hulu” Lindsey healthy Hawai- Ali‘i award which exemplifes our mission! say “NO!” Oth- public comments during the rule- for the cause of recognition. Let us Trustee, Maui ian people Ahahui Ka‘ahumanu. - Photo: Courtesy erwise, you sell making process, which included begin to agree on the things that we Tel: 808.594.1858 and nation, your soul! I feel public meetings in Hawaii and the can agree to and set aside the things Fax: 808.594.1864 recognized nationally and interna- you will lose too much by com- mainland United States.” we differ on and move forward Email: [email protected] tionally.” promising basic principles…Core The time has come for all us to together for the future generations ————— Every social sector institution values must come first. come together in spirit and put some of Hawaiians yet to come. Colette Y. Machado exists to make a distinctive differ- Let us keep the question: “What meaningful effort into re-establish- As we approach the close of 2016, I Trustee, ence in the lives of its Individuals is our mission?”…in front of us ing the political relationship between would like to wish each of you a very Moloka‘i and Lana‘i ¯ and Society. Making this difference throughout the Self-Assessment pro- Native Hawaiians and the Federal safe and happy holiday season, and may Tel: 808.594.1837 Fax: 808.594.0212 IS the mission—the organization’s cess. Step by step, we will analyze government to re-organize our the Lord in his grace bless each of you Email: [email protected] purpose and the very reason for challenges and opportunities, iden- Native Hawaiian Governing Entity. and your families and take you safely ————— being. “Changing Lives” is always tify our beneficiaries, learn what it is Once done, we will be able to protect into 2017. Happy Thanksgiving! John d. Waihe‘e IV the starting point and ending point. they value, and define our results. all of our Hawaiian trust assets from Aloha pumehana. ¢ Trustee, at-large A mission cannot be impersonal. In closing, I want to wish you a the constant threat of lawsuits. This Tel: 808.594.1876 It has to have a deep meaning… be sincere Hau‘oli La Ho‘omaika‘i! is why I have always supported state Interested in Hawaiian issues & Email: [email protected] something you believe in… and, —Trustee Leina‘ala ¢ and federal recognition. OHA? Please visit my website at www. something you know is pono (right). As I traveled around the state, I rowenaakana.org for more information A fundamental responsibility of spoke to many people who were or e-mail me at [email protected]. follow us: /oha_hawaii | fan us: /officeofhawaiianaffairs | Watch us: /OHAHawaii leo ‘elele nowemapa2016 29 TruSTEE MESSSAGES K kaniloko: A Most Sacred Place on O‘ahu Building trust and aloha with our beneficiaries ecent controversies have brought Although there is some academic debate n September, I wrote about “uniting a nation-building, has always been a particu- Mauna Kea and Papahänau- about the dating of the site, Kükaniloko is lähui” in hopes of enticing those interested larly challenging process for all involved mokuäkea to public consciousness thought to have been constructed as early in working together for the betterment – as well as those opposed. It is a constant as areas Hawaiians consider sacred. as 1100 CE, and to have served as a place of our people. In the same sentiment, I battle for our fair share of resources and But judging by the number of for chiefly births until the mid-1600s; the wonder: “How do we get on the same rights. Personally, I struggle with wanting Rancient chants and stories that have come famous ali‘i La‘amaikahiki, Ma‘ilikukahi Ipage as our beneficiaries?” It seems that to find a process acceptable to all segments down to us today, and the famous ali‘i asso- and Kakuhihewa were born at Kükaniloko. we always miss the mark; misunderstanding of our lähui while weighing our losses as ciated with it, the birthing stones Kamehameha the Great wanted one another and perhaps forgetting we continually knock each initia- of Kükaniloko far surpassed those his wife Ke‘öpüolani to give birth the true hopena. How can we both tive down. And is it reasonable to areas in importance in ancient at Kükaniloko in the early 19th get on the same page? How do we think that there will be a perfect times. Stewarded by families for century (although she did not), get to where our beneficiaries can process that we must wait for and/ generations, now the Office of and the site remained an important look to us with trust and aloha and or create, or are we detrimental to Hawaiian Affairs (OHA) is in place to visit throughout the 19th where Trustees can successfully our own progress? There is no the process of master planning and 20th centuries. ‘auamo the kuleana to serve our doubt that our resources and life- the area in order to preserve it for Kükaniloko also was used to beneficiaries. During these chal- styles are consistently threatened; posterity. study the sun, moon, planets and lenging times, it is increasingly and there is an urgent need to pro- One of OHA’s initiatives over Peter stars relative to features upon the important to bridge this gap. Carmen “Hulu” tect these things. So how do we the years has been the acquisition apo landscape to mark time and place. E ka lehulehu, to my beneficia- Lindsey do this? How do we unite our own of culturally valuable lands in Recent studies of the archaeo-as- ries, I want to remind you that we lähui and build a nation? order to establish a geo-cultural tronomy of Kükaniloko suggest that are all on the same team. Some- On a small scale, it is our job footprint that, along with commer- Trustee, O‘ahu the calculations made there were far times, we may differ in opinion on Trustee, Maui as Trustees to instill trust in our cial lands, would physically define more complicated than those made othe road t reaching a destination, beneficiaries so that we can work the nation. These legacy lands are at Stonehenge in England. but ultimately, we want the same together to forge this better future; not valued for their revenue potential but Nestled between the Wai‘anae and thing: to better the lähui. Perhaps sometimes we can do a better job at this. Part of this is instead for their importance as wahipana – Ko‘olau mountain ranges which flow we may need help understanding that we are listening to our beneficiaries. Another criti- legendary or sacred places. toward this 36,000 acre central plateau that straying, please communicate that with us. cal aspect is communicating better. I have In 2012, with assistance from the Trust merges at Kükaniloko to form the piko or Sometimes, what may seem like a simple hope that the Office of Hawaiian Affairs is for Public Lands, the state of Hawai‘i, the navel of O‘ahu, in this writer’s opinion there decision at the boardroom table, is actually taking steps towards better communication City and County of Honolulu and the Army, is no more sacred Hawaiian place. an intricate choice affected by many other and involvement; and I have hope that it will OHA secured 511 acres in Central O‘ahu OHA has launched a community-inclu- factors. Admittedly, the Trustees of the only get better. from the Galbraith Estate. That acreage sur- sive master planning initiative to provide Office of Hawaiian Affairs toe a delicate Just as I look towards ways to “unite a rounds the 5-acre site of Kükaniloko. the highest level of care and cultural nur- balance of a semi-autonomous state agency lähui,” to build our nation, I hope to do that According to OHA research, in ancient turing. High on the priority list is managing for Native Hawaiians; often the two do not on a smaller scale here in office at the Office times, Kükaniloko was set apart for the birth respectful public access to this sacred place mix. But please know that we have the best of Hawaiian Affairs. May we all continue to of high ranking chiefs on O‘ahu island, and that is in the early throes of becoming a intention to helping you, our beneficiaries work hard in our specific roles to build com- to be born there assured a status of divine popular visitor destination. and fellow kama of this ‘äina. munity – this is imperative! My office and descent. Birthright maintained the purity of The Hawaiian Civic Club of Wahiawä for As we move forward into the future, we staff are always open to hear your concerns, divine lineage and established the chiefs as years has maintained a remarkable vigil as face many challenging decisions as we try to talk story, and help answer questions. ¢ gods with the privilege to manage the sacred caretakers of Kükaniloko. Some of their improve lives in Hawai‘i. One specifically, lands, precious natural resources, and the families claim unbroken genealogies that beloved people. connect them through the centuries to the Birth of chiefs at Kükaniloko was eye- sweeping legacy of their ancestors. They witnessed by 36 chiefs. There was a heiau continue to serve as the primary stewards or temple nearby where the newborn chief of this remarkable place, and are working to from mauka was taken for the recitation of genealogy, restore it. Together with OHA and the larger purification ceremonies, and severing of the community, they are working to preserve umbilical cord. Sacred drums were sounded this sacred place. ¢ to makai… to announce the arrival of the chief. The reign of those ali‘i born at Kükaniloko was I invite you to visit my website, www. said to be marked by good deeds, peace, PeterApo.com or email me at PeterAOHA@ and online! and prosperity. gmail.com. Get registered! Stay connected. 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