Kamehameha Schools SP[CIAlmmo is now accepting applications Voter registration forms for th e 1999-2000 school year inside, Together, our voices VOLUME 15, NUMBER B o/£'c are stronger, VOTE! for kindergarten and grades 4, 7 and 9. KAMEHAMEHA SCHOOLS BERNICE PAUAHI BISHOP EsTATE KSBE's policy to give preference to individuals of Hawaiian descent as permitted by law has been ruled non -di scri minatory by the IRS. Ka Wai Ola 0 OHA, Office of Hawaiian Affairs 711 Kapi'olani Blvd., Suite 500 Honolulu, Hawai/i 96813-5249 - VOLUME 15, NUMBER 8, 'AUKAKE (AUGUST) 1998 .. ... OHA vs. State of Hawai'j egotiations begin; Court sets Dec. 1 deadli ne taken a tremendous leap forward without sacrificing By Ryan Mielke the entitlement owed our beneficiaries," said A. Frenchy DeSoto, chairperson, aHA Board of OHA's negotiations ESS THAN three months after their oral argu- Trustees. "Today marks another milestone in com- ments in the state's appeal in the case of the munication and negotiation with the state. This is a Office of Hawaiian Affairs vs. State of Hawai 'i, turning point for our people in their right to finally with the State of Hawaii both sides have asked the Hawai'i Supreme receive what they are owed. Court to hold its decision-making while aHA "I am also pleased that Governor Cayetano shares anld the tate discuss a settlement. my desire to do what is right for all of the people of What's being negotiated? On July 28, the Hawai'i Supreme Court granted Hawai'i, thus keeping true to Hawaiians and our con- the tay of its decision-making - with the require- stitution," she said. o Rent calculated on the gross revenues ment that negotiations be completed by Dec. 1 and The aHA Board of Trustees recently appointed no extensions will be granted. However, when the Chairperson A. Frenchy DeSoto, Trustee Haunani generated by the Waikiki Duty Free Shop; stay was requested July 15, trustees from aHA Apoliona and Trustee Herbert Campos as aHA's o Rental and sales income from the Hous- joined Governor Ben Cayetano in his office to make negotiating team. Chairperson DeSoto said she ing Finance and Development Corporation the announcement. "There is no doubt that we have debated whether she should serve on the team and and Hawaii Housing Authority; wa convinced that the board chair- per on should be on the team to o Patient services fees, cafeteria sales and ensure consistent leadership on rental income charged by Hilo Hospital; and aHA's behalf. Additionally, the o Interest calculated at 6 percent per year aHA board approved the services of Fujiyama, Duffy and Fujiyama, on all of the above income from June 16, Attorneys at Law, to provide aHA 1981, to June 17, 1982, and at 10 percent with legal consultation during the thereafter until the sum has been paid. negotiations. Fujiyama, Duffy and o A. Frenchy DeSoto, chairperson, Board Fujiyama have subcontracted with the accounting firm of Deloitte and Touche, LLP, as well as Norma Who's negotiating for OHA? Wong, consultant. While the path is clear for the of Trustees state and aHA to carry out their negotiations, a formal offer of set- o Haunani Apoliona, OHA trustee tlement by aHA or the state has not o Herbert Campos, OHA trustee been placed on the table. There Supported by: remain numerous revenue sources under dispute that are not part of o Fujiyama, Duffy and Fujiyama, Attorneys this negotiation. Additionally, the at Law amount of ceded land revenue o Norma Wong, consultant owing from undisputed sources o Deloitte and Touche, LLP PHOTO BY JAYSON HARPER from June 1981 to June 1998 is not Governor Cayetano and Chairperson DeSoto respond to media during a subject of tbis round of negotia- their joint announcement July 15 at the capitol. tions. • .... ...... ................................ .. .................... ...... ........................................ ............ ... ................... ................................. .............................. ..................... ... ..... ..... .... ..... .. ..... .. .. .... .... ..... ...... ......................... .. .. .................................... .. ..................... • • • • • • • • • • \ , • • • • • • • • • • • • • • • • • • For 23 years, A1u Like has provided a • Auntie Irmgard Farden A1uli, recording veteren, • Mel Kalahiki and dozens of volunteers wide range of services to Hawaiians. • debuts CD. See review on page 11. • organize annexation commeration for See story on page 5. • Aug. 11 and 12. See story on page 13. • • • ................................................................................................................................................................................................................................................................................................................................................................................. ? 'Ao'ao 'Elua 'Aukake (August) '98 LETTERS TO THE EDITOR BOARD OF TRUSTEES PLEASE HELP NATIVE VOICE ON TWIGG-SMITH We are the adopted family of a The Native Hawaiian Vote and Ha A. Frenchy DeSoto "Hawaiian Sovereignty: Do the 12 year old Hawaiian child. When Hawai'i should be put to rest as not Facts Matter?" is a masterpiece cel- CHAIRPERSON'" TRUSTEE-AT-LAROE he was placed with us in 1994, we representing 51 percent of Hawaiian ebrating arrogance. Thurston Haunani Apoliona were told that he had some prob- voters. The voice of all Hawaiians Twigg-Smith's ongoing defense of VICE-CHAIR'" TRUSTEE-AT-LARGE lems, but that a loving family and should express the process and gov- Lorrin A. Thurston and the 1893 Rowena Akana stability would make it all better. ernment we want. The fairest, most overthrow of the Hawaiian monar- TRUSTEE-AT-LARGE Five years later, all the love in the democratic means to understand chy is not likely to abate. Support- Gladys A. Brandt world has not helped. We have what Hawaiians want would be a ing outdated theories like social- political Darwinism, consigning TRU8TEE-AT-LARoE lived a nightmare of abuse at the series of yes/no questions on the hands of this child who is now in a Office of Hawaiian Affairs ballot in world dominion to Germans and Herbert Campos November: Anglo-Saxons, Twigg-Smith feels TRUSTEE, MAUl psychiatric hospital. Our CHAM- Hawaiians and keiki 0 ka 'aina his forbearer were naturally des- Clayton Hee PUS insurance will no longer pay tined to dispossess weaker races for his stay and we must place him should decide what kind of Hawai- TRUSTEE,O'AHU and "assimilate others and mold the in a group home, which his psychi- ian nation evolves. Hawaiians have Moses K. Keale Sr. the right of self-detennination. remainder" until they Americanized atrist and therapist recommend, or TRUSTEE, KAUA', '" N,'IHAU Hawaiians should be decolonized Hawai'i and Hawaiians. While bring him home. We cannot sub- Colette Y. Pi'ipi'i Machado under the United Nations' supervi- Twigg-Smith minimizes 100 years ject our other four children to more TRUSTEE, MOLOKA'I '" LANA'I sion. Hawaiians should establish an of Hawaiian genocide, consider, Hannah Kihalani Springer abuse, but group homes cost $5,000 independent kingdom. I believe in then, the horrors of the Jewish holo- caust. Let's add the almost com- TRUSTEE, HAWAI'I ISLAND a month and we do not have that the Ho'omalu process. I believe in kind of money. Virginia social ser- the Ha Hawai 'i Convention of 59 plete, systematic extermination of the indigenous people from the ADMINISTRAT I ON vices could not help us since the delegates. I believe there should be adoption was from Hawai 'i. American continent. And let's not Randall O gata discussions on all islands then a con- forget the incarceration of Japan- ADMINISTRATOR Hawai'i ocial services said that vention of at least 200 delegates. ese-American families during Published by the Office of Hawaiian Affairs ince the child has been adopted, What questions would you ask? they can no longer help. Our only World War II. These illicit deeds Public lnformation Office Let OHA know you support this carry seeds of hate geared to the recourse is to relinquish custody to Ryan Mielke addition to the ballot. Leave your debilitation of certain races. Virginia. We love our son, even if PUBLIC INFORMATION OFFICER questions at the 'Iolani Palace events "Man's inhumanity to man" feeds he does not love us, and we want to of Aug.12. Let the governor know the egotistical arrogance of select Jayson Harper give him the help he so desperately you support a fair process. Hawai- PUBLICATIONS SPECIALIST individuals. What a sickening com- needs. Can you offer any sugges- ians are no longer sheep led by a mentary on the human experience Manu Boyd tions or help? elf-anointed ali'i group. and we, of the 20th century, are Paula Durbin Bonnie Polewski Keli'i Pi/ago heir to this sordid legacy. But how PUBLICATIONS EDITORS [email protected] 'Aiea wonderful for Twigg-Smith whose Lei Lonoaea ...................................................... .... .......................... .. ..... .... ..................................................... ........................................................ ................ ........ ............ ........ PIO SECRETARY Charle Ogata imone Overman PHOTOGRAPHY VOLUNTEERS Ka Wai Ola 0 OHA "The Living Water of OHA" Published monthly by the Office of Hawaiian Affairs, 711 Kapt'olam Boulevard, 5th floor, Honolulu, Hawai'i 96813. Telephone: 594-19 0 or 1-800-468-4644 ext. 41888. Fax: 594-1865. E-mail: [email protected]. World Wide Web location is http://www.oha.org. Circularion is 67,000 copies, 60,000 of which are distribured