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Re m a i n i n g s t e a d f a s t i n t h e s t a n d a r d s o f m a n a a l i ‘ i

Aloha mai ka ¯kou,

ith every new year comes new resolve to make it better than the one before. It’s no different in 2017. The past year brought sweeping changes in leadership at the international and national levels, as well as at the state capitol and even on OHA’s Board of Trustees. We can’t know yet how the shifting political climate will impact Hawaiians but we are unwavering in our commitment to improving their well-being and responsibly managing their fiduciary trust. It will require pono leadership and our beneficiaries deserve no less. Some things won’t change. When the state Legislature convenes this month, OHA will be there advocating for charter school students, for communities who want a say in how their natural resources are managed and for funding that will allow us to continue helping beneficiaries move up the economic ladder, adopt healthier lifestyles and practice their traditional and customary rights. We also continue to support the community’s quest for self-governance. We believe that self-determination for Native Hawaiians is a kanaka decision, requires kanaka action and requires Native Hawaiian involvement and engagement. No one will take that away from us. In this new political landscape, the challenge for our trustees and this administration will be to step back and refine our roles. We need to remain vigilant, and to educate and enlighten the public so that everyone understands what’s at stake for us. The sooner we do that, the better it will be for our lähui. At OHA’s investiture ceremony last month, I shared two mo‘ölelo passed down by our küpuna who understood that morality goes hand-in-hand with

sound leadership that demonstrates skill, intelligence, compassion, excellence, aloha for our people and aloha for our land. The first goes back to the legend of Häloa, the progenitor of our people and son of Wäkea, lord of the heavens, and Papahänaumoku who gave birth to the pae ‘äina of Hawai‘i. In Kepelino’s account Häloa had a brother named Waia, both grandsons to Kahiko-lua-mea, father to Wäkea. The head of the people often called out “What king on earth below lives an honest life?” The multitudes would respond “Kahiko.” “And what good has Kahiko done?” Kahiko was known as a patient, forbearing and just ruler, well-skilled in all areas of government, the people responded. He was a kahuna, or priest, and a kilokilo, or diviner. Thus, it was Kahiko who was the righteous and benevolent man, always looking after the people in his government and relying on their counsel. Waia, however, was seen as a wretched ruler, concerned only with his own pleasure and possessions. When the head of the people uttered, “What king on earth lives corruptly?” The people cried out, “Waia.” “And what transgressions has he committed?” He did not take care of the water. He misused the people who cultivated the land. Waia did not govern honorably on behalf of the lähui. He uttered no prayers, employed no priests, had no diviners, and was pigheaded. Thus, it was Waia who ruled self-righteously See CEO MESSAGE on page 5

mea o loko table of contents Kamana‘opono M. Crabbe, Ph.D. Ka Pouhana, Chief Executive Officer Community Engagement

Nicole Mehanaokala¯ Hind Director

Meredith Enos Publications Editor Digital and Print Media

Alice Malepeai Silbanuz Digital and Print Media Manager

Treena Shapiro Editor-in-chief/ Communications Specialist

Francine Murray Communications Specialist

John Matsuzaki Communications Specialist

Nelson Gaspar Communications Specialist Email/Websites

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Investiture charts new course for OHA Page 14

Blaine Fergerstrom. - Photo: Courtesy

By Lindsey Kesel

With one foot rooted in the past, OHA leadership spoke of their plans for the future and how a strong foundation will help them weather adversity at the Investiture Ceremony, which welcomed three recently reelected trustees, one new trustee and a new chair of the Board.

MO‘OLELO | HISTORY

Hawaiian Historical Society turns 125 Page 6 By Treena Shapiro

As the esteemed Society celebrates its anniversary it will spotlight those who have helped preserve the history of Hawai‘i.

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Diabetes diagnosis inspires successful weight loss journey Page 7 By Blaine Fergerstrom

Let one man’s story of how he regained his health inspire healthy changes in others. In just three months his high numbers were back in the normal range, and after 10 months he had lost more than 70 pounds.

MO‘OMeheU | CULTURE

Makahiki season has arrived Page 13 By Claire Ku‘uleilani Hughes, Dr. PH., R.D.

This Makahiki started with thunder and promises to be blustery, yet warm with aloha.

‘ALEMANAKA | CALENDAR

For a list of Makahiki events Page 18

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Budget bill top priority in OHA bill package By Office of Hawaiian Affairs Staff

To restore pono and ea, Native Hawaiians will achieve self-governance, after which the assets of OHA will be transferred to the new governing entity.

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he Office of Hawaiian Affairs is heading into the 2017 legislative session with a bill package that includes a $3.52 million per year budget request, a measure calling for a study on charter school funding and a resolution supporting community-driven, place-based fishing management practices. In addition to supporting OHA’s package throughout the session, the agency’s Public Policy Per-pupil Funding System Study staff will be reviewing more than a thousand other for Public Charter Schools bills before the Legislature, highlighting measures This bill asks the Legislative Reference that are relevant to the Native Hawaiian community Bureau to conduct a two-year study to deterand identifying those that might require tracking and testimony. Advocating for beneficiary Students from interests, one of the agency’s responsibilities Kanu o ka and priorities, calls for looking at bills that have ¯ ‘Aina Learna direct or disproportionate impact on benefiing ‘Ohana ciaries, along with those that affect the broader - Photo: community in areas like housing, health, eduKWO File cation, job creation, land use, traditional and customary practices and sustainable resource management. Ka Wai Ola will be providing updates throughout the legislative session, which opens Jan. 18 and closes May 3. For more immediate updates and calls for action, OHA website. visit www.oha.org/ Photo: Nelson Gaspar legislation. In addition, once OHA’s bills have been submitted and numbered, they can be tracked on the Legislature’s website at capitol.hawaii.gov.

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OHA is proposing to leverage $3.52 million in state general fund appropriations each fiscal year to continue to invest in and help support progress being made to improve Native Hawaiian health, secure stable housing, attain educational goals and standards, move up the socioeconomic ladder, make ends meet and enforce their legal rights. Passing the budget bill would reaffirm the state’s commitment to addressing the needs of Native Hawaiians by supporting programs and operations that directly benefit OHA beneficiaries.

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mine whether the per-pupil funding system for public charter schools ensures equal operational per-pupil funding between charter schools and conventional Department of Education public schools, as required by statute. The study would identity the general fund costs and specific cost-categories that are considered – and not considered – when calculating charter schools’ per-pupil allocations. The proposal calls for assistance from stakeholder agencies, including the state Department of Education and the Department of Budget and Finance, the Public Charter School Commission, the Hawai‘i Public Charter School Network and the Hawai‘i Educational Policy Center.

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Konohiki Fishing Rights Resolution

This resolution seeks support for communitydriven fishery management proposals by drawing parallels between such proposals and the highly successful traditional konohiki fishery system. The resolution highlights the historical success of the traditional, ahupua‘a-based konohiki fishing rights system, which relied upon communities’ intimate knowledge of and connection to their nearshore area to sustain abundant resources and a thriving human population prior to Western contact. It also chronicles the erosion and eventual abolishment of the konohiki fishing rights system and laws, as well as the resulting impacts to nearshore resources and associated cultural lifestyles, traditions and values of ahupua‘a tenants. In addition, the resolution urges the Department of Land and Natural Resources to support culturally-grounded and community-driven fisheries management proposals and to enable kïpuka communities to once again steward, restore and perpetuate the nearshore resources their cultural traditions and values they rely upon. ¢

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governance By Derek H. Kauanoe

he Office of Hawaiian Affairs’ investiture is always a good time for reflection on the passing year while also looking forward to the oncoming year. In this article, we invite Hawaiians to imagine and dream of a future where the long-time aspirations for Hawaiians are fulfilled. We share the original intent for creating OHA as described in the 1978 Constitutional Convention Hawaiian Affairs’ Committee reports. We briefly review how that intent was impacted by various court decisions. We encourage Hawaiians to explore options available today for fulfilling the intended goals and to ask whether a Hawaiian government can better improve Hawaiian well-being, independent from the State of Hawai‘i or OHA.

The 1978 Constitutional Convention’s Intent in Establishing OHA

The 1978 Constitutional Convention delegates envisioned Hawaiians exercising self-determination through autonomy and self-governance. Convention documents make clear that delegates found it important to “provide for accountability, self-determination, methods for self-sufficiency through assets and a land base, and the unification of all … Hawaiian people.” The Hawaiian Affairs Committee explained how accountability could be achieved. It believed that a Hawaiian institution where Hawaiians exclusively and “direct[ly] participat[ed] in the selection process” of their own leaders to manage assets and develop policies would “enhance representative governance and decision-making accountability.” The committee delegates recognized that exclusive participation was important because “people to whom assets belong should have control over them” and Hawaiians “would best protect their own rights.” The committee

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Reflect and Re-imagine

resources as was intended. In Rice, the Supreme Court explained that the exclusive and direct participation of Hawaiians in choosing leaders to manage their assets was an “affair of the State of Hawai‘i” rather than “the internal affair of a quasisovereign” where only members of such a sovereign exclusively elect their leaders.

Re-imagining a Better Hawaiian Future

Investiture of the first OHA Board of Trustees on Jan. 17, 1981. - Photo: KWO archives delegates also reasoned that the needs of the Hawaiian community would be adequately responded to if Hawaiians directly chose their own leaders. The delegates also acknowledged that Hawaiians had “the right to determine the priorities which will effectuate the betterment of their condition and welfare by granting … powers to ‘formulate policy relating to affairs of … Hawaiians.’” Convention delegates also envisioned a Hawaiian institution that operated with a high degree of autonomy and self-governance. OHA was designed so that it “could have maximum control over its budget, assets, and personnel.” One way to maximize control over its budget and assets was to keep Hawaiian assets “separate from the rest of the state treasury.” They also provided OHA with the “power to accept the transfer of reparations moneys and lands,” demonstrating an expectation that OHA’s assets would grow while maintaining its autonomy. The delegates

and without consideration of others and who Continued from page 3 acted out of an obsession for power. He was referred to as Waia, the malevolent chief. Many years later, according to the historical account of Kamehameha III, Kauikeaouli took control of the government in another time of political upheaval. The period spanning 1833 and 1834 became known as the “Ka Wä o Kaomi” for the alleged debauching influences of Kaomi, a hapa Tahitian confidant to the king. This period saw many traditional practices deemed immoral by missionaries, such as hula, revived and shared publicly. Kaomi challenged traditional Native Hawaiian sources of chiefly authority, legitimacy and mana, which clashed with western conceptualizations of morality

expressed their intent that OHA “be independent from the executive branch and all other branches of government.” As a Hawaiian institution, OHA would be unlike other state entities and “be unique and special.”

Impacting the Original Intent

The 2000 Rice v. Cayetano decision hampered the self-determination and selfgovernance goals that Hawaiians and the people of Hawai‘i envisioned for improving Hawaiians’ conditions. In summary, the U.S. Supreme Court ruled that the State of Hawai‘i could not limit voting for OHA Trustees solely to those of Hawaiian ancestry. The Rice decision changed the voting process for the selection of OHA leaders by allowing non-Hawaiians to vote. A subsequent court decision allowed non-Hawaiians to run as candidates for an OHA elected leadership position. As a result, Hawaiians do not have the exclusive control over their

and good governance urged by missionaries. Such struggles led to critical shifts among old chiefs and the transition to western governance therefore altering the concept of “ideal” Native Hawaiian behavior and leadership. Such characteristics and skills of chiefly leadership – of a “pono ali‘i” on the basis of mana – were shifting away from western teachings of morality, governance and more. Kauikeaouli decisively moved to unify the old chiefs by acknowledging the traditions of the past and the value of chiefly mana while bridging them with contemporary practices of diplomacy and ethical morals. We are once again in a time of political uncertainty that will challenge us as a people to the very core of our cultural identity if we cannot reconcile the vital importance of pono leadership in 2017 and beyond. WE MUST NOT DESPAIR.

After reflecting on the past, we encourage Hawaiians to dream of a future where Hawaiian families can afford to own homes in our ancestral land, Hawaiians have meaningful employment and can take care of their families, a greater number of Hawaiians pursue higher education, significantly fewer Hawaiians are plagued with diabetes and breast cancer, Hawaiians do not experience disparate treatment in the criminal justice system, and Hawaiians have direct and exclusive control and management over their assets and resources with an adequate amount of autonomy from the state. After imagining this preferred future in our minds, let us consider how we might go about making this a reality. What important steps must Hawaiians take to organize our internal affairs, independent of OHA and the State of Hawai‘i? While the Rice decision changed how the state government handles OHA elections, it did not take away the Hawaiian peoples’ right to choose their own leaders, independent of OHA and the State of Hawai‘i. Acknowledging the Supreme Court’s own distinction between a state election and the elections of an indigenous quasi-sovereign, Hawaiians may want to consider whether an indigenous Hawaiian quasi-sovereign can accomplish what the Rice decision stopped OHA and the people of Hawai‘i from doing for Hawaiians. ¢ Derek Kauanoe is the Office of Hawaiian Affairs Governance Manager.

We must remain vigilant against ignorance that oppresses our people while enlightening ourselves with knowledge that liberates our minds and souls from immoral chiefs. OHA will forge on by making decisions deliberately, based on sound knowledge and data, excellent research and analyses, and remaining steadfast in the standards of mana ali‘i, chiefly authority. ‘O wai la ke ali‘i pono‘ï? Kahiko-lua-mea is the benevolent king. ‘O au iho nö me ke aloha a me ka ‘oia‘i‘o,

Kamana‘opono M. Crabbe, Ph.D. Ka Pouhana/Chief Executive Officer

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Hawaiian Historical Society turns 125 By Treena Shapiro

and Pacific Island history, particularly from the 19th onors often go to those who century. Public lectures make history, but this year the are held quarterly and the Hawaiian Historical Society society also publishes “The will recognize those who preHawaiian Journal of Hisserve it. tory” annually. This year, Every month in 2017, the Society will events in May and October be shining a spotlight on historians, acawill celebrate the Society’s demics and regular citizens who saw the 125th anniversary, along need to document an aspect of Hawai‘i’s with some of the individhistory that otherwise might have been uals who have contributed lost forever. to the preservation of the “We don’t often look at those who islands’ history. “There work quietly behind the scenes doing are so many people who the work that preserves the history of are deserving of honor,” Hawai‘i,” said Shari Tamashiro, the Socisaid Tamashiro. “NarAugust Nicolas Vaillant. "Scène de Danse, aux Iles Sandwich" from Voyage Autour du Monde . . . (Paris, rowing it down was really ety’s president. These lesser-known “history preserv- 1845-1852). Images: Courtesy of the Hawaiian Historical Society difficult. However, it is a ers” will be honored throughout the start and we hope to conSociety’s 125th anniversary year. The deditinue shining a spotlight on these history cation and passion of those individuals have preservers.” helped enrich the Society’s library, which Tamashiro, a Kapi‘olani Community today includes more than 12,000 volumes College “cybrarian” – or cyber librarian and 35 linear feet of manuscripts that chron– added that the anniversary year isn’t icle Hawai‘i and Pacific Island history and just a time for reflection, but also a time the experiences of diverse groups who have to look ahead at digitizing and moving called the islands home. more of the Society’s collections online Established during turbulent times on Jan. to make them accessible to the broader 11, 1892 – less than a year after the death of public. Outreach through social media, King Kaläkaua and just over a year before the such as Ron Williams, Ph.D.’s “This Day overthrow of the Hawaiian Kingdom – the in Hawaiian History,” has already helped Hawaiian Historical Society was started by interest and engage more people in the prominent citizens to preserve historic materiSociety’s activities, she pointed out. On als, offer public lectures and publish scholarly Dec. 5, Williams’ post described the research about Hawai‘i. Queen Lili‘uokalani Society’s first meeting. Vice-president was one of the Society’s early patrons. Jonathan Swift Emerson delivered the The impetus for the Society’s creation, first chairman’s address for absent presinoted Nanea Armstrong-Wassel, was the dent Charles Reed Bishop. The Facebook belief stated by its first librarian Rev. R.R. post includes this excerpt: Hoes, who said at the society’s founding: “The object of this society, as expressed “Nothing ever printed in this country, even in the Constitution, is ‘the collection, an ephemeral hand-bill, is without ultimate study, and utilization of all material illusFanny Kekelaokalani Young, pencil 32. historic interest, and there is destroyed every trating the Ethnology, Archeology, and Broadside advertising a musical month, in this community, materials that History of the Hawaiian Islands.’ We are event with the Lancashire Bell Ringwould be of permanent interest and value on secretary. “The overall therefore not committed to any political faith, or ers, circa 1870. the shelves of our library.” continued effort shared ecclesiastical creed, or the advancement of any Now housed at the Mission Houses, the Society by these establishments was the sincere belief that one of the several nationalities which together library’s extensive collections include broadsides, knowledge and the care for knowledge was for the form the Hawaiian Kingdom. We now seek, and narratives about early voyages to Hawai‘i, Hawai- betterment of all in society.” shall continue to seek, exact historic truth, and ian-language imprints and newspapers published One preexisting organization, the Honolulu shall cordially welcome it from whatever source in Hawai‘i. Library and Reading Room, provided the Soci- it may reach us. The field before us is extremely In the 1800s, “Other institutions that served to ety’s first home and passed its Hawaiian materials rich.” provide knowledge and preservation of history to the Society, most significantly 500 to 600 volTo keep up to date on the upcoming actividid exist, but were not necessarily focused on just umes from Queen Emma’s private library. ties, visit www.hawaiianhistory.org or follow the Hawaiian history and the history of Hawai‘i and Today, the Society’s library is used by scholars, Hawaiian Historical Society on Facebook at www. Polynesia,” said Armstrong-Wassel, the Society’s historians and history buffs interested in Hawai‘i facebook.com/hawaiianhistory. ¢

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Diabetes diagnosis inspires successful weight loss journey

lü‘au, kalua pig, poi, lomi salmon, laulau, poke). One Drop keeps track of my blood glucose readings, logs all walking and exercise and pulls info from MyFitnessPal about carbohydrate intake. And Nike Running uses my phone’s built-in GPS to track my By Blaine Fergerstrom walks. this problem and come back a different person. After loading the apps, I went for a three-mile ittle health complaints had been bugging My next appointment was in three months. walk, posting the result on Facebook, along with me for years: high cholesterol, high blood I picked up the diabetes medication and blood glu- my commitment so I couldn’t back out! And I pressure, acid reflux, sore neck, two frozen cose testing supplies right away, then headed to the kept going, walking a few miles nearly every day, shoulders, swollen and discolored ankles, bookstore and purchased two books on diabetes. and logging everything I ate in the MyFitnessitchy feet and Pal app, and making sure to log sometimes sharp pains in my weight, blood pressure and my feet. Then in March blood glucose every morning 2013, I ripped an Achilwhen I woke up. les tendon while playing Three months later, I returned tennis and it took far longer to the doctor’s office. They took than expected to heal. my weight, blood pressure, and At the time, I was on drew blood for the A1c test. maintenance medications Several minutes later, PA Shey for the cholesterol, hyperentered the room, beaming: tension and acid reflux, “Blaine, that’s incredible! Your and had been for years. blood pressure, cholesterol and In September 2015, I A1c are all NORMAL!” contracted shingles. The My post on Facebook that medication I was given day, May 10, 2016: “Three should have knocked out months ago, Feb. 10, I got the that problem quickly. news. You have Type II diaInstead, I found myself betes and are classified obese. back in at my physician’s A1C 7.6, high blood pressure, office five months later to high cholesterol. Lose 20% of complain that the shingles your 263 pounds body weight, had never gone away. or else. Checkup today, May Physician’s Assistant (PA) 10, A1C 5.5 (normal), weight Sheylean “Shey” Roydown 36 pounds (15 percent lance puzzled over why the of body weight, 227 pounds), infection had stuck around cholesterol normal, blood presso long. sure normal. *BAM!* That’s She pored over my a mic drop! And I’m still not medical records looking stoppin’!” for a clue, checking my Since then I’ve had to buy all age – 63 – height, weight Upon receiving a Type 2 Diabetes diagnosis, Blaine Fergerstrom started watching his diet and ramping up his exer- new clothes. I went from size 44 and asked about family cise. The top photo shows him (far right) after losing more than 20 percent of his weight. The bottom photo shows pants down to a loose size 36, with diabetes (yes) and him (far left) before he took control of his health. - Photos: Courtesy of Blaine Fergerstrom and my shirts went from XXL my nationality (Portuto XL. Suits went from size 54 guese, Chinese, Hawaiian, English and Swedish). I also jumped onto the iPhone app store and to size 46. All those factors put me smack dab in the middle shopped for diet and diabetes apps, settling on As of Dec. 6, 2016, the weight is down to 192 of the diabetes target group. MyFitnessPal by Under Armour for diet tracking, (71 pounds lost). I still walk 3 to 5 miles several After a quick blood test, she announced that One Drop for diabetes information and tracking times a week and still watch my diet, passing on I had Type 2 Diabetes. My blood glucose was and Nike Running to track my exercise. All of the carbs. at 170 and my A1c level indicated my average these apps feed into Apple’s Health app where I Last month, I walked the Honolulu Marathon blood sugar level was 7.6. A follow-up 10 days can enter my weight daily, along with blood pres- 10K (six miles); in February I’m signed up for the later confirmed it. sure and blood glucose, and can check a health Great Aloha Run (eight miles); and in April I’m I got marching orders: Watch what you eat, dashboard with all my vitals. I had been wearing signed up for the Hapalua half-marathon (13.1 limit carbohydrate intake to 130 grams a day or a FitBit Charge for a while, but in November got miles), the same week I turn 64. ¢ less, cut the sugar, and exercise. At 5’10” and 263 an Apple Watch. Both of these devices track your pounds I needed to lose 20 percent of my body heart rate and help track your steps and exercise. Multimedia consultant Blaine Fergerstrom has weight (52 pounds), rounding off to a target of MyFitnessPal has full nutritional information on been sharing his weight loss journey on social media, 210 pounds. over 5 million foods and meals, including many inspiring others to take control of their own health. I made a pledge to PA Shey that I would address Hawai‘i restaurants (Zippy’s) and favorites (squid

To improve the quality and longevity of life, Native Hawaiians will enjoy healthy lifestyles and experience reduced onset of chronic diseases.

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Ha ¯na Limu Fest honors traditional knowledge By Alice Silbanuz

here can you learn navigation and hear stories of voyaging around the world from Höküle‘a crew members? It’s the same place where you can experience Hawaiian culture and learn ways to mälama honua (care for the Earth) through interactive activities. It’s the Häna Limu Festival, an annual event that has been bringing kama‘äina and malihini together at Häna Bay for eight consecutive years. This year’s festival theme centered on “Mälama Honua, Honoring Traditional Knowledge.”

Maui’s voyaging society, Hui o Wa‘a Kaulua, offers many educational programs such as a keiki crew training and celestial navigation program. The hui uses their wa‘a Mo‘olele and Mo‘okiha o Pi‘ilani to help perpetuate wayfinding and voyaging arts. - Photos: Alice Silbanuz

Keiki used foam clay to build a healthy reef at the Papaha¯naumokua¯kea Marine National Monument Booth. The festival opened with an evening film screening where Hawaiian filmmaker Na‘alehu Anthony shared his documentary “Papa Mau: The Wayfinder.” This documentary recounts the lasting legacy of Micronesian master navigator Mau Piailug, who revived the art of traditional voyaging and reawakened cultural pride throughout Polynesia. Introducing the

lakuhikuhi, led by kumu hula Kaui Kanaka‘ole, shared hula with festivalgoers. One of the crowd favorites was the hälau’s performance to the mele “Ka ulu wehi o ke kai” the song affectionately known as “The Limu Song.” It was written by kumu hula Kaui’s grandmother, Edith Kanaka‘ole, and was performed before an appreciative crowd at the Häna Limu Fest. Throughout the day, keiki and their ‘ohana visited interactive informational booths. Using colorful foam clay to form sea creatures and other ocean organisms, keiki helped to build a healthy reef in the Papahänaumokuäkea Marine National Monument booth. The Ewa Limu Project booth featured touch tanks where people could see and feel the differences in limu varieties, such as limu kala and limu pälahalaha. Numerous booths gave festivalgoers the opportunity to create art pieces centered around limu. All in

Ha¯na-based Ha¯lau o Nakaulakuhikuhi, led by kumu hula Kaui Kanaka‘ole, shares a hula kahiko. The ha¯lau traces its hula lineage back to Hawai‘i Island. Ho¯ku¯le‘a crew members Nakua Konohia Lind of Ha¯na and Brad Ka‘aleleo Wong of Kailua use a star compass and model wa‘a to engage young and old in conversations about voyaging. documentary, Anthony explained, “The film shows how one person can make a difference.” The film screening was followed by a talk story with members of the Höküle‘a crew, including Häna’s

very own Nakua Konohia Lind. Lind is the great grandson of Sam Kalalau, one of the original voyaging crew on Höküle‘a in 1976. Lind has been on 12 of the 25 legs of the worldwide voyage, carrying the

aloha spirit with him and sharing the message of mälama honua. The second day of the festival featured a large star compass on the lawn of Häna Bay Park. Festival-goers got to talk story with Höküle‘a crew members like Lind and Brad Ka‘aleleo Wong of Kailua, an OHA Papahänaumokuäkea program specialist. Häna-based Hälau o Nakau-

all it was a day dedicated to learning about, appreciating and caring for our island home. The Häna Limu Festival is organized by Na Mamo O Mu‘olea and proudly sponsored by the Office of Hawaiian Affairs through an ‘Ahahui Grant. The grant supports OHA’s ‘äina strategic priority that promotes the responsible stewardship of Ka Pae ‘Äina O Hawai’i. ¢

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Kamehameha Schools seeks businesses, nonprofits to host summer interns By Ka Wai Ola Staff

We believe that if we can broaden the options and expand current real-life learning opportunities, it would allow Native Hawaiian college students to be trained by experts within the fields of their choice.”

amehameha Schools’ statewide Käpili ‘Oihana Internship Program offers Native Hawaiian college students a way to apply their academic experience in real-life work settings, increasing their hiring potential once they’ve received their degrees. Past interns have designed office space for clients at an architectural firm, shadowed medical assistants at a health center and supervised keiki at a Boys & Girl Clubhouse. Kamehameha hopes to attract more hosts from education, engineering, information technology and engineering – particularly businesses and nonprofits in East and West Hawai‘i Island, Maui County and Kaua‘i. “We believe that if we can broaden the options and expand current reallife learning opportunities, it would

— Heidi Dangaran, Kiloho¯ku¯ Program Manager within KS’ Career and Post High Counseling and Guidance Department Program Manager within The Ka¯pili ‘Oihana internship program gives college stu- KS’ Career and Post High dents real-world work experience to help them transition Counseling and Guidance Department based in into careers. - Photo: Courtesy Kamehameha Schools Hilo. “By expanding the allow Native Hawaiian college amount of businesses we students to be trained by experts work with, we can together shape within the fields of their choice,” and develop more leaders who will said Heidi Dangaran, Kilohökü impact the future of Hawai‘i and

potentially the globe.” The 14-week summer internships benefit the hosts, as well as the students. For instance, the Boys & Girls Club in Lïhu‘e services more than 300 children daily, so interns supplement staffing by supervising afterschool activities, offering help with homework, sports, arts and

crafts. Students also bring diverse experiences and unique, younger perspectives about industry trends to their internship sites. Hosts are expected to get interns oriented with the work environment, provide assignments that are specific to their careers, expose interns to different departments, assign mentors to offer guidance and evaluate the interns’ interviews, work performance and program evaluation. The deadline to apply to be a host site is Jan. 20. Interns will be recruited throughout February and the internship sessions run from May 22 to Aug. 25. More information is available at the Käpili ‘Ohana Internship Program website at goo.gl/PU9W2R. ¢

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here was so much good information to include in last month’s issue of Ka Wai Ola, and never enough space! Here is a little bit about the lunar month of Makali‘i, which was from Nov. 28 to Dec. 27. In this malama, we definitely know we are in the rainy season of Ho‘oilo. This time is good for clearing land and planting. Influxes of freshwater encourage limu growth along the shoreline. This current lunar month of Kä‘elo spans Dec. 28 to Jan. 26. Kamakau and Kepelino both explained that this month was named for its drenching or soaking characteristics. Other

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K aulana mahina - The position of the moon Mahina - Moon Malama - Lunar month A nahulu - A period of 10 moon phases M akali‘i - Lunar month from Nov. 28 to Dec. 27 K ä‘elo - Lunar month from Dec. 28 to Jan. 26

notable features include dark stormy skies and an incredible abundance of mälolo, the flying fish. A few years ago, we observed strong winds in this month, but Hui ‘Aimalama and friends have also seen the flow-

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ering and seeding of many plants in this time: avocado, kauna‘oa, pïkake, lychee, ‘ilima, lemongrass, mango, citruses…and more! It has been almost one year since we started this ‘Aimalama column in Ka Wai Ola. We are thankful for the opportunity to share mana‘o, including historical accounts, research from contemporary scholars, and everyday kilo. We want to know what you think! Let us know if there are specific topics you would like to hear about. You can reach us via social media by searching for Moon Phase Project on Facebook or Instagram – and while you’re there, share some of your own observations. Or you can contact us at www.moonphaseproject.com or www.aimalama.org. Visit www.aimalama.org and click on the Resources section to find observation logs, past calendars, reports, and more. ¢

Above and inset, heavy rain fills intermittent streams in Puna, feeding lots of limu pa¯ lahalaha during Makali‘i. At right, avocado flowering. - Photos: Courtesy of ‘Aimalama Hui

Hawai‘i Island incubator open for business By Ka Wai Ola Staff

he costs of running a business or nonprofit can be formidable when expenses like furniture, parking, cleaning services and Internet access eat into the operating budget. Hawaiian Community Assets is trying to make it easier for Hawai‘i Island entrepreneurs, business owners and nonprofits to rent lowcost work spaces – with rates as low as $15 a day. Up to 10 incubator office spaces will be available at HCA’s Financial Opportunity Center in Keaukaha – all furnished and offering access to parking, printers, free wifi, meeting and conference rooms, shared kitchen facilities and restrooms. “HCA’s goal with the Financial Opportunity Center was to not only provide opportunities for workers and working families to increase income, but to also create low-cost,

HCA’s goal with the Financial Opportunity Center was to not only provide opportunities for workers and working families to increase income, but to also create low-cost, high-value working spaces for innovative job creators that will help them build our 21st century economy.” — Kelly Lincoln, HCA’s Hawai‘i Island Program Coordinator high-value working spaces for innovative job creators that will help them build our 21st century economy,” said Kelly Lincoln, HCA’s Hawai‘i Island Program Coordinator. “We are open for business!” In addition to office space, the HCA facility provides access to financial education and coaching, as well as information about grants and loans that can help businesses

find financial footing. The Council for Native Hawaiian Advancement has partnered with HCA to offer support for startups in 2017, including small business training, technical assistance and loans up to $50,000. An Office of Hawaiian Affairs grantee, Hawaiian Community Assets launched the Financial Opportunity Center in 2015 to help

Offices in the Financial Opportunity Center offer low-cost office space to Hawai‘i Island businesses and nonprofits who need to rent workspace by the day or month. - Photo: Courtesy of Hawaiian Community Assets Hawai‘i Island residents increase their incomes. In addition to the new incubator space and technical support, the center also offers match savings accounts, consumer loans,

free tax preparation and employment services. Contact Kelly Lincoln at (808) 934-0801 or kelly@hawaiiancommunity.net to learn more. ¢

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Makahiki season has arrived By Claire Ku‘uleilani Hughes, Dr. PH., R.D.

akahiki begins in the month of ‘Ikuwä (October-November) by the Hawaiian calendar. This year, the arrival of Makahiki was accompanied by the traditional fanfare. The Makali‘i (Pleiades) was seen rising on the eastern sky at sunset, signaling the opening of Makahiki. Heavy seasonal rains and winds arrived, and even a little thunder was heard. ‘Ikuwä means “clamorous,” “noisy” and “loud voiced” thus, Makahiki weather is expected

to be blustery. The rains and winds are very heavy this year and brought an end to severe and persistent drought conditions in several areas in the state. Some areas were inundated by much needed rain. The rains are continuing, signaling that all is well Ha¯lawa huki. - Photo: Kai Markell in the Hawaiian universe. Historically, Makahiki cele- focused on peace, plenty, health brated the return of the god Lono and recreation. These ceremonies to Hawai‘i. Lono, the god of rains, motivated our ancestors to renew harvests, peace and physical fit- their commitment to the gods, ness, was welcomed. Makahiki the ali‘i, as well as their family’s also marks and welcomes a new personal kuleana. In addition to a year, with winter rains for a new brief respite from work, Makahiki planting season. For our ancestors, activities included “tax” collection Makahiki was a four-month period for the ali‘i nui and participating in of spiritual ceremony, recreation and enjoying organized competitive and sports contests and rest from games. As Makahiki ceremonies daily labor for everyone. Makahiki ended, the image of Lono was season was shorter for the planters, returned to its heiau. Then, the hisas they had to return to harvest and toric sports competitions began. All plant some crops. attention turned to staging a “sham The ceremonies of Makahiki battle” between the ali‘i’s men and

the priests of Kü for all to watch. The sham battles were primarily for ali‘i to highlight their athletic and fighting skills and prowess. A few talented warriors, hoping for recognition, could enter the challenges, as well. Many other games and competitions were enjoyed. Makahiki provided respite for everyone from backbreaking work in the fields and work areas. Enjoyment and excitement came from watching heroes and athletes compete – as well as witnessing new victors and leaders emerge. Ceremonies and rituals marked the end of Makahiki and a symbolic wa‘a (canoe) was set to sail, returning Lono to Tahiti. Many cultures around the world celebrate the end of summer and their agricultural year and prepare for oncoming winter in a similar way. Many people rejoice in their successes at the year’s closing, as well as pause to give thanks to their gods. During the next several weeks, churches throughout Hawai‘i will

be aglow with celebrations, and special services and activities. Hawai‘i’s multi-ethnic population will celebrate with a combination of many customs. Santa and Mrs. Claus greet us warmly from the steps of Honolulu Hale. Bells and singing can be heard coming from churches throughout the city. Christmas lights that outline and illuminate doorways, trees and palms throughout Honolulu City bring bright and silent seasonal cheer. The sights and sounds of this special time of year are designed to fill us with hope, charity, generosity, and kindness. The challenge for each of us is to choose charity and help Honolulu’s and Hawai‘i’s “less fortunate.” There are many who need help. If you are looking for somewhere to donate time and help, there are churches, charities and community agencies listed in the telephone book. Ask friends and family to join you. It is the season to show gratitude and to bring enjoyment to as many as we can. ¢

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Investiture charts new course for Ceremony welcomes new chairwoman, trus By Lindsey Kesel

I look forward to helping those beneficiaries come back to the OHA that we used to know, the OHA that reached out to our beneficiaries, the OHA that listened to them, the OHA that built houses on neighbor islands, the OHA that worked for our people… Nothing is too difficult if we can work together.” — Chairwoman of the Board Rowena Akana

he hopeful spirit of the Investiture Ceremony, as well as the overarching mission of the Office of Hawaiian Affairs, was beautifully captured in this year’s theme: “Inä ua pa‘a ke kahua… akä e pa‘a nö ka hale. If the foundation is solid and the structural integrity of the house is sound, water will flow and the wind will blow but the house will remain.” Held at Central Union Church on Dec. 9, the installation event united hundreds of community members – including dignitaries, government officials and program partners – in welcoming four recently elected OHA Trustees and marking a change in board leadership. After a piano prelude by Hawaiian musician Aaron Salä and the blowing of conch shells, distinguished guests were ushered into the church along the red carpet path. Colorful kähili guided the procession of men and women from the royal benevolent societies and ali‘i trusts, followed by representatives of the Department of Hawaiian Home Lands, and finally the OHA Trustees and administration members. Spectators joined in singing the national anthem of the Hawaiian Kingdom, “Hawai‘i Pono‘ï.”

Amidst a backdrop of twinkling Christ- hula performance by OHA staff members. Akana, first elected in 1990, listed various mas trees, festive garlands with bright red Taking the podium as OHA’s new Chair- ways that the Board has supported its benbows and a stone cross with the words, woman, Akana addressed the audience with eficiaries, but also touched on the imminent “Love Never Faileth,” Kahu David Ka‘upu reflections of the agency’s humble begin- need to return to the core pillars of OHA’s began with an opening prayer that touched nings and the progress the hui has forged previous success: “Somewhere along the on the power of love, joy and peace. He over its 36-year presence. She spoke of way, I think OHA lost its focus on the real shared profound words from purpose of what a trust is… In Matthew 7:24-27 highlighting 2017, I look forward to helping the importance of building a those beneficiaries come back to strong foundation in order to the OHA that we used to know, weather any adversity. the OHA that reached out to Next, the newly elected our beneficiaries, the OHA that OHA Trustees – Keli‘i Akina, listened to them, the OHA that Ph.D., Collete Machado, Dan built houses on neighbor islands, Ahuna and Robert Lindsey Jr. the OHA that worked for our – were presented with blue lei people… Nothing is too difficult hulu and given a special blessif we can work together.” ing to commemorate the start Next, OHA’s Ka Pouhana of their four-year terms. They (CEO) Kamana‘opono Crabbe were then joined by OHA’s took the podium to welcome the returning trustees, and Board inducted Trustees, and garnered The women of OHA dance to the patriotic Hawaiian mele Kaulana Na¯ Pua. Chairwoman Rowena Akana standing ovations as he first - Photo: Nelson Gaspar and Vice Chair Leina‘ala Ahu thanked former Trustee HauIsa, Ph.D. were welcomed to nani Apoliona for her 20 years their new positions. Aaron Salä and friends the huge mandate the original nine trust- of service, then recognized former Trustee played the beloved mele “Kaulana Nä Pua,” ees faced, the monumental ceded land Oswald Stender for the 14 years he served with its celebrated opening line, “Famous settlement reached with the Waihe‘e admin- on the board. Crabbe spoke of the imporare the children of Hawai‘i, ever loyal to the istration and the Board’s success in growing tance of fortifying OHA’s foundation with land,” as onlookers were treated to a special its investment funds. a traditional approach: “Our küpuna under-

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at the only way to ensure that a home ithstand the strongest winds and the t rains was to construct a solid foun… with superior intelligence, quality ls and tools, during the ideal time of r and at the most secure location.” hlighted two fundamental elements mprise OHA’s infrastructure – the andate to improve the lives of Native ans, and the organization’s fiduciary ibility to manage and protect the r current and future generations of aries. be recounted recent measures of s, including President Obama’s ment of OHA as a co-trustee to naumokuäkea Marine National ment, the return of Kalani‘öpu‘u’s ed mahiole and ‘ahu‘ula from the l Museum of New Zealand Te Papa ewa and OHA’s strong role when i hosted the quadrennial IUCN Conservation Congress, which the indigenous movement center nd demonstrated traditional mant practices to sustain fragile global ment and ‘äina.” etailed other OHA actions that were ent with the state’s objectives of

food security, eradicating invasive species, protecting pristine native habitats and environmental ecology and improving advocacy for renewable energy sources. Spectators erupted in applause at his definitive line, “What is good for Hawaiians is great for Hawai‘i.” He went on to reinforce OHA’s support for communities seeking self-determination, a movement that “requires kanaka action, and Native Hawaiian involvement and engagement,” and challenged the Board and community to step back and redefine OHA’s role in education in order to meet the changing demands of the shifting political landscape. He shared two mo‘olelo about Häloa and Kauikeaouli that illustrate how what was considered pono leadership in ancient times is the same as what continues to be needed today. He ended with this charge: “Your küpuna, my ancestors and forefathers, knew very well what morality was all about and it went hand in hand with leadership and excellence in aloha – aloha for our people, aloha for our land… Good morality, good judgment means good fiduciary duty. That is what we expect of OHA, that is what we expect of our Trustees, and we will deliver.” ¢

Former Trustee Haunani Apoliona (above) and Trustee Oswald Stender (below) received standing ovations for their distinguished service to the la¯hui.

he Office of Hawaiian Affairs welcomes newly elected Trustee-at-Large Keli‘i Akina, Ph.D., who has affirmed his deep commitment to the advancement of Native Hawaiians and achieving balance between Hawaiian and American cultures. Trustee Akina says his extensive background as an expert in East-West philosophy and ethics has uniquely prepared him to serve in this honored OHA position, as well as his concurrent role as President and CEO of Grassroot Institute of Hawai‘i, a public policy research institution and think tank dedicated to the principles of individual liberty, free markets and accountable government. A Kamehameha alumnus, Akina points to his many years as a community leader, public policy adviser and university educator as indicative of his desire to champion Native Hawaiian affairs. To that end, Akina pledges to use his influence as an OHA Trustee-atLarge to safeguard the foundational Hawaiian entitlements, including Hawaiian home lands and the ceded land trusts, as well as uphold the legal status of Hawaiian assets for Hawaiian beneficiaries and fulfill the intentions of the ali‘i trusts. Akina is steadfast in his dedication to defend the Hawaiian people’s right to advocate for independence or nationhood. Recognizing the sacred and challenging role of following in the footsteps of former Trustee-at-Large Haunani Apoliona, Akina promises to remain engaged, responsive and collaborative. Following the motto “E Hana Käkou” (Let’s work together), Akina says he is ready to carefully guide the assets of OHA with the aim of meeting the comprehensive needs of Hawaiians: “Looking ahead, I envision a more efficient, more transparent OHA that is well regarded by its beneficiaries and the greater public. I envision a Board of Trustees that has at its disposal the best information and resources to make sound financial and programming decisions. And finally, I envision doing everything I can to support the OHA team, which continues every day to improve healthcare, education, housing and economic opportunity for its Hawaiian beneficiaries.” ¢

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Haleakala ¯ protest sets precedent for Mauna Kea Submitted by the Native Hawaiian Legal Corp.

ing, wastewater treatment plant as groups fought to stop and parking lot) in an area in further construction of the State’s conservation district. the re-named Daniel K. ne of the privileges of This classification recognizes Inouye Telescope (DKIST) working at the Native that the area contains unique atop Haleakalä while two Hawaiian Legal Corpo- cultural, archaeological and Supreme Court cases ration is witnessing the natural resources or is a fragremained pending includcourage and strength of ile ecosystem. Consequently, ing Kilakila’s challenge to our clients, especially in the face of before any construction can take the second permit. setbacks. Last year, 2016, provided place in a conservation district, The TMT decision conNHLC with one of those opportuni- one must show how the project firmed the long held belief ties and we want to recognize the will either not have an adverse that in order to give petiseven year legal battle involving impact on the area or that the tioners their constitutional Kilakila ‘O Haleakalä (Kilakila), impact may be sufficiently and due process a contested NHLC’s organizational client that specifically mitigated. Efforts to protect Haleakala¯ set precedent for Mauna Kea. case hearing must be held sought to protect the sacredness of Kilakila argued that the uni- - Photo: Blaine Fergerstrom before the BLNR rules. Haleakalä. versity never proved its case Nevertheless, in early In 2010, Kilakila challenged and failed to explain how it October of this year, with the State Land Board’s (BLNR) had overcome a final Environmen- BLNR to commence construction. the 14-story DKIST telescope more decision to allow the University of tal Impact Statement that said the Over the past seven years and on than halfway built, the Hawai‘i State Hawai‘i to begin construction on complex would have major nega- four separate occasions, Kilakila Supreme Court issued a decision in the gigantic solar telescope com- tive impacts to cultural resources requested a halt to construction so which it upheld the BLNR’s subseplex (in addition to the observatory, that could not be mitigated. The the legal process could proceed in quent approval of the CDUP, ruling plans called for the construction of university had attached the report a meaningful manner. Its requests against Kilakila as to all issues of an operations building, utility build- to its 2010 permit request to the were denied each time. Kilakila procedural unfairness and this time appealed the State’s decisions and, determining that the telescope projin 2013, the Hawai‘i Supreme Court ect met the criteria for building in determined that “The BLNR should the conservation district. Nearly two have held a contested case hearing years had passed from the day the @YUfb \ck hc fYgYUfW\ mcif [YbYU`c[m as required by law and requested by case was argued before the Court Kilakila prior to decision making issued its three to two decision. 5 WWYgg hc cb`]bY giVgWf]dh]cb fYgcifWYg on UH’s application.” The Court’s “The decision brought feelings decision came more than a year of dispair. 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The IFA (Institute for 8][]h]nUh]cb GYfj]WYg 8][]hU` DfYgYfjUh]cb legal precedent set by Kilakila Astronomy) may have the State HfU]b]b[ became the primary basis for the Supreme Court’s OK to build on 5WWYgg hc UbWYghfm"Wca UbX ch\Yf cb`]bY Supreme Court’s 2015 reversal of our mountaintop but I believe that, giVgWf]dh]cb fYgcifWYg the BLNR’s decision to approve for Haleakalä, we will always have the Thirty Meter Telescope on the moral high ground. That will Mauna Kea. Like Haleakalä, the never be relinquished.” J]g]h kkk"c\U"cf[#\U`YbcY`c BLNR approved the permit prior In NHLC’s motion to have the cf WU`` ,$,")-("%++) to a hearing on the matter. While court reconsider its October decihc aU_Y Ub construction was set to begin before sion, attorney David Frankel wrote, Uddc]bhaYbh hcXUm" the Supreme Court’s 2015 ruling, it “It is also profoundly disappointing has been halted and the hearing is that this court appears, at least in now in process. this instance, to have abandoned its BU @UaU ?i_i] )*$ B" B]a]hn <km" Gi]hY %%+7 The TMT controversy brought rigorous review of agency decision renewed attention to Haleakalä making… From the Appellant’s per-

spective, the BLNR’s decision was result-oriented; a post hoc rationalization for a preordained result in which economic interests overrode any concern for the resources of the conservation district. The BLNR’s decision involved superficial analysis, unsupported conclusions, illogical non-sequiturs, and empty rhetoric in place of ‘reasonable clarity.’ “Appellant has long recognized that although the facts and the law were firmly on its side, its chances of success before the BLNR were non-existent; and that its chances of success before the circuit and intermediate court of appeals were virtually nil. The forces aligned against the Appellant were vast: the senior U.S. senator, a Congressmanturned-Governor, labor pressure, and business interests. The only hope that those without political power have is the conscience and courage of this court.” In his 102-page dissent, Justice Michael Wilson eloquently described why Kilakila was entitled to a bonafide contested case hearing. “A hallmark of due process to which all parties are entitled in this case is an impartial decision-maker who receives evidence subject to public view—an impartial decision-maker equally accessible to all parties, whose decision is based on the evidence and law, with no regard to which party may be the most powerful politically or economically.” Although the legal challenges could not overcome the overwhelming political interests in seeing the DKIST built, Kilakila’s legacy in standing up and speaking out against overwhelming odds is an important one as is the Court’s end to the BLNR’s practice that denied petitioners their right to due process. Native Hawaiian Legal Corporation has the utmost respect and aloha for Kilakila and all its supporters for their commitment, dedication to aloha ‘äina against all odds. ¢

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Palani Vaughan

1944-2016

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utpourings of grief and love flowed from all corners last month as news about Palani Vaughan’s passing spread across the islands. Frank Palani Vaughan, Jr., 72, was a legend in Hawaiian music, immediately recognizable for his rich baritone, as well as for thick “mutton chop” sideburns that recalled King Kaläkaua. Also a scholar and historian, Vaughan is credited with renewing interest in Merrie Monarch Kaläkaua through the four album series Iä ‘Oe E Ka Lä. The third album in that series captured Nä Hökü Hanohano’s first award for Hawaiian Album of the Year in 1978. The fourth earned him a Nä Hökü award for Male Vocalist of the Year in 1981. Emerging as a musician and composer during the Hawaiian Renaissance of the 1970s, Vaughan was a pioneer in Hawaiian nationalist music who inspired others to reclaim their culture and identity. “He loved his people, our ali‘i and

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these islands. He was steadfast and dignified to the last in land disputes, and for our lähui Hawai‘i,” the Vaughan ‘ohana said in a written statement. “He was a great teacher nurtured by great teachers, and touched so many with his words, his spirit. He was selfless, ha‘aha‘a, believed in prayer, loved

He loved his people, our ali‘i and these islands." – Vaughan ‘ohana and cared for our küpuna. He listened to their voices on the wind, shared their lessons, and ensured they will always be heard and carried on.” Born on May 27, 1944, in Honolulu, Vaughan attended Kamehameha Schools, where he formed a duo with classmate Sam Kapu, Jr. While studying at the University of Hawai‘i, Vaughan met Peter Moon. Along with Cyril Pahinui and Albert “Baby” Kalima, they formed The Sunday Manoa. Their

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debut album, “Meet Palani Vaughan and The Sunday Manoa,” was released in 1967. After a break to join the Hawai‘i National Guard during the Vietnam War, Vaughan formed the “King’s Own” and recorded the series honoring King Kaläkaua and the Hawaiian monarchy. Vaughan’s musical career spanned four decades. In recent years, he was among the many celebrated island musicians and students featured in powerful music videos: Project KULEANA’s “Kaulana Nä Pua,” a mele opposing annexation, and Mana Maoli’s “Hawai‘i Aloha.” “Uncle Palani Vaughan’s influence on not just Hawaiian charter school and Mana Mele youth, but on the history and future of Hawaiian music, culture and politics, was profound and everlasting,” read a Facebook post from Mana Mele on Dec. 9. Vaughan was honored with a Nä Hökü Hanohano Lifetime Achievement Award in 2006 and two years later was inducted into the Hawaiian Music Hall of Fame. ¢

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Kä Moku o Keawe Makahiki Jan. 21 In the mood for some ono ‘ai pono food, ku‘i kalo, or la‘au lapa‘au? Join the Big Island celebration. Get ready for a little friendly competition with Hawaiian games of skill and strength for all ages, accompanied by health and fitness screenings, and more at this annual pä‘ina by Puko‘a Kani ‘Äina. Located at 65-1237 Mamalahoa Highway in Kamuela. Free and open to the public. Sponsored in part by the Office of Hawaiian Affairs. Makahiki Kuilima 2017 Jan. 21, 8 a.m. to 4 p.m. Celebrate the language of Hawai‘i and Makahiki season

Makahiki Kuilima is a day of festivities that includes traditional Makahiki sporting events such as hukihuki (tug of war), ‘ulu maika (lawn bowling) and uma (arm wrestling). Participants from the Hawaiian language charter school Ke Kula ‘o Samuel M. Kamakau took part in such activities at the 4th annual event showcasing traditional Hawaiian sports. - Photo: Alice Malepeai Silbanuz Calendar Listings

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Waimea Ocean Film Festival Jan. 2-10 Over 60 ocean films from around the world will be featured along with exhibits, presentations and talk stories with filmmakers and others in Waimea at the Mauna Kea Resort and The Fairmont Orchid Jan. 2 to 5, and then at the Four Seasons Resort Hualälai from Jan.6 to 10. For the festival schedule and to purchase passes visit www.waimeaoceanfilm.org.

You and Me and the Space Between Jan. 13, 7 p.m. Jan. 14, 21, 28, & Feb 4, 4:30 p.m. The Honolulu Theatre for Youth presents this delightful tale of one girl’s heroic adventure to save her island people. The family friendly 1-hour long play is by Finegan Kruckemeyer, co-commissioned by Terrapin Puppet Theatre. Tickets are $10 youth, $20 adults and $15 seniors available at www.htyweb. org/plays/you-and-me.

Lamalama Ka‘ili Jan. 5, 11:30 to 3:30 p.m. Join the John A. Burns School of Medicine’s Class of 2020 at a community health fair featuring 30 health organizations, including kidney and health testing (RSVP for this analysis at Melissa@kidneyhi. org or 589-5903). Free. Medical Education Building, 651 Ilalo St., healthfairjabsom@gmail.com

Pacific Island Arts Festival Jan. 21-22, 9 a.m. to 4 p.m. Over 75 of Hawai‘i’s finest artisans will showcase works of art for sale, offering a great opportunity for enthusiasts to peruse possible pieces to add to their collection and meet new artists. Some artists will hold demonstrations, and others will offer make and takes.

There will also be music and hula. Kapi‘olani Park across from the entrance to the Honolulu Zoo.

Learn how to pound kalo at one of Ma¯lama Kaua‘i's mahi‘ai workshops. - Photo: Courtesy of Ma¯lama Kaua‘i Mahi‘ai Workshops Jan. 26, 8 a.m. to 4 p.m. Anahola Clubhouse Jan. 27, 8 a.m. to 4 p.m. Kekaha Neighborhood Ctr. Talk story and meet one-on-one

with traditional Hawaiian games and food, native artisans, crafters, health screenings and live entertainment at the Turtle Bay Resort West Lawn. Presented by Naepuni Aloha to perpetuate Hawaiian practices. Sponsored in part by the Office of Hawaiian Affairs. Kä Moloka‘i Makahiki 2017 Jan. 26-28 Commemorate the historic Hawaiian annual season of peace and renewal of the life cycle with a 3-day Makahiki event Rich in ceremony, athletic and educational activities at the Mitchell Pau‘ole Community Center, 90 Ainoa St., Kaunakakai. Free. Sponsored in part by the Office of Hawaiian Affairs. ¢

with resource providers at the workshops designed to support farming business development, Native Hawaiian economic self-sufficiency, education, and ‘äina-based business development. Seats are limited, $10 includes breakfast and lunch. Register online at MalamaKauai.org or call 808-828-0685 ext.12. Brought to you by Mälama Kaua‘i, KAF Hui, Iwikua, and OHA. EITC/VITA Awareness Day Jan. 27 Lower your taxes or get a refund by learning how to get the federal tax credits you deserve at the Earned Income Tax Credit (EITC) and Volunteer Income Tax Assistance (VITA) event. Find out about free tax preparation clinics and other great financial tips by trained staff and financial partners, at Goodwill Hawai‘i, 1075 S. Beretania St., Honolulu. Brought to you by Goodwill Industries of Hawai‘i and OHA. Chad Takatsugi Concert Jan. 28, 7:30 p.m. The Nä Hökü Hanohano award winning Chad Takatsugi wowed audiences with his debut solo album, “Ahuwale,” and is sure to impress in this concert of mele from the past and present that promises to embrace the beauty and

Chad Takatsugi performs Jan. 28. - Courtesy photo honesty of human vulnerability, at the McCoy Studio Theater. Tickets $30 plus available at http://mauiarts.org/chad_takatsugi. E Ho‘okama‘äina Feb 3 Maui E Ho‘okama‘äina, make yourself at home is an event for high school juniors & seniors to participate in exciting hands-on workshops and learn about the various degree programs at U.H. Maui College. The workshops are presented by the University of Hawai‘i Office of Research Services and will be held at the University of Hawai‘i Maui College, 310 Ka‘ahumanu Ave. ¢

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New space fosters innovation, inspiration and education By Treena Shapiro

f innovation isn’t the first word to come to mind in relation to Kamehameha Schools, its new Native Hawaiian Collaboratory in Mö‘ili‘ili could change that. Outfitted with design space and rapid prototyping materials, computers, audio visual equipment and a high definition 3-D modeling system, the two-story educational laboratory is intended to spark creativity, as reflected in its name Hälau ‘Ïnana. And, as “collaboratory” suggests, it’s available to educational, business and community partners with a similar interest in enhancing the innovation, social entrepreneurship and leadership of Native Hawaiians. “It will be the piko where Native Hawaiian learners meet for inspiration or to potentially inspire others. A place that fosters creative thinking, knowledge sharing, incubating

new innovations ment when most teachers that may impact aren’t coders themselves, the N a t iv e which is where Altino’s Hawaiian lähui,” curriculum, software and K a m e h a m e h a ’s tools are intended to help. description reads. Several Kamehameha and Recently, KameHawaiian-focused charter hameha Schools school educators spent hosted Oceanit two days at Hälau ‘Ïnana Research Foundaprogramming their own tion and its partners robotic cars to see if Altino from South Korea makes sense for their stuto introduce educadents. Educators were able to test tors and potential The space at 2438 South drive the Altino coding syspartners to Altino, a Beretania is available to tem by programming their coding system that other key partners interown robotic cars. helps non-coders ested in supporting students teach students how as they move from high to build intelligent Last month, Ha¯lau ‘Inana hosted dozens of educators and community members interested in language arts school into college and careers, robots using differ- learning about software that helps students learn to code. - Photos: Nelson Gaspar and math – a ultimately becoming contributing ent programming requirement members of the lähui. languages like VPL, C language smartphone apps. that has already turned one of For more information, contact and Rasberry pi. An Android curWorkshop attendees learned Seoul’s most troubled schools into Kamehameha Schools’ Executive riculum fosters programming skills South Korea has made coding a one of its most successful. But the Strategy Consultant Stacy Clayton at as students learn to create their own mandatory school subject, like new directive can be hard to imple- stclayto@ksbe.edu or 534-8358. ¢

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$500,000 OHA loan supports Hawaiian owned business

> The Annual Report included in December’s Ka Wai Ola erroneously listed Mauna ‘Ala renovations as one of the projects funded in fiscal year 2016. The project was funded by OHA in prior years and just recently completed. KWO regrets the errors. ¢

Hawai‘i star athletes score big paychecks Tennessee Titans quarterback Marcus Mariota led the NFL category in Hawaii Business magazine’s annual list of earnings for sports stars born or raised in Hawai‘i. Honolulu-born Mariota, a Saint Louis School graduate, earned $5,503,176 in 2016. That includes a $3,967,541 signing bonus and a $1,010,635 roster bonus, according to the magazine. The list of 13 football players also included Greg Salas, who played for the University of Hawai‘i before becoming a wide receiver for the Buffalo Bills, and Manti Teo, a San Diego Chargers linebacker who graduated from Punahou School. In 2016, Salas earned $785,000 and Teo earned $1,645,770. Houston Astros pitcher Scott Feldman and Minnesota Twins catcher Kurt Suzuki had the highest earnings in the magazine’s Major League Baseball category, pulling in $8 million and $6 million respectively in 2016.

Kapolei mall opens O‘ahu’s newest shopping center – and West O‘ahu’s only mall with department and specialty stores – is now open in Kapolei. The mall’s name, Ka Makana Ali‘i (The Royal Gift), pays tribute to Prince Jonah Kühiö Kalaniana‘ole, who sponsored the Hawaiian Homes Commission Act in 1920. The Department of Hawaiian Home Lands extended a 65-year lease to DeBartolo Development for the mall that will generate more than $200 million in rent revenue to benefit Native Hawaiians statewide.

“Our History of Hawai‘i text is one of a kind. Previous editions have been used throughout Hawai‘i’s schools. The third edition, thoroughly researched and classroom tested, adds more recent history and new classroom interactive activities that connect students to this place. Used as a classroom text, teacher reference, or simply a good read, this book makes an important contribution to understanding Hawai‘i and its economic, social and political history,” says College of Education Dean Donald B. Young.

Stevenson’s Mele Mural depicts hope Hawaii Gourmet Cookies owner Michael Ching recently received a $500,000 Hua Kanu Business Loan from the Office of Hawaiian Affairs, one of the biggest the agency’s Native Hawaiian Revolving Loan Fund program has administered to date. Ching has become familiar to OHA’s NHRLF staff, taking out Ma¯lama Loans to improve and expand his handmade cookie business. His cookies and cookie brittles come in an array of flavors ranging from chocolate brownie to passion fruit. Some flavors can be purchased in bulk from warehouse stores like Costco and Sam’s Club. Hawaiian Airlines passengers can also enjoy Ching’s chocolate-dipped and fruit flavored shortbread cookies, thanks to a Ma¯lama Loan that allowed Ching to purchase a machine to wrap individual cookies. Another Ma¯lama Loan provided the capital he needed to increase production. Now an established business, Ching has moved up to OHA’s Hua Kanu Business Loan Program, which offers highly-qualified buyers 7-year low-cost loans ranging from $200,000 to $1 million. Native Hawaiian small business owners looking to expand can visit www.oha.org/huakanu to learn more about the terms and conditions. Visit www.oha.org/ loans for information on all OHA’s loan programs. Technical Assistance Provider Rebecca Soon, OHA Native Hawaiian Revolving Loan Program Manager Timmy Wailehua, Michael Ching owner of Hawaii Gourmet Cookies, OHA Ka Pouhana Kamana‘opono Crabbe, First Foundation VP & Commercial Loan Officer Ann Tanouye and OHA Technical Assistance Specialist Robert Crowell. - Photo: Alice Silbanuz

Ka Makana Ali‘i. - Courtesy Photo Many of the stores in the Macy’sanchored mall are already open, as well as state-of-the-art movie theaters, an array of restaurants and a Hampton Inn. To see the list, or to find out more about Ka Makana Ali‘i, visit www.kamakanaalii.com.

First Polynesian Bowl headed to Aloha Stadium An all-star football game featuring 88 high school seniors of Polynesian descent has been sched-

uled for 6 p.m. Jan. 21 at Aloha Stadium. Part of the Polynesian Football Hall of Fame enshrinement weekend, the game pits a team coached by Tennessee Titans quarterback Marcus Mariota against another coached by Baltimore Ravens offensive tackle Ronnie Stanley. The players represent 19 states and American Samoa, and include 10 nationally ranked players. The game will air live on ESPN3, except in Hawai‘i. The enshrinement weekend will also recognize University of Colorado quarterback Sefo Liufau, who has been named the 2016 Polynesian College Football Player of the Year.

Updated textbook includes current Hawai‘i issues

Robert Louis Stevenson Middle School’s new mural “Kalamaküokeau” features ali‘i, the school’s namesake and Hawai‘i’s warriors to spread a message of hope. Spanning two stories and more than 1,000 square feet, the mural was created in collaboration with local artist Estria Miyashiro and the Mele Murals public art movement. It includes the work of all 665 Stevenson students, with guidance from lead artists Miyashiro, Wayne

The newest edition of “A History of Hawai‘i” offers a comprehensive account of Hawai‘i’s history from 1778 to present day. The third edition, released by the UH Robert Louis Stevenson students unveiled their new twoCurriculum Research & story mural last month. - Photo: Courtesy of the state Development Group in Department of Education November, brings the textbook up to date with current Takazono and Eugene Kristofher, issues like education, homelessness, as well as Mele Murals Program rail development, sovereignty and Manager Mahea Akau. King David the Thirty Meter Telescope. It also Kaläkaua, Queen Lili‘uokalani and adds new interactive activities that Princess Kai‘ulani are depicted encourage students to delve deeper on the mural with author Robert into the material and connect them Louis Stevenson and Hawai‘i warto this place. riors passing the torch to Hawai‘i’s As in previous editions, the text- youth. book features primary documents, At a dedication ceremony, stupolitical cartoons and other graphic dents presented the mural to the features, as well as stories and community with chanting, singing poems, to explore governmental, and performances by the school’s social and land history. hula hälau. ¢

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trustee messsages

‘Ano‘ai and Happy New Year!

Board of Trustees

Note: Trustee columns represent the views of individual trustees and may not reflect the official positions adopted by the Office of Hawaiian Affairs Board of Trustees.

Rowena Akana Chair, Trustee, At-large T: 808.594.1860 F: 808.594.0209 Email: rowenaa@oha.org

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Leina‘ala Ahu Isa, Ph.D. Vice Chair, Trustee, At-large T: 808.594.1877 F: 808.594.1853 Email: ladyg@oha.org

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Dan Ahuna Trustee Kaua‘i and Ni‘ihau T: 808.594.1751 Email: dana@oha.org

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Keli‘i Akina, Ph.D. Trustee, At-large T: 808.594.1859 Email: TrusteeAkina@oha.org

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Peter Apo Trustee, O‘ahu T: 808.594.1854 F: 808.594.1864 Email: petera@oha.org

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Colette Y. Machado Trustee, Moloka‘i and La¯ na‘i T: 808.594.1837 F: 808.594.0212 Email: colettem@oha.org

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Carmen “Hulu” Lindsey Trustee, Maui T: 808.594.1858 F: 808.594.1864 Email: hulul@oha.org

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Robert K. Lindsey Jr. Trustee Hawai‘i T: 808.594.1855 F: 808.594.1883 Email: robertl@oha.org

n 2017, OHA makes 37 years ers that needed loans for repairing old. For a very young organiza- their homes. We bought the first tion, I am very proud of Hawaiian language school the many achievements in Hilo, Ke Kula ‘O OHA has made in our Näwahïokalani‘öpu‘u. community and for our We started a masters and beneficiaries. doctorate program at the In 1980, the first elecUniversity of Hawai‘i. We tion was held to select set up a scholarship fund the first 9 trustees: Roy for all Hawaiian students. Benham, Rod Burgess, And we did self-help housRowena Malama Solomon, Uncle ing on all islands. Tommy Kaulukukui, While OHA has done Akana Frenchy DeSoto, Walter many good things in our Ritte, Moses Keale, Joe community, I personally Chair, Kealoha and Peter Apo. feel OHA as an organizaTrustee, At-large During the first 10 years tion has somehow lost its of OHA, the trustees found connection to our people. themselves with very little Somewhere along the way money and a huge mandate to we have lost sight of what a trust is carry out, as spelled out in Hawai‘i and its true purpose. Revised Statutes Chapter 10. They A new year brings new hope that found themselves embattled with OHA can finally make the changes the state over the 20 percent ceded it needs to improve its overall effecland revenue that OHA was entitled tiveness. to but was not receiving. Trustees We must refocus our adminhad no salary, no medical coverage istrative staff toward areas our and were basically step-children of beneficiaries have told us are importhe state. tant to them, such as health and Many Hawaiians were disap- housing, and getting our fiscal house pointed with OHA because they in order so that our trust will be there expected OHA to be doing more for for future generations to come. them. But with a few hundred thouOHA must be innovative when sand dollars a year it was a difficult looking toward the future and leave task. nothing to chance. All ideas and Ten years later in 1990, the year I opportunities must and should be was elected to OHA, the new mem- explored when thinking of how we bers to the board found ourselves in will sustain our trust for future genthe middle of a negotiation with the erations. Waihe‘e administration for the ceded Economic development will be land settlement. In 1993, we settled one of OHA’s priorities. And partnerwith the state, in a partial settlement, ships with private and governmental for approximately $129 million. entities will be a must. OHA cannot Trustees did our due diligence and do this alone, it will need the help invested in the stock market. By the of the community and partnerships. year 2000, OHA was worth $400 And, all of you. million. I look forward to the new year, In 1993, we immediately started knowing that it will present many using our money to help our benefi- challenges. But, as I face those ciaries. We set aside $20 million in challenges, I believe that God will a revolving loan fund for Hawaiian be there to guide me through the homesteaders on the waiting list troubled waters. for their down payments for new I wish you all a very happy new homes, and for those homestead- year and God bless you all. ¢

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loha Mai Käkou! tion called OHA … no more airy This new year of 2017 schemes that have little practical affords us value. Instead we will the chance to try to achieve a carefully make whatever thought out, rigorously changes necessary for planned course of action. our OHA! Whether it’s Others will have no doubts the governance or other about how our plans are to aspects of the social and work as transparency will educational systems, the rule. change can be the “sysConsequently there is Leina‘ala tems” you have created in potential for much solid your personal worlds with Ahu Isa, Ph.D. achievement under this your friends, family and influence. loved ones that we can “HAU‘OLI MAKAVice Chair, implement in OHA. HIKIHOU!” Trustee, At-large I will try to work for A hui hou, Trustee change in this organizaLeina‘ala ¢

Honoring our beneficiaries…Mauna a Wakea. - Photos: Courtesy

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John D. Waihe‘e IV Trustee, At-large T: 808.594.1876 Email: crayna@oha.org

The journey begins for Trustee Ahu Isa.

Honoring our ancestors, Kukaniloko. Photo: Kai Markell

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On Being Hawaiian As Seen By Others

n an analysis of what went wrong with attitudes. Some good, some not. pollsters’ predictions in the presidential As of the 2010 federal census, 500,000 election, New York Times columpeople identified themselves as nist David Brooks hit a reality being Hawaiian. Half reside in check button in his breakdown Hawai‘i and the other half on the of the way pollsters divided likely mainland. While these folks chose voters into single identity categoto identify themselves as ethnic ries and assumed that everyone Hawaiians, the census is silent on in that category would think and the fact that the vast majority are behave alike. of mixed ancestry. He cites examples of this Hawaiians historically were Peter miscalculation which assumed color blind and freely inter-marthat women would vote for Hilried during the plantation period, Apo lary because she’s a woman, or when thousands of immigrants ethnic minorities would vote from Asia and Europe arrived. Trustee, O‘ahu against Trump because of his These inter-marriages, which burst racist remarks, or that Democrats through the single identity ceiling, would exhibit a single behavior at spawned the term hapa-haole. The the polls because they are politically joined word haole does not mean white, it means at the hip. As it turned out, these single foreign. So whole new generations of hapa identity assumptions led to misleading families evolved in an incredible merging predictions of how people would vote. In of DNA. Hawaiian-Chinese, Hawaiianfact, the assumptions were so wrong that Portuguese, Hawaiian-German, and so Trump’s victory sent shock waves rolling forth. Hapa-haole family names like Apo, through all 50 states. Silva, Aki, Freitas, Akau, Burgess, WilBrooks then goes on to state an intriguing helm and hundreds of families of mixed case that invoking single identity behavioral ancestry emerged. I don’t know why, but assumptions cuts both ways by pointing out many of these families who gave a nod that “… it’s not only racists who reduce to their common Hawaiian ancestry for people to a single identity. These days it’s census purposes did not actually speak to the anti-racists too.” what their dominant socio-cultural-political So as a Native Hawaiian I had to pause lifestyle might be. So, the application of a and give serious thought to what he is single identity to Hawaiians as having a unisaying. formly predictable set of traits, behaviors, It does seem true that in navigating and belief systems belies the truth that the Hawai‘i’s cultural diversity we do tend to Hawaiian community is far more diverse divide ourselves into single identity ethnic than uniform. groupings. Defining criteria include ethnic Hawaiians are a potpourri of Democrats, last names, skin color and facial features. Republicans, liberals, conservatives, tolAnd, it’s not surprising at how often we are erant, intolerant, business leaders, social wrong about behavioral assumptions we workers, community leaders, farmers, solmake about a person based on our read of diers, scholars, environmentalists, medical their ethnicity. workers, poets, artists, scientists and more, One commonly invoked single identity in pursuit of every human endeavor. herding in Hawai‘i occurs in the case of There is one angle to the single identity Native Hawaiians. It seems a prevailing construct that I hope will prevail in this changpublic perception that people who share ing world when referencing all the people of the commonality of having some degree Hawai‘i. I believe we can still say uniformly of Hawaiian ancestry are lumped into a that we are the people of aloha. We must common bucket of traits, behaviors and always maintain our aloha for each other. ¢

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loha mai from the islands of on our Mauna summits to the diversion Kaua‘i and Ni‘ihau! of fresh water from our streams, Native I believe huge conHawaiian voices of opposition are gratulations are in often silenced, when they surely order for the Water deserve greater consideration. Protectors of Standing Rock! These ongoing battles signal a The efforts of the thousands who time for new leaders to emerge. physically stood on the front line We do not know where Presidentto protect their natural resources, elect Trump will stand on the in combination with the advocacy ongoing efforts to combat climate happening at all levels, is a fine change or if he will support indigDan example of how effective our enous rights, but his past actions indigenous voices can be when and words should set off alarms Ahuna we work together righteously for for us. We must be diligent in the right cause. Although the issue preparing to double down on our Trustee, may not be resolved yet, because effort to advocate on these issues Kaua‘i and we do not know what the future as climate change is a major threat Ni‘ihau holds with the incoming presidento our home as the most isolated islands in the world and indigenous peoples throughout the Pacific are leading the charge to curb its impacts. We are at a critical juncture where we need Photo: Courtesy of Indigenous Environmental Network strong, bold leadership. tial administration, this victory should be I am firmly committed to working within celebrated and commended! OHA and throughout our community to While the circumstances were not ideal help uplift a new generation of leaders who (the use of physical force has led to numer- are grounded in indigenous knowledge and ous human rights violations complaints, practices, and who are dedicated to preservincluding a filing to the Inter-American ing our most delicate natural and cultural Commission on Human Rights), the stead- resources. fastness of the protectors coupled with I would like to mahalo Representaadvocacy at the administrative and leg- tive Tulsi Gabbard for taking a bold stand islative levels should be looked to as an with the Water Protectors. Her leadership example. is refreshing and should be duplicated at Here at home we have similar issues in all levels of government. I will close this our Native Hawaiian communities when it article with a reference to her statement on comes to protecting our natural and cultural December 5, 2016 regarding Mauna Kea resources. Our people should not have to and TMT: sacrifice their bodies and risk the type of “As we discuss the use of crown land, our abuse the Water Protectors endured in order responsibility is to ensure that the process for their voices to be heard. is open, transparent, and embraced by our The Obama administration acknowl- Native Hawaiian community. edged the need for greater consultation with “I firmly agree and believe that senNative peoples for “infrastructure projects” timent should be applied to all issues such as the Dakota Access Pipeline. Our regarding resource management in leaders in Hawai‘i need to acknowledge that Hawai‘i, the Native Hawaiian commuNative Hawaiian voices have been equally nity needs to have a strong, meaningful ignored on many large-scale projects. From voice at the table at all times. I look forthe development of industrial observatories ward to helping make that happen!” ¢

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016, the Year of the Monkey came in a flash and disappeared like pixie dust on a windy day. It was here. It was gone. 2017, the Year of the Rooster is upon us. And I trust it will be a blessed and abundant year us, for our lahui no matter where you call home, ‘no matter where you roam.’

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Robert K. As we closed out the old year we heard once more the ancient For me for all my years I Lindsey, Jr. Christmas Story about a special have much to be grateful for. child born in a stable because My ‘eke spills over with gratiTrustee, Hawai‘i there was no room for him, his tude. I have a Great wife, two mom and dad in the inn; a babe wonderful sons and daughtersborn under a bright star shining in-law and a precious grandson in the Eastern sky, amongst lowing cattle, with one more on the way. Loving parwrapped in swaddling clothes, resting in ents. Great family. Great teachers. Great a manger, for whom wise men from afar mentors. Great kahu. Great friends. I’ve came to honor bearing gifts of frankin- been blessed with bushels of wonderful cense, myrrh and gold. We remember the opportunities and life experiences. A shepherds tending their sheep by night second chance at life. Serving as your and ‘angels singing on high.’ I never tire OHA Trustee for nine years and blessed of hearing the Story. Why? It’s a story of to work with Ka Pouhana, his Executive hope, renewal, abundance, strong inner Team and a wonderful cadre of staff. spirit, life eternal, joy, patience, kindness, Living in these beautiful islands. Living compassion, forgiveness, abundance, in my ku‘u home of Waimea. goodness and gratitude. “May Your Cup Run Over.” Hau‘oli I hope 2017 for you will be filled with Makahiki Hou. ¢

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icture this nearly a century ago, taken the liberty to reprint Association of Prince Jonah Kuhio founded the Hawaiian Civic Clubs President Annelle Hawaiian Civic Clubs. Amaral’s message to the 57th Today in 2016, the Annual Convention. Association of Hawai“E HO‘OKANAKA! Our conian Civic Clubs continues to vention theme in this 98th year uphold those principles of civic of the founding of the Hawairesponsibility and lead the ian Civic Club of Honolulu by advancement for native HawaiPrince Kühiö and his supportian’s rights and entitlements. ers is especially appropriate as At the convention held this past we Hawaiians contemplate the Colette Y. November in Las Vegas, the wide range of issues we face as a workshop offerings were comnative people in our native land. Machado plex with tier levels of content To this end, the Association of and subject matters. The intent Hawaiian Civic Clubs repreTrustee, Moloka‘i of these sessions was to prosents a diverse membership of and La-na‘i vide an in-depth understanding sixty seven clubs in Hawai‘i and of issues confronting our native throughout the continental U.S. Hawaiian community at all committed to the purposes and levels. Issues on the floor were debated objectives as stated in the constitution thoroughly and decision-making was and by-laws of the Association. democratically achieved by a majority “While our theme, E HO‘OKANAKA, vote. What an inspiration! echoes through history as Kamehameha’s The theme of this year’s convention final utterance to this son, it is a fitting comes from a less commonly shared slogan in this time and space where story of the last moments of Kame- Hawaiians stubbornly continue to sushameha. This version was captured in tain an identity in a world surrounded Mrs. Mary Kawena Pukui’s Hawaiian by accelerated change of many kinds. As Ethnographic Notes that are held in Civic Clubs we are members in an orgathe National Museum of the American nization of rules and procedures where Indian archives facility of the Smithso- decisions are made by the majority of nian Institute in Suitland, Maryland. In Hawaiian citizens. Individual clubs and this version after Kamehameha speaks councils provide opportunities to learn his final words, Liholiho weeps uncon- and practice multiple skills to members trollably and his father, in his last breath, who transfer those skills to be Hawaiian looks to the succeeding King and says, leaders in other communities. “E Ho‘okanaka!” (Be a man!), and Prince Kühiö would not be disappointed dies. Throughout history from 1819 to in what has evolved with Hawaiian Civic the early days of the 20th century the Clubs over the past century. The Hawaiterm “E Ho‘okanaka” was mentioned ian Civic Club of Honolulu continues to many times and became a theme for the thrive and set standards of excellence for Native Hawaiians. Though Kamehameha all clubs that would make Prince Kühiö told his son to be a man, several uses of proud, but he would really be amazed “E Ho‘okanaka” throughout the Hawai- at the growth and development of clubs ian newspapers implore use to be as a beyond Honolulu’s shoreline. It remains Hawaiian should be. for us…all of us… to remain ever With a new year beginning, I share vigilant to keep and nurture our basic with you a message of the Association principles… E HO‘OKANAKA!” ¢ of Hawaiian Civic Club’s president. I’ve

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