KWO - March 2019 | Vol. 36, No. 3

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‘ t h e s u cc e s s o f o u r n a t i o n s t a r t s w i t h u s ’ Hānau ka ‘āina, hānau ke ali‘i, hānau ke kanaka Born was the land, born were the chiefs, born were the common people.

The land, the chiefs, and the commoners belong together.

‘Ōlelo Noe‘au #466

Aloha mai kākou,

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rior to Western contact, we were a nation of almost a million strong thriving on a remote archipelago in the middle of the vast Pacific. How was this possible? The answer is found in the collective brilliance of our Lähui and our traditions. Our mo‘oküauhau not only connected the chiefs with the commoners, but also the kanaka with the land, the water, the animals and plants. Our culture dictated that pono was achieved when all of those in this genealogy reciprocally cared for each other.

With this cultural worldview serving as a guide, our küpuna developed advanced systems of sustainability that protected the ‘äina while supporting the people. Our ancestors preserved the watershed, which brought water to the lo‘i in the valleys, which then returned water to the streams.

The stream water then replenished the estruaries with nutrients that helped sustain the fish being raised in the loko i‘a. It was a remarkably efficient

system that fed our people by optimizing the use of the resources without waste. This is why the Hawaiian word ‘äina – encompassing the land, water and ocean – means that which feeds.

The introduction of Western concepts in the 18th century shattered this harmony. Natural resource exploitation, capitalism and private property led to the alienation of our people from the ‘äina, and the ‘äina from us. To make matters worse, the overthrow of our native kingdom devastated the collective pschye of our Lähui, and the trauma from this injustice has afflicted Native Hawaiians for generations.

The fracturing of this native order has led to today’s dire state of the Lähui and kanaka Hawai‘i.

Our land and water, which we sustainably managed for centuries and to which we have genealogical ties, are now controlled by others for others. This hurts our environment, which then hurts our culture, which then hurts the well-being of our people.

When there is no water in the streams, the lo‘i, loko i‘a and estruaries cannot produce sufficient food for the Lähui. It should be no wonder then that Native Hawaiians are located at the bottom of nearly every socio-economic, educational and health statistic in Hawai‘i.

So how do we make this pono? As the ‘Ölelo Noe‘au above explains, the ‘äina and kanaka

belong together. While we can seem like a divided people, we really do not differ on many issues.

Our culture and mo‘oküauhau still connect us.

And most importantly, we all want what is best for our Lähui. Where we sometimes disagree is which path to take to achieve what is best for our Lähui. But there are very few of these disagreements. We need to approach these disagreements understanding that we are on the same side. Let’s find common ground, show each other aloha and holomua together. If we tear each other down over these few differences, those who actually want to hurt the Lähui win.

United, we have the political mana to effectuate change. We have the mana to reclaim our land and water so we can support our culture, which in turn will provide for our people. Ultimately, the success of our nation starts with us. ¢ ‘O au iho nö me ke aloha a me ka ‘oia‘i‘o,

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

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

Nicole Mehanaokalā Hind Director

Meredith Enos Interim Editor-in-chief/ Publications Editor

Mo‘olelo Nui | Cover Feature

Modern Day Warriors Page 12

By Kawena lei Carvalho-Mattos

Malaki | March 2019 | Vol. 36, No. 3 OHA’s newest Trustee for O‘ahu, Kaleihikina Akaka. - Photo: Sean Marrs

Meet Your Trustee

Kaleihikina Akaka Page 8 Interviewed by Ka Wai Ola Staff

Bellator flyweight champ Ilima-Lei Macfarlane talks about her roots, being a “wahine toa” and her work outside the ring

OHA’s newest O‘ahu Trustee shares her goals, as well as what grounds and energizes her

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Nelson Gaspar Communications Specialist

Kaleena Patcho Communications Specialist

Kawena Carvalho-Mattos Digital Media Specialist

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He Ho‘omana‘o | In Memoriam

Kuleana, Persistence, Resilience and Governance Page 4

He Lei Poina ‘Ole Ke Keiki Page 7

By Davianna Pōmaika‘i McGregor

By Senator Kaiali‘i Kahele

Aunty Diana Aki, “The Songbird of Miloli‘i,” is remembered

Aunty Diana Aki. - Photo: Ola Jenkins

March is the birth month of Prince Jonah Kūhiō Kalaniana‘ole, and there are several events to commemorate his life and achievements

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Kuleana, Persistence, Resilience and Governance

By Davianna Pōmaika‘i McGregor

Prince Jonah Kūhiō.

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he annual celebration of Prince Jonah Kühiö’s birthday is a good time to reflect upon and honor the legacy of Prince Kühiö and the institutions that he established in his lifetime to empower Native Hawaiians to govern as Hawaiians, for Hawaiians.

He was born on Kauaÿi to High Chief Kahalepouli and High Chiefess Kinoiki Kekaulike, the sister of Queen Kapiÿolani. At age 13, Jonah Kühiö Kalaniana‘ole was declared to be a successor to the Hawaiian throne by his aunt’s husband, King David Kaläkaua. He assumed the kuleana to be a prince for his people as he pursued his education in Hawaiÿi, California, England and Japan.

When the Hawaiian monarchy was overthrown in 1893, Prince Kühiö joined the movement to restore the Queen in 1895, was arrested, and imprisoned. Upon his release, he married Chiefess Elizabeth Kahanu Kaÿauwai, toured the world and returned home ready to contend with the haole oligarchy over the governance of Hawaiÿi.

Returning in 1902, Prince Kühiö joined the Homerule Party, but after a falling out with the old guard leadership, he ran as a Republican and was elected as Hawaiÿi’s delegate to the U.S. House of Representatives. Other young Hawaiian leaders rallied around his leadership, and with the encouragement of Queen Liliÿuokalani, they sought positions of leadership in the governance of Hawaiÿi, as mayors, legislators and county officials.

In 1903, Prince Kühiö reorganized and led the Royal Order of Kamehameha I in a public torchlight ceremony at the statue of Kamehameha I fronting Aliÿiölani Hale, defying the haole oligarchy that had forced it underground

and demonstrating the resilience of Hawaiian national leaders. Today, the Royal Order continues to perpetuate Hawaiian aliÿi protocols and provide guardianship of Hawaiian national sites – homes of kings and queens, historic battlegrounds, heiau and an ahu on Mauna A Wäkea.

In November 1914 Prince Kühiö founded the Ahahui Puÿuhonua O Nä Hawaiÿi with 200 Hawaiian leaders, to uplift the Hawaiian people through projects and programs. They designed the legislation that became the Hawaiian Homes Commission Act, which passed in 1921. In 1920, the life expectancy for Native Hawaiians was 35, while it was 51 for Japanese, 54 for Chinese and 57 for haole. In 1925, the infant mortality rate for Native Hawaiians was still 136 per 1,000 while it was 39 per 1,000 for haole. The plan was to rehibilitate the Hawaiian people, by getting them out of the Iwilei and Chinatown tenaments and Kakaÿako squatter villages and place them on the land to raise animals, fish and farm. Over a hundred years ago, on December 18, 1918, Prince Kühiö and the Ahahui founded the Hawaiian Civic Club of Honolulu, to organize a larger political base of support for the Hawaiian Homes Commission Act. In 1920, Native Hawaiians still comprised 55.6% of the registered voters and wielded extensive political muscle in elections and governance.

Today there are 58 clubs in Hawaiÿi and on the U.S. Continent.

Prince Kühiö and Hawaiian national leaders persisted in pushing for the Hawaiian Homes Commission Act, despite opposition from the haole oligarchy. Rather than having the prime Crown Lands reserved in a trust for the Native Hawaiian people, 200,000 acres of the third and fourth class Crown and Government lands were designated. Rather than having all Native Hawaiians or those of even 1/32nd Hawaiian ancestry be eligible for the benefits of the trust, only those of 1/2 Hawaiian ancestry were defined as eligible.

Nevertheless, despite the compromises that he had to accept, Prince Kühiö established a trust for the Native Hawaiian people which holds a portion of the Native Hawaiian national lands and has 9,800 rooftops. With an average of five persons, per home, an estimated 49,000 Native Hawaiians reside on these lands. As we celebrate the 148th birthday of Prince Kühiö let us honor his legacy of persistence and resilience and continue to exercise our self-governance as Native Hawaiians on our Hawaiian Homelands and to reclaim all of our national and ancestral lands for our nation. ¢

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Hawaiian Caucus Week

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he Hawai‘i State Legislature’s Native Hawaiian Caucus Co-Chairs, Senator Jarrett Keohokalole and Representative Daniel Holt, along with 43 of their colleagues, sponsored Hawaiian Caucus Week February 4-8.

They began the week by honoring community leaders that have contributed to the advancement of Native Hawaiians. Honorees included the students in the ‘A‘ali‘i program at Nänäkuli High and Intermediate School, the CEO of CNHA Joseph Kühiö Lewis, Küpuna Ululani Beirne, the Honpa Hongwanji Mission of Hawai‘i and the Hawaiian Civic Club of Honolulu.

The weeklong festivities culminated with Hawaiian Caucus day with over 200 students an 50 Native Hawaiian serving organizations gathered to educate lawmakers and the public about Native Hawaiian issues. It was also a day to celebrate the birthday of Princess Ruth Ke‘elikölani, Mahina ‘Ölelo Hawai‘i and the Hawaiian Civic Club of Honolulu’s 100 years of service as the oldest Hawaiian community-based grass roots organization. Hawaiian Caucus day ended with the Governor proclaiming 2019 as the “Year of Indigenous Languages” following the United Nations General Assembly declaration. ¢ –Ka Wai Ola Staff

Clockwise from top right: Highlights from Hawaiian Caucus Week. Above: At the close of the week, ‘Ōlelo Hawai’i educators and advocates stood with members of the legislature as Gov. David Ige proclaimed 2019 as the “Year of Indigenous Languages.”- Photos: Courtesy of the Office of the Governor

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Pono Paws pops into business in Kaka‘ako

By Kawena Lei Carvalho-Mattos

Pono Paws Manager, Corey Fellezs, with the owner Adrienne Lee.

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hen a local dog daycare in Kaka‘ako closed its doors abruptly at the end of 2017, Adrienne Lee and other pet parents were suddenly left without a place to house their pets. These pet parents were left scrambling to find a place to take their pups during the day, and a team of loving dog caregivers were displaced.

“We didn’t know where to take our dogs, especially after they already bonded with the staff at the daycare,” Lee said. “So we thought, ‘What if we were to open our own business and

A new business’ best friend OHA Mälama Loans is proud to partner with and support Adrienne Lee in starting her new business, Pono Paws. In fiscal year 2018, OHA Mälama Loans distributed $660,000 in loan funds for businesses. The Mälama Business loan is a great opportunity for Native Hawaiian-owned small businesses at any stage to receive loan funding from $2,500 to $100,000. Learn more about the OHA Mälama Business Loan at www.loans.oha.org.

To have choices and a sustainable future, Native Hawaiians will progress toward greater economic selfsufficiency.

reunite everyone again?‘” After an 11-month process of business planning, preparation and listening to feedback from other dog owners and pet-industry business owners, Pono Paws opened its doors on November 5, 2018 in downtown Kaka‘ako, and reunited some of the beloved former staff members from the old daycare who had joined the new Pono Paws team.

“We wanted to create a positive space for everyone,” Lee said about her vision for Pono Paws, “one that meets the needs of our clients and treats our employees and the dogs that we care for.”

The name Pono Paws was born out of the how the community and dog daycare staff came together to start something new and right for everyone involved.

The new facility offers a safe environment for dogs to socialize as a pack and have fun. Dogs are

At left, as a part of its efforts to grow their community Pono Paws hosted an open house and pop-up shopping event. Photos: Kawena Carvalho-Mattos

guided by staff in stimulating activities and games, and owners can add on services, such as treadmill sessions and pool play. Livestream video feed of the dog play rooms is available, so pet parents can be at ease knowing that their furry friends are well cared for while there. Pono Paws also offers basic dog grooming and is looking to start overnight boarding services for Spring Break.

“I definitely have gratitude for everyone in the community who has been supportive and offering guidance, because we are brand new and just getting started,” Lee said. “We’re only three-anda-half months into business and it’s scary, but it’s also fun. The behind-the-scenes part can be super

stressful but when I see the dogs playing, I know it’s all worth it.”

Currently Pono Paws has a team of eight experienced staff members, five being Native Hawaiian.

One of these members is Corey Fellezs, Pono Paw’s new manager. Fellezs brings over 12 years of experience in pet industry to the team. Partnered with Lee’s knowledge as a pet parent and first time business owner, Pono Paws is excited for their journey ahead.

To kick off their business, Pono Paws hosted an open house in January. They offered both tours of the new facility, as well as representatives from four other dog businesses who don’t have brickand-mortar locations: Life on Paws, Belly Rubs, Offleash Hawai‘i and IAM Love. Pono Paws hopes to make the open house with vendor popups a recurring event.

“We hope to create an inclusive environment for those in the dog community where everyone has growth instead of a competitive environment,” Lee commented. “There is enough business for everyone. We enhance each other.”

Looking for a new daycare to take your dog?

Visit Pono Paws at 839 Queen Street in Honolulu, www.ponopaws.com. You can also check them out on their Facebook page at www.facebook.com/ PonoPawsLLC, or Instagram at pono_paws. ¢

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He lei poina ‘ole ke keiki

A beloved child is a lei never forgotten

By Senator Kaiali‘i Kahele

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awaiians use proverbs to teach kuana ‘ike Hawai‘i or the Hawaiian way of thinking. In this proverb, “He lei poina ‘ole ke keiki” speaks of a child that is so beloved, she is never forgotten.

Aunty Diana Puakini Aki is indeed a beloved child of Hawai‘i who will never be forgotten.

As a child growing up in Miloli‘i, I would observe after a küpuna had passed how the elders in the village would gather specific flowers, shells and items that recognized and honored the life of the deceased.

The first item was the liko. The liko represents foundation, the beginning stages of the life of a lehua.

The liko teaches us to remember the beginnings. Aunty Diana was ahead of her time. An incredible singer and amazing storyteller. She learned how to sing the old songs the “old way” from her aunties in Miloli‘i, Tutu Melekule, Lokelani and Ukuli‘i. She would imitate these voices until she mastered them and then she would adopt her own style of singing and the “Songbird of Miloli‘i was born.

The second item was the Hala which are used to represent the passing from one realm into the next. Hala in ‘ölelo Hawai‘i means “to pass.” It is used in funerals to promote passing from this physical realm into the next where Aunty Diana will be reunited with her loved ones, her husband Fidelis and her Creator.

The third item was the wood roses which are used to represent an everlasting impression. The wood rose grows on a vine and starts off as a soft yellow flower, bright and bold, and when it reaches maturity, it

Musician Aunty Diana Aki, “The Songbird of Miloli’i”. - Photo: Ola Jenkins Enjoy this video that captures Aunty Diana in Miloli‘i in the mid 1980s. https://vimeo.com/40483435 turns into wood and can last forever if properly maintained. Just like her songs, the impression is everlasting.

Aunty Diana touched thousands of lives throughout Hawai‘i and the world, and her music will be forever considered amongst the classics of Hawaiian music.

The fourth item is the ocean shells which represent our küpuna.

When a shell washes ashore, it is evidence of what grew in it and its design, color and shape reflect the kind of life and environment it lived in.

As we reflect on the many of our küpuna who have done great things and have passed, we add Aunty Diana to those rare treasures of the vast ocean of küpuna of who’s knowledge we can access because of the imprint that they have made on their shell of life.

The fifth item is the bright colored tropical flowers

which represent growth. When küpuna like Aunty Diana plant seeds in our communities, they grow into a new generation of new bright and bold colored flowers that reflect the beauty of knowledge and DNA that she passes down. Today, a new generation of musicians emulate Aunty Diana and her style of Hawaiian music that all of us were so privileged to be able to hear, feel and experience.

Finally is the ‘upena or fishing net. The significance of the ‘upena are in the maka or the eye of the net, the fish it traps, and the nutrition it delivers. The eye of our küpuna reminds us that we are a product of them and the lens of which we view the world must come from a foundational perspective. The fish that are caught in the ‘upena represent the nutritional qualities of our küpuna that we want to intellectually digest and remember forever.

He Lei Poina ‘Ole Ke Keiki A beloved child is a lei never forgotten. A hui hou, Aunty Diana Aki. You will always be remembered. ¢

Diana Aki’s “Kalihi” album. - Illustration: Courtesy of Songbird Productions

NOTICE TO PROVIDERS OF PROFESSIONAL SERVICES The Office of Hawaiian Affairs (OHA) anticipates the need for professional services during the Fiscal Year 2020 (July 1, 2019 - June 30, 2020) and is seeking qualified persons and/or firms to provide professional services in specified areas. Interested parties are invited to submit expressions of interest and statements of qualifications. As needs for services arise during the course of the fiscal year, OHA will look to the list of qualified applicants from which selection of contractors will be made.

The list of services anticipated to be needed and instructions for applying can be found on OHA’s Notice to Providers of Professional Services on the State Procurement Office website at https://hands.ehawaii.gov/hands/opportunities and on OHA’s website at www.oha.org/solicitations.

Copies of the notice can also be picked up at OHA’s office located at 560 N. Nimitz Hwy., Suite 200, Honolulu, Hawai‘i during business hours. All expressions of interest and statements of qualifications must be postmarked or delivered to OHA by 2:00 p.m., Friday, April 12, 2019. Facsimiles, emails, and other forms of electronic submittals will NOT be accepted.

Inquiries regarding this notice can be directed to Miki Lene at (808) 594-1993.

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A fresh perspective, balanced with the wisdom of those before us.

I feel it is very important to have that pono balance, so that there can be a healthy flow of ideasâ&#x20AC;&#x201D;and we can make things work for the future, while respecting the values and traditions of our past and today.

strengthen our relationship with the Legislature, and through that strong bond they will be able to better understand why we need the funding from Public Land Trust revenues to do the tasks at hand.

I also want to strengthen our relationship on the city and county, and federal level, along with public and private partnerships, to maximize the potential for doing even more good.

> What is the first thing you hope to accomplish? What is the biggest issue â&#x20AC;&#x201C; or biggest area of need â&#x20AC;&#x201C; affecting the Native Hawaiian community?

One of my other goals is to put even more aloha into OHA, so that the all the people of Hawaiâ&#x20AC;&#x2122;i can see and feel all the good things OHA is doing.

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or not but, you got it.

And it will eventually come out. But thatâ&#x20AC;&#x2DC;s my take on mana.

In my travels â&#x20AC;&#x201C; I have built structures on every island. Iâ&#x20AC;&#x2122;ve probably re-interred over 2,500 people and Iâ&#x20AC;&#x2122;m a Vietnam vet. So, I would say there is no one moment. My whole life is a moment of mana which I think keeps me alive. This was my calling to do what I do, and teach what I do. ¢

To answer both of these together: I hope to look at a strategic plan that focuses on quality of life initiatives: housing, health and wellness, education and jobs. Those are our biggest, our core issues. I want to

> What do you do for fun?

I enjoy quality time with my family and friends, and taking time to celebrate and enjoy the life that we have together.

OHAâ&#x20AC;&#x2122;s newest Trustee for Oâ&#x20AC;&#x2DC;ahu, Kaleihikina Akaka. - Photo: Sean Marrs > How do you connect with the â&#x20AC;&#x2DC;aĚ&#x201E;ina?

When Iâ&#x20AC;&#x2122;m on the water, sailing, in nature, or, even better, in Waipiâ&#x20AC;&#x2122;o Valley with my â&#x20AC;&#x2DC;ohana, itâ&#x20AC;&#x2122;s like going back in time. I feel like Iâ&#x20AC;&#x2122;m in my natural state. Being there grounds me. ¢

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The following actions were taken by the Office of Hawaiian Affairs Board of Trustees, and are summarized here. For more information on board actions, please see the complete meeting minutes posted online at http://www.oha.org/BOT. February 7, 2019

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Motion passes with seven AYES and two EXCUSED.

1st. Motion: Move to approve Administration’s recommendations on: • Item 36, HB276 as SUPPORT; • Item 326, SB1009 as SUPPORT; and • Item 348, SB1247 as SUPPORT WITH AMENDMENTS on the OHA Legislative Position Matrix dated January 30, 2019, as amended.

2nd Motion: Move to approve Administration’s recommendations on NEW BILLS (Items 1 - 379), excluding Item 36, Item 326, and Item 348, HB276, SB1009, and SB1247, respectively, along with the following revisions: ADD: • SB400 as OPPOSE; as well as CHANGE: • Item 154, HB1114 from Monitor to SUPPORT; • Item 187, SB1 from comment to OPPOSE; • Item 280, SB728 from monitor to SUPPORT; and • Item 297, SB889 from SUPPORT WITH AMENDMENTS to MONITOR on the OHA Legislative Positioning Matrix dated January 30, 2019, as amended.

To approve Administration’s recommendations on NEW BILLS (Items 1 - 192) and BILL POSITIONS FOR RECONSIDERATION (Item 193), along with the following revisions: CHANGE: • Item 81, HB1397, relating to residential leaseholds, from Monitor to OPPOSE; and • Item 179, SB1483, relating to residential leaseholds, from Monitor to OPPOSE on the OHA Legislative Positioning Matrix dated February 6, 2019, as amended.

MOTION to move to confirm the Board Chair’s appointment of Trustee Dan Ahuna as the Chair of the Committee on Resource Management.

The Life and Legacy of “The Golden Voice of Hawai‘i”

By Jeffrey Apaka

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Ed Sullivan’s prestigious “Talk of The Town” and “The Dinah Shore Show” followed, giving national television exposure for both Apaka’s golden voice and for Hawaiÿi.

George Kanahele, a critical observer of Hawaiian music later wrote, “Alfred Apaka possessed one of the most remarkable voices

orn into a musical family, Alfred Apaka, Jr., came from Hawaiian royalty.

His great-aunt, Lydia Aholo, was an educator and the hanai daughter of Queen Lydia Lili‘uokalani. Apaka’s father, Alfred, Sr., was himself an accomplished musician and later recorded with his Video Tribute son for Capitol Records; View the 2011 Alfred Apaka Tribute his son, Jeffrey, is also a Concert at the Hilton Hawaiian Village musician. at: archive.org/details/AlfredApakaAlfred Junior’s great HiltonHawaiianVillage2011_338 talent eventually landed him a spot as a featured singer on the famed “Hawai‘i to ever come out of Hawai‘i.”

Calls” radio broadcasts - and Apaka was indeed the most then came regular shows with the influential Hawaiian performer Moana Serenaders at Waikïkï’s of his time, setting the standard Moana Hotel. From there, he for all modern Hawaiian music. moved to Don the Beachcomber’s Performances showcasing his where, in 1952, Bob Hope “dis- voice, good looks and personalcovered” him. Appearances on ity put Henry Kaiser’s Hawaiian

Motion passes with seven AYES and two EXCUSED.

Motion passes with six AYES, one NO vote and two EXCUSED.

once said, “He was definitely one of my biggest inspirations, maybe the biggest. The red carnation lei, the spotlight on the ukulele player in the middle, the hula dancers coming out every once in a while - he invented all of that.”

Apaka elevated many of the romantic “hapa haole” songs to international prominence, including: “Haunani,” “Nalani,” “My Isle Of Golden Dreams,” “Lovely Hula Hands,” “I’ll Weave A Lei Of Stars,” “Beyond The Reef,” “Ebb Tide,” “White Ginger Alfred Apaka, Jr. - Photo: Courtesy Jeffrey Apaka Blossoms,” “Here In This Village Hotel “on the map.” An Enchanted Place,” “Hawaiian enormous, golden, 4,000-seat Wedding Song,” and “Red Sails geodesic dome was built by In The Sunset.”

Henry Kaiser’s Kaiser Aluminum Apaka was planning his first and Buckminster Fuller (inventor national television special at of the geodesic dome) to accom- the time of his unexpected heart modate Apaka’s huge audiences. attack and death at the age of 40, As his fame grew, he became a in 1960. He was interred with a recording artist and rising MGM microphone in his hands in Honomovie star, spreading the appre- lulu’s Diamond Head Memorial ciation of Hawaiian music around Park. On March 19, 2019, we the world. Israel Kamakawiwo‘ole remember what would have been

his 100th birthday.

“Because Hawaiÿi is a land far removed from all others, the most distant populated place on earth, the people of Hawaii hold on to their traditions – their history – dreams,” former This Week Magazine publisher Ron Cruger.

“The splendid voice of Alfred Apaka remains in the memories of the Hawaiians. His magical voice filled the sweet Hawaiian air with thoughts of love and dreams of what could be. When Apaka sang a hush fell over those listening. Most had never heard such beauty weave through the air. It was romantic and strong. It made you dream.”

Should you wander through the Tapa lobby of the Hilton Hawaiian Village Resort in Waikïkï, you’ll find a life-size bronze statue honoring the legendary Hawaiian romantic baritone, Alfred Aholo Apaka, Jr. At the statue’s 1997 dedication, long-time family friend, the late Gladys Brandt said, “His ability to render a Hawaiian melody was unduplicated for the time, and perhaps forever.” ¢

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istorians describe the remarkable fighting skills, bravery and fearlessness of Kamehameha, his warrior companion, Kekühaupiÿo, and their armies. Whenever Kamehameha prepared for battle, he assured that his warriors were fit, well-trained and well-fed. To sustain warrior energy and strength during actual battles, Kamehameha’s men harvested food from surrounding forests: bananas, yams, mahikihiki shrimp, and young fronds of höÿiÿo

several small hand-held weapons.

Hand-to-hand fighting required a great physical readiness, endurance, strength and agility that, today, would be difficult fully achieve. Kamehameha’s forces of about 32,000 went to Hilo by land and sea.

Kamehameha possessed great strength and highly developed skill in lua, the hand-to-hand fighting method. Any opponent was easily lifted and broken. Kekühaupi‘o was also skilled in lua, the fighting method reserved for ali‘i and their elite warriors. Kekühaupi‘o could grab hold of an opponent, break bones and mortally injure that warrior. On the battlefields, Kekühaupi‘o would call out to his ali‘i, “E Kalani, here is the man.” It seemed, to those who watched, that Kamehameha and Kekühaupi‘o were able to shed attacking spears

like bath water. In the heat of battle, it is said that the niaupi‘o chief of Kohala, Kamehameha, and his fearless followers moved like a twisting wind, blowing away those who opposed them. Observers of those warriors were filled with fear.

On occasion, Kamehameha would seize a flying spear and break it, perhaps to instill fear in the enemy. Survivors of the battle in Hilo, described that Great Warrior’s skills. When large numbers of spears were hurled at him, Kamehameha warded them off with his spear. Or, Kamehameha could shrug off spears, so they fell behind him.

Amid the multitude of opponents in Hilo, Kamehameha exhibited his fighting skills. During that battle with Keawemauhili, for a moment, Kekühaupi‘o was enthralled… watching the unparalleled fighting skill of his ali‘i. Momentarily, he

Information for this article is from Kamehameha and his Warrrior Kekuhaupi‘o, by Stephen L. Desha (pg 149 to 180).

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and höÿiÿo kula were gathered.

Many months of peace had preceded Kamehameha’s battle with Keawemauhili, the ruler of Hilo and Hämäkua. Kamehameha charged his ali‘i and chiefly uncles to farm and fish to feed their warriors.

Keaweaheulu and Kekühaupi‘o guided the building of halau, near Kapa‘au, to shelter the warriors during martial arts instruction.

Kekükaupi‘o began preparing warriors for warfare. To attract chiefs and commoners for his armies, Kamehameha furnished their calabashes with ‘ai (vegetables) and i‘a (fish) to create sturdy men that were ready for martial arts instruction.

Kamehameha’s famous armies, the Hunalele and Huelokü were developed there, near Kapa‘au.

Battles in old Hawai‘i were fought hand-to-hand with ihe (spear), pololü (long spear), and

let his guard down. A spear struck Kekühaupi‘o, grazing his cheek and drawing blood. That flesh wound scarred him, permanently.

After three days of battle, a large contingent of warriors could be seen arriving, by canoe, from Maui to support Keawehauhili.

Kamehameha’s forces were greatly out-numbered and tired. They could not possibly prevail against an enemy now. Kamehameha and his armies retreated to their homes in Kohala to fight another day.

Kamehameha did not always win his battles, but even in his losses, he demonstrated a fearlessness and prowess that was respected by all men. ¢

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I kāne aha kākou e nā kāne Hawai‘i

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kekahi o ka‘u mau mea punahele no këia malama, ‘o ia nö ka hiki ke ‘ike i ka wä e hiki mai ana.

No ka ho‘oikaika nui o ka lähui ma ka mahina ‘ölelo Hawai‘i, küpina‘i nö ko käkou mau leo aloha ma nä wahi like ‘ole, a ma o ka makakü e ‘ike ai i ka manawa i kö ai ko käkou ‘i‘ini i ke ea a me ke kü‘oko‘a. Ke ho‘omau käkou i këia ala i kïpapa ‘ë ‘ia e ko käkou mau küpuna paio wiwo ‘ole, e hanu ana nä hanauna hou i ia ea o ke kü‘oko‘a, a no ia kumu, pono käkou e nalu akahele i loko ‘oiai e hiki ana iä käkou ke kükulu i aupuni kä‘oko‘a a kü ‘oko‘a nö ho‘i.

‘A‘ole pono käkou e hahai i nä la‘ana a nä lähui ho‘okolonaio i kükulu ai. Hiki ke käpae i nä mea ho‘okuapu‘u, a paipai i nä mea e ho‘oikaika ana i ka lähui. ‘Ï maila ‘o Iosepa Näwahï i ka makahiki 1894 e pili ana i ka po‘e i ho‘okähuli i ke aupuni, penei: “ke olelo mai nei ia kakou e komo aku a e noho iloko o ka hale kaulei a lakou i manao ai e kukulu iho a onou aku ia kakou a pau e komo aku” (Ka Leo o ka Lahui, Iul 3, 1894). A kauleo ‘o ia iä käkou: “Mai noho käkou a ‘ae iki!”

Pili käna i ka hana politika o ia manawa, akä pili ho‘i ia i ke ‘ano o ka no‘ono‘o nö ho‘i. A i loko nö o kä käkou ho‘ä‘o ho‘oikaika e noho a mana‘o ho‘i ma ke ‘ano Hawai‘i, ua lalau akula kekahi o ko käkou mau mana‘o i loko o ia hale kaulei a ka po‘e o waho i kükulu ai. A ‘o ia ke kumu a‘u i makemake ai e kama‘ilio me o‘u mau hoa käne, no ka mea, pono nö ka ho‘okä‘oi ‘ana, ka ho‘oponopono ‘ana, i këia mea.

‘O ia nö ka mea i kapa ‘ia ka mo‘omeheu pu‘e, ka nohona pu‘e, ka mea i kapa ‘ia ‘o ka rape culture

ma ka ‘ölelo haole. ‘Ae, he hopuna ‘ölelo haole nö ia, akä ‘a‘ole ia he pilikia no ka po‘e o waho o ko käkou lähui wale nö, he pilikia nui ia no ‘ane‘i nei, no ko käkou lähui aloha nei. Mumulu maila ka mana‘o haole ma nä wahi like ‘ole, ‘o ke kula ‘oe, ‘o ka po‘o mana‘o nüpepa ‘oe, ‘o ke kïwï ‘oe. A ua ho‘olale leo honehone mai ia mau mana‘o iä käkou käne a hühewa ko käkou mau mana‘o mai ka pono aku.

Ua uluähewa ia mo‘omeheu pu‘e ma ko käkou pae ‘äina aloha.

‘Ike ‘ia nö. A no käkou, nä käne, ke kuleana o ia hewa. I kekahi mau makahiki aku nei, e noho ana au ma kahi päkaukau ma ko‘u hale me kekahi o nä wähine i küpa‘a loa i ke aloha ‘äina, a e ho‘ä‘o ana käkou e ho‘onä i ka ‘eha pu‘uwai o kekahi hoa, he wahine. A iä läkou wähine e kama‘ilio ana, hö‘ike mai läkou päkahi a pau, ua pu‘e kekahi käne iä läkou i ka wä ma mua. Läkou.

Päkahi. A. Pau. Pehea ho‘i käkou e holomua ai inä ‘o ia ke ‘ano o kä käkou hana i nä wähine koa aloha ‘äina? Hiki ke mälama i ka ‘äina ke ‘ole käkou e mälama ana i nä wähine?

Maopopo ia'u ‘a‘ole he kanaka pu‘e nä käne a pau akä inä ‘a‘ole käkou käne e hana ana i nä hana e mao ai ia mo‘omeheu pu‘e, he hewa nö. A ho‘ö ia mo‘omeheu i kona mau aweawe i nä wahi like ‘ole ma waho aku o ka pu‘e pono‘ï, i ka hana a nä käne i ka wahine i nä lä a pau. ‘A‘ole piliwi mäkou iä läkou, ho‘ähewa mäkou iä läkou, ha‘i mäkou iä läkou pono e kali a ho‘okö ‘ia nä pahu hopu a nä käne i koho ai ma mua o ka nänä ‘ana i nä mea a läkou e kuhikuhi nei.

A no laila, ke hume nö ka malo a ho‘okala i ka ihe i mea e paio aku ai i ka hewa e paio ai ho‘i no ka pono o ka lähui, mai poina he hewa nö këia a käkou käne e paio ai. I ko käkou kü‘ë i ke kolonaio a me ko käkou külia ‘ana i ka hanu i ia ea o ka ‘äina, hiki nö ke ho‘okumu i kahi lähui e palekana ai nä wähine aloha o käkou. ‘A‘ole këia he nuku.

He kükala nö ia. He kähea. He koi.

E ho‘olohe i ka wahine, e hilina‘i i ka wahine, e käko‘o i ka wahine, i mea e pono ai käkou a pau. ¢

TRUSTEE KAMEHAMEHA SCHOOLS The Probate Court appointed a Trustee Screening Committee to nominate three candidates to be considered by the Court for appointment as a Trustee for the Estate of Bernice Pauahi Bishop.

The Screening Committee solicited applications from individuals who possess a deep sense of commitment and the ability to ensure Princess Bernice Pauahi Bishop’s vision and legacy are perpetuated into the future, and who have the experience and education to fulfill their duties and responsibilities as set forth in the organization’s governance policy, and be able to properly assess the performance of the Chief Executive Officer in managing the Kamehameha Schools. After reviewing resumes and vision statements of 51 applicants, and conducting personal interviews with semi-finalists, the Screening Committee has determined that the following three finalists (listed in alphabetical order) best meet the Probate Court’s requirements and desirable qualities and characteristics:

ANTON C. KRUCKY CORALIE CHUN MATAYOSHI CRYSTAL KAUILANI ROSE The Probate Court required candidates to possess expertise in one or more of the following areas: • Business administration, to include knowledge, skills and prior successful experience in managing a large corporation; • Finance and investment, to include management of land and monetary assets of a multimillion dollar corporation; • Strategic planning and policy setting, to include responsibility for administering the affairs and/or setting policies for the direction and management of a large corporation or educational institution; or • General areas of interest, including education, law, finance, or especially relevant background in governance. The desirable qualities and characteristics of a trustee should include: • A recognized reputation of integrity and good character • The capacity to fulfill the responsibilities of a fiduciary under trust law • Respect for and from the community • Consistent and active leadership in the community at large with specific emphasis on issues impacting the well-being of the people of Hawaii The optimal candidate would have: • A history of success in business, finance, or related areas • A formal education • Outstanding personal traits guided by Hawaiian values • A willingness and sincerity to uphold the purposes of the Kamehameha Schools Bishop Estate as stated in Pauahi’s Will and Codicils.

The general public is welcomed to submit written comment and support of the candidates, which will be filed with the Probate Court, if received before 4:00 p.m. on March 10, 2019 at the address below: TRUSTEE SCREENING COMMITTEE c/o Inkinen & Associates 1003 Bishop Street, Suite 1477 | Honolulu, Hawai‘i 96813 E-mail: Executives@inkinen.com

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Above, with her flag bearers close behind, and the championship belt and Hawaiian flag wrapped around her, Ilima-Lei enters the Neal S. Blaisdell Center-Arena to defend her title against Valerie Letourneau.

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Ilima, as a keiki, with her parents. - Photo: Courtesy of Ilima-Lei Macfarlane

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s she made her way to the center stage of the sold-out Neil S. Blaisdell Arena, Ilima-Lei “The Ilimanator” Macfarlane could feel the swelling emotion and energy of thousands of fans cheering her on in her hometown.

The sound of the pü, followed by chanting, filled the area as a processional of kumu and cultural practitioners, dressed in mahiole and malo and carrying Hawaiian flags, guided Macfarlane into the Bellator Hawaiÿi MMA event. As she made her way to the cage draped in a Hawaiian flag and lei, she sang along with the crowd to her chosen anthem, “All Hawaiÿi Stands Together”

by Dennis Pavao.

“Everyone was singing along to it,” Macfarlane recalled. “Everyone knows that song and it was such a powerful moment that showed how unified we all are.”

This “chicken skin” moment would later become the most memorable entrance of Bellator Hawaiÿi, with over 50,000 views online.

That night, Marcfarlane successfully defended her title as Bellator Women’s Flyweight World Champion for the second time. “It was always my dream to fight at home in front of my family and friends, because not everyone can travel to the mainland to come watch me fight,” she said.

“So when I finally got the opportunity at Bellator Hawaiÿi, I realized that it was way bigger than that. It turned out to be an opportunity to show the world not only the talent that we have in Hawaiÿi with all the local fighters, but also the atmosphere, the crowd, the arena. We got to show them so much more and I got to show the world a little sliver of our Hawaiian culture in the walkout. It was an incredible moment and opportunity to share Hawaiÿi with the world.”

Born and raised on Oÿahu, Native Hawaiian Ilima-Lei Macfarlane is blazing a path for women fighters in the world of mixed martial arts (MMA).

As a professional fighter for Bellator MMA, Macfarlane started fighting professionally in San Diego in 2015, and she currently holds a fight record of 9-0. Macfarlane has several fighter nicknames given to her including “The Ilimanator,” “Pineapple Princess” and “Wahine Toa,” a Native Hawaiian woman warrior.

“It always gives me such an immense sense of pride when my supporters call me a wahine toa. Its also a very heavy thing to be called.

It comes with a great sense of responsibility to carry yourself as wahine toa,” said Macfarlane.

Family is the main motivator for Macfarlane. Being the youngest of six siblings, Macfarlane grew up in a big Hawaiian household in Nu‘uanu Valley, with parents who remain her biggest supporters and source of inspiration.

Macfarlane is proud of her Native Hawaiian roots and represents Hawaiÿi in each one of her fights abroad. However, since almost all MMA matches happens on the continental U.S., fighting at home in Hawaiÿi was always a goal for Macfarlane. “I am a Native Hawaiian. My roots are back

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in Hawai‘i, that’s my home,” she reflected. “We’re representing our families, our people, and it doesn’t matter where we are in the world. We’re going to come out with our flag on no matter what.”

As a descendant of the Hawaiian warrior chief Kahahawai, Macfarlane draws strength from her culture, küpuna, family, and coaches to continue fighting professionally.

“There is definitely a reason why Hawaiians are drawn to MMA. It’s part of our DNA, it’s part of our history,

Above, Ilima Macfarlane with her Bellator ‘ohana. it’s part of our culture. We are drawn to it and we are still warriors.”

Native Hawaiians have played a significant role in MMA from its beginning, with decorated fighters like UFC Hall-of-Famer “The Prodigy” BJ Penn and the current UFC featherweight champion Max “Blessed” Holloway being recognized on an international level for their success in the sport. (See below for additional profiles.)

“Seeing such a strong Native Hawaiian presence in MMA I think is incredibly badass. I love the fact that Native Hawaiian fighter is our identity.”

Outside of the ring, she works as a mentor with Intertribal Youth, a San Diego-based non-profit organization that works with native and indigenous youth, using her platform to support and bring awareness to indigenous issues. Macfarlane earned her Bachelor’s Degree in Cultural Anthropology and a Master of Arts Degree in Liberal Studies with a focus on indigenous issues from San Diego State University.

As an offshoot of her work with Intertribal Youth, Macfarlane partners with the organization to offer “The Illimanator” Scholarship, which provides indigenous and native girls the fighting chance to further their education.

She used funds from her first MMA belt win to start the scholarship for 13 to 19-year-old indigenous girls.

After getting some much needed rest and time off following her win at Bellator Hawaiÿi, Macfarlane is now back in training, preparing for an upcoming fight in San Jose on April 27, 2019. Her fans await eagerly to see what’s next for this mixed martial artist. Although still in the making, Macfarlane’s legacy both in and out of the MMA cages continues to encourage and inspire Hawaiians to work together and fight for a better future.

“I feel like fighting has allowed me to be a teacher, just in a different classroom,” said Macfarlane.

“My mission with this scholarship is to provide young native girls a fighting chance to not only succeed, but to live,” she said. “Statistically, indigenous women and girls face the highest rates of violence and have some of the highest numbers of missing and murdered peoples. I want to give young native girls hope that there is more to this life than the one they know. I want to give them the confidence to fight back, the opportunity to see outside of the rez or the islands, and the strength to realize their divine feminine power.” ¢

Compiled by Native Hawaiians have maintained a dominant presence in the world of T. Jay Thompson professional mixed martial arts since it’s early days in the mid-1990's. Here's a and Jason Lees brief overview of just some of the many prominent Native Hawaiian MMA fighters:

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Travis “Hapa” Browne

Kendall “Da Spyder” Grove

Max “Blessed” Holloway

Yancy “The Kid” Medeiros

BJ “The Prodigy” Penn

David “Kawika” Pa‘aluhi

Browne held a strong presence in the heavyweight class in the UFC and other fight leagues. He won the MMAbased reality TV show The Ultimate Fighter: Team Liddell vs. Team Ortiz. He is currently married to Ronda Rousey, former women’s bantamweight champion and actress.

From Wailuku, Maui, Grove has fought across multiple leagues including the UFC and Bellator MMA, and attained notoriety winning The Ultimate Fighter 3, an MMA-based reality TV series. Grove proudly wears a large tattoo of King Kamehameha on his back.

From Wai‘anae, O‘ahu, Holloway is the current undisputed UFC featherweight champion, with a 20-3 record.

Holloway speaks frequently about and credits his hometown for his warrior spirit.

A Makaha, O‘ahu native and a Wai‘anae High School graduate, Medeiros currently fights in the welterweight division of the UFC, and has a record of 15-6. He is the nephew of David “Kawika” Pa‘aluhi (see right) and credits him for inspiring him to fight.

Undeniably the most prolific and successful Native Hawaiian MMA fighter in history, Penn is known around the world, having earned and defended the K-1 and UFC’s championship belts numerous times across multiple weight classes.

He currently resides in his hometown of Hilo, and has an MMA gym franchise.

A pioneer of professional Hawaiian MMA fighting, Pa‘aluhi was the very first Native Hawaiian to step into an MMA ring here and win at FutureBrawls 1 and 2 at Gussie L’amour’s in Honolulu, in 1996. He now trains his two kids, Raquel (see right) and David “Bubba” in MMA at his gym, the Hakuilua Training Center in their hometown of Wai‘anae.

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Raquel Pa‘aluhi One of the first female professional MMA fighters in Hawai‘i, Raquel credits her father for encouraging her to pursue a career in combat sports. In addition to MMA, she has a black belt in Brazilian Jiu-Jitsu and has several International Brazilian JiuJitsu World Championship titles. Raquel credits one of Kamehameha’s top warriors as their ancestor.

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Ray “Braddah” Cooper, Jr.

Ray “Braddah Boy” Cooper, III

Another fighter from the early days of professional MMA in Hawai‘i, Cooper, Jr. Fought and won at SuperBrawl 3 at the Neal Blaisdell Arena in 1997.

He accrued a 14-9 record against notable opponents across multiple weight classes over his decade long career, and now trains his sons.

2018 was a stellar year for “Braddah Boy,” and he is regarded as a rising star to watch - setting records for fastest knockouts in the first round: :04, :08, :12, and :18. Last year, he famously defeated an opponent who had beaten his father at the Neal Blaisdell Arena 14 years prior.

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A ho’okupu presentation protocol at the Grand Hyatt Kaua‘i Resort and Spa to celebrate Prince Kūhiō in 2017. - Photo: Courtesy Dennis Fujimoto/The Garden Island

EVENTS IN HONOR OF PRINCE JONAH KūHIŌ KALANIANA‘OLE March is the birthday month of Prince Jonah Kūhiō Kalaniana‘ole. As a delegate to the U.S. Congress, he advocated for the Hawaiian Homes Commission Act, which passed in 1921. In addition, he founded the institution which has become the Association of Hawaiian Civic Clubs. Illustration: Kaleena Patcho KAUA‘I STEEL GUITAR FESTIVAL Mar. 1-2, 12 p.m. to 6 p.m.

Enjoy steel guitar performances

by Hawai‘i steel guitar masters and amateurs at the 4th Annual Kaua‘i Steel Guitar Festival! There’s plenty of fun for the whole ‘ohana which include workshops, jam sessions, educational presentations and hands-on opportunities.

Free. Courtyard Kaua‘i at Coconut Beach. For more information call (808) 822-3455.

INTO THE WOODS Mar. 1 & 8, 7:30 p.m.; Mar. 2 & 9, 6:00 p.m.; Mar. 3 & 10, 2:00 p.m.

The Kamehameha Schools Kapälama High School Performing Arts Department and Keaka Kamehameha presents “Into the Woods,” an epic fairytale musical about wishes, family and the choices we make. Kamehameha Schools Kapälama Princess Ruth Ke‘elikölani Auditorium. Doors open 30 minutes before showtime. $10 for adults and $5 for students/ children. For more information please call (808) 842-8356.

9TH ANNUAL PAPAKÖLEA ‘OHANA HEALTH FAIR Mar. 2, 10 a.m. to 2 p.m.

This year’s theme for the Annual

Papakölea ‘Ohana Health Fair is Na Hulu Kahu O Papakölea, the Esteemed Caregivers of Papakölea.

The community event focuses on providing community caregivers with information, resources and services to support Community Caregivers and their kupuna. There will be Native Hawaiian service agencies and organizations and cultural practitioners that will provide insight and information on how to promote healthy ‘ohana lifestyle choices. Free. Lincoln Elementary School. For more information about this event, contact Cappy Solatorio, Event Chair at (808) 673-9072.

THE LAST ROYAL DEATH AND BURIAL UNDER THE KAPU SYSTEM Mar. 6, 12 p.m. to 1 p.m.

The 2019 Experts at the Cathedral Series is holding their last public lecture (of six) on the life and death of Kamehameha the Great beginning January 30, in commemoration of the bicentennial of his death in 1819. Nanette Naioma Napoleon, O‘ahu Cemetery Burial Ground & Historic Site (1998) and Ralph Thomas Kam, Death Rites and Hawaiian Royalty: Funerary Practices in the Kamehameha and Kaläkaua Dynasties, 18191953(2017). Free. Cathedral of St.

Andrew‘s, Von Holt Room at 229 Queen Emma Square.

ALOHA ‘ÄINA MOANALUA Mar. 9, 8:30 a.m. to 4 p.m.

The Aloha ‘Äina Moanalua curriculum is now available for schools wanting to explore the Moanalua ahupua‘a. The grade 4 unit includes a Moanalua ahupua‘a map, old photographs of the ares, and lesson plans featuring mo‘olelo of Moanalua. Free (and includes all materials). Moanalua Middle School Library. Register now; space s limited. Open to other grade levels on request. Contact Pauline Worsham at pworsham@moanaluagardensfoundation.org to register and for more information.

HA‘A KOA CONFERENCE Mar. 26, 9 a.m. to 4 p.m.

Come and learn the history of the Hawaiian ha‘a, benefits and application today. You will have the opportunity to attend a workshop where you will learn a traditional Hawaiian ha‘a. Free. Seating is limited and registration is required.

Please visit haakoa.com to register and obtain more information. Kamehameha Schools, Kea‘au Campus, Hä‘aeamahi Dining Hall. Contact Pua Ishibashi at (808) 989-4844 for additional information. ¢

> The 9th annual anahola prince kÜHIÖ DAY CELEBRATION Mar. 16, 11 a.m. to 4 p.m.

Kauaÿi, Anahola Beach Park > ‘Ölelo Hawai‘i Classes Tuesdays, March 5, 12, 19, 26, 6pm-7:30pm O‘ahu, Kapolei, Council for Native Hawaiian Advancement (CNHA) Office Monday’s, March 4, 11, 18, 25, 6pm-7:30pm O‘ahu, Waialua, Wailua Court House Learn the basics of ‘Ölelo Hawai‘i > Kühiö Center Stage Celebration Saturday, March 16, 5pm-8pm O‘ahu, Ka Makana Aliÿi Mall, Center Stage Music, hula and historic displays honoring Prince Kühiö > Hawaiian Homestead Celebration: Celebrating 100 Years Saturday, March 23, 10a-3pm O‘ahu, Nänäkuli Public Library > Free Admission and Concert at Bishop

Museum Saturday, March 23, 12pm-7pm Bishop Museum 100 Year Celebration of the first Hawaiian Civic Club > Celebration under the Lahaina Banyan Tree Saturday, March 23 and 24, 9am-5pm (both days) Lahaina Banyan Tree Keiki activities, exhibits, Maui-Made art, music and hula > Ali‘i Sunday Sunday, March 24, 9am Kawaiahaÿo Church Church service honoring Prince Kühiö > Mauna Ala Services Tuesday, March 26, 9:00am Mauna ÿAla Chapel Church Services honoring Prince Kühiö > Prince Kühiö Parade in Waikïkï Saturday, March 30, Starting 9:30am Waikïkï, Kaläkaua Avenue Featuring community groups, floats, marching bands and announcement booths ¢

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Kamehameha commemorated in paint and prose

By David Kāwika Eyre

Note/preface: The Volcano Art Center in Hawai‘i Volcanoes National Park is hosting NIUHISHARK, a fine art exhibit February 16 – March 24. This exhibit honors Kamehameha The Great in both paint and prose with original paintings created by Carl F.K. Pao, paired with selections from the book Kamehameha–The Rise of a King by Käwika Eyre. In the following piece, the author reflects on the significance of Kamehameha’s life, as well as our stories:

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019 marks the 200th year of the death of Kamehameha the Great. His beloved wife Ka‘ahumanu is said to have tattooed the exact date on her arm: May 8, 1819.

The ‘ai kapu was broken in 1819, which freed men and women to eat together. Later that same year, Chief Kekuaokalani-Kamehameha’s nephew who had been entrusted with the great god Kükä‘ilimoku by his uncle-fell with his wife Mänono on the battlefield at Kuamo‘o, in a last and valiant attempt to defend the gods and kapu system that foundational to Hawaiian life from time immemorial. 2019 is thus a year of reflection and emotion.

The commemorative exhibit will feature Carl’s artwork paired to key excerpts from the book. His paintings will provide the visual base line experience of the event. Original drawings created for the stories by artist Brook Parker will also be exhibited with the prose, providing a fascinating contrast between two artists who are very different in their styles. On April 8, the exhibit will move to the East Hawai‘i Cultural Center for Merrie Monarch Week, a bustling time for a usually sleepy Hilo.

Why, you might ask, use paint and prose to honor Kamehameha the Great? Carl and I will answer in a heartbeat: Because paint and prose are the pillars of our stories!

As Kamehameha is depicted to say at the end of Kamehameha–The Rise of a King and his final thoughts

hope for healing.

Some backstory on that last sentence: when I started teaching at Kamehameha in 1989, I was stunned one morning when, mentioning a Kamehameha feat to my 10th graders, I was met with a low moan of boos from the back row. I sat down and we talked.

Turned out these were all boarding students from Ka‘ü. Young men who were the descendants of rugged Ka‘ü warriors.

They had grown up with stories about their beloved chief Keöua– cousin, rival and, by “Kamehameha Lua Training with Kekuhaupi’o,” original their account, victim of painting by Carl F.K. Pao, is one of the pieces featured in the the very Kamehameha NIUHI-SHARK exhibit. - Image Courtesy of Carl F.K. Pao I was just acclaiming.

I soon learned from my students that they knew next to nothNIUHI-SHARK Schedule ing of the very chief whose name his great-granddaughter Pauahi had > February 15: Hale Ho‘omana bestowed upon our beloved school, Volcano Arts Center opening and whose great feats had provided > February 16-March 24: the economic basis for their educaExhibit at Volcano Art Gallery tion. This was, of course, no fault > April 6-28: Exhibit at East of theirs. It is the responsibility of Hawai‘i Cultural Center in teachers and school administrators Hilo. to provide appropriate and relevant > May 4-5: Exhibit in Honolulu school curriculum. at Hawai‘i Book and Music As I now review that experience, Festival I am reminded of several quotes that later came my way and confirmed to his people: “It is by our stories that all schools in occupied Hawai‘i that we live! Without them we grow were, and to some extent still are, blind, we grow deaf, and finally we teaching colonized content. These die in despair. Tell our stories over quotes are forever imprinted in my and over. They hold our dreams and mind and provide fuel for the work our destiny. And stories untold will I do as a teacher: never be told again.”

Nainoa Thompson, said to Kü‘ë In addition to the artwork and Pono leadership students at KSprose excerpts, the events will fea- Kapälama in 2011, “Hawaiians ture appropriate protocol and panel were not expected to succeed. discussions presenting different They were expected to fail. And perspectives on the life of Kame- that expectation became part of hameha, in particular his complex who I was… I grew up wounded, relationship with the Ka‘ü chief hurt, conflicted about the larger role Keöua, who often ends up holding and its disconnect and devaluing the short stick of history. Paint and of things Hawaiians. That created prose, protocol and conversations rage. I primarily saw it in schools. then can provide cultural, historical My K-12 education led me nowhere and educational experiences-and a to understand my past or my history

or my culture.”

Sam Ka‘ai said in Hawaiki Rising, “Hawaiians knew something was wrong. They knew that Hawaiian kids were okay until the third grade and all of a sudden in the fourth grade when they started to teach them social history and they started to collapse and not make it.

Because some guy in a silk stocking and powdered wig is not the father of OUR country. Because Daniel Boone is not OUR hero. We had our heroes, but nobody was singing about Hawaiian heroes. Everybody was singing of some other hero. So you did not belong to that society.”

With that mana‘o and the boos of my students in mind, I began to write, joining with so many other practitioners: navigators, dancers, chanters, farmers, speakers of Hawaiian, artists, paddlers, kumu of our keiki and many more–all who were working to reclaim Hawaiian

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knowledge and the stories of this land. Increasingly, our children reflect this renewal of knowledge.

Now, in most classrooms, our haumäna know what a kölea is.

They know the names of our ali‘i, the stories of our wahi pana, our sacred places. They are growing kalo and learning to ku‘i. They are singing the songs of this place and these heroes, in the first language of this land, including all three verses of Hawai‘i Pono‘ï, whose refrain reminds us to defend Kamehameha “me ka ihe”—with the spear. The spear of paint and prose.

David Käwika Eyre taught Hawaiian language at Kamehameha Schools for 23 years and has authored seven books. His book Kamehameha—The Rise of a King won a Palapala Po‘okela Award for excellence in Hawaiian culture, a Nënë Book Award, a Moonbeam Children’s Book Award and a Read Aloud America selection award.

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Converging of cultures

Manager at serena@nhhphawaii.org or call at (808) 727-2184.

Accepting Applications for Carpentry Program The Hawaiian Trades Academy Carpentry Program is now open for enrollment. The 11-week program is designed to prepare and situate Native Hawaiians in the trade

This free, family-friendly event will have locally published music and books at discounted prices, cooking demos, celebrity entertainment, kids’ workshops, a used book swap, and food.- Photo: Courtesy Hawai‘i Book & Music Festival

Story-telling, books, ideas and music The 14th annual Hawai‘i Book & Music Festival will offer two days of readings presentations and booksignings by local, national and internationally published authors, including music and hula performances by award-winning Hawai‘i artists and hula halau.

With multiple pavilions and stages this year’s festival will feature 150 events that will display Hawai‘i’s multicultural heritage through its literary and musical arts.

This free family-friendly event welcomes all. Festival-goers can also look forward to an arrange of multi ethnic food as they take in a weekend of books, ideas, and music.

This event promotes high quality programming and the promotion of literacy in a way that is fun and accessible to book and music lovers of all ages.

For more information, visit www.

HawaiiBookAndMusicFeastival. org.

$60 million in disaster relief for Hawai‘i Island’s Kilauea destruction On February 8, 2019, the House Public Safety, Veterans, & Military Affairs Committee and three other House committees passed HB

A small contingent of the Hawai‘i State Commission on the 13th Festival of Pacific Arts & Culture (FestPac 2020) traveled to Aotearoa during the Kapa Haka national competition Te Matatini to share information about the upcoming festival hosted here in Honolulu June 11-27, 2020. 27 countries will bring thousands of delegates to O‘ahu‘s shores to celebrate our amazing Pacific island cultures. During the 15 days of the festival, countries will present world-class performances, arts demonstrations, and their goods to share with our local community. Go to www.festivalofpacificarts.com to keep updated on the latest news on this exciting festival! Festival of Pacific Arts & Culture 2020 Commission delegation to Aotearoa members: Michael Pili Pang, Misty Kela‘i, Kahōkū Lindsey-Asing, Jacob Aki along with Maori TV Anchorman Piripi Taylor (center) and fellow Hawaiian Ikaika Bantolina (right end). - Photo: Courtesy of Honey Maltin-Wisot Hawai‘i Island disaster relief totaling the package at $82 million.

The bill has support from the House, Senate lawmakers and leadership, the Hawai‘i County Council, and the Ige Administration and now moves to the House of FInance Committee where Chair Sylvia J. Luke has said she would expedite it.

The eruption back in May started on the third and eventually destroyed 716 homes and covered nearly 14 square miles in the Puna region of Hawai‘i Island.

Helicopter overflight of Kı̄lauea Volcano’s lower East Rift zone on May 19, 2018. Photo: U.S. Geological Survey

Deadline to apply to summer Conservation Leadership Program soon

1180 which provides $60 million in disaster relief for Hawai‘i Island following the destruction casted last year by the Kilauea eruption.

Of the $60 million, $20 million is to be set aside in a state grant and $40 million is designated for a state loan with an expected payback from the federal government. The spending of funds are subject to the Hawai‘i County Council approval.

The state has already provided $22 million in emergency funds for

The Nä Hua Ho‘ohuli i ka Pono Summer Program deadline is approaching! The program offers participants the opportunity to learn valuable skills in environmental ethics to prepare them for their future career protecting Maui‘s natural resources.

There will be five positions this Summer 2019 term with the following agencies: Maui Forest Bird Recovery Project, Maui Invasive Species Committee, Maui Nui Botanical Gardens,

Participants gain a broad understanding of conservation work on Maui through hands on learning with experts in the field.- Photo: Courtesy Nā Hua Ho‘ohuli i ka Pono Maui Nui Seabird Recovery Project, and The Nature Conservancy. This eight-week program will run from June 10th to August 2, 2019. Members will work 40 hours per week and earn a bi-weekly living allowance of $800 before taxes.

Upon their term completion, members are also eligible to earn a $1,252 AmeriCorps award toward education expenses. Summer participants will also attend the Hawai‘i Conservation Conference on O‘ahu, all expenses paid, in July 2019.

For more information and to obtain a application packet, visit www.nhhphawaii.org or contact the Program

Hawaiian Carpentry Program designed to help Hawaiians jump start their career in carpentry. - Photo: Council for Native Hawaiian Advancement industry by providing students with training and certifications for an array of vocational jobs. Classes will be available in Waimänalo, Papakölea and Kapolei with a $50 fee for all participants required on the first day of class. The fee will be refunded on the last day of class if the attendance requirement is met.

The carpentry program is sponsored by the Council for Native Hawaiian Advancement (CNHA) in partnership with the Kapili Like Program and Aloha United Way. To register visit www.hawaiiancouncil.org/ trades or call 808-529-1632.

‘Aha Pünana Leo Accepting Applications for Preschool Program ‘Aha Pünana Leo is welcoming ‘ohana with three- and four-year olds to apply for its Pünana Leo Preschool Hawaiian medium programs.

Keiki will learn to speak Hawaiian within three to four months. The Pünana Leo emphasizes the transmission of the Hawaiian language in a family-based cultural environment. Visit www.ahapunanaleo. org to learn more about the internationally recognized Pünana Leo preschool programs located statewide. The deadline to apply is April 15, 2019. ¢

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PUBLIC NOTICE ASM Affiliates is preparing a Cultural Impact Assessment (CIA) in advance of the Proposed Kolekole Gulch Park Lead-Impacted Soil Response Action, State of Hawai‘i Department of Health, Island of Hawai‘i. The current Kolekole Gulch Park is located on TMK (3) 2-8-015:015 in Honomü, Kuhua Ahupua‘a, Island of Hawai‘i.

We are seeking consultation with any community members that might have knowledge of traditional cultural uses of the proposed project area; or who are involved in any ongoing cultural practices that may be occurring on or in the general vicinity of the subject properties, which may be impacted by the proposed project. If you have and can share any such information please contact Bob Rechtman brechtman@asmaffiliates.com, or Aoloa Santos asantos@asmaffiliates.com, phone (808) 969-6066, mailing address ASM Affiliates 507A E. Lanikaula Street, Hilo, HI 96720.

PUBLIC NOTICE ASM Affiliates is preparing a Cultural Impact Assessment (CIA) in advance of the preparation of an Environmental Impact Statement for the proposed issuance of commercial aquarium permits for areas within the West Hawai‘i Regional Fishery Management Area (WHRFMA) extending along the west coast of Hawai‘i Island from ‘Upolu Point, North Kohala to Ka Lae (South Point), Ka‘ü, excluding the following areas: Lapakahi Marine Life Conservation District (MLCD), North Kohala Fish Replenishment Area (FRA), Puakö Bay and Puakö Reef Fisheries Management Area (FMA), Puakö‘Anaeho‘omalu FRA, Ka‘üpülehu FRA, Wäwäloli FMA, KalokoHonokohau FRA, Papawai Bay FMA, Old Kona Airport MLCD, Kailua Bay FMA, Kailua-Keauhou FRA, Keauhou Bay FMA, Red Hill FMA/FRA, Kealakekua Bay MLCD, Näpo‘opo‘o-Hönaunau FRA, Ho‘okena FRA, Ka‘ohe FRA, and the Miloli‘i FRA. We are seeking consultation with any community members that might have knowledge, or who are

involved in, any ongoing cultural practices that may be occurring in any of the places outside of the restricted areas listed above. If you have and can share any such information please contact Lokelani Brandt lbrandt@asmaffiliates. com, phone (808) 969-6066, mailing address ASM Affiliates 507A E. Lanikaula Street, Hilo, HI 96720.

Burial Notice: Hölualoa 1st Ahupua‘a, North Kona District, Hawai‘i Island, Hawai‘i Notice is hereby given that human remains were identified during an Archaeological Inventory Survey of 5.0-acres of land [TMK: (3) 7-6-021: 017 (por.)] in Hölualoa 1st Ahupua‘a, North Kona District, Hawai‘i Island, Hawai‘i.

The lands are associated with LCA 7713, ‘Apana 43 awarded to Victoria Kamämalu Ka‘ahumanu IV. Proper treatment shall occur in accordance with Hawai‘i Revised Statutes, Chapter 6E regarding unmarked grave sites. The property owner proposes to preserve the burials in place for perpetuity, in accordance with a plan prepared in consultation with identified descendants and with the approval of the Hawai‘i Island Burial Council and SHPD. Interested persons are hereby requested to contact Jordan Kea Calpito, Burial Sites Specialist, State Historic Preservation Division (SHPD), (808) 933-7650, 40 Po‘okela Street, Hilo, Hawaii 96720 or Glenn Escott, Scientific Consultant Services, Inc., (808) 938-0968, PO Box 155 Kea‘au, HI. Please respond within 30 days of this notice to discuss appropriate treatment of the remains. Individuals responding must be able to adequately demonstrate lineal and/ or cultural connection to the burials on the above referenced land.

Burial Notice: Kahalui 2nd Ahupua‘a, North Kona District, Hawai‘i Island, Hawai‘i Notice is hereby given that human remains were identified during an Archaeological Inventory Survey of 14.682-acres of land [TMK: (3) 7-5-017: 040] in Kahalui 2nd Ahupua‘a, North Kona District,

Hawai‘i Island, Hawai‘i. The lands are associated with LCA 8516-B awarded to Grace Kama‘iku‘i.

Proper treatment shall occur in accordance with Hawai‘i Revised Statutes, Chapter 6E regarding unmarked grave sites. The property owner proposes to preserve the burials in place for perpetuity, in accordance with a plan prepared in consultation with identified descendants and with the approval of the Hawai‘i Island Burial Council and SHPD. Interested persons are hereby requested to contact Jordan Kea Calpito, Burial Sites Specialist, State Historic Preservation Division (SHPD), (808) 933-7650, 40 Po‘okela Street, Hilo, Hawaii 96720 or Glenn Escott, Scientific Consultant Services, Inc., (808) 938-0968, PO Box 155 Kea‘au, HI. Please respond within 30 days of this notice to discuss appropriate treatment of the remains. Individuals responding must be able to adequately demonstrate lineal and/ or cultural connection to the burials on the above referenced land.

Burial Notice A fragment of human skeletal remains was found at TMK: (1) 2-1-002:007, at 49 S. Hotel St. in Honolulu Ahupua‘a, Honolulu District, on O‘ahu. Land Commission awardees and former residents in the area include the families of Colcord, Cole, Elliot, Holmes, Ii, Kuapanio, Lawrence, Lewis, Mahu, Pierce, Reynolds, Robinson, Rose, Sampson, Smith, Stuart, and Thompson. The remains are more than 50 years old and are of undetermined ethnicity. They will be reinterred on site.

Descendants of individuals who may have been buried on the property and those who may have knowledge of the remains are asked to contact Regina Hilo of SHPD at 808-692-8026, 601 Kamokila Blvd. #555, Kapolei, HI, 96707 or Windy McElroy of Keala Pono Archaeological Cons. at 808-381-2361, PO Box 1645, Käne‘ohe, HI, 96744.

Interested persons shall respond within 30 days and provide information that demonstrates descent from the remains, or from ancestors buried in Honolulu Ahupua‘a or District.

CULTURAL IMPACT ASSESSMENT NOTICE Information requested by Scientific Consultant Services, Inc. of cultural resources or ongoing cultural practices at lands makai of Ali‘i Drive at Kahalu‘u, in Kahalu‘u Ahupua‘a, North Kona District, Island of Hawai‘i, TMK: (3) 7- 8-014: 074. Please respond within 30 days to Glenn Escott at (808) 938-0968.

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CULTURAL IMPACT ASSESSMENT NOTICE Information requested by Scientific Consultant Services, Inc. of cultural resources or ongoing cultural practices on lands of mauka Kaiwiki Ahupua‘a, South Hilo District, Island of Hawai‘i, TMK: (3) 2-6-011: 026 & 033. Please respond within 30 days to Glenn Escott at (808) 938-0968. ¢

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Relationships are key for legislative success 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.

Colette Y. Machado Chair, Trustee, Moloka‘i and Lāna‘i Tel: 808.594.1837 Fax: 808.594.0212 Email: colettem@oha.org

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Brendon Kalei‘āina Lee Vice Chair, Trustee, At-large Tel: 808.594.1860 Fax: 808.594.1883 Email: brendonl@oha.org

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Leina’ala Ahu Isa, Ph.D. Trustee, At-large Tel: 808.594.1877 Fax: 808.594.1853 Email: leia@oha.org

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

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Kaleihikina Akaka Trustee, O‘ahu Tel: 808.594.1854 Fax: 808.594.1864 Email: kaleia@oha.org

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

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

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

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

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he State Capitol is always bers Representatives Sharon Har, busy during the Legisla- Nicole Lowen, David Tarnas, Tina tive Session.

Wildberger, and Cynthia State legislaThielen, for their affirmators and their tive votes on this passing staff work long hours in this bill out of their comthe fast-paced session, mittee. Similarly, this bill’s facing nearly weekly advancement in the Senate filing deadlines in comis due to Senate Committee mittees – deadlines that on Hawaiian Affairs Chair are necessary to meet in Maile Shimabukuro, also Colette Y. order to ensure legislation non-Hawaiian. Each bill continues to move forward carries a second referral.

Machado in the legislative process.

Successfully working OHA continues to play its with all elected officials Chair, Trustee strong role as an advocate to move Hawaiian issues Moloka‘i at the Capitol, and we have forward is successful advoand La-na‘i been closely monitoring a cacy and is powerful. For wide-range of bills as well too long, Hawaiian legislaas being a champion for our package tors have carried this kuleana alone. measures and other issues of impor- Advancing the betterment of the tance to our lähui.

Hawaiian people is the responsibility One such measure we have been of all leaders, especially elected offiboth watching and advocating in cials, in this pae ‘äina. support of is House Bill 402, and This issue has seen great support its Senate companion, Senate Bill from the community. A review of the 1363. As drafted, these bills would legislative record reveals overwhelmincrease the pro rata share of the ing supportive testimony, including public land trust due to the Native testimony from across the civic club Hawaiian people to $35 million, as community, such as the Association well as establishing an amount for of Hawaiian Civic Clubs, as well as underpayments dating back to July its O‘ahu Council and Hawai‘i Coun2012. This bill enables the Hawaiian cil and several individual Hawaiian community to receive overdue jus- civic clubs. Supportive testimony tice in receiving a fair pro rata share was also received from the Native that is constitutionally due to them. Hawaiian Chamber of Commerce, While OHA sponsored a similar the Democratic Party of Hawai‘i’s measure in a previous legislative Hawaiian Affairs Caucus as well as package, it is very important to give from the Kamehameha Schools, and credit to the Legislature’s Hawaiian individual community members.

Caucus as the champion of this iniBecause of the nature of the legtiative this session. Representative islature’s quick filing deadlines, by Daniel Holt in the House and Senator the time this column goes to print, Jarrett Keohokalole in the Senate, the several deadlines will have passed primary introducer of each bill, have that will dictate the long-term sucboth been outstanding leaders in the cess of these bills this session. preparation and advancement of these Between now and then, I am hopeful bills, which have already received that legislators continue to see the hearings in their first committee refer- importance of this measure and that rals in their respective houses. the subsequent committee chairs That said, the success of each of will schedule the necessary hearthese bills and their ability to advance ings to ensure these bills survive to in the legislature also relies upon the crossover, and eventually hopefully leadership of committees. It is worth to passage and Governor Ige’s desk. nothing that the entire membership The continued supportive testimony of the House Committee on Water, from community will be crucial, Land, and Hawaiian Affairs, is non- and while I mahalo those who have Hawaiian. I have much gratitude voiced their support, I urge you to for Chair Ryan Yamane, Vice Chair continue to make your voices heard Chris Todd, and committee mem- with the legislative process. ¢

Legislators Advocate for Native Hawaiians

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ith the thirtieth Native Hawaiian bills thus far. Equally Hawai‘i State Leg- significant, many other legislators have islative been rallying behind our session Native Hawaiian legislawell under tors. For example, SB1451, way, your OHA team has drafted by Senator Kalani been working incredibly English and co-introduced hard to ensure that our interby 24 other senators, would ests are being represented re-establish Lä Kü‘oko‘a, and our mission fulfilled.

Hawaiian Independence Our Advocacy Division, Day, as an official state holiBrendon specifically our Public Policy day. The bill recently passed team, has tirelessly poured Kalei‘āina Lee out of the Senate Committhrough the many thousands tee on Hawaiian Affairs and of bills that are introduced now awaits scheduling by Vice Chair, each legislative session and the Senate Committee on Trustee, At-large have spent countless hours, Judiciary. well-beyond the boundarSimilarly, SB191, an ies of any given work day, to prepare OHA package bill, introduced by testimony to be passionately delivered Senate President Ron Kouchi, which before a great many legislative com- would increase OHA’s pro rata share mittees, spanning a wide spectrum of of the Public Land Trust revenues subject matter. from it’s current $15.1 million per The steadfast determination of year to a much more substantial and OHA is reinforced by the dedicated accurate amount to be used to furand most-passionate leadership of ther the betterment of conditions of Ka Pouhana, Kamana‘opono Crabbe Native Hawaiians, has just passed a and Ka Pounui, Sylvia Hussey, who, joint-Senate Committee on Water among joining our advocates to testify and Land and Hawaiian Affairs, and before the Legislature and ensuring now awaits scheduling by the Senate that our interests are being represented Committee on Ways and Means. The there, have also diligently carried out senate committee on water and land their many other responsibilities at Nä chaired by Senator Kaiali‘i Kahele Lama Kukui without falter. has been hearing many bills this year Because of our immeasurable kule- that affect OHA and its beneficiaries. ana, each year, our teams are asked Thru his leadership and work with to operate above and beyond that of committee members Senator’s Keiththeir counterparts in other organiza- Agaran, Nishihara, Riviere, Fevella, tions and sectors of business, and they and Rhoads Native Hawaiian issues have performed remarkably. While continue to move foward. hard work is of no short supply this In the State House, HB402, drafted time of the year, neither is our appre- by Representative Holt and co-signed ciation and pride in our teams and by 25 other representatives, which with the level of work that they do. would increase OHA’s pro rata share, It has been an interesting year thus among other things, just recently far at the State Legislature, with new passed out of Representative Ryan found interest in Native Hawaiian Yamane’s House committee on Water, issues taking form in the introduction Land, and Hawaiian Affairs. Repreof numerous measures beneficial to sentative Yamane has been receptive to Native Hawaiians and in relatively helping move along funding for OHA old measures now gaining traction. as well as other bills for Hawaiian culWith the rebirth of the Native ture, history, land use, and funding for Hawaiian Caucus under the leadership the Department of Hawaiian Home of Senator Jarrett Keohokalole and Lands. Freshman Representative Tina Representative Daniel Holt, Native Wildberger from Maui and a member Hawaiian issues have found their way of the House Committee on Water, to the forefront of the legislative session. Land, and Hawaiian Affairs has been With the support of their members, the a champion in the committee for not Native Hawaiian Caucus has been only Native Hawaiian issues but water able to help garnish support for several usage and protection as well. ¢

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OHAâ&#x20AC;&#x2122;s Peak Opportunities in 2019â&#x20AC;Ś IMUA !!!

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loha Mai Käkou! beneficiaries have a solid core of assets into As OHA approaches a cul- perpetuity. mination in 2019 of OHA will survive only if we 40 years of effort and are able to satisfy the â&#x20AC;&#x153;REALâ&#x20AC;? accomplishments, it is needs of our people. We must be very important to review just what particularly conscious of this now. we have been trying to achieve and The more â&#x20AC;&#x153;REALâ&#x20AC;? our objectives how we have been going about it. are, the more OHA can help our The more solidly we lay the founbeneficiaries by making benevodations for OHAâ&#x20AC;&#x2122;s success, the lent choices. greater capability for achievement Communication will take on a Leinaâ&#x20AC;&#x2DC;ala at this time. But if we have broken more important role at OHA. We the rules, done what is not pono, Ahu Isa, Ph.D. need to share with everyone the and have taken shortcuts, then we new insights that we are working have only ourselves to blame. For on, and become a proselytizer for Trustee, At-large

Photo: Courtesy Leinaâ&#x20AC;&#x2DC;ala Ahu Isa kĂźpuna, this is one of the most important times in our lives. It is almost as if you have been climbing a mountain for many years, and now the â&#x20AC;&#x153;peakâ&#x20AC;? is in sight.

The areas where OHA has prepared carefully will now become tremendously productive. Our opportunities are at a â&#x20AC;&#x153;peakâ&#x20AC;? for achievement and for additional responsibility and power. If OHA tries to avoid its increased responsibilities, we might run the risk of losing everything, even in the areas where we have prepared well and have taken responsibility. Completing our Financial Sustainability Plan gives us the ability to work on particularly exacting and detailed creative projects, from education, health and culture. The degree of stability achieved at this time will greatly help our

new ideas as we try to break others out of their rigid patterns of thinking. If we take advantage of these opportunities and create a need for â&#x20AC;&#x153;newness of lifeâ&#x20AC;? at OHA, great things are possible. OHA should be striving to improve conditions of all Native Hawaiians around usâ&#x20AC;Śto use our influence to help everyone concerned to grow with us.

Patience and perseverance will carry us through. Even though or lawmakers might resist our efforts, I think it is advisable to work patiently to bring them around to our point of view. We shouldnâ&#x20AC;&#x2122;t withdraw from the confrontations, but also not fight blindly.

That would guarantee defeat. We can still accomplish a great deal by transferring our energies to productive areas. â&#x20AC;&#x2DC;Onipaâ&#x20AC;&#x2DC;a!!!

A hui hou, Trustee Leinaâ&#x20AC;&#x2DC;ala ¢

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Aligning OHA Resources

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loha mai käkou, value to our beneficiaries and stakeLast month I talked about setting holders? a clear intention for how we use our resources 5) Does our accounting and where I stated, reporting system allow us â&#x20AC;&#x153;The â&#x20AC;&#x2DC;responsibleâ&#x20AC;&#x2122; in fiscal to understand our financial responsibility is having clarity of resources adequately so that the intention behind how and why resources and activities are we use our financial resources for in alignment and are maxiproducing and supporting others mized? in producing value in our comDan munities.â&#x20AC;?

6) Do the financial products we Ultimately, this means that our offer meet the diverse capiAhuna intention should be based on viewtal needs of our beneficiaries ing our own value in helping other and strategic partners?

Trustee, Kauaâ&#x20AC;&#x2DC;i individuals and organizations in and Niâ&#x20AC;&#x2DC;ihau our communities to achieve their 7) Do we have a measurement own levels of excellence in their system that tracks our value value production. Therefore, I am dedicated production and improvement to aligning the resources and tools we have as an organization? at OHA with the wants, needs, and interests of our Native Hawaiian community 8) At any time when we look at what we in all aspects of our resource management are doing, is there value to our benefiactivities. OHAâ&#x20AC;&#x2122;s mission is to improve ciaries and stakeholders that is being the livelihoods of Native Hawaiians, and left on the table? And what can we do although this statement is broad in scope, to see that value is fully expressed? we can maintain a path forward by always vetting our alignment to our communities In our quest for excellence we have done by adequately answering eight basic ques- a lot to ensure that the beneficiary-owned tions. These questions are: resources managed by OHA are used to their fullest value. However, like anything there 1) Do our financial policies and regula- is always room for improvement. Internally, tions allow us to use our resources to the trustees and our staff are working every produce maximum value in our com- day ensuring that organizationally we are munities? maximizing the use of our resources for all of you. In turn, we ask that you help us 2) Is our spending and investment strat- ensure we are staying in alignment with egy in alignment with our mission? what is needed on your end. Clearly articulating answers to the above eight questions 3) Do the investments in our trust fund will keep all of us on the same waâ&#x20AC;&#x2DC;a moving align with our mission? in one clear direction. After all, the alignment we are seeking is between OHA and 4) Do we have a strategic plan forward all of you, our beneficiaries. ¢ that allows us to generate maximum

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THE KULEANA LAND TAX ordinances in the City and For more information on the Kuleana Tax Ordinance or County of Honolulu, County of Hawaiâ&#x20AC;&#x2DC;i, County of Kauaâ&#x20AC;&#x2DC;i and County of Maui allow eligible owners to for genealogy veriďŹ cation pay minimal property taxes each year. Applications requests, please contact 808.594.1967 or email are on each countyâ&#x20AC;&#x2122;s web site.

All personal data, such as names, locations and descriptions of Kuleana Lands will be kept secure and used solely for the purposes of this attempt to perpetuate Kuleana rights and possession.

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OHA Must Do More to Solve the Hawaiian Home Lands Problem

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ne of the greatest for water, electricity, sewage, and legacies left to the roads must often be built from Hawaiian people scratch. This is why some have consists of 200,000 said that DHHL is land-rich, but acres set aside for cash-poor. the purpose of homesteading.

Constituting the third largest land Proposed Solutions estate in Hawaii, the Hawaiian Despite the challenges faced Home Lands Trust is central to

by DHHL in administering the Keli‘i the vision of Prince Kühiö, who Hawaiian Homes Commission wanted Hawaiian families to own Act, many potential solutions Akina, Ph.D. their own land. have been offered, some more The sad reality is that while the feasible than others: Trustee, vast acreage of Hawaiian Home At-large Lands Trust is more than suffi• Lower costs: Create tiny cient to meet the housing needs homes which cost a fraction of of Hawaiians, there are several conventional homes. barriers to the fulfillment of Prince Kühiö’s • Build up: High-rise condominium buildvision. ings can house more people on less land.

To Prince Kühiö, the ability to own land • Develop rent-to-own programs. and pass it on to one's heirs was the basis • Go high-tech: Where there is little or no of intergenerational wealth. Unfortunately, infrastructure, build “smart” homes.

• Reform the lease provisions so leasefor many Hawaiians who have wanted their own homestead and even for many who holders can borrow against the equity of the have obtained a homestead lease, intergen- land, to pay for construction or renovation of their homes. erational wealth remains a distant dream.

27,000 eligible Hawaiians are currently on the Department of Hawaiian Home Lands waiting list, and thousands have died while waiting on the list.

Most of us know people who have spent nearly a lifetime waiting to obtain a homestead. Sadly, by the time some applicants are called, many lack the income capacity to be able to take advantage of the offer.

Individuals and families seeking financing face a host of challenges. Banks will not give homestead lessees the best financing options, nor can lessees tap into the equity of the land their homes are sitting on.

Ironically, it was Prince Kühiö 's original vision that Hawaiian homesteaders would be able to own their land in fee simple. He knew that intergenerational wealth was not built on leasehold land.

In addition to problems individuals face, the Department of Hawaiian Home Lands has struggled with a history of underfunding. This especially affects the ability to develop homes where costly infrastructure

What can OHA do?

While administration of the Hawaiian Homes Commission Act is the kuleana of a separate government agency, the DHHL, bettering the conditions of native Hawaiians is the kuleana of OHA. That means that where Hawaiians are not getting the housing they need, OHA must be concerned.

Not only is this notion common sense, it is also the law. HRS Chapter 10-3 tasks OHA with “assessing the policies and practices of other agencies impacting on native Hawaiians and Hawaiians, and conducting advocacy efforts for native Hawaiians and Hawaiians.”

Currently, OHA pays $3 million a year toward fulfilling a 30-year, $90 million commitment to DHHL to help finance infrastructure costs. Unfortunately, beyond this agreement, the two agencies have no formal process for working together, nor any regular consultation.

I believe OHA can find ways to impact the Hawaiian Home Lands waiting list. For this to happen, OHA will need to embrace development of the Hawaiian Home Lands as part of its kuleana to better the conditions of the Hawaiian people. ¢ Trustee Akina welcomes your comments and feedback at TrusteeAkina@oha.org.

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A living wage will help alleviate poverty among Native Hawaiians

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t is pretty obvious to anyone makers to go slow. They fear who does not willfully choose the impact on their bottom line. to be blind that too many ordiI understand that. But as a businary rank and file workers in nesswoman myself, I would ask Hawai‘i are struggling to keep them to remember that when you their heads above water. I fully improve wages for those who do support the call for a living wage not make enough to pay for necesfor our friends, family memsities for their family, you can bers and neighbors who simply depend on them to immediately cannot get by on a full-time job at Carmen “Hulu” spend the extra money on things $10.10 an hour–our current minithey could not previously afford.

Lindsey mum wage. But as a trustee of the The extra money our workers Office of Hawaiian Affairs I feel will make if we enact a living Trustee, Maui a particular obligation to speak wage will allow them to purchase, for the nearly 5000 native Hawainot just goods, but critical serians who currently make up over 14% of vices, such as childcare. I’ve seen too many our state’s minimum, or close to minimum families who are unable to give the chilwage workers. I see their struggle. More dren the attention they need because they than 50 percent of native Hawaiians are bur- are trying to pull income from two, somedened by having to direct a third or more of times three, minimum wage jobs. They are their income just to rent! A 2016 statewide overworked, and their health suffers. Kids, poll revealed that above 70 percent of native meanwhile, fend for themselves with very Hawaiians live paycheck to paycheck. A little supervision. Juvenile delinquency, third say they struggle to pay for food. This poor performance at school and failure to cannot continue. graduate are the inevitable outcomes.

Our state Department of Business, EcoMaking the minimum wage a true living nomic Development and Tourism (DBEDT) wage addresses multiple socio-economic says that a living wage today should be $17 challenges. Women my age remember an hour–and that’s just for a single person when “a minimum-wage job could support with no children. Food, rent, essentials. a family of three,” as Senator Elizabeth No luxuries. I don’t expect lawmakers to Warren recently pointed out. But she also wave a magic wand and move the minimum noted that “Today, a full-time minimumwage up to $17 immediately. But consider wage job in America won’t keep a mama and this: if the minimum wage in Hawai‘i were a baby out of poverty.” It certainly does not raised to $17 by 2024, nearly 13,000 Native keep the many küpuna who are still workHawaiians, or more than a third of Native ing at low level jobs out of poverty or allow Hawaiian workers, would see their lives them to feed their mo‘opuna as well as they improve. But making the minimum wage a should. Küpuna who care for their grandliving wage also delivers a benefit to those children in the absence of their parents, do not on minimum wage now, whose wages not see the minimum wage as a “training will also go up. If you count those who wage,” a term that is being bandied around would be indirectly affected, over 16,000 as an excuse to pay people less than they or close to 50 percent of Native Hawaiian deserve. They are not “training” to climb workers would benefit. A living wage will the employment ladder. They are simply help thousands climb out of poverty. trying to earn a living. I ask lawmakers to Some business groups have urged law- do right by them and enact a living wage. ¢

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Hawai‘i County Councilwoman - Sue Lee Loy

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“Like growing up with my father’s lesonest, industrious and caring: these three words perfectly sons of the ocean and its connection to describe Hawai‘i family, my professional career County Council gave me a profound insight that Member Susan “Sue” families are a product of healthy Lokelani Keohokapu Lee Loy, communities which are guided by for these are the values that have land use laws,” Lee Loy said. shaped her life.

In 2016 Sue was elected to her Sue’s father, the late David first term on the Hawai‘i County Keohokapu, was a longshoreman, Council, representing District and her mother, Patricia, was a 3, which includes Keaukaha, Robert K. longtime Hilo Hospital nurse and Pana‘ewa, Waiäkea and Kea‘au. is now an avid volunteer. Patricia This area is the heart of Hilo Lindsey, Jr. donates her homemade quilts to with all the amenities of a thrivthe elderly residents at the Life ing community. Council District Trustee, Hawai‘i Care Center of Hilo. “My par3 includes two Hawaiian Home ents are the bedrock of why Land communities, the I’m so committed to serving harbor, an airport, a landfill, others in the community,” the Hawai‘i Community Lee Loy said.

College, and the University Sue was born on O‘ahu of Hawai‘i at Hilo. It also but the family moved to includes major residential, Hawai‘i Island in 1974 so commercial, industrial and her parents could provide farm lands, approximately the children an opportunity 11 county beach parks, and to embrace a rural lifestyle the county zoo. “I’m the only where her father taught her Councilmember with two everything about the ocean. tigers and that is unique,” “Swimming, fishing, surfing Lee Loy said. and exploring the shoreline Susan “Sue” Lokelani Keohokapu With just 19 months as a with my Dad are the best Lee Loy. - Photo: Courtesy council member under her memories of my childhood. belt the most significant Without me realizing it, my life was filled contribution with which Sue has assisted with many lessons of being cognizant of on the behalf of the Hawaiian commuour ocean and its intrinsic relationship to a nity is the relocation of the East Hawai‘i healthy family,” Lee Loy said.

Organics Facility. The facility was planned Raised in Hilo, Sue attended Waiäkea approximately 1,000 feet from the homeElementary, Waiäkea Intermediate, and stead community of Pana‘ewa. “Maile Waiäkea High School, Hawai‘i Commu- Luuwai and the Pana‘ewa community were nity College, and the University of Hawai‘i amazing. I just coached from the sidelines, at Hilo. It was during a college internship helped with the understanding of the land that Sue was introduced to the world of use rules and the political process and politics. “I had the privilege to work for the community took it from there. They County Council Chairs Kalani Schutte, engaged with thoughtful, meaningful and Russell Kokubun and Elroy Osorio draft- compelling testimony that resonated with ing legislation and County budgets. It was a each Council member and the Mayor. That steep learning curve for me; however, I was type of successful civic engagement and lucky to work alongside some very smart self-determination make me hopeful for native Hawaiians such as Lehua Kalima, the future of native Hawaiians.”

Alapaki Nahale-a and Amy Kalili. I feel so Sue lives in Pana‘ewa with her husband, lucky and blessed to call these Hawaiians Ian, a detective with the Hawai‘i County my friends,” Lee Loy said.

Police Department, and their children. “I Sandwiched between Lee Loy’s col- really married up and into a bigger and lege years and elected office is a 20-year deeper understand of native Hawaiian professional career that includes work as a needs and issues. Ian and the entire Lee Loy successful strategic planner and well-versed family are cornerstones to native Hawaiian legal assistant with a deep and rich under- issues; when you marry the youngest of 12 stand of land use rules, regulations and children, your knowledge base of native policies. Sue also had the pleasure of serv- Hawaiian and community needs expand ing on the Hawaii County Water Board. exponentially.” ¢

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ho‘ohui ‘ohana family reunions

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E na- ‘ohana Hawai‘i: If you are planning a reunion or looking for genealogical information, Ka Wai Ola will print your listing at no charge on a space-available basis. Listings should not exceed 200 words. OHA reserves the right to edit all submissions for length. Send your information by mail, or e-mail kwo@OHA.org. E ola na- mamo a Ha- loa!

2019 ALAWA NAKIKE KAU AKI – Tutu Daisey Alawa Nakike Kau Aki Gathering. Her descendants are invited to the 100th anniversary of her passing on Saturday, June 1, 2019, at the Mänoa Valley Theater/Mänoa Hawaiian Cemetery, 2822 E. Mänoa Rd., Honolulu.

Graveyard Cleanup 9 a.m. – 10:30 a.m. followed by a pot-luck lunch. Bring your own tools, chairs, leis, etc. Further inquires contact your ‘Ohana Rep. or email rosejuly.yam@ gmail.com.

are in the planning stages but are looking to do a family reunion sometime in 2020 on O‘ahu.

Please contact Teave Heen 808-870-7656 teavehee@gmail.com or Curtsi Heen Curtis. heen@yahoo.com.

LINCOLN – Descendants of Lorenzo Lincoln.

The ‘Ohana Lincoln Reunion Committee is planning our next family reunion for Friday, June 21 (family tour) and Saturday, June 22, 2019 (at Hale Hälawai) in Kona. Reaching out to the descendants of Lorenzo Lincoln! Please contact the following Committee Members for more information: Rowena Lincoln at 808497-1219, email: Ehulani822@yahoo.com, or Jonna Robello at 808-256-7817. (If neither of us answers the phone, leave a message please.)

WOOLSEY– The descendants of George Woolsey and Mary Tripp are planning a family reunion on July 12-14, 2019 at One Ali‘i Park, Moloka‘i, Hawai‘i. George Woolsey and Mary Tripp had ten children, all of whom have produced descendants: George “Buddy” (Bertha) Woolsey Jr., Annie (Herbert) Kahikina, Mary “Kaekae” (Billy) Spencer, Lawrence “Kanila” (Ku’uipo) Woolsey, James “Kimo” Woolsey, Marion “Tita” (George) Gramberg, Robert “Bobby” (Napua) Woolsey, William “Bill” (Julie) Woolsey, Edwin “Eddie” (Jackie) Woolsey, and Fredrick “Fifi/Fred” (Doris/Joyce) Woolsey. We will talk story, have music, games, enjoy each other’s company and have genealogy updates during the reunion. Camping is allowed for a small fee.

For more information, please email: ohanawoolsey@gmail.com.

HEEN/MEHEULA – Calling all descendants of Chung Mook Heen, known in Hawai‘i as Harry A. HEEN married Mary (Mele) Helemika Keaukahalani MEHEULA. Known Children: William Ha‘eha‘e Heen, Afong Waianuenue, Phoebe Kaenaokalani, Moses Keli‘iolono Heen, Eliza (lulu) Lulukamakani, Ernest Nalanielua; Robert Kanehailua Kekuaiwahia, Edward Kahakelehua, and George Keawe-a-meheula.

Harry may have had other wife’s, we are hoping to connect with that ‘Ohana as well. We

Moore – Calling all descendants of George Keikeinaaloha Moore and Alice Hatsuko Moore including: Esther (Kammery) Lee and descendants, Edith (Lawrence) Adriano and descendants, Mathias (Gwen) Moore and descendants, Joshua (Esther) Waikoloa and descendants, Matilda (Herbert) Lee and descendants, Katherine (Cisco) Valeho and descendants and Bernard (Pamela) Moore and descendants. The Odo-Waikoloa-Moore 2019 family reunion is

scheduled for Saturday July 13, 2019 at the Ala Moana Beach Park beginning at 9 am. Please join us to renew relationships, meet new additions, play games, talk story, eat and ensure that the keiki know their ‘ohana. For more information email rleong04@yahoo.com.

‘Imi ‘Ohana • FAMILY SEARCH CULLEN – Looking for genealogy records for my great grandmother on my father’s side. Mary Cullen 1869-1920 married John Fernandez 1860-1939. Their daughter Madeline Fernandez Colburn. Please call or text Pauahi Colburn at 722-8400. Mahalo nui.

ESTRELLA/SOEIRO – My ‘ohana and I are planning a summer reunion this year on July 6, 2019 at Pu‘uohala Camp Park, Wailuku, Maui. The OHA newspaper has advertised my G-G-Grandparents “Estrella/Soeiro” information these last couple months. I have found more information going back to the 1600s on this line due to a friend that did this work which is appreciated. My e-mail also has changed to: ulu2ohia3@gmail.com Gaison – I am looking for members of Kalihi Canoe Club (‘60s and ‘70s) under coaching staff of Samuel and Sara Gaison.

We are planning a get together. Please contact Jeanne Kahanaoi at 354-7365.

GRAMBERG – Searching for the descendants or any related ‘ohana of Herman Gramberg and Rose Anakalea. Children

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of Herman and Rose are Herman “Waha”, Theresa, George, Vivian, Henry “Heine”, Darilynn, and Rosebud. Looking to update genealogical information. Please email grambergohana1@gmail.com. Any inforomation shared is greatly appreciated. Mahalo!

HANAWAHINE/ KEAUMAU/ KEAWE – Looking for the descendants/ ancestors of Soloman Hanawahine(18741921) and Kane Keaumau Keawe of Ho‘okena, South Kona. Kane later changed her name to Alice Keawe. Together they had the following known children and (spouses); Joseph Hanawahine changed to Kanawahine (Koleka Paauhau), George H. K. Hanawahine Sr.(1st wife: Victoria Kaupu 2nd: Julia Keala), Samuel K. Hanawahine (1st wife: Julia Keauhou 2nd: Miriam Dela Cruz), Mary Hanawahine born Kane (Henry Kaioula), Eva Hanawahine (Henry John Silva), Sophie Hanawahine (Fabiano Kealoha), Katy Hanawahine (Yan Gen Pil), and Rachel Hanawahine (Albert Kamai). Any information on our ‘ohana’s moku‘au‘hau will be valued. Please contact Quiana DanielsonVaielua by phone 808-371-9660 or email quianakdv@gmail.com. I am the great-great granddaughter of Soloman Hanawahine and Kane Keawe, great granddaughter of Samuel Hanawahine and Miriam, and grand of Naomi Hanawahine.

KAIWA – Looking for descendants or related ‘Ohana Members of ‘BILL KAIWA’, aka ‘SOLOMAN ANI. Please contact ROBERTA BOLLIG 320-248-3656 or flh63kb@ yahoo.com MAHALO! KALAUPAPA – Are you looking for an ancestor at Kalaupapa? Ka ‘Ohana O Kalaupapa, a nonprofit organization made up of Kalaupapa residents, family members and friends, might be able to help.

We have information on more than 7.000 people sent to Kalaupapa. Contact ‘Ohana Coordinator Valerie Monson at vmonson@ kalaupapaohana.org or call 808-573-2746.

KAMAKAU – Looking for anyone with information on Abigaila Ellen Hakalaniponi (also known as Poni) Kamakau. Born at Kaopipa/ Kaupipa, Kipahulu, Maui on September 3, 1850 and died at Kahehuna (Honolulu) on January 20, 1884. Please contact 808-366-0847 or lruby@hawaii.edu.

KAMEKONA/LOA/KAHAWAI – Searching for genealogy, family members, foster or hänai records for my Great Grandmother, ROSE HIWA KAMEKONA, born June 15, 1909, 1st marriage to George Loa 1927 (one child with/Rose Loa/now Rose Lani), 2nd marriage to Francis Kahawai 1928 - 1929 (three children with), deceased 1935. I am the granddaughter of Rose Loa/Lani, great grand daughter to ROSE HIWA KAMEKONA. Please call/ lv mess/text Luana @ (808) 450-0103 or email lkeliikoa3@gmail.com.

KEAWE – Looking for genealogy records or family members for my grandmother Hannah Keawe born 1875 in North Kohala, HI. Married my grandfather Henry K. Iaea born 1880 in Ka‘u, HI. Married 1901 Hon. Territory of Hawai‘i birth 1896-1909. Index by name of mother Keawe Hannah, father Henry K. Iaea child Elizabeth Kalua born 7/19/1898 in North Kohala. Please call Ned Iaea 808-979-1800 or 808-426-1061. Mahalo!

Kina/Lincoln/Bailey – We are looking for the descendants of the unions of Meleana Kaimuali‘i Kina (Moloka‘i) and George Walter Lincoln, Nellie Lihue Lincoln and Charles Anson Bailey (Maui), Nellie Lihue Bailey (Maui) and John Domingo Joyce, Pearl “Peachie” Marie K. Bailey (Maui) and West LaFortune, Meleana Wahineho‘ohano Nui (Maui/Moloka‘i) and Samuel Moewale Kaleo (brother to Charles Lui Ko‘oko‘o and Kunewa Moewale). We are planning a reunion for October 2018. Please contact us at: oct2018. reunion@gmail.com or call Phyllis @291-5826, Kanani @ 674-6679, or Moana @ 744-9901.

Kuemo (-no)/Kolaimo – Looking for descendants of Japanese drifters who came to O‘ahu in 1841, much earlier than the first Japanese immigrants came to Hawai‘i. Kuemo or Kuemono (original name is Goemon) came from Tosa, Japan and he naturalized to the Kingdom of Hawai‘i on Jan 10, 1845. He lived in Honouliuli as a farmer from 1847 and seems to married to a Hawaiian lady “Hina” on May 20, 1851 according to marriage record. I am also looking for descendants of Kolaimo, who’s original name is Toraemon of Tosa, Japan and naturalized to the Kingdom of Hawai‘i on Feb 13, 1847. He worked as a carpenter under Mr. Heart, married to a Hawaiian lady and died in O‘ahu. Please contact Harry (808) 777-9187 or harryporterkiawe@gmail.com Mahalo!

KEKUKU APUAKEHAU – Looking for lineage from Joseph Kekukupena Apuakehau, 1857-1936, and Miliama “Miriam” Kaopua, 1857-1919, to Kalaimanokaho‘owaha also known as Kana‘ina nui (Big Island Ali‘i), circa 1778, to Alapa‘i Nui (Big Island King, 17251754). Any and all information will be greatly appreciate. Mahalo! Please send email to Miriam: matar02@Hawaiiantel.net.

KAUKA – Looking for descendants or related ohana members of Deborah Chan Loy (DOB: about 1885) Please contact Glenn Ventura at gdventura44@gmail.com. Mainly trying to locate sisters of my mother Irene Loy (DOB: 1914) Married John Ventura of Kihei. Sisters: Lillian, Saddie (Sadie), Warma (Velma) and Agnes Kauka.

MAIELUA – We are hoping to update the 1995 genealogy book of the Maielua Ohana, originating out of Lahaina, Maui. Our common ancestors are Solomon Nukuhiwa Maielua and Koana Kenolio Nehemia (or Nehemia Kenolio). Please contact J. Maielua by email at: Lahaina.mai@gmail.com.

Makua – Looking for descendants or related ohana members of Henry K. Makua (year of birth: 1907, Honolulu) Father: Joseph K. Makua, Mother: Mary Aukai, Sisters: Malia and Mele, Sons: Henery and Donald Makua. Joseph and Mary may have orginated from Kaua‘i. Looking for genealogical information. Please contact – emakua.makua@gmail.com. Mahalo!

WAIOLAMA – Searching for family members and genealogical records of George (‘Ainaahiahi/Kaaniaahiahi) Waiolama born about June 5, 1892 in Kahakuloa, Maui.

Mother: Kawao Kaainaahiahi Kahakuloa, Maui. Father: (George Sr.) Waiolama of Wailuku, Maui. George Jr. is a half brother of my grandmother Elizabeth “Lizzie” Leialoha Cook. Also, family members of Waiolama on O‘ahu, Helemano area, who was a brother in law of 3x great uncle Konohiki Namahana (Mahoe) (if this is the one and same Waiolama family?). Please contact Sissy Akui at kealohamaiole@gmail.com. Mahalo! ¢

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HA is proud to continue Na- Mamo Makamae o Ka Po‘e Hawai‘i: Living Treasures of the Hawaiian People with its second group of honorees.

These kāne and wāhine were nominated by those in the communities they serve, living master practitioners and knowledge keepers. They are: Doreen Henderson Lei Hulu Master Florence Pualeipoinaole “‘Anake- Lolena” Nicholas ‘O-lelo Hawai‘i & Pu-nana Leo Pioneer Photos: Courtesy Nancy Davis

Gordon ‘Umialı-loala-ha-nauokala-kaua Kai

KUMU LEI DOREEN HENDERSON

Haku Hana No‘eau, Makahiki, ‘O-lohe Ku‘ialua

KUMU LEI HULU

Dr. Pualani Kanaka‘ole Kanahele Loea Hula, ‘Ike Ku-puna, and PapakuMakawalu Methodology

By Nan Davis

Jerry Walker ‘O-lohe Ku‘ialua These Treasures were nominated and selected by a group of cultural experts and practitioners.

OHA is collaborating with PA‘I Foundation in the spirit of kākou to honor these recipients to produce this important event at Po-maika‘i Ballrooms at Dole Cannery.

Na- Mamo Makamae o Ka Po‘e Hawai‘i is a unique event within Hawaiian organizations. “Our cultural practioners are not just keepers of the flame, they are the connection and bridge to our past,” said OHA Ka Pouhana (CEO) Kamana‘opono Crabbe. “The more we learn from our ku- puna and apply what we learn from them, the more we maintain that bond with our ancestors, our homeland, and our identity as kanaka ‘o- iwi.”

PA‘I Foundation Executive Director Victoria Holt Takamine said, “The PA‘I Foundation is pleased to provide partnership support to this important event, which aligns well with the PA‘I Foundation mission of preserving and protecting Native Hawaiian culture and arts for future generations.”

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FLORENCE PUALEIPOINAOLE “‘ANAKE LOLENA” NICHOLAS

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Na Puakea Nogelmeier, PhD.

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➤ Doreen Moana Kaleookanakaleookapailaka Rose Henderson was born in 1925 in her grandfather Otto RoseÕs cabin at Hilo One, where now stands the Naniloa Hotel. She was the eldest of three sisters and one brother. She enjoyed being her fatherÕs shadow and project assistant, which is probably why her attention to detail is so keen. Fishing, car mechanics, house building Ð no task was too grand. Her father passed early in his life and too early in AuntyÕs life. As a child, she and her sister were asked to collect bird feathers for one of her uncles who kept a variety of caged birds with attractive feathers. Aunty thinks this short phase of her life may have encouraged her love of deÞning beautiful feathers.

Aunty Doreen is in her 94th year and living the life of a champion. All of her haum na want to be like her. She continues to teach lei hulu every Wednesday at the KeaÔau Senior Center, even though she has ofÞcially retired.

She has trained a number of alakaÔi to replace her as teachers. If you are considered a teacher and a graduate, you have met many hurdles and challenges and skills in learning lei hulu.

There are thirteen lei hulu styles which must be perfected by her graduates.

To this day, AuntyÕs students teach Lei Hulu for special events at The Kamehameha Schools. Her students make lei hulu for h lau in Hilo and for the KaÔahumanu society. Aunty has made beautiful k hili for the Kamehameha Chapel.

Recently, Aunty was asked to assist in the recreation of the feather gowns worn by Queen KapiÔolani for the Queen of EnglandÕs Golden Jubilee. This was a monumental

➤ No NiÔihau mai n Ôo ÔAnak Lolena Nicholas, kahi i h nau Ôia ai he kanawalu mau makahiki aku nei. Keiki a Keuwao me Hana N Ôau, ma NiÔihau n Ôo ia i noho ai a i kona w makua. Ma KauaÔi Ôo ia i launa ai i k na k ne aloha, Ôo ÔAnakala ÒNickyÓ Nicholas, a neÔe auaneÔi l ua i OÔahu me n keiki Ôelua, Ôo Pua me Dukie. Ma OÔahu n Ôo ia i hoÔop nana ai a hiki i k ia l .

Komo koke Ôo Lolena i n hana Ô lelo HawaiÔi ma ke Kulanui o HawaiÔi ma M noa, a he hoa pili Ôo ia no Larry Kimura a me n kumu Ô aÔe o ia w . K koÔo nui Ôo ia i ka Hui Aloha Ô ina Tuahine, n na i hoÔokumu i ka papahana leki Ôo Ka Leo HawaiÔi, 19721986. He hoa kipa Ôo ia me Lale ma Ka Leo HawaiÔi i kahi hapa o ka manawa, a Ôo Lolena ka hoa kamaÔilio i ka manawa e kipa ai a kelepona mai paha kekahi hoa NiÔihau i ka papahana leki . I ka hoÔ la hou Ôana i Ka Leo HawaiÔi i ka makahiki 1989, lilo Ôo Lolena i k koÔokolu me HauÔoli Akaka a Ôo Puakea Nogelmeier no Ôumi a Ôoi makahiki hou o ia papahana e kipa ana a e hoÔokipa ana hoÔi i n m naleo o ka pae Ô ina.

Ma kahi o 2006, ua Ôae Ôo Lolena e lawe i ka Ôoihana kumu m naleo ma ke Kulanui o HawaiÔi ma M noa, kahi na e hoÔomau nei i k na hana hoÔoulu Ô lelo HawaiÔi. Kipa n haum na, n kumu a me n papa like Ôole i kona keÔena, Ôo ka Lumi M naleo, i k l l , k ia l o ka pule, a n na e hoÔokipa i l kou p kahi ma ka Ô lelo o ka Ô ina.

Komo wale mai n Ôo Lolena i n papahana like Ôole kahi e hiki ai ke paipai i ka Ô lelo

➤ What is the measure and role of the Hawaiian male by todayÕs standards? By the time I came to know of Umi Kai some 20 years ago, he was already a respected cultural practitioner in the Hawaiian community, and a noted master of reproducing traditional mea kaua (weapons) and implements, having produced his Þrst weapon in 1967 when he was a high school student. Today ÔUmi is an Ô lohe lua (master of Hawaiian Þghting arts) of P KuÔi A Lua, the President of ÔAha K ne Board of Directors and a K puna of Hale Mua o KualiÔi. ÔUmiÕs accolades over the past four decades are many; through his work reproducing artifacts to support cultural projects for the Bernice Pauahi Bishop Museum, the Peabody-Essex Museum, the Wellington and Cook Museum respectively and, many private Hawaiian collections, last year, he was honored as a 2018 Honpa Hongwanji Mission of HawaiÔi Living Treasure recipient. He has also participated in many committees using his skills of diplomacy to help authenticate cultural arts and practices for events like the Taputapuatea Festival, the World Indigenous Peoples Conference on Education, the

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More than 200 people gathered at the P maikaÔi Ballrooms at Dole Cannery to honor the 2019 PoÔe HawaiÔi Living Treasures on February 9, surrounded by their Ôohana, friends and community.

They also each received a lei hulu, designed and hand made by artisan Kawika Lum. ¢ - Photos: Kawena Lei Carvalho-Mattos Above, Kamanaʻopono Crabbe, Puakea Nogelmeier, Lolena Nicholas, Larry Kimura, Carmen Hulu Lindsey, and Victoria Holt Takamine.

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DR. PUALANI KANAKA‘OLE KANAHELE

SCHOLAR, KUMU HULA, CULTURAL PRACTITIONER

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‘O LOHE JERRY WALKER

‘OLOHE LUA

By Sean Puahi Chun

➤ And here we are, me and my conversation companion Reminisce, sitting together remembering when I Þrst met this woman who is being honored, Pualani KanakaÔole Kanahele. She is a woman from Front Street, Keaukaha, in the land section of Wai kea, in the district of Hilo-Hanakahi, HawaiÔi Island, and she is a pampered child of Luka KanakaÔole, the father, and Edith Kenao KanakaÔole, the mother. Both of her parents are descendants of KaÔ and Puna districts, lands perpetually glowing in the mountain Þre of Maunaloa.

The year we met each other was 1982. I was but 19 years old at the time. My fear for meeting her for the Þrst time overwhelmed me with fright. I have not experienced before in my life such a sensation.

The exact place we met was on the secondßoor of HataÕs, a Japanese store built in 1917, the same one that still stands in the AhupuaÔa of Punahoa, at the town of Hilo. HataÕs had a steep staircase that let to the hallway leading to the door of H lau ÔO Kekuhi. The door to the h lau stood at the end of the hallway, a very dim-lit space and shadowy, a space where ghostly whispers dwell. It was there that I sat hunched and doubled up with my companion at my side Tremble awaiting the

➤ I can recall the afternoon when I met Jerry Walker. We were in Kekaha, KauaÔi, where he was giving a seminar on lua. He looked at me and without skipping a beat he said, in a heavy Polynesian accent, ÒLooks like itÕs kona wind!Ó I nodded in agreement, quite puzzled about about the accent. Then he said, ÒAnd it looks like itÕs kona wain, too!Ó I couldnÕt help but laugh. I knew right there, that he was a special person.

I learned about Jerry as time passed. He shared about his journey in martial arts world: earning black belts in Japanese, Okinawan and Hawaiian Karate. He also studied under Bucksam Kong, and is proÞcient in Tai Chi Quan, Xing Yi Quan, Baguazhang and Water Boxing. He furthered his studies with Uncle David NuÔuhiwa, of Kaito Gakko, as well as Professor Bruce Keaulani. He also worked with Sol Kaihewalu, of Lua H lau o Kaihewalu. Jerry is also a collaborating author, a great historian and adept at Hawaiian genealogy But, it was his interest in lua, that has impacted the Hawaiian culture. Considered a lost art by some, Jerry came across an article in a magazine that mentioned, Charles Kenn, a noted historian. He sought Kenn out, and in 1974 was successful in convincing him to teach himself, and a few others, the art of lua.

Kenn asked that in turn, they teach Hawaiians the art of lua and them to reconnect to their culture.

The class started small but eventually ended up with Þve remaining students, as they continued with Kenn to learn the art of lua. Eventually, Kenn released them, granting

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At left, Victoria Holt Takamine, Kamanaʻopono Crabbe, Nancy Davis, Richard Pezzulo, and Doreen Henderson (seated).

Kamanaʻopono Crabbe, Sean Chun, Carmen Hulu Lindsey, Kamanaʻopono Crabbe, Kumulāʻau Sing, Jr., Carmen Hulu Lindsey, ʻUmi Kai (seated), Victoria Holt Takamine, Kanani Kai, Victoria Holt Takamine, Jerry Walker, Debbie NakaneluaRichards, Kalehua Krug, Aliʻi Miner. and Kamilo Lara.

Kamanaʻopono Crabbe, Hōkūlani Holt, Pualani Kanahele (seated), Carmen Hulu Lindsey, Victoria Holt Takamine, and Ulalia Woodside.

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project, but she saw it through from the beginning of bundling peacock feathers to the delivering and installation of the gowns at ÔIolani Palace in January 2016.

Aunty Doreen has an extensive palette of creativity to her Lei Hulu. Once her students have learned all her lei patterns, she creatively invents a new pattern to demonstrate. Aunty says, ÒAfter graduation there are no two lei

makuahine, e laÔa me n L K kahekahe, n L ÔOhana, me n hoÔomoana Ô lelo HawaiÔi o ka ÔAhahui Ô lelo HawaiÔi, n Ôaha mele HoÔomau o n kula kaiapuni, n hana like Ôole o ke kai ulu a me n hana aÔo a ka hui aÔo unuhi, Ôo Awaiaulu. ÔImi pineÔine Ôia Ôo ia no n hana like Ôole e pono ai ka Ôike i ka Ô lelo makuahine a meka Ôikena HawaiÔi.

He pouhana Ôo Lolena Nicholas ma ka h lau manamana o ka Ô lelo HawaiÔi no ÔaneÔane kanalima makahiki i k ia manawa, a mau n ka ikaika a me ke kaukaÔi nui Ôia o ia pou. E Ôole Ôo ia a me kona aloha i n keiki, n m kua a me n haum na like Ôole, ola ai a m hala mau maila ka Ô lelo aloha o ka Ô ina nei. ¢

that are made alikeÓ by her students.

Aunty Doreen had a very close relationship to her kumu lei hulu. Her name was Kumu Mary Kovitch. She lived in close proximity to her kumu in Carson, California for many years. She told me, ÒMy kumu was a very generous Kumu to the Hawaiian community.Ó Aunty Doreen also acted as her h lau treasurer. Their families lived closely together in Carson, where today there is a thriving Hawaiian community.

Last April, during the Merrie Monarch season, we visited the Naniloa. It was a grand event! The Naniloa was hosting hula performances and the H k leÔa was docked in front of the hotel. We sat and enjoyed the hula performance and were Þlled with the day and visions of her birthplace. Aunty told the story of her fatherÕs pet shark who lived in a cave below where now stands the swimming pool. George Applegate introduced himself and they became fast friends.

Aunty Doreen is an authentic historian of the place where now stands the Naniloa Hotel and beloved Banyan Drive.

We went to the foot of the Hotel driveway where the banyan tree is planted, bearing Aunty DoreenÕs grandfatherÕs name, Otto Rose. George has many plans for the Naniloa Hotel, Aunty DoreenÕs birthplace, and he loves to consult with Aunty for her thoughts and ideas.

I have been truly blessed to call Aunty Doreen my Kumu Lei Hulu and my friend. ¢

Under UmiÕs mentorship and guidance I have learned how to fashion m kau (Þshing implements) and mea kaua (weaponry). He has stressed the importance of kuleana, to share and teach our traditional and customary knowledge and practices with passing on our moÔolelo k puna (ancestral stories) to the next generation.

While I share the sentiments of many in our community that know, aloha and admire Kumu ÔUmi, I knew nothing of his legacy as a cultural practitioner and master craftsman, it has been my privilege to observe and learn from

➤ KAI CONTINUED FROM INSIDE return of mahiole and ÔahuÔula (feathered helmet and cloak) of high chief KalaniÔ puÔu, the H k leÔa M lama Honua Worldwide Voyage and serving as the past President of the Bishop MuseumÕs Association Council and many more. As impressive as his list of accomplishments are, they pale in comparison to the impact and transformation he has made on the lives of many Hawaiian men over the years.

As I have come to know ÔUmi, it is his gentle mannerisms and humility that set him apart from other k ne as an example and a pillar in our community.

His soft spoken actions and approach to mentoring how a Hawaiian man should be. Over the years, he has shared traditional Ôike, taught and guided k ne struggling with issues of Þnding their place in society and upholding their sacred kuleana to serve as a pono leader, husband and father for their Ôohana. He has encouraged many (myself included) to Þnd their roles while engaging material culture as a vehicle to instill cultural pride, lending hope and giving strength with a Òrenewed Òsense of purpose to taking up the challenge of supporting their families and being a positive contributor in their communities.

this ÒwarriorÓ in how he interacts with others: giving respect and aloha. Always one to shy away from praise and attention, he has been there to encourage and lift the spirits of many. Being the optimist, ÔUmi looks at life through a positive lens, and, careful to speak, he speaks thoughtful words Þlled with love and life while genuinely being compassionate and patient as a loving father teaches his children.

I have seen this strong and courageous warrior take up the kuleana to wield the ihe when it has been necessary for the l hui and have also seen him humbly lay it down for his Ôohana.

This to me is the true measure and role of a Hawaiian man in 21st century HawaiÔi. Mahalo i Ôoe e ÔUmi, you continue to raise the standard and set the bar high for all of us.

I am honored to call ÔUmi Kai my kumu, a father and friend. He has not only been a positive inßuence in my life and my work as a practitioner, but continues to serve as an inspiration to countless others while upholding his kuleana as a family man. We honor you e ÔUmial loal h nauokal kaua Kai as a 2019 honoree of N Mamo Makamae o ka PoÔe HawaiÔi: Living Treasures of the Hawaiian People. ¢

➤ KANAHELE CONTINUED FROM INSIDE arrival of Pualani. It was evening.

When I heard the squeaking of the stairs as Pualani ascended, my emotions went into distress. As she approached, my body automatically stood up, with its head bowed. At the point Pualani arrived at the door, she caught sight of me and said: ÒAloha. Why are you here?Ó At that exact moment my companion at my side escaped and disappeared.

But here is something: a profound calmness came over me, as if a Cloak of Protection was draped over my body. I answered with a ßowingly smooth nonstutter voice: ÒI have a request, I have a request to enter into H lau ÔO Kekuhi as as fully dedicated hula student of yours with no limitations.Ó Dear Reader, it was in this manner that I met Pualani. I lived under her hula tutelage for 25 years until I was ritually released in 2007.

Her style of teaching listed: The core of H lau ÔO Kekuhi is the ÔaihaÔa. It is a dance style established by the goddess HiÔiakaikapoliopele and her peers. Pualani has absolutely no appreciation for those who come with psychological obstacles to learn ÔaihaÔa, as this will agitate the ancestors.

Pualani is the Cloak of Protection for Unukupukupu, my hula school. She is one (of two) people who serve as our human connection to the divine. At every private and public demonstration of our hula learning, Pualani is there to support this extension of her labor for teaching me.

Her knowledge of HawaiÔi has gone beyond the hula school and into varying districts of the archipelago. Papa K Makawalu is but one method she

has built to analyze and grow Hawaiian intelligence.

To you our readers, I am not able to count further the works she has establish to advance HawaiÔi. Her works are heaped up like the lehua billows of M kaulele.

It is exactly like this the awards received for her works she has established are innumerable. Numerous are the certiÞcates and awards received from the many sectors of humanity.

Perhaps this is a measure of the love the nation has for Pualani KanakaÔole Kanahele.

This is complete, and it is now known. ¢

➤ WALKER CONTINUED FROM INSIDE them the title of Ô lohe in 1978. When Kenn passed in 1988, ÔOlohe Walker and the others kept their promise and decided to teach others. It was a difÞcult task, given the history of lua and some negative connotations that were attached to it. But they understood that it was more than a brutal art. It was about building the mental, emotional and spiritual strength of a person. It was about self-identity and self-esteem. It is LIFE, as Ô lohe Walker shares. ÔOlohe Walker grew up in Kailua, OÔahu, is a graduate of the Church

College of HawaiÔi, and an Army Special Forces Reserve Guard Veteran.

He has earned a Doctorate in Public Health, served as the Deputy Director of Health, and has retired as a hospital administrator. Today he continues to share the art of lua as well as his expertise in Hawaiian weaponry with many groups, including Hale PaÔa Kaua on OÔahu, as well as Hale Pihana ka ÔIkena on KauaÔi. ¢

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