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Granting change page OHA grantee Hawaiian Community Assets helped Shaila Taifane and her son move out of a shelter into a rental of their own. - Photo: Sterling Wong; cover illustration: Nelson Gaspar

Dreaming of the future? Hāloalaunuiakea Early Learning Center is a place where keiki love to go to school. It‘s also a safe place where staff feel good about helping their students to learn and prepare for a bright future. The center is run by Native Hawaiian U‘ilani Corr-Yorkman. U‘ilani wasn‘t always a business owner. She actually taught at DOE for 8 years. A Mālama Loan from OHA helped make her dream of owning her own preschool a reality. The low-interest loan allowed U‘ilani to buy fencing for the property, playground equipment, furniture, books…everything needed to open the doors of her business. U‘ilani and her staff serve the community in ‘Ele‘ele, Kaua‘i, and have become so popular that they have a waiting list. OHA is proud to support Native Hawaiian entrepreneurs in the pursuit of their business dreams. OHA‘s staff provide Native Hawaiian borrowers with personalized support and provide technical assistance to encourage the growth of Native Hawaiian businesses. Experience the OHA Loans difference. Call (808) 594-1924 or visit www.oha.org/ loans to learn how a loan from OHA can help grow your business.

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‘Aukake | August 2017 Vol. 34, No. 8

MO‘OLELO NUI | COVER FEATURE

Granting change Page 16 By Sterling Wong

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

Nicole Mehanaokala¯ Hind Director Digital and Print Media

Alice Malepeai Silbanuz Digital and Print Media Manager

Treena Shapiro Editor-in-chief/ Communications Specialist

Nelson Gaspar Communications Specialist

Kaleena Kwe Communications Specialist

Kaipo Kı¯‘aha Digital Media Specialist

Kalama‘ula homesteader Kapua Kalama Lauifi Photo: Treena Shapiro

The OHA Board of Trustees approved $6 million in grants over the next two years, $2 million of which is dedicated to housing and income services.

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New law relaxes blood quantum requirements Page 5 By Treena Shapiro

Ho‘okahua Waiwai | Economic Self-Sufficiency

Retired fire captains pay it forward Page 6

If approved by Congress, a new state law will reduce the Department of Hawaiian Home Lands’ minimum Hawaiian blood quantum requirement for successors to 1/32.

HE HO‘OMANA‘O | IN MEMORIAM

He mana‘o, he aloha Page 10

By Lindsey Kesel

Four retired fire captains are offering free training at Papako ¯lea to help potential recruits prepare for the fire department’s entrance exam.

Edwin Mahi‘ai “Mahi” Copp Beamer. - Photo: Blaine Fergerstrom

By Aaron J. Sala¯

Hawai‘i lost beloved vocalist Edwin Mahi‘ai “Mahi” Copp Beamer on July 14.

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Are you missing out? Offers for Hawaiian homestead lots are in the works for 2017, starting with O’ahu, Kaua‘i, Lāna‘i and Maui. Oftentimes beneﬁciaries who fail to update the Department of Hawaiian Home Lands with their updated mailing address do not receive our offers. If we can’t deliver information to your doorstep you’re missing out on important information like the lot offers, homebuyer education programs, and more!

Don’t miss your next offer! Update your contact info TODAY! Visit dhhl.hawaii.gov/deliver • •

Check if you or someone you know is on our list of Non-Deliverable Addresses Download a Change of Address form or request one be mailed to you

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You may also pick up a Change of Address form at any of our DHHL Offices statewide For more information, call our Homestead Services Division at (808)620-9220

‘Āina Ho‘opulapula, He Kuleana. Hawaiian Home Lands HAWAIIAN HOMES COMMISSION • DEPARTMENT OF HAWAIIAN HOME LANDS

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Cook Islands home to the world’s largest marine park By Ka Wai Ola Staff

brings us revenue in terms of fisherhe Cook Islands may not ies and tourism and potentially seabed have much land area – minerals, it also brings us clean air, less than 100 square miles clean water and clean food to nouracross 15 islands – but the ish and sustain us,” he said. “We also multiple-use marine park recognise that every species living in they just established is the largest in our environment has a role to play, the world. keeping our environment in balance The Marae Moana marine park and that our livelihood and the tourism encompasses about 700,000 square industry, together with the food supmiles of sea, including all of the Cook plied by the ocean, depend on healthy Islands’ Exclusive Economic Zone. ecosystems.” As initially proposed, the park would Conservation International have covered just the southern half of applauded the move in a press release Cook Islands’ EEZ but was expanded quoting David Emmett, Senior Vice at the community’s request. The legPresident of Conservation Internaislation passed by the Cook Islands tional’s Asia-Pacific Field Division. Parliament also establishes marine Establishing Marae Moana will help provide food security and employment in Cook Islands. - “Marae Moana is a unique, large scale protected areas around each of the Photos: Courtesy of Conservation International Marine Protected Area that ensures 15 Cook Islands to protect them from protection of the marine environment large scale commercial fishing and seabed whilst allowing for the sustainable develminerals activities. In total, Marae Moana opment aspirations of Cook Islanders. By protects an area larger than the Papahändoing so, it empowers traditional knowledge aumokuäkea Marine National Monument, and practice as a key basis for management. which was expanded to 582,578 square In short, Marae Moana is an unparalleled miles in 2016. approach,” Emmett said. In his statement to Parliament, Prime Now that the 2017 Marae Moana Act has Minister Henry Puna pointed out that the passed, next steps include establishing a coorCook Islands’ commitment to integrated dination office and action plan. ocean conservation and management “from “Marae” is a sacred communal meeting ridge to reef, and from reef to ocean” is the place where tribes gather to discuss tribal largest undertaken by a single country. issues, while “Moana” is the ocean. Puna elaborated in a press release, “We all must take care of it and it is imperaexplaining that while revenue from the tive that those who live and exist, both within fisheries is important, conservation is a The remote Pacific Island nation now has marine protections encompassing and beyond its boundaries, do recognize and higher priority. respect its sanctity,” said Puna. ¢ the entire Cook Islands’ Exclusive Economic Zone. “We recognize that the ocean not only

To maintain the connection to the past and a viable land base, Native Hawaiians will participate in and benefit from responsible stewardship of Ka Pae ‘A¯ina O Hawai‘i.

Red flags raised over Maui sand dune mining By Office of Hawaiian Affairs Staff

and dune mining in central Maui is an issue of major concern, the Office of Hawaiian Affairs Board of Trustees heard during their community meetings on Maui in June. During public testimony, several beneficiaries shared concerns that mining sand dunes in central Maui disturbs iwi küpuna. The dunes are mined for construction materials, with millions of tons shipped to O‘ahu. In response, the Office of Hawaiian Beneficiaries say sand mining activity on Maui is disturbing iwi ku¯puna. - Affairs calls upon Maui Lani Partners to

Photo: Courtesy Sierra Club Maui

cease all sand and other resource extraction and grading to allow: • The Maui Department of Planning to determine if sand extraction violates the Maui Zoning Code; • The Maui Department of Public Works to determine whether revocation or suspension of the Phase IX grading permit is appropriate; and • The State Historic Preservation Department and the Maui Läna‘i Islands Burial Council to properly investigate the discovery of burials and whether historic preservation laws and conditions have been fully complied with and enforced. ¢

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New law relaxes blood quantum requirements By Treena Shapiro

have already been awarded, state Rep. Lynn DeCoite, who new state law reducrepresents Moloka‘i, said it ing the minimum will also benefit those on the Hawaiian blood DHHL waitlist by preventing quantum required to leaseholders from selling their inherit a homestead leases when there’s no eligible lease couldn’t come sooner for successor in the family. “That some descendants of Moloka‘i’s really was the guts behind the earliest homesteaders. bill. We saw that many of the Under the current federal lots were being sold … but not guidelines, homestead leases to the person at the top of the can only be transferred to family list,” she said. members who are at least oneMany who live in Kalama‘ula quarter Hawaiian. However, today recall the extensive labor it if the eligibility requirements Lawmakers and leaders from the Department of Hawaiian Home Lands and the Office of Hawaiian Affairs took to establish Kalaniana‘ole just passed by the state are look on as Gov. David Ige signs historic legislation on Moloka‘i. - Photos: Treena Shapiro Settlement. When the first eight also approved by Congress, the ‘ohana arrived in Kalama‘ula Hawaiian blood quantum requirement for succesSimilarly, Kapua Kalama Lauifi’s children in 1922, they found raw, infertile land. “There sors will be lowered to 1/32. are 18.75 percent Hawaiian and can only be was this one house, no neighbors, only salt flats “This issue was really important and critical named successors if the blood quantum mini- and kiawe trees,” recalled Maui County Counfor families in the oldest homestead areas where mum is dropped to 1/32. If that happens, even cilwoman Stacy Helm Crivello, whose family homesteads have been in their families three, four, her grandchildren could be successors. Her fam- moved from the Kualapu‘u plantation camps five generations,” said Department of Hawaiian ily’s experience illustrates why she lobbied for a to Kalama‘ula when she and her siblings were Home Lands Chairwoman Jobie Masagatani. lowered blood quantum requirement: young children. “We sat there and cried because “Unfortunately, as much as their parents may “My great-grandfather was one of the original how could our parents bring us here?” have tried to persuade them to fall in love with the homesteaders. When he passed away, he gave Her father, George Helm Sr., was featured in Hawaiian boy next door, they fell in love with the it to my grandma, who was half Hawaiian. My the Honolulu Star-Bulletin as the Moloka‘i Mirboy across the street, so now their children and/ grandmother married a haole man from Iowa, so acle Farmer. “He cleared (four acres) of kiawe by or grandchildren don’t have enough koko, even my mom was only a quarter Hawaiian,” Lauifi hand. They didn’t have bulldozers or tools then,” though they were raised on a homestead and the explained. Lauifi’s grandmother had to pass her Crivello described. “I don’t know what he did homestead has been in their family forever.” lease to her half-Hawaiian son-in-law, Lauifi’s with the salt flats but eventually he was able to Children, grandchildren and great-grandfather, until he could transfer it to her mom when grow things. Then we didn’t have the infrastrucchildren of the 42 founding homesteaders who the minimum blood quantum requirement was ture for water, so my father dug a well that’s still established the Kalaniana‘ole Settlement in lowered to 25 percent. there today.” Kalama‘ula, Moloka‘i, gathered at Kulana ‘Öiwi “I’m 37.5 (percent),” continued Lauifi, who “That’s homesteading. It’s not just building on July 5 when Gov. David Ige enacted House Bill inherited the lease from her mother. “My kids are a house and you move in and everything else,” 451, now Act 80. Among them were OHA Chair- 18.75 because my husband is pure Samoan.” Crivello pointed out. woman Colette Machado and OHA community Lauifi’s grandchildren are one-eighth HawaiNani Maioho Kawa‘a, whose grandfaoutreach coordinators Gayla Haliniak-Lloyd and ian, so a 1/32 blood quantum requirement would ther George Maioho was awarded Lot 13 at Brent Nakihei – all descended from the first wave allow them to be successors. “We still get a couple Kalama‘ula, wants to honor his legacy, as well as of pioneers who paved the way for more than more chances,” she said. “This is going to be our that of Prince Jonah Kühiö Kalaniana‘ole, who 6,000 Hawaiians to live on home lands today. 95th year, so we would have only had four more spearheaded the passage of the Hawaiian Homes The bill was the first to be signed on Moloka‘i, years.” A previous rule change allows the original Commission Act in Congress. While noted Ige, who also pointed to the significance 99-year leases to be extended an additional 100 her family won’t be immediately of the timing. “As we come to the 100th anniver- years, she pointed out. impacted by eligibility changes, sary of the Hawaiian Homes Commission Act, Luann Mahiki Lankford, who is 43.75 percent she worries about the next genthe whole issue of successorship and being able Hawaiian, said if she can’t transfer her lease to eration. “It’s getting harder,” she to ensure that the leases that have already been one of her children, one of her siblings would says. “My daughter qualifies but awarded would be able to be passed on to ben- have to succeed her to hold on to the family’s what happens after that? A little eficiaries (at least) 1/32 Hawaiian becomes more homestead. “That would have meant them Hawaiian is not enough.” ¢ and more important,” he said. moving home and assuming my mortgage For some, the change is urgently needed. “I’m and I don’t think they’re prepared to do Kalama‘ula homesteader 87-years-old. This matters to me,” said Iwalani that or even want to do that,” she said. Kapua Kalama Lauifi was a Arakaki, who grew up in Kalama‘ula. If the blood “They’re already set where they’re driving force behind legisquantum requirement remains at one-quarter, she at.” lation that would enable won’t be able to transfer her lease to the grandson While the relaxed requirement her children to inherit she adopted. would apply only to leases that her homestead lease.

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Retired fire captains pay it forward with free firefighting training sessions By Lindsey Kesel

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

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> Next 8-week session starts efore Hawai‘i’s firefighters get the Sept. 30, from 9 a.m. to noon honor of serving their community in this coveted civil service role, first > Papakölea Community Center – they have to fight their way out of Lower Level a massive pool of eager candidates > 2150 Tantalus Drive, Honolulu, HI vying for the same spot. But thanks to four 96813 retired fire captains on a mission to help ease > Call (808) 520-8997 the intense application process, the struggle to stand out can become a lot less daunting. Retired Honolulu Fire Capt. Richard Soo tests, which helped him identify perleads the intense eight-week study sessions sonal weak spots. “Learning from past at Papakölea Community Center, where he firefighters who lived this life gives us the other instructors share their mana‘o with a strong flavor of what it's really like to students gunning for a spot on Hawai‘i’s local Retired Honolulu Fire Capt. Richard Soo leads a training session for potential fire be a firefighter, and this strong connecfire departments. What’s even more incredible fighter recruits. Photos: - Lindsey Kesel tion with küpuna is very important,” he is that the entire experience says. “Their continuis totally volunteer-run and ing encouragement free to anyone willing to fuels our motivation. put in the work. It feels like we're After dedicating 27 building a sense of years to the Honolulu Fire ‘ohana.” Department and serving as Jessica Penner its first Public Information was a firefighter in Officer (PIO), Soo wanted Florida, but missed a way to share his love for passing the State his life's work and ensure exam by two points. talented recruits improve Now she’s getting their chances of success. “I ready to test for City was awarded my Hawaiian Participants spent eight weeks studying for the fire department's written entrance exam, which is administered every three years. and County next year. Homes lot in 2001 at Kala“It’s been an amazwahine Streamside and I recognized the need for a Exam, reviewing missed questions and strategizing ing experience, and we’re so lucky to have these career path for young Hawaiian adults who do not on performance enhancement tools. instructors give up their time for us,” she says. “It’s pursue a college education following high school Some days are spent in fire houses, cleaning the a good community of like-minded individuals, and graduation,” he says. trucks. “We want them to see the reality of life together we are helping each other. I feel much Papakölea-based nonprofit Kula No Na Po‘e as a firefighter and be prepared to take it all on,” more confident than I did the first time around.” Hawai‘i helps fund the students' textbooks and says Captain Soo. “The students can use the same What happens after test day? If any of the program other supplies, and the community center offers skillset we teach here for any test.” students make it past the written portion, Soo and the space free of charge. Though the program gives The sessions aren’t just one-sided; students also team go the extra mile to run candidates through a preference to Native Hawaiians, classes are open to get a chance to critique their teachers and provide Physical Agility Training (PAT) session, host mock anyone with a high school diploma or GED. feedback, allowing the leaders to constantly tweak interviews to mirror the actual panel interview, and Now in the training program’s ninth year, the their style to better support the students. At the end, critique their resume and interview performance. main thing Soo wants people to know is that the students are given certificates of completion. Looking forward, Soo hopes the next step is to classes are designed to create well-rounded appliSince the department only takes an average of apply this training statewide utilizing Hawaiian cants. “We teach them how to sit for two hours and 100 recruits out of 5,000 applicants, and the written homestead community centers on the neighbor take a 100-question test,” he says. test is offered once every three years, every little islands. “This could be a game changer for the Over eight consecutive Saturdays, the captains bit of knowledge counts. Over the program’s nine applicants and their families,” he says. “This job focus on various aspects of the job and application years, they’ve seen 38 out of their 400 students get can really make them a productive member of process – from time management to practice tests, hired by local fire departments. society, and the training sessions can cement their fire safety, department etiquette, and even interReis Yonehiro will fly to Maui to test for Maui desire to be firefighters.” ¢ viewing tips and agility pointers. Captain Soo and County Fire Department, after realizing that his fellow captains Gilbert Pelletier, Guy Katayama, true calling involves helping people in need. He Lindsey Kesel is a local freelance writer who Earle Kealoha and Curtis Aiwohi guide students found the most valuable aspect of the training ses- focuses on building community, protecting the through the nuances of the Fire Fighter Entrance sions to be the comprehension reviews of practice ‘äina, and preserving indigenous culture.

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Action needed at Mauna Kea A version of the following commentary was originally printed in the Honolulu Star-Advertiser on June 28, 2017. By Dan Ahuna

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e have in many ways failed the mountain.” Over two years ago, when Gov. David Ige made this honest statement regarding Mauna Kea, many expected swift action. The governor intended to enhance stewardship of Mauna Kea and noted that “we have not done right by a very special place and we must act immediately to change that.” Shortly thereafter, the Office of Hawaiian Affairs (OHA) initiated private mediation with the governor, the Department of Land and Natural Resources (DLNR), and the University of Hawai‘i (UH) to address longstanding mismanagement of the mauna and to offer proposals for alternative management structures. Despite a promising start, UH abandoned the process after only a few sessions, and, while positive discussions continued without UH, the process did not proceed with the urgency OHA expected. Instead, consistent with its legal responsibilities, OHA notified the state, DLNR and UH of its intent to sue these agencies to protect Mauna Kea from continued mismanagement and desecration. The prospect of legal action invigorated the resolution process and an agreement on a new management structure seemed imminent as late as May. Unfortunately, all discussions with the state have again

> On July 26, retired judge Riki May Amano, who is overseeing the contested case hearings involving the Thirty Meter Telescope, concluded that the proposed project meets the criteria for construction in a conservation district. The issue now goes before the Board of Land and Natural Resources. stalled, and the specter of litigation looms again. Reformation of the current management structure is critical to Mauna Kea’s future. Regardless of one’s position on telescopes, it is clear that UH has failed as a steward. In fact, even telescope proponents and their consultants agree that there is “a bad history on the mountain” including “poor master and management planning,” and “bureaucratic bumbling, broken promises, technocratic arrogance” as well as “the failure to consult Native Hawaiians in management decisions, and inadequate access for cultural and spiritual practices.” A series of scathing legislative audits dating back to 1998 document UH’s many failures. Of these, UH’s failure to control access has led to numerous safety issues, including fatal vehicular and hiking accidents and the proliferation of unpermitted and uncontrolled commercial tourism. Unfettered access continues to jeopardize Mauna Kea’s unique and fragile natural resources and pierces its cultural sacredness. Despite its recent publicity pieces, UH has not made substantial progress in any aspect of resource management except telescope development. Recognizing the need to improve its manage-

Honoring Kaua‘i’s last ruling chief Submitted by the Friends of King Kaumuali‘i

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ment of Mauna Kea, the Legislature in 2009 granted UH the authority to promulgate administrative rules. Five years later, seeing no effort to exercise this authority, the state’s 2014 audit directly warned: “(u)ntil (UH) adopts administrative rules for its Mauna Kea lands, UH cannot fulfill its stewardship responsibilities.” To this day, UH has not promulgated a single rule. Instead, UH has prioritized the development of observatories at the expense of Mauna Kea’s natural and cultural resources. Its fiduciary, contractual and moral obligations, however, are not solely related to academic or scientific pursuits and institutions; rather, they include kuleana to the people of Hawai‘i and Native Hawaiians who have struggled to protect the essence of Mauna Kea. After decades of failure, UH must offer the broad community more than lip service. Action — including results, not just “progress” — is long overdue. Since the state’s admission of failure on May 26, 2015, OHA has worked with the governor, DLNR and, as much as possible, UH to create a more effective management structure for Mauna Kea that includes a strong role for OHA and the Native Hawaiian community. OHA is committed to ensuring that Mauna Kea is properly managed with appropriate protocols in place to protect this cultural treasure from further exploitation. This is not about money, or any single telescope. This is about doing right by Mauna Kea. ¢ Dan Ahuna is an Office of Hawaiian Affairs trustee for Kauai and Ni‘ihau. He is also the chair of the OHA Board of Trustees’ Ad Hoc Committee on Mauna Kea.

and Statuary Hall of the Congress. We should memorialize ours in similar fashion. Kaumuali‘i’s genealogical connection to the gods was greater than Kamehameha’s. In fact, the ruling families of Kaua‘i were the purest blue bloods of Hawaiian aristocracy. Kaumuali‘i’s reign was a kind one, exemplified by his grave concern for his people. He gave up his dominion as the absolute ruler to save his people from the horrors of a war that he could not win. Let us remember and honor him for that. The Friends are engaged in raising the $150,000 needed to complete the project. The Friends is a 501c(3) organization; contributions are tax deductible. Contributions may be made online or by mail.

he Friends of King Kaumuali‘i are redoubling their efforts to bring honor and recognition to King Kaumuali‘i, the last independent ruler of Kaua‘i and Ni‘ihau. Their goal is to erect a life-size statue of Kaumuali‘i at Pa‘ula‘ula, once the compound of the king, now more familiarly known as the Russian Fort Elizabeth. Kaumuali‘i’s love for his people is ranked as the most significant aspect of his life. Because of that love, which endeared him to his people, the Friends believe Althea Kaohi with a 3-foot maquette that will be used to develop a lifeKing Kaumuali‘i deserves to be memorialized size statue of King Kaumuali‘i. - Photo: Chris Cook Website: kauaikingkaumualii.org with a statue. Mail: Friends of King Kaumuali‘i Internationally-renowned artist and sculptor and displayed at the West Kaua‘i Visitor Center P.O. Box 509 Saim Caglayan, a resident of Kïlauea, Kaua‘i, was in Waimea. At a foundry in California, the sizing Waimea, Kaua‘i, Hawai‘i 96796 contracted to create the statue. To date, a maquette process is underway. – a 3-foot preliminary model from which a lifeAmerica memorializes its heroes with statues, For more information call Aletha Kaohi at (808) size statue will be developed – has been completed as seen in the Lincoln and Jefferson memorials 977-8991 or email akaohi@kedb.com. ¢

To strengthen identity, Native Hawaiians will preserve, practice and perpetuate their culture.

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ai‘ole ua ‘ano ‘oto‘a iti nö paha?

HINALEIMOANA WONGKALU: Aloha mai nui iä käua e Aunty Lolena, pehea ‘oe?

LOLENA: He au hou, ‘eä? ‘O mäkou ka po‘e Ni‘ihau, ho‘ohana mäkou i ka T, ‘eä? Ma waho nei ho‘ohano ‘ia ke K ‘eä? Ua like nö a like iä mäkou, inä ‘ölelo K ‘ia, ‘ölelo T, maopopo nei mäkou. ‘A‘ole ‘oko‘a. Like nö.

LOLENA NicholAs: Maika‘i, aloha nö. Pehea ‘oe? HINA: Maita‘i nö. Mahalo Iesü, maita‘i nö wau. Kala mai nö ‘oe ia‘u, a he mau nïnau no ta‘u iä ‘oe i tëia lä. Ta‘u e mamate nei e nïele aku nö ho‘i iä ‘oe. Hiti nö? LOLENA: Hiti nö. HINA: Mahalo, mahalo. E pili ana nö ta ‘ölelo matuahine o ta ‘äina aloha, ta ‘ölelo Hawai‘i. Pehea lä te ‘ano, te ‘ano ka mänaleo, ua like anei? Ai‘ole ua ‘ano ‘oto‘a anei nö paha te ‘ano o ta ‘ölelo ‘ana, ta ‘ölelo matuahine mai tëlä o ta ‘ölelo a ta po‘e hele nö i ke kula? Like nö

hö‘ola mai i tä kätou ‘ölelo. Ka ‘ölelo o tä kätou motupuni a pau, a me to kätou po‘e küpuna. ‘O kätou tëia wä, tä kätou hanauna ma hope aku, na läkou ho‘omau aku. Na Ke Atua nö ho‘omau aku. Tëlä hanauna, tëia hanauna i ola mau tä kätou ‘ölelo Hawai‘i. Mahalo.

HINA: No tëia mua aku, i tou no‘ono‘o ‘ana aku no ta pono a me ta maita‘i a me te ola a me ta maluhia nö ho‘i, ta ho‘oilina o tëia ‘ölelo matuahine a käua, he aha lä täu mau mea e mana‘olana nei no tëia mua aku, o ta ‘ölelo matuahine, ta ‘ölelo Hawai‘i? LOLENA: ‘O te ola mau no aku ta ‘ölelo Hawai‘i. ‘O tëia hanauna, tëlä hanauna, ‘o ia nö ka ‘ölelo o këia pae mokupuni a pau. Mai Hawai‘i a Ni‘ihau. I ka wä po‘e küpuna ‘eä? ‘O këlä nö ka ‘ölelo mua.

HINA: Mahalo ä nui iä ‘oe e Aunty Lolena, no tou ‘olu‘olu me ta ho‘omanawanui ‘ana i tä käua hui wala‘au, kükä kama‘ilio nö ho‘i. Mahalo no tëia hui ‘ana. LOLENA: Mahalo iä ‘oe.

(L-R) Anake¯ Lolena Nicholas and Hinaleimoana Wong-Kalu. - Ki‘i: Kaipo Kı¯‘aha HINA: Pehea lä tou mau mana‘o i ta käua mea e ‘ite nei o ka loli nui o ia au nei, o tëia au nei he au hou. He aha lä täu mau mana‘o no tëia hanauna hou e ulu mai nei, noho‘ana ua ‘oto‘a nö. He aha lä täu mau mana‘o no läkou?

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LOLENA: Ke Atua nö ho‘opömaika‘i i ka po‘e mälama nei i tä kätou ‘ölelo, a ola mau aku i tä kätou ‘ölelo. I kona mana, näna no alaka‘i i tëlä hanauna, tëia hanauna. Mälama mai iä kätou,

HINA: Iesü pü me kätou a pau loa. LOLENA: ‘Ae. HINA: ‘O ia. Aloha. LOLENA: Aloha. ¢

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Motion Motion passes with seven AYES and two EXCUSED.

Motion to approve and authorize the disbursement of $2,557,844 from the Fiscal Year 2018 Core Operating Budget (Object Code 56530) and $2,560,005 from the Fiscal Year 2019 Core Operating Budget (Object Code 56530) to fund twenty-one (21) Fiscal Biennium 2018-2019 Community Grant recommendations listed on Attachment A- OHA FB 2018-19 Community Grant Recommendations Matrix. EXCEPT for the following grant(s): 1. The Queen’s Medical Center 2. Ka Honua Momona International To approve and authorize the disbursement of $250,000 from the Fiscal Year 2018 Core Operating Budget (Object Code 56530) and $250,000 from the Fiscal Year 2019 Core Operating Budget (Object Code 56530) to fund Ka Honua Momona International, Fiscal Biennium 2018-2019 Community Grant recommendations listed on Attachment A, Item 22- OHA FB 2018-19 Community Grant Recommendations Matrix.

Motion passes with seven AYES, one ABSTENTION and one EXCUSED.

Motion to approve the following statement: The Office of Hawaiian Affairs calls upon Maui Lani Partners to cease all sand and other resource extraction and grading to allow: • The Maui Department of Planning to determine if sand extraction violates the Maui Zoning Code; • The Maui Department of Public Works to determine if revocation or suspension of the Phase IX grading permit is appropriate; and • The State Historic Preservation Department and the Maui La ¯na‘i Islands Burial Council to properly investigate the discovery of burials and whether historic preservation laws and conditions have been fully complied with and enforced.

Motion passes with seven AYES, one ABSTENTION and one EXCUSED.

Motion to approve and authorize the disbursement of $192,156 from the Fiscal Year 2018 Core Operating Budget (Object Code 56530) and $189,995 from the Fiscal Year 2019 Core Operating Budget (Object Code 56530) to fund The Queen’s Medical Center (Maui), Fiscal Biennium 2018-2019 Community Grant recommendations listed on Attachment A, Item 10- OHA FB 2018-19 Community Grant Recommendations Matrix.

Motion passes with seven AYES, one ABSTENTION and one EXCUSED.

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fter an illustrious performing and recording career that spanned more than seven decades, Edwin Mahi‘ai “Mahi” Copp Beamer has left this earthly realm, and one can only imagine the incredible singing that must be taking place now with Mahi at the piano. Grandson of the famed composer, Helen Desha Beamer, Mahi recorded her “Kawohikükapulani” and “Nä Kuahiwi ‘Elima,” under the Decca label in 1957. Two years later, then with Capitol Records, he recorded two full-length albums: “The Remarkable Voice of Hawaii’s Mahi Beamer in Authentic Island Songs” and “More Authentic Island Songs by Mahi…Hawaii’s Most Remarkable Voice.” The recordings showcase the pure falsetto

for which he is so well known the world over. While a student at the Juilliard School in the late 1940s, Mahi sang with Lani McIntyre in the Hawaiian Room at the Lexington Hotel in New York. After serving in the American Army, stationed at Schofield Barracks from 1951 to 1953, he performed onstage at the Queen’s Surf in Waikïkï between 1954 and 1959. He then joined his sister, Sunbeam, in Nalani Kele’s Polynesian Revue at the Stardust in Las Vegas where he remained for more than a decade. After returning home permanently in 1974, Mahi began playing at piano bars, first on Kaua‘i then on O‘ahu at Bay View Golf Course, Andrew’s Trattoria, the Moana Hotel, and finally Outrigger’s Prince Kühiö hotel from which he retired in 2005. Although he is most well-known for perpetuating the music of his

grandmother, Mahi was also an incredible composer whose compositional output ranges from little-known “ditties” like “Pua‘enaMälama By the Sea,” composed at the home of his Uncle Pono at Kalokohanahou in Käne‘ohe, and “Be Gone, Begonia,” written in consult with cousins Nona and Keola in tribute to the automobile that transported the Beamer dance troupe across America, and the hula ku‘i song, “Leilehua, Ke Kuini o ke Kai,” celebrating a day with family aboard his Uncle Marmion’s fishing vessel, to the epic pieces he composed like “The Message” and “The Pledge” for his mother (Mildred Ka‘alo‘ehukaiopua‘ena Copp Beamer) and father (Milton Ho‘olulu Desha Beamer, Sr.), respectively, and “God Hath Ordained” composed for cousin Marmionett’s wedding. In every instance, Mahi’s extraordinary

Mahi Beamer at the piano in a tribute for Princess Abigail Kawa¯nanakoa, Mar. 1, 2008, Hawaiian Civic Club of Honolulu Holoku¯ Ball, Monarch Ballroom, Royal Hawaiian Hotel. Photo: Blaine Fergerstrom talent, both for melody and for received the I Ulu i ke Kumu award lyric, is awe-inspiring. from the Hawai‘inuiäkea School for Among Mahi’s honors are the Hawaiian Knowledge. Hawai‘i Academy of Recording So indelible a mark has Mahi Arts Lifetime Achievement award Beamer left upon the history of received in 1991, his induction into Hawaiian music. He will be missed the Hawaiian Music Hall of Fame by so many, and we all will revel in 2006, and Honpa Hongwanji in the purity of his falsetto and his Mission of Hawai‘i’s acknowledge- virtuosic talent at the keyboard for ment of him as a “Living Treasure years to come.  of Hawai‘i” in 2008. In 2015, Mahi

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Apply for an ‘Ahahui Grant up to $10,000 Application and full details available at www.oha.org/grants The second round FY 2018 ‘Ahahui Grant deadline is

Friday, September 15, 2017 ‘Ahahui orientations at OHA on Friday, 8/11, 10 a.m.-12 p.m.; and Tuesday, 8/15, 1 p.m.-3 p.m. Please register by email at grantsinfo@oha.org

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Native Hawaiian students represent the largest ethnic group in the public school system, 1 of every 4 students.

Education: A new OHA study looks at the needs of Native Hawaiian students in the public school system. - Photo: Thinkstock

Native Hawaiian students (69.9%) are economically disadvantaged, as indicated by enrollment in the free reduced-price meal program.

A Native Hawaiian Focus on the Hawai‘i Public School System By Charene Haliniak

new report by the Office of Hawaiian Affairs’ (OHA) Research Department shares highlights on the Native Hawaiian student population in Hawai‘i’s public school system. A Native Hawaiian Focus on the Hawai‘i Public School System provides critical data that clarifies Native Hawaiian student needs; leading to better targeting of services and programs. Additionally, this report will inform policy makers, stakeholders, and funders of the importance of continuing support of the education of Native Hawaiian students. Education remains a significant factor in increasing opportunities for a higher standard of living and quality of life. Consequently, ho‘ona‘auao (education) is one of the key priorities of OHA’s 20102018 strategic plan. One of the two strategic goals to exceed educational standards is to increase the percent of Native Hawaiians who meet or exceed educational standards in math and reading. To help achieve these results, OHA awarded $7.5 million in

grants since 2010 to the Nä Lei Na‘auao Charter School Alliance to benefit 17 Hawaiian-focused charter schools, which serve more than 4,200 students, 74.4 percent of whom are Native Hawaiian. OHA will also participate in the 2017 Native Hawaiian Education Summit on September 7-9 with other organizations and stakeholders committed to improving outcomes for Native Hawaiian students. In School Year 2014-2015, Native Hawaiian students represented the largest ethnic group at 26 percent. However, due to federal regulation standards, the students’ data are merged into a larger racial group and are often not independently reported on, making it difficult to ascertain Native Hawaiian trends and disparities. OHA’s newest report disaggregates the Native Hawaiian student population and explores Native Hawaiian data in areas such as socio-economic and special education status; math and reading state assessment proficiency results; and retention and graduation rates. Read the full report at www.oha. org/education. ¢

Less than 1 of every 10 classroom teachers are Native Hawaiian.

Native Hawaiian student proficiency rates in math and reading are almost 20 percentage points lower than non-Hawaiians.

The percentage of Native Hawaiian students testing proficient in math decrease by almost half between grades 8-11.

Less than 1 in 3 Native Hawaiian students (28.4%) tested proficient in math.

Less than 4 in 10 Native Hawaiian students (34.8%) tested proficient in reading.

The difference in proficiency rates between Native Hawaiian females and Native Hawaiian males is larger in reading than in math. Haliniak, C.L. (2017). A Native Hawaiian Focus on the Hawai‘i Public School System , SY2015. (Ho‘ona‘auao (Education) Fact Sheet, Vol. 2017, No. 1). Honolulu, HI: Office of Hawaiian Affairs, Research Division, Special Projects.

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Secrets to a long life By Claire Ku‘uleilani Hughes, Dr. PH., R.D.

wo “secrets” to longevity are well known. One is keeping physically active and the second is maintaining a healthy, slender body. These so-called secrets are often mentioned as the best ways to assure good health and longer lifespans. However, while they are easy to understand, they are not so easy to commit to, especially for 60 or 70-plus years. I recall a childhood neighbor, Mrs. T., a widow and elementary

school teacher. She was Asian, slender and walked very rapidly. Each day, Mrs. T. walked briskly up and down our hill to catch the bus to and from school. Once at school, Walking at a brisk pace can increase your lonshe stood to teach for several hours gevity. - Photo: Thinkstock each day. On weekends, she gardened at home. The nucleus is an important, memMrs. T. lived to be over 100 years brane-encased body within each old. Being Chinese, slim, physi- cell that holds the cell’s genetic cally active for at least six hours a material, or DNA, embedded in its day and always walking at a quick chromosomes. Twenty-three pairs pace are all positive indicators for of chromosomes are twisted into reaching 100 years of age. (I tried strands of DNA. The telomeres are to duplicate her daily quick-paced, “caps” on both ends of the strands uphill walk when I was in my 40s of chromosomes to protect the or 50s. I barely made it, finishing at DNA ends. Each time that a cell a much slower pace than Mrs. T. It divides to reproduce, its telomeres gave me a greater appreciation of get shorter. Over time, when the her quick uphill pace.) telomeres are too short to divide, Modern cellular science has the body stops making those cells. unveiled another indicator of the With passage of time, aging sets in odds for a long life: telomeres. and death nears. Telomeres are found in the nucleus Telomeres vary in length. Most of every cell of the human body. individuals have middle-length

range telomeres,which scientists believe is ideal. Shorter telomeres are associated with a higher risk for pulmonary fibrosis and aplastic anemia, and if the person smokes, for developing emphysema. Long telomeres are linked with a greater risk of melanoma, lung cancer and some types of leukemia and brain tumors. The length of our telomeres is inherited from our parents and can’t be altered; scientists warn against supplements on the market that promise to do so. So far, scientists agree that telomeres are not good predictors of the length of life. However, factors associated with early death are, including smoking, high blood pressure, diabetes, excess body weight and exercise habits. Scientists studying telomeres agree that a healthy lifestyle includes a good diet and exercise, both definitively being linked to slower aging. Decades of Hawai‘i’s data on longevity show that Chinese live longest and Japanese second-longest. And, since 1980, Hawai‘i’s

Filipino population has held thirdplace. Since earliest available data, full-blooded Hawaiians have had a shorter life expectancy compared to part-Hawaiians and all other ethnicities. Full-blooded Hawaiians had death rates double that of all others from 1940 to 1980. All Hawai‘i’s ethnic populations have consistently improved their lifespans, including both Hawaiian groups. In the 1800s, infectious-contagious illnesses led to shorter lifespans. In more recent decades, chronic illnesses, heart, diabetes, and cancer have shortened life. Much speculation on causes for early-death in Hawai‘i exists but has never been investigated. Early death among Native Hawaiians has been devastating. This problem demands attention and solutions. It’s obvious this problem requires public health attention. First steps are raising awareness of the problems, seeking solutions and then working on them. The lähui must be included from the outset and involved in the solutions. ¢

2017 Native Hawaiian Education Summit ‘A‘ohe ‘ulu e loa‘a i ka po¯kole o ka lou

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Huli ka lima i lalo. Add your hands to the growth of the ma¯la.

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Empowering people, strengthening communities

Aloha mai ka¯kou,

ecently, OHA beneficiaries have expressed heightened interest in the Office of Hawaiian Affairs’ budget. Their calls for accountability have been heard and we want to take this opportunity to provide some illumination of our grant programs, which put money directly into Hawaiian communities. The vision and dedication of our programmatic grantees benefit communities across the pae ‘äina, enabling more Hawaiians to practice their culture, steward their resources and achieve financial stability. At the end of June, OHA announced 23 programmatic grant awards for fiscal year 2018-19. In the coming pages, you can learn more about their projects, which broaden access to education and higher wages, offer assistance in renting or buying a home, encourage healthier lifestyles and protect environmental resources. Later this year, we’ll be able to provide an even clearer picture of our grants program, dating back to 2010. Part of this agency’s impact is contingent on the success of its grant programs and we’re looking forward to sharing measurable results. Our research department is currently compiling a scorecard that will show how much OHA has awarded in community grants and how funding these partner organizations furthers OHA’s strategic goals. As one example, OHA has funded the Ma Ka Hana Ka ‘Ike – Hana Ola Project for nearly six years because of the tremendous difference it’s making for the Häna community in East Maui. Häna is an isolated, rural Hawaiian community that has to look within to address health challenges particular to Native Hawaiians. Although the project is administered by the Queen’s Medical Center, it’s truly community-driven: Queen’s doesn’t have a permanent presence in Häna, and for that matter, neither does OHA. But that hasn’t held the residents of Häna back. In fact, the funding has galvanized the community and uplifted its collective spirit. Surpassing its health goals, the Hana Ola project is reviving community relationships, paving the way for the younger generation. Programmatic grants aren’t the only way OHA funding reaches our beneficiaries. Our ‘Ahahui Grants support events that benefit Hawaiians, and Hawai‘i at large. Also aligned to our strategic priorities, the ‘Ahahui events encourage our beneficiaries to take part in cultural activities, manage their health and pursue higher education and better jobs. OHA is providing funding support for several events in August, including the 2017 Hawaiian Canoe Racing Association State Championship Regatta in Maui, the First Annual Mälama Nä Keiki Festival on Hawai‘i Island and the Future Fest career fair on Moloka‘i. You can learn more about the ‘Ahahui grants in this issue. As proud as we are of our grantees’ successes, we’re not patting ourselves on the back. It’s not about OHA, it’s really about our people. When they’re empowered, they strengthen their communities. ‘O au iho nö me ke aloha a me ka ‘oia‘i‘o,

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

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Granting change A special section showcasing Office of Hawaiian Affairs’ grant recipients for the Fiscal Years 2018-19.

The Office of Hawaiian Affairs has awarded $6 million in grants over the next two fiscal years to 23 organizations whose projects benefit the Native Hawaiian community. The grant awards were announced at the end of June, just in time for the start of the new fiscal year. “After a thorough vetting by staff and our board, we are proud to announce the selection of these highly qualified programs to receive OHA funding,” said OHA Chairwoman Colette Machado. The Programmatic Community Grants Program supports nonprofit organizations whose projects and programs align with OHA’s strategic priorities in the areas of culture, land & water, economic self-sufficiency, education and health. “We understand that of the many services we provide to our beneficiaries – including research, advocacy and managing our lands – these community grants are especially critical because they make a difference in the lives of individual Native Hawaiians and communities that need kökua the most,” said OHA Ka Pouhana/CEO Kamana‘opono Crabbe. ¢

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income page 17

After-School All-Stars Hawai‘i Boys & Girls Club of the Big Island Educational Services Hawai‘i Foundation

(economic self-sufficiency)

Goodwill Industries of Hawai‘i, Inc. Young Women’s Christian Association of O‘ahu

culture page 15

health page 18

Awaiaulu, Inc. Hui Ma¯lama O Ke Kai Foundation Ko¯kua Kalihi Valley Comprehensive Family Services KUPA Friends of Ho‘okena Beach Park PAC Foundation PA‘I Foundation

Kualapu‘u Public Conversion Charter School Ma¯lama Kaua‘i Salvation Army-Family Treatment Services The Queen’s Medical Center

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land page 19

(economic self-sufficiency)

Ha¯lau Ke‘alaokamaile Hawai‘i Forest Institute Ka Honua Momona International Pacific American Foundation

Hawaiian Community Assets Effective Planning and Innovative Communication Inc. (EPIC) Habitat for Humanity Maui Na¯na¯kuli Housing Corporation (pg. 17)

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Funded projects and programs address specific community needs identified in OHA’s 2010-2018 Strategic Plan:

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HOUSING > The goal of these services is to increase economic self-sufficiency of Native Hawaiians by increasing their capacity to own or rent a home. Programming will be implemented to: • Assist Native Hawaiians in achieving homeownership, and/ or • Assist Native Hawaiians in obtaining stable rental housing.

INCOME > The goal of these services is to increase economic selfsufficiency of Native Hawaiians by increasing Native Hawaiian family income. Native Hawaiian family income will be increased by implementing programming to: • Assist Native Hawaiian individuals in completing high school equivalency and/or vocational training, and • Assisting Native Hawaiian individuals in attaining and maintaining increased and/or higher wage employment.

HEALTH > The goal of these services is to improve health conditions among Native Hawaiians by implementing family-centered, culturally sensitive approaches that focus on: • Reducing the rate of obesity among Native Hawaiians through Direct Services (i.e. clinical assessment, diagnosis, treatment, and specialist referrals, etc.) and • Reducing the rate of obesity and other chronic diseases among Native Hawaiians through Prevention Services (i.e. education, advocacy, research, etc.).

EDUCATION > The goal of these services is to improve Native Hawaiian student proficiency in reading and math so they can increase standardized test scores.

CULTURE > The goal of these services is to support the perpetuation of traditional cultural practices and strengthen Native Hawaiian identity, ‘ohana, and lähui through projects that focus on: • Increasing the number of cultural practitioners, • Increasing their skill level or proficiency in a practice, and/ or • Providing opportunities for continued practice.

LAND > The goal of these services is to support sustainable resource management and responsible stewardship of kïpuka, or parcels of land within an ahupua‘a, along the three (3) components of sustainable resource management: • Economic • Cultural • Environmental

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After-School Programs to Improve ProÞciency in Reading and Math on HawaiÔi Island and OÔahu will provide extended learning and enrichment opportunities for 1,800 students (948 Native Hawaiian) over the next two years. Throughout the school year, free after-school programs will be offered three hours a day, Þve days a week to put children on the right path to graduate from high school and pursue a college degree. Activities include student-led service projects, sports, career exploration opportunities and targeted programming for 8th graders exhibiting signs they might drop out. Quarterly events bring the whole family together for fun projects and performances.

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The Mohala ÔIke project will strengthen academic success for Club members by skillfully instilling lifelong learning habits in the youth of Þve Boys & Girls Club of the Big Island communities (Hilo, KeaÔau, P hoa, P hala, Kealakehe). Culturally responsive, experiential academic support will be delivered by caring Club mentors to 316 Native Hawaiian students over the next two years. Educational initiatives and daily activities include an incentive-based homework support and academic tutoring program where participants dedicate an hour to academic enrichment, high-yield learning activities to enhance skills and knowledge learned at school, and literacy strengthening activities, such as spelling bees and guided reading.

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ÔImi ÔIke Learning Centers provide comprehensive instruction based on the Moenaha Hawaiian culture-based methodology, combined with educationally enriching activities designed to help 100 Native Hawaiian students in foster, kith and kinship care meet and exceed academic standards in reading and math and ensure they are making progress toward graduation. Offering a one-stop-shop for educational services to at-risk youth in foster care, the learning centers develop individualized Learning Plans based on needs assessments and input from students and their caregivers. The plans are tailored to each studentÕs learning style and guide instruction during 1:1 and small group tutoring.

4747 Kïlauea Avenue #210 Honolulu, HI 96816 (808) 734-1314 info@asashawaii.org

Photo: Wai‘anae Intermediate All-Stars taking part in team building exercises: Kawena, Sasa, Jamar, Andy and Koa.

100 Kamakahonu Street Hilo, HI 96720 (808) 935-5536 info@bgcbi.org

Photo: Staff: Alana Paiva, Autumn Kealoha, Chela Shiroma. Keiki: Frank, Harlee, Amanda, Kaitlyn, Zeza, Brad, Ashanti, Melia, Matthew, Natalia at beach clean up to practice our kuleana to mälama ke kai.

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Translation Training Project: Phase III offers intensive two-year training for ßuent Hawaiian speakers who wish to be translators, trainers and mentors. In this phase, one team of trainees will continue translating Samuel M. KamakauÕs history series, which was originally published in Hawaiian language newspapers from 1865-70. AwaiauluÕs work will present his original material in both Ô lelo HawaiÔi and English. A second team will translate Hawaiian historian John Papa ÔìÔ Õs ÒNa Hunahuna o ka Moolelo Hawaii.Ó Trainees from Phase II will become trainers in this phase as translators who trained them become mentors-in-training.

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Two workshop series will allow Native Hawaiian youth and their family members to learn traditional protocol and techniques from respected k puna and kumu. The 10-12 week long Papahana K lai Papa Me P haku KuÔi ÔAi workshop series will teach 100 participants to carve their own papa kuÔi Ôai and p haku kuÔi Ôai to pound their own kalo. The eight month Papahana K lai WaÔa will teach canoe building to 90 participants. Seven older youth and young adults will be selected by their kumu to receive speciÞc training as apprentice cultural practitioners, in hope that theyÕll one day become kumu themselves. Photo: Puakea Nogelmeier with a translator in training, making Hawaiian language documents more accessible.

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The K k Ôilimoku: Perpetuation and Preservation of Hawaiian Basketry projectÕs goal is increasing the number of cultural practitioners in the area of ÔieÔie (Freycinetia arborea) basketry in targeted Hawaiian communities by providing culture-based experiences through lectures, resource gathering and workshops to connect with their heritage, strengthening their identities as Native Hawaiians. Over the next two years, Lloyd Harold Sing Jr. and May Haunani Balino-Sing will teach 20 Native Hawaiian apprentices on Maui and HawaiÔi Island how to weave various h naÔi (baskets and traps) and weave a K kaÔilimoku image. Participants will have opportunities to promote ÔieÔie basketry through demonstrations, lectures and showcases.

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Photo: (R-L): Rikki Barros, Jack Canape, Isaiah Abejon, and Koyo Kekauoha. During one of the Wa‘a Wednesdays for Hui Mälama O Ke Kai, teachers watch on as students use pono practices while showcasing the skills that they have just learned on how to begin shaping a wa‘a.

P.O. Box 505 Hönaunau, HI 96726 (808) 987-9052 kupahookena@hawaiiantel.net

Part of a longer-term goal to restore the abundance and sustainability of the South Kona Þshery and revive and sustain traditional Hawaiian practices of sustainable Þshing, KUPAÕs project, Revitalizing Traditional Hawaiian Fishing Practices in HoÔokena, South Kona, HawaiÔi, aims at preserving and perpetuating the customary Hawaiian cultural practices of traditional Ô pelu (mackerel scad) Þshing as handed down to the Þshermen of HoÔokena and the greater South Kona region by reintroducing seasonal closures to allow time for regeneration of Þsh stocks and increased Þsh catch to train a new generation of Ô pelu Þshers.

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Birthing a Nation seeks to increase and perpetuate traditional knowledge and cultural practices around childbirth. Over the next two years, 176 Native Hawaiian w hine h pai and their k ne, cultural practitioners and health professionals will learn cultural birthing practices, empowering families to give their child a strong foundation in life while strengthening the l hui. Elements of the program include research and training for cultural practitioners, as well as eight-week programs for expectant parents that draw on ancestral knowledge and emphasize the importance of lomilomi, l Ôau, hoÔoponopono, Ôai pono, Ôiewe kanu (planting of Ôiewe) and other practices during pregnancy and childbirth.

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Photo: Lloyd Kumulä‘au Sing & Haunani Balino-Sing at Na¯ Hulu Manu – Bishop Museum sponsored event May 2016

Photo: Douglas Alani demonstrating opelu net ﬁshing for a gathering that KUPA sponsored in 2014 along with Pa‘a Pono of Milolii and Na Pea sailing academy.

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Many Native Hawaiians canÕt afford to pay tuition for hula classes and kumu hula and h lau hula face challenges Þnding dedicated spaces to teach, learn and create new works of art. Hula: N kiÔi PaÔa addresses both of those issues by underwriting the cost of training advanced students of hula as teachers and increasing the number of dance studios dedicated to hula to offer more opportunities for Hawaiians to participate. PAÔI is also partnering with Artspace to build a new arts center in KakaÔako that will have space for two dance studios and an art gallery.

P.O. Box 17483 Honolulu, HI 96817 (808) 844-2001 info@paifoundation.org

Photo: Cioci Dalire, Kawika Lum, Ka‘iulani Takamori and Kaleo Manuel making pahu hula.

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Photo: Hawaiian Community Assets helped Shaila Taifane and her son to move.

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Seven months ago, Shaila Taifane was staying in a domestic violence shelter in Honolulu â&#x20AC;&#x201C; a single Native Hawaiian mother with a five-year old son, struggling with homelessness. â&#x20AC;&#x153;The odds were against us,â&#x20AC;? she said. â&#x20AC;&#x153;I was in defense mode, because I knew that if I failed, I would be failing my child.â&#x20AC;? Beginning in the fall of last year, Taifane received a series of breaks, thanks to the help of Hawaiian Community Assets (HCA), a housing program funded in part by the Office of Hawaiian Affairs (OHA). The program taught her to

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are more than three times as likely as non-Native Hawaiian households to contain â&#x20AC;&#x153;hidden homeless.â&#x20AC;? Hidden homeless are individuals who would like to move out but donâ&#x20AC;&#x2122;t have the resources to buy or rent their own place. In late June, the OHA Board of Trustees approved $6 million in grants over the next two years to 23 organizations providing a broad

It feels so good to just to have someone who genuinely cares about you, to have someone in your corner rooting for you, saying â&#x20AC;&#x2DC;you can do it.â&#x20AC;&#x2122;â&#x20AC;? Photo: Habitat Homeowner Varna Nakihei works with Family Services Manager Sophie Lee during a personalized credit counseling/ budgeting session.

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The HawaiĂ&#x201D;i Youth Opportunities Initiative (HYOI) Opportunity Passport provides Ă&#x17E;nancial literacy training and matching funds for asset purchases to young people ages 14 to 25 who were in foster care. Eligible asset purchases for Native Hawaiians include security deposits and Ă&#x17E;rst monthĂ&#x2022;s rent. At least 10 Ă&#x17E;nancial literacy training sessions will be offered over the next two years on OĂ&#x201D;ahu, East and West HawaiĂ&#x201D;i Island, KauaĂ&#x201D;i and Maui. EPIC offers 1:1 matches for asset purchases including housing, medical care, education and vehicles. Photo: Young people who spent time in foster care learn to save and spend responsibly.

manage a monthly budget, rebuild her credit and actively save money. And in February, HCA helped her find a rental home. â&#x20AC;&#x153;They helped me pick up the pieces of my life,â&#x20AC;? Taifane said of HCA. â&#x20AC;&#x153;I donâ&#x20AC;&#x2122;t know where I would be without them.â&#x20AC;? Taifaneâ&#x20AC;&#x2122;s story offers hope to the many Native Hawaiians who are fighting to make ends meet. The economic statistics for Native Hawaiians are grim. While Native Hawaiians participate in the labor force at higher rates than the state average, Native Hawaiian per capita income is nearly $5,000 less than the state average. In addition, Native Hawaiians use homeless services at disproportionate rates, and Native Hawaiian households

spectrum services to Native Hawaiians. Of these funds, $2 million will go to six programs providing housing and income services. â&#x20AC;&#x153;Our housing and income grants as a collective provide a comprehensive set of services that aim to help improve the economic landscape for Native Hawaiians,â&#x20AC;? said OHA Chief Executive Officer/Ka Pouhana Kamanaâ&#x20AC;&#x2DC;opono Crabbe. â&#x20AC;&#x153;Our income grantees help our beneficiaries develop skills to increase their earning potential because the cost of living in Hawaiâ&#x20AC;&#x2DC;i is so high that minimum wage isnâ&#x20AC;&#x2122;t enough. Meanwhile, our housing grantees teach our beneficiaries to better manage their finances to put them on a path that starts with securing rentals and can lead eventually to homeownership.â&#x20AC;?

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Shaila Taifane and her son in their new home, thanks to Hawaiian Community Assets’ housing program, which has helped Native Hawaiians get into homes. - Photos: Sterling Wong While financial literacy training has been a staple of housing programs, individual development accounts (IDAs) are becoming increasingly common. Most of OHA’s housing grantees offer IDAs, which are savings accounts in which the deposits are matched – in this case, by OHA grant funds – to help contribute to home purchase or other housing-related expenses, such as rent. Home repair training is a unique service offered by Nänäkuli Hous-

ing Corporation (NHC), another OHA housing grantee. NHC executive director Paige Kapi‘olani Barber explains that home maintenance is important because it protects a person’s most valuable asset – their house. “If your home is in poor condition, you will not be able to get a home equity line of credit, which can be used for medical needs, college and debt consolidation,” she said. Barber also said that for many of her program participants who

are on a very tight budget, an unexpected home repair emergency can quickly destabilize their financial situation. “Being able to fix a kitchen sink on your own instead of paying a plumber $200 is a big deal for a lot of people,” she said. Another important service of OHA’s housing programs is the one-on-one attention from counselors, who serve multiple roles for clients, from advocate with their landlords to parental figure holding them accountable. HCA program director Lahela Williams said that one of their first objectives with new clients is to gauge their commitment. “We tell them if you want it, you have to make it real, and then we are absolutely dedicated to help you reach your goals,” she said. Barber and Williams both talk about counselors having to impress upon clients that securing stable housing is a long-term commitment that will take multiple years, doesn’t end with the acquisition of a home and includes persevering through unexpected setbacks, which they both refer to as “life happens” moments. Taifane said she’s grateful for her HCA counselor, Rosalee Puaoi. “It feels so good to just to have someone who genuinely cares about you, to have someone in your corner rooting for you, saying ‘you can do it,” she said. While Taifane recognizes how far she’s come in the last six months, she understands the challenges ahead. But her son provides her the inspiration to press on. “My son asks me, ‘Mom, we are not going to move anymore, right? I tell him, ‘No, this is our home now,’” she said. ¢

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Na K kulukumuhana is a project that provides Þnancial and homeownership training to Native Hawaiian households with low to moderate income to increase their economic self-sufÞciency. NHC expects to provide training and counseling to over 400 Native Hawaiians over the next two years through Þnancial literacy workshops, home repair classes and case management to develop individual service plans based on participantsÕ needs and Þnancial situations. Participants who complete the training receive certiÞcates that can be used to obtain assistance from any HUD-based First Time Homebuyer Program. Photo: Financial and homeownership training prepares families to buy homes, and maintain them.

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The Career Pathways Program: Employment and Career Support Services for Native Hawaiians is a collaboration between Goodwill, the University of HawaiÔi community colleges and local employers. Over the next two years, 240 eligible Hawaiians will be helped through the program, which broadens access to post-secondary education with an emphasis on shorter-term vocational programs that result in higher-wage employment. The program offers job readiness training, Þnancial literacy, educational support and job placement in Honolulu, Hilo, Kona, Maui and KauaÔi. Local employers will be engaged to create job opportunities, as well as ensure their workforce training needs are being met.

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Financial Readiness for Native Hawaiian Women will help Native Hawaiian women develop the tools they need to live independently after prison through re-entry and work furlough services, as well as transitional housing. Generally, participants will be transferred from the WomenÕs Community Correctional Center to YWCA Fernhurst for a six month program. Once they complete that program and are paroled, participants can also move into transitional housing for up to six months. Aspects of YWCAÕs program also include continuing education, a job search accelerator program and hoÔoponopono training to address conßicts with family members and friends.

2610 Kilihau Street Honolulu, HI 96819 (808) 836-0313 info@higoodwill.org

Photo: Cody-Fay Corbett, program participant, with her Goodwill Hawaii employment counselor Siniva Pota.

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Photo: YWCA Fernhurst residents participate in Mother Daughter gardening day at Fernhurst.

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Project P Ôolo is a multidisciplinary, school-based, childhood obesity prevention and treatment program focused on the early identiÞcation of students affected by obesity and the promotion of positive health changes and lifestyle choices in students and their families. Project P Ôolo, delivered with relevant Hawaiian values and traditional food and nutritional practices, establishes a wholechild approach to the alignment of health with education by offering a coordinated array of direct and prevention health services. The evidence-based approach builds on the success of a two-year pilot project in engaging students and families to increase physical activity and nutrition knowledge.

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Ola Kino MaikaÔi serves Hawaiian women and children enrolled in Family Treatment ServicesÕ residential and therapeutic treatment programs on OÔahu. The program aims to improve the health of Hawaiian women recovering from substance abuse and addiction while preventing obesity and reducing weight gain related to cessation of tobacco, methamphetamine and other drugs. Participants will engage in Hawaiian cultural practices that support health and learn skills to live a healthy lifestyle. Cultural components of the program include a weekly culture class, lomilomi, establishing a m la or garden, learning mele, oli, moÔolelo and dances and excursions to culturally signiÞcant sites.

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KauaÔi MalaÔai Kula: Creating health through a culturally relevant farm-toschool program addresses the health and wellness of 202 students (96 percent Native Hawaiian) at two Hawaiian-focused charter schools: Kawaikini NCPCS and Ke Kula NiÔihau. Healthy farm-totable meal programs will be developed at both schools and school staff will receive capacity-building services to improve physical activity and nutrition education of students. Once the school meal programs launch, the emphasis will shift to increasing the amount of locally produced food served to students. In addition, a fulltime Farm-to-School AmeriCorps VISTA member will help integrate school gardens into the curriculum.

Photo: Molokai Homegrown School Family Lunch Kalo and Molokai Beef.

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WaiÔanae Coast Comprehensive Health Center, Mauka to Makai 2017, $5,000 > The two-day event is designed to link the mountains and ocean in WaiÔanae through cultural education and activities that encourage the community's understanding of their kuleana to water safety and enhance environmental awareness. Aug. 5-6. Council for Native Hawaiian Advancement, Grant Resource Training and Policy BrieÞng for Native

P.O. Box 1414 Kïlauea, HI 96754 (808) 828-0685 megan@malamakauai.org

Photo: Farm-to-table meal programs will be developed for two Kaua‘i charter schools.

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The Ma Ka Hana Ka ÔIke Ð Hana Ola Project is a community-driven effort in East Maui that implements culturally-relevant programs that provide direct services (physical activity, clinical assessment) and prevention services (education, research) to reduce the rate and severity of obesity among Native Hawaiians. Activities open to all in H na include a Community Build program that takes participants through the process of building k puna cottages and other structures, KuÔi LoÔi and KuÔi Ai programs to grow and pound kalo, m lama Ô ina at Mahele Farm and culturally-relevant strength and conditioning programs such as hula and thatched hale building.

Hawaiian Communitybased Organizations, $4,000 > A training event providing resources on various grants and policy brieÞng that will target Native Hawaiian nonproÞt organizations to help them better serve their communities in need. Aug. 11. Hui M lama Ola N Ô iwi, First Annual M lama N Keiki Festival, $6,500 > This HawaiÔi Island event is open to prenatal women, young families, those considering pregnancy and supporting Ôohana and will offer a wide variety of maternity and new family mini-educational classes; clinical health screen-

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Photo: Project Manager Viliami Tukuafu teaches youth participants Jalen, Ka‘imi, and Clyde how to ku‘i kalo for making pa‘i ‘ai and poi to take home to their families.

ing for expectant mothers, keiki and Ôohana; keiki fun activities and healthy localsourced food. Aug. 26. Friends of MolokaÔi High & Middle Schools Foundation, Future Fest 2017, $5,000 > An all-day event for students in grades 7-12 and community members where military recruiters and career personnel, along with college and union representatives, will be present to speak with students regarding post secondary opportunities. Aug. 28. I;FJ;C8;H HawaiÔi PonoÔ Foundation, 2017 11th Annual ÔOnipaÔa

Celebration, $8,000 > To celebrate the 179th birthday of Queen LiliÔuokalani and honoring Queen LiliÔuokalani as a leader of peace and justice as HawaiÔiÔs last sovereign. Sept. 3. N W hine o Ke Kai, $5,500 > The N Wahine o Ke Kai Annual Moloka'i to Oahu Canoe race which starts at Hale O Lono Harbor, Moloka'i, and ends on Duke Kahanamoku beach in Waik k . Sept. 24. E9JE8;H PaciÞc American Foundation, HawaiÔi Children and Youth Day 2017, $7,500 > The 24th year of celebrating and honoring our children

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H nau ka Ulu L Ôau, Ola Mau n Hua (Born is the forest, long live the seeds): Under the leadership of Kumu Hula KealiÔi Reichel, H lau KeÔalaokamaile is spearheading an effort to create a 30-acre Native Habitat Corridor on Maui, starting with a 6-acre k puka in Makawao. The h lau will study chants, Hawaiian language newspapers and Þrsthand accounts to identify plants that are native to the area. Then, in collaboration with six h lau and Hawaiian immersion programs, H lau KeÔalaokamaile will begin restoring native ßora to the Makawao ahupuaÔa using traditional Hawaiian practices and natural farming.

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Ke Ola o Ka Ô ina is a collaborative partnership between Ka Honua Momona (KHM) on MolokaÔi and Waip Foundation on KauaÔi. KHM has been engaged in restoration of two ancient Þshponds on MolokaÔi Ð AliÔi and Kaokoeli Ð as well as managing a 1.5 acre parcel with several gardens growing edible and medicinal plants. Waip stewards the 1,600-acre Waip ahupuaÔa on KauaÔi. Together, the two organizations will share practices and develop programs, policies and revenuegenerating activities aimed at fostering greater connections to Ô ina through stewardship, cultural practices and growing and preparing local foods. Photo: Ka Honua Momona hosted all of Kualapu‘u Charter School’s (another OHA grant recipient) kindergarten classes in spring of 2017 at Ali‘i Fishpond.

while giving a strong voice to community health and engagement. Oct. 8-15.

encouraging the community to utilize local food sources for nutritional beneÞt. Oct. 15.

ÔAha P nana Leo Ð Waimea, HoÔ la 2017, $5,000 > The event is a two-day series focusing on wahi pana and will be offering development workshops, exhibits, and demonstrations that will honor and celebrate Waimea and Kohala. Oct. 6-7.

Project Vision HawaiÔi, Hui for Health-KauaÔi, $5,000 > Bringing free vision and health services to KauaÔi Island, targeting Native Hawaiians in three communities: Hanalei, L huÔe and Kekaha. Oct. 9-11.

HawaiÔi Maoli, HoÔokele NaÔauao: A Hawaiian Librarianship Symposium, $4,800 > An event bringing together Hawaiian librarians, archivists, information professionals and community members to advance the constructs, practices and principles of Hawaiian librarianship. Oct. 15-16.

National Tropical Botanical Garden, Kahanu Garden ÔUlu Cook-Off, $2,000 > An event that is part of the Festivals of Aloha, Maui Nui will bring together the Maui community by preparing dishes using Ôulu (breadfruit) that will be judged, and ultimately

KinaÔole Foundation, Native Hawaiian Business Development and Empowerment Workshops, $7,000 > Workshops will be held throughout the state and will

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Aloha Ô ina. Aloha KaÔ p lehu. Aloha Wao Lama continues sustainable management practices at Ka p lehu, one of the healthiest remnant dryland forests remaining in HawaiÔi. Through HFIÕs sponsorship, HoÔola Ka MakanaÔ o KaÔ p lehu, a land-based cultural ecology education hui and restoration organization, will be able to continue its mission of tending, honoring and growing a place of peace and safety for the native dryland lama forest of Ka p lehu within a regional homeland context Ð fostering restorative kinship relationships between community and Ô ina Ð utilizing educational stewardship, traditional ecological knowledge and contemporary and institutional scientiÞc methods.

P.O. Box 482188 Kaunakakai, HI 96748 (808) 553-8353 kahonuamomona@gmail.com

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Kailapa Community Association, N Kilo Ô ina Camp, $6,000 > Family-style camp to build a holistic understanding of biological, cultural and social well-being to improve resource management

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Photo: (L-R) Todd Tashima and Lori Walker, in the Environmental Law Clinic mauka huaka‘i to Ka‘üpülehu forest during their kökua makai with the “Try Wait” no-take ﬁshing initiative in October 2016.

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K hea Loko is a call to restore, revitalize and preserve the Waikalua Loko Fishpond for the next 400 years; to inspire, educate and practice the art and engineering of Hawaiian Þshponds as a catalyst to restoring K neÔohe Bay and the nearshore Þsheries environmental to help reconnect the mauka (Luluku lands) to makai in the ahupuaÔa of K neÔohe. Opportunities to engage and support student/community learning include rebuilding the Kuapa (wall); reconstructing three auwai and bridges, repairing three makaha gates, removing invasive limu and mangrove, propagating native limu and Þsh and recycling both degradable and non-biodegradable vegetation and human-made elements.

cover how to start and grow businesses within the federal marketplace. Open to all Native Hawaiian-owned organizations, representatives and community members. Oct. 28-29, Nov. 4-5, Nov. 25-26. DEL;C8;H National Kidney Foundation of HawaiÔi, Kidney Early Detection Screening, $4,000 > A free event offering comprehensive kidney health screening, which includes: blood pressure and BMI-measurement, blood draw and urine point-of-care testing with immediate results to follow and exit interview with an onsite clinician. Nov. 3.

Photo: Students from Windward Community College removing invasive limu (gorilla ogo) from Waikalua Loko I‘a. Limu gets recycled to taro farmers on Windward side.

Hawaiian Community Assets, 2017 Financial Opportunities Fair, $5,800 > A free event bringing public and private organizations that specialize in personal Þnance, small business development and Þnancial services to the Native Hawaiian residents of HawaiÔi Island. Nov. 4-5. N Mamo o M Ôolea, 9th Annual H na Limu Festival, $7,400 > An event to celebrate and educate Native Hawaiians and residents about the importance of limu in marine ecosystem health and Hawaiian culture and diet. Featuring food, music, crafts and youth-focused activi-

ties to promote the restoration of traditional ahupuaÔa management. Nov. 17-18. Learning Disabilities Association of HawaiÔi, LDAH Keiki Health and Learning Fair, $3,500 > A free event providing early developmental, hearing and vision screenings for children ages 2-5 to help better prepare them for school readiness. Nov. 18.

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OHA SEEKS COMMUNITY INPUT FOR ITS WAHIAWAÂŻ LANDS MASTER PLAN By Sterling Wong

ore than 40 individuals last month shared their manaâ&#x20AC;&#x2DC;o about how the Office of Hawaiian Affairs should move forward with managing its 511 acres of agricultural land in WahiawĂ¤, which surrounds the culturally significant KĂźkaniloko Birthing Stones. The meeting, held July 13 at WahiawĂ¤ District Park, is part of an ongoing effort to gather public input on the development of OHAâ&#x20AC;&#x2122;s master plan for its WahiawĂ¤ lands. The public can continue to participate in this process by visiting www. oha.org to learn more and submitting comments to info@oha.org. In 2012, OHA acquired its WahiawĂ¤ lands as part of the larger

effort of several non-profit and public entities to purchase 1,700 acres from the Galbraith Estate for agricultural and cultural preservation purposes. OHA contributed $3 million to acquire the 511 acres to: â&#x20AC;˘ Protect the KĂźkaniloko Birthing Stones by providing a buffer against future incompatible development in the area; â&#x20AC;˘ Explore the development of compatible agricultural uses and other programmatic initiatives; and â&#x20AC;˘ Contribute to Hawaiâ&#x20AC;&#x2DC;iâ&#x20AC;&#x2122;s food self-sufficiency, preservation of open space and watershed lands and overall community planning goals for central Oâ&#x20AC;&#x2DC;ahu. KĂźkaniloko is a historical and sacred site located in the piko (center) of Oâ&#x20AC;&#x2DC;ahu, a place where the highest chiefs were born and where

birthing rituals were performed. In November 2016, OHA began its master planning process for these lands. OHAâ&#x20AC;&#x2122;s objective for its master plan is to develop a planning document that incorporates three land use typologies. These include: Protection (Palena â&#x20AC;&#x2DC;Ă&#x201E;ina); Education (Hoâ&#x20AC;&#x2DC;omĂ¤lamalama); and Agriculture (Hoâ&#x20AC;&#x2DC;oulu â&#x20AC;&#x2DC;Ă&#x201E;ina). As part of this process, OHA is currently conducting a number of community outreach efforts, including the formation of a KĂźkaniloko Master Planning Working Group and engaging a number of civic organizations. OHA plans to hold another public meeting in early 2018 to provide an update on its planning process. A last public meeting will be held in mid-2018 to present a draft master plan to the community. Â˘

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MÄlama Maunalua Summer Community Huki Event August 12, 9 a.m. to noon Learn about restoring Hawai‘i’s marine environment while helping to remove invasive algae from nearshore waters along Maunalua Bay. Hosts Mälama Maunalua and Pono Pacific encourage volunteers to bring water and wear sunscreen and clothes that can get wet. Water shoes, gloves and bags will be provided. Volunteers meet at Kuli‘ou‘ou Beach Park. Call 395-5050 or email volunteer@malamamaunalua.org. hcra State championship regatta August 5, 7:30 a.m. The 2017 Hawaiian Canoe Racing Association Annual State Championship Regatta brings together paddling associations from around the state to determine the overall outrigger canoe paddling champions. Opening ceremonies begin at 7:30 a.m. and the race begins at 8. Free. Hanakao‘o Beach Park, Lahaina, Maui, www. hcrapaddler.com. Sponsored in part by the Office of Hawaiian Affairs. Mauka to makai 2017 August 5, 8 a.m. to 2 p.m. at Ka‘ala Farms August 6, 7:30 a.m. to 3 p.m., Pöka‘i Bay.

Volunteer to Ma¯lama Maunalua Bay on Aug. 12. Photo: Courtesy of Ma¯lama Maunalua

Enjoy Hawaiian language opera “Na¯ Kau a Hi‘aka” Aug. 18-20. - Photo: Courtesy of Chaminade University of Honolulu This two-day event links the mountains and oceans in Wai‘anae through cultural education and activities and encourage the community’s understanding of their kuleana to water safety and enhance environmental awareness. Saturday, Ka‘ala Farms, Sunday Pöka‘i Bay, 697-3709. Sponsored in part by the Office of Hawaiian Affairs.

NÄ Hula Festival August 6, 9 a.m. to 2 p.m. The city’s 77th Annual Nä Hula Festival features non-competitive hula performances, music from the Royal Hawaiian Band and the 2017 Lei Queen and Court. Bring something to sit on, as well as something to eat and drink. Free. Kapi‘olani Park Bandstand, 768-3058.

Lili‘uokalani Protestant Church Lü‘au August 5, 1 to 4 p.m. Pick-up only 11 a.m. to 2 p.m. The 41st annual benefit lü‘au offers takeout and dine-in options, with entertainment from Chinky Mahoe and Hälau Kawili‘ula and Greg Lontayao and Hälau Kawaihoa. $25 dine-in, $20 takeout. 66-090 Kamehameha Highway, Hale‘iwa, 637-9364.

Ka‘INA MAI August 6, 4:30 to 7:30 p.m. Hika‘alani presents an evening of food, storytelling, mele and hula to celebrate a community returning to and growing at the piko of the Kailua ahupua‘a. Free. Ulupö heiau. Kükanono, Kailua. $125. Email halauhikaalani@gmail.com or visit http://hikaalani.website/ kulsquoono-kulsquoai.html.

Na¯ Ho¯ku¯ Hanohano award winner Natalie Ai Kamau‘u joins the impressive list of performers at the Papako¯lea Pa¯‘ina. - Photo: Courtesy

PapakÖLEA PÄ‘ina August 12, 10 a.m. to 3 p.m. Back for a second year, the Papakölea Pä‘ina features entertainment by Keauhou, Natalie Ai Kamauu, Kuana Torres Kahele, Pömaika‘i Lyman and the Keawe ‘ohana, plus special guests. Tickets are $35 ($10 for keiki under 12) and include court access to the concert, Hawaiian food plate, cultural demonstrations, a keiki zone, marketplace and more. Presale tickets include a Hawaiian plate and access to the concert. Proceeds will support the Papakölea Community Scholarship Program and other educational activities. Tickets at papakoleapaina.eventbrite.com. Papakölea Community Park, 5208998, papakoleapaina@gmail.com. Free Concert at Lili‘uokalani gardens August 17, 12:30 to 2:30 p.m. As a prelude to an evening Hawai‘i International Music Festival concert (see “Taste, Sights and Sounds of the Big Island” below), this free performance at Lili‘uokalani Gardens will feature classical and Hawaiian music from the festival’s founders and other musicians, including Argentinian tango music, as well as selected compositions by Queen Lili‘uokalani. Bring your own mats, blankets or beach chairs. Lili‘uokalani Gardens between the Pähoa-side gate and the restrooms. www.HIMusicFestival.com.

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New releases in books and music By Ka Wai Ola Staff

A new album by Näpua, personal letters from Queen Emma, a novel and a volume of poetry are among the latest releases from local authors, scholars and musicians. Other recent titles include “Ho‘i Hou Ka Mauli Ola: Pathways to Hawaiian Health” edited by Winona K. Mesiona Lee and Mele A. Look” and “The Hawaiian Horse” by Billy and Brady Bergin. 

Taste, Sights and Sounds of the Big Island August 17, 6:30 p.m. The 2nd Annual Hawai‘i International Music Festival’s season finale is a unique, multidisciplinary concert bringing together all-star classical musicians and local talent. A local music spotlight will be Hawaiian songs by Queen Lili‘uokalani. $30-35. First United Protestant Church Hilo, 1350 Waianuenue Ave, www.HIMusic Festival.com. NÄ Kau A Hi‘iaka August 18-19, 7:30 p.m. August 20, 4 p.m. Written by University of Hawai‘iMänoa MFA graduate Kau‘i Kaina, this Hawaiian language play presents the mo‘olelo of sisters Hi‘iakaikapoliopele and Pelehonuamea. Performed entirely in Hawaiian and featuring hula and mele, this production closes out the Chaminade University Collegiate Theatre Festival. $10-$25. Mamiya Theatre, www. showtix4u.com, 202-6360, chris topher.patrinos@chaminade.edu.

In Haste with Aloha: Letters and Diaries of Queen Emma, 1881-1885 Edited by David W. Forbes University of Hawai‘i Press $45

What We Must Remember By Christy Passion, Ann Inoshita, Juliet S. Kono and Jean Yamasaki Toyama Bamboo Ridge Press $18

This volume features 90 previously unpublished letters written by Queen Emma during the last five years of her life. The letters, drawn from the Hawai‘i State Archives and diaries held in Bishop Museum’s libraries and archives, offer a unique ali‘i perspective on royal social life and customs. Written primarily in English, the letters include descriptions of other ali‘i, including her relatives Bernice Pauahi Bishop and Ruth Ke‘elikölani.

What We Must Remember explores the 1932 “Massie Case” through 28 linked poems. Massie scholar John P. Rosa provides an introduction and timeline of events that led to the kidnapping and murder of Native Hawaiian prizefighter Joseph Kahahawai. The poems, linked verses with commentary from the poets, consider the implications of the historical events that continue to be relevant today.

Made in Hawai‘i Festival August 18-20, 10 a.m. to 9 p.m. (closes at 5 p.m. Sunday) This three-day showcase of locally made products features more than 400 booths, including neighbor island vendors whose work isn’t found easily on O‘ahu. Award-winning entertainers will perform, including Keauhou, the trio that took home nine Nä Hökü Hanohano awards. Cooking demonstrations include a chili cook-off by some of Hawai‘i’s favorite chefs. $6. Neal S. Blaisdell Exhibition Hall and Arena, 533-1292 or www. MadeInHawaiiFestival.com.

future fest 2017 August 28 An all day event for students in grades 7-12 and community members to learn more about post-secondary opportunities from military recruiters, career personnel and college and union representatives. Free. Moloka‘i High & Middle School, www.facebook.com/Friends OfMolokai. Sponsored in part by the Office of Hawaiian Affairs.

Mälama Nä keiki festival August 26, 9 a.m. to 1 p.m. Open to prenatal women, young families, those considering pregnancy and supporting ‘ohana, this event will offer a wide variety of maternity and now family mini-educational classes; clinical health screening; keiki activities and healthy, locally sourced food. Free. Nä‘älehu Park, www.huimalama olanaoiwi.org. Sponsored in part by the Office of Hawaiian Affairs.

2017 ‘onipa‘a celebration September 3 Mark your calendars for the 11th Annual ‘Onipa‘a Celebration to celebrate the 179th birthday of Queen Lili‘uokalani and honoring her as a leader of peace and justice as Hawai‘i’s last sovereign. Free. ‘Iolani Palace grounds, www.hawaii ponoi.info. Sponsored in part by the Office of Hawaiian Affairs. ¢

Yakudoshi: Age of Calamity By Chris McKinney Mutual Publishing $13.95

“Makawalu” By Na¯pua Pihana Productions $15.98

Chris McKinney revists O’ahu’s underworld, this time through main character Bruce Blanc, who has just been released from prison. About to turn 41, Blanc is in his yakudoshi year and his bad luck includes the disappearance of his son, whom he has never met. Set against the backdrop of Honolulu’s nightlife scene, McKinney’s latest novel explores the lengths Blanc goes to out of love for his child.

Four-time Nä Hökü Hanohano award winner Näpua’s new album was five years in the making. “Makawalu” features guest musicians Kamakoa Lindsey-Asing, Zachary Lum, Kamuela Kimokeo, Ho‘omanawanui Apo, Kihei Nahale-a, Sean Naleimaile and Denny Hemingson. A kumu hula and cultural practitioner, Näpua’s mele encourage listeners to look to the past to navigate modern challenges.

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Manaola invited to NY Fashion Week Local fashion designer Manaola Yap is heading to Manhattan in September to debut a runway collection during New York Fashion Week. Manaola’s show will be the first time a Native Hawaiian designer presents authentic Hawaiian culture at the prestigious fashion shows. The 30-year-old designer uses a traditional stamping technique, ‘ohe käpala, to create geometric patterns for his resort and luxury collections – hand-carving each design onto a bamboo lath. Manaola made a splash at last year’s Honolulu Fashion Week with his black and gold Kölani collection, his vision of what worldly modern day ali‘i would wear. He’ll present new designs from his luxury label at Studio 450 on Sept. 8. On the Manaola website, Yap said he was honored by the opportunity. “Sharing our indigenous culture through the medium of fashion on a world platform has always been a dream of mine. I’m proud to share our Hawaiian fashion culture that encompasses centuries of intellect and visual imagery captured in design.” Learn more at https://manaola hawaii.com/nyfw.

Funding support available for community events The Office of Hawaiian Affairs is now accepting applications for the FY 2018 ‘Ahahui Grant program - Round 2. The ‘Ahahui Grant program provides funding support for community events. Events eligible for this Round 2 are events scheduled to occur between January 1, 2018 and June 30, 2018. The Round 2 application deadline is September 15, 2017 at 4:00 p.m. HST. OHA invites prospective applicants to visit www.oha.org/grants to find the full solicitation, to access the online application system, and to view the schedule of orientation sessions and registration information. Prospective applicants are strongly encouraged to attend an orientation session. Registration for these sessions is required and

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ance and college prep program for high school students who don’t attend one of Kamehameha’s campuses. The program is the first community education program ASCA has named as a Recognized ASCA Model Program (RAMP). “This recognition highlights the value that this program places on the importance of post-secondary success as a key component to achieving a thriving lähui,” said Küamahi Community Education Managing Director Wai‘ale‘ale Sarsona. “As we prepare to enhance the already award-winning aspects of this program, we celebrate moving forward toward continued excellence.”

Communications workshop for caregivers The ‘Opihi Partnership held a workshop as part of the Hawai‘i Conservation Conference this July, where community members participated in surveying ‘opihi in the field. The ‘Opihi Partnership is a group of researchers, community members and resource managers who are passionate about protecting ‘opihi. The group surveys thriving, healthy ‘opihi populations in Papaha¯naumokua¯kea and compares those to dwindling populations in the main islands, where issues like over harvesting are a big challenge. - Photo: Kaipo Kı¯‘aha web-conferencing is available for neighbor island participants.

Plan ahead for natural disasters Hurricane season is upon us and AARP-Hawai‘i wants küpuna and caregivers to take the time to prepare before disaster strikes. That means creating – and practicing – a disaster plan and stocking and maintaining a disaster supply kit that includes a 14-day supply of food, in the event that harbors become unusable. A communications plan and emergency meeting place can also be set up in advance. Other recommendations include checking to see if your home lies outside tsunami and flood zones and is engineered to survive a severe storm. Prepare for a possible evacuation by asking family and friends if you can stay with them if emergency shelters aren’t available. Find more hurricane preparedness information at AARP’s Create the Good website: http:// createthegood.org/toolkit/operationhurricane-prepare.

United Nations calls for action at Papahänaumokuäkea The serious impacts of coral bleaching on reefs around the world have prompted UNESCO’s World Heritage Committee to urge countries with custodianship over world heritage-listed coral reefs to to adopt ambitious climate change targets. A recent analysis by UNESCO’s World Heritage Centre and NOAA’s Coral Reef Watch found that without a substantial reduction of global greenhouse gas emissions, all 29 World Heritage-listed coral reefs will be unable to support functioning ecosystems by the end of the century. In addition to Papahänaumokuäkea in the Northwestern Hawaiian Islands, Everglades National Park in Florida also has threatened coral reefs. In a press release, Earthjustice said plans to pull out of emissions reduction targets outlined in the Paris Climate Treaty threaten the two marine treasures.

Sanctuary has new research coordinator Dr. Marc Lammers will be the new research coordinator at the Hawaiian Islands Humpback Whale Marine Sanctuary in Kïhei, Maui. All national marine sanctuary sites focus on education, resource protection and research. Lammers’s role will be to help the sanctuary better understand humpback whales’ complex biology and social structures to be able to implement research-grounded protections. Established by Congress in 1922, the sanctuary is co-managed by NOAA and the state Department of Land and Natural Resources.

Kamehameha Scholars accepts national recognition Kamehameha Scholars, a statewide community education program that helps public and private high school students reach higher education goals, last month accepted an award from the American School Counselor Association. Kamehameha Schools’ program provides a year-round career guid-

Ku‘ikahi Mediation Center is presenting workshops on “Communicating Needs to Family Members and Service Providers: A Workshop for Caregivers of Adults (age 60+)” in August. Elizabeth Kent will lead a workshop in Hilo on Aug. 10 and in Kona on Aug. 11. Both run from 8:30 a.m. to 12:30 p.m. “ C a r i n g Elizabeth Kent for an older adult is all about effective communication,”Kent said. “We want to talk with them about the changes in their lives—health, finances, living situation, and more. And we want to talk with family members and service providers about changing roles, making decisions, and shifting responsibilities. People can be sensitive about these issues.” Suggested contributions for the workshops are $20. To register for the Hilo workshop, contact Al-Qawi Majidah at 935-7844 ext. 3 or majidah@hawaiimediation. org. To register for the Kona workshop, contact Gina Tumasone at West Hawai‘i Mediation Center: 885-5525 ext. 3 or gtumasone@ whmediation.org. ¢

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NOTICE OF CONSULTATION SECTION 106 OF THE NATIONAL HISTORIC PRESERVATION ACT OF 1966 AS AMENDED (2006) Kühiö Highway (Route 56), Emergency Slope Stabilization in the Vicinity of Kalihiwai Bridge HANALEI DISTRICT, KAUA‘I FEDERAL-AID PROJECT NUMBER: ER-16(003) TAX MAP KEY(S): (4) 5-3-001:015, 5-3-001:999, 5-2-017:999, 5-2-017:014, 5-2-017:016; 5-3-003:058 Notice is hereby given that the Federal Highway Administration (FHWA) and State of Hawai‘i Department of Transportation, Highways Division propose to stabilize the mauka slope adjacent to Kuhio Highway in the vicinity of Kalihiwai River. This proposed project is a federally funded project. It will be considered a federal action and undertaking, as defined by Section 106 of the National Historic Preservation Act (NHPA) of 1966, as amended (2006). Scope of work is to repair damage caused by flooding and landslides caused by heavy rains in early March 2012. Under Governor’s Emergency Proclamation, emergency clearing and rock scaling was performed to restore highway operation. As a follow-up to the initial emergency repairs, the mauka slope will be stabilized. Work will include tree removal, slope scaling, and installation of wire mesh on parts of the

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slope. A chain link fence will be installed at the top of slope. Repairs will be made to the concrete rubble masonry (CRM) wall in the vicinity of Kalihiwai Stream. The Area of Potential Effects (APE) is approximately 1,000 feet of slope adjacent to Kühiö Highway, including top of slope access and access off of Kahiliholo Road. Pursuant to Section 106 of the NHPA, Native Hawaiian organizations and Native Hawaiian descendants with ancestral lineal or cultural ties to, cultural knowledge or concerns for, and cultural or religious attachment to the proposed project area are requested to contact Mr. Raymond McCormick via email at raymond.j.mccormick@hawaii. gov, or by U.S. Postal Service to Department of Transportation Highways Division, 1720 Haleukana Street, Lïhue, HI 96766. Please respond by August 14, 2017. NOTICE OF CONSULTATION SECTION 106 OF THE NATIONAL HISTORIC PRESERVATION ACT OF 1966 AS AMENDED (2006) [MALAHOA HIGHWAY SAFETY IMPROVEMENTS (MP-3.9 TO MP-6.9] [WAIKOLOA AHUPUA‘A, KOHALA DISTRICT, HAWAI‘I ISLAND] FEDERAL-AID PROJECT NUMBER: HSIP-190(017) TAX MAP KEYS: (3) 6-7001:003, 010, 018, AND 025

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Notice is hereby given that the Federal Highway Administration (FHWA) and the State of Hawai‘i Department of Transportation, Highways Division (HDOT) are proposing a safety improvements project. The proposed project is a federally funded project. It will be considered a federal action and undertaking, as defined by Section 106 of the National Historic Preservation Act (NHPA) of 1966, as amended (2006). The project includes installation of centerline and shoulder rumble strips, mile markers, restriping of Saddle Road intersection, signs, chevron signage on curves, and modification of guardrails at Kamakoa Bridge. In addition, widening of paved shoulders to 5 feet where required to install shoulder rumbles strips, from Mile Post (MP) 5.0 to 5.5 and from MP 5.9 to 7.0 is anticipated to be within the existing ROW. Installation of drainage improvements in ponding problem areas near MP 6.6 and MP 6.8 may also be included.

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Mamalahoa Safety – Section 106. The proposed project is located in the ahupuaa of Waikoloa, Hawaii Island, Hawai‘i. The Area of Potential Effect (APE) is the existing road right-of-way (ROW) of the Mamalahoa Highway (SR 190), between mile posts 3 and 7. The area of the APE is approximately 34 acres. It includes the length and width of a two-lane roadway ROW that is 4 miles long and approximately 70 feet wide. Proposed disturbance below the surface is limited to minor grading for extending the existing paved shoulder, and possibly two drain sumps that extend 8 feet below the surface (with 8-foot diameter). Stockpiling and staging area(s) is included within the APE.

Pursuant to Section 106 of the NHPA, Native Hawaiian Organizations (NHOs) and Native Hawaiian descendants with ancestral, lineal or cultural ties to, cultural knowledge or concerns for, and cultural or religious attachment to the proposed project area are requested to contact Sharen Cho-Ibanez via email at sharen.h.cho-ibanez@hawaii. gov, or by U.S. Postal Service to Hawaii Department of Transportation, Highways Division, Design Branch, 601 Kamokila Boulevard, Room 688, Kapolei, HI 96707. Please respond within 30 days of this notice. See submitted figure above, Mamalahoa Safety – Section 106. 

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Historic bill signing on Moloka‘i

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 La¯ na‘i Tel: 808.594.1837 Fax: 808.594.0212 Email: colettem@oha.org

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Dan Ahuna Vice Chair, Trustee Kaua‘iand Ni‘ihau Tel: 808.594.1751 Email: dana@oha.org

n July, Governor David Y. Ige happens immediately. Because the signed a bill, HB451 HD1 SD2 Hawaiian Homes Commission Act CD1, into law on Moloka‘i, was created by an act becoming Act 080. This act of Congress, this act is would reduce the minimum subject to review and Hawaiian blood quantum consent by the United requirement of certain sucStates Congress. The cessors to lessees of Hawaiian political climate at home lands from one quarter the federal level has to one thirty-second. I was changed drastically humbled to participate in this over the years, creating Colette Y. historical event. a sense of uncertainty Having this bill signing for any legislation and Machado happen on Moloka‘i was policy related to Native important for a number of Hawaiians. Our ConChair, Trustee reasons. Not only is Moloka‘i gressional delegation Moloka‘i the home of the first Hawaiwill need to collaborate and La-na‘i ian homestead, Kalama‘ula, and wait for the right

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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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OHA Chairperson Colette Machado, DHHL Director Jobie Masagatani and Maui County Councilwoman Stacy Helm Crivello. - Photo: Treena Shapiro but this is the first time that any bill signing has ever taken place on Moloka‘i. Descendants of the first homesteaders, who were among the bill’s advocates, were present for the bill’s signing. Other attendees included Department of Hawaiian Home Lands Director Jobie Masagatani, DHHL commissioners, State Representative Lynn DeCoite, and Maui County Councilwoman Stacy Crivello. Currently, lessees can only designate a spouse, child, grandchild, brother or sister who have a blood quantum of one-quarter Hawaiian as a successor to their lease. It is important to note that this bill does not change that percentage needed for beneficiaries to be awarded a lease. The change only lowers the blood quantum necessary for successorship of leases from relatives. Despite this bill’s signing by the Governor, the change is not one that

opportunity to work on this initiative in a supportive environment. Pursuing the federal consent in a cautious manner is imperative. While the work is not done, we will continue to support the community, as well as state and federal officials as the bill proceeds to the federal level. This change in the successorship blood quantum requirement, although highly debated this legislative session, aligns with Prince Kühiö’s original intent. Prince Jonah Kühiö Kalaniana‘ole, the author of the Hawaiian Homes Commission Act as Hawai‘i’s delegate to the U.S Congress, advocated for a lower blood quantum to be more inclusive of all Hawaiians. Ensuring that ‘ohana are not forced off of the homestead lands that they have lived on for generations is a step to more closely achieve Prince Kühiö’s vision for this program. ¢

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values. Participants meet current leaders and visit historical cultural sites for a deeper sense of place. Today, our graduates are 210 adults strong asked the 10th graders at with 279 youth including Waimea High School on Rotary Leadership Youth. Kaua‘i’s west side. “Are With integrity, inclusiveyou leading yourself or ness, and passion, they allowing the reactions have completed 42 comof others to guide you?” munity projects touching Dan Some answered quickly, and improving the lives “I am leading myself.” of over 35 percent of resiAhuna Others smiled at me with dents and visitors. curiosity, and others had In addition, our youth Vice Chair, that glazed look – what program Pi‘ina Hoku Trustee, Kaua‘i you talking about? (Stars that Rise), has and Ni‘ihau Equally interesting are graduated 114 young the similar leaders since responses its first class from adults in 2007. In on these 2012, Leadquestions. ership Kaua‘i Throughout launched a the island, we multi-year see a people project to steeped in expand the cultural youth prot r a d i t i o n s Graduation of Adult Class 2017, youth at RYLA Camp grams to being over- in Koke‘e. - Photo: Courtesy all the high whelmed by schools the powerful influences of the fast- island-wide, ultimately reaching paced world, and wondering how to thousands of youth. Our intention is keep our feet firmly planted on the to provide each student and teacher land with our ancestral roots free to with leadership tools to guide our remain deep. In bridging tradition youth to lead their own lives first. and technology, can we make the From here, purpose and meaning best of what we have today as we are discovered allowing self-esteem plan for our future? to grow and confidence to exude to Leadership Kaua‘i became a make tough decisions when it mat501(c)(3) non-profit educational ters the most. organization in 2003 to address these Our latest endeavors include the very issues. Today, as a resource for Namahoe Leadership Voyaging leadership training and development program on Kaua‘i’s Polynesian on island, our annual program is a voyaging canoe and the integration cross section of qualified and diverse of leadership classes at Waimea leaders who learn the value of team High School. collaboration over a 10-month Enrollment for the Annual Adult period. Participants’ vigorous Program is open until September coursework includes self- devel- 8. Registration for the Namahoe opment assessment and reflection, Leadership Voyaging Program will developing skills and strategies to be available in September. For more effectively and sensitively change information visit www.leadershipinternal culture to increase pro- kauai.org or call 808-246-8727. Join ductivity, morality and wellness; us today for Kaua‘i’s future. ¢ leadership training for management teams; creating upward mobility and “Editor’s note: By invitation, this forward progress within the organi- column was written by Char Ravelo, zation; and aligning individuals with the Executive Director of Leaderpersonal, organizational and cultural ship Kaua‘i.”

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An editorial written for August, 2067… 50 years into the future (Future Strong)

he prophets of an “informain source of government mation economy” will revenue, abolishing the federal have forgotten basic ecoincome tax in 2047. nomics. When something • The Rebirth of the Big City. becomes abundant, it also Modern telecommunications had becomes cheap. A world awash eliminated much of the need for in information will be a world in close physical proximity between which information has very little routine office workers. Today the market value. With social media roads belong mainly to hordes of Leina‘ala sites being developed every day, share-a-ride minivans, efficiently and information instantly at our Ahu Isa, Ph.D. routed by a web of intercommufingertips, it is now “free”! nicating computers. Suburban In general, when the economy door-to-door transportation still Trustee, becomes extremely good at doing takes considerably longer than At-large something, that activity becomes it did when ordinary commutless rather than more important. ers and shoppers could afford to The four great economic trends drive their own cars. that observers in the late 1990s should have The jobs that flourished in the suburbs expected, but didn't: were eliminated in vast numbers beginning • Soaring land and resource prices. The in the mid-90s. Some white-collar jobs 1990s were an era of low land and home migrated to low-wage countries; others prices. It is hard to see why anyone thought taken over by computers. Jobs that could this situation would continue. The Earth is not be shipped abroad or handled by a finite planet. As 2 billion Asians began machines were jobs best done in the middle to aspire to Western levels of consumption, of dense urban areas served by what is still it set off a scramble for limited supplies the most effective mass-transit system yet of minerals, fossil fuels, and food. China devised: the elevator. Vertical is the ‘word’ has most of their manufacturing plants in of today as far as workplace buildings are America and Third World countries. concerned. When America started alternative • The Devaluation of Education. In the energy projects it became clear that natural early 2000s, everyone believed that educaresources were important for us to protect. tion was the key to economic success, for • The environment as property. Our individuals and nations. A college degree environment is our ‘kuleana.’ The limited was essential for anyone who wanted a carrying capacity of the environment has good job. Over the course of this century become the single most important con- many of the jobs that required a college straint on the average standard of living. The degree have been eliminated and replaced 19th century’s great fortunes were made in by computers. industry; the late 20th made in technology. I ask again: “What are the tough choices Today's super-rich are those who own prime today’s leaders need to make to be Future land or mineral rights. Strong? True innovation needs to be built The economic consequences of the at the edge of the organization. Where will conversion of environmental limits into OHA be in 2067?” property were unexpected. Once governNow in 2067, where are the Hawaiian ments got serious about making people people? Why did they have to leave these pay for the pollution and congestion they beautiful islands? How much does a home caused, the cost of environmental licenses cost in Hawai‘i today?? became a major part of the cost of doing Did the leaders in government to fail to business accounting for more than 30 per- protect them? ¢ cent of GDP. Such fees have become the

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Protect iwi küpuna: Sand mining in central Maui must stop!

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no‘ai kakou… On in less than 10 years.” June 14-15, 2017, the Even more disturbingly, the Trustees held comsame Star-Advertiser article also munity and Board stated that the sand mining on meetings on Maui. Maui has reportedly been a source Several community members who of sand for the concrete used to attended the meetings shared their build the pillars and guideways deep concerns about iwi küpuna of the Honolulu rail project now being disturbed by sand dune under construction. My suggesRowena mining in central Maui. tion to the Honolulu Authority for According the OHA’s adminRapid Transportation is that they Akana istration, the sand dunes have better look into it because I’m sure “immense cultural value” and are it will affect ridership. Who wants Trustee, known to contain iwi of küpuna to ride a cursed train? At-large from numerous historic battles and OHA’s 2015 iwi küpuna policy from ancient burials. The State Hiscalls for the care, management and toric Preservation Office within the protection of iwi küpuna. Many Department of Land and Natural Resources of the Trustees feel passionately about this and the Maui and Läna‘i Island Burial issue and some even suggested that OHA Council has primary jurisdiction over the go to court. The consensus was clear that discovery of ancestral remains and their dis- we have to do something now and we can’t position. However, in 2009, the Maui Lanai wait any longer. Islands Burial Council reportedly asked for On June 29, 2017, the Board approved the an accounting of burials affected by the sand following motion – The Office of Hawaimining, but nothing came from it. ian Affairs calls upon Maui Lani Partners The testifiers informed us that the recent to cease all sand and other resource extracmovement of the sand for grading and tion and grading to allow: mining has exposed even more burials. • The Maui Department of Planning to In her testimony, Clare Apana asked the determine if sand extraction violates the Trustees to support a moratorium on sand Maui Zoning Code; mining and to formally recognize the entire • The Maui Department of Public Works sand dune as a protected area and a known to determine if revocation or suspension of burial site. Apana said that more than 1,000 the Phase IX grading permit is appropriate; iwi küpuna have been disturbed in the sand and dunes and more will be disturbed with every • The State Historic Preservation Departday that sand mining is allowed to go on. ment and the Maui Läna‘i Islands Burial A recent Star-Advertiser article by Timo- Council to properly investigate the discovery thy Hurley (dated July 2, 2017) reported that of burials and whether historic preservation “sand has been mined on Maui since before laws and conditions have been fully comWorld War II, but the activity increased in plied with and enforced. the 1970s as Maui’s inland dunes became If you care about our ancestral bones say the source of sand for concrete used to fuel something, do something. Call the Maui a construction boom. By 1985, Maui sand County Council. No more shipments of started being barged to Honolulu, and over sand from Maui to build rail columns! a couple of decades 5.5 million tons were Aloha Ke Akua. ¢ shipped to Oahu for use in construction, according to a 2006 report compiled for Interested in Hawaiian issues & OHA? the county Department of Public Works and Please visit my website at www.rowena Environmental Management. The report akana.org for more information or e-mail had estimated the sand could be depleted me at rowenaa@oha.org.

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E Ha‘awi E Ha‘awi Lilo: From Beneficiary to Benefactor

Reinventing OHA Part 3 – Revising The Strategic Plan

hen I was a leadership was always understood student at the as that of giving, giving of oneself Kamehameha and one's resources for the benefit Schools, I of others. learned a very That is why Hawaiians so lovimportant term that has become ingly embraced a story brought part of my identity. That term to them by the missionaries, in is beneficiary. Beneficiary is a the 1820's, from the Gospels. In word that puts me and my fellow the parable of Jesus and the Rich Keli‘i students into a relationship with Young Man, the would-be follower the benefactor and founder of the of Jesus asks "Good teacher, what Akina, Ph.D. Kamehameha Schools, Princess must I do to be saved?" FollowBernice Pauahi Bishop. ing a deeply sincere conversation, Trustee, Princess Pauahi's will desigJesus tells him to give of his wealth At-large nated for countless generations to others. In other words, Jesus of Hawaiian children the vast called him to embrace the path of land holdings of her relative becoming a benefactor, not just a King Kamehameha, as the basis for what beneficiary. has become the world's largest educational When I think of my own personal trust. At Kamehameha Schools, we were advancement as well as that of my children well educated in the magnanimity and aloha and that of the Hawaiian people, seeing of Princess Pauahi and her husband Charles oneself as called to give to the world, and Reed Bishop, who financially empowered to other people, is the key to empowerment her and set Kamehameha Schools on a sus- in every way. When we expect and plan to tainable course. be a blessing, and not just receive blessings, I am grateful that some of my ancestors we walk in the footsteps of those whom we and I are counted among the alumni of have learned to admire, and we change the Kamehameha, as are my four children. And world. while the word beneficiary rightly describes As a trustee in the Office of Hawaiian what we are in relation to the princess, we Affairs, I am grateful to be a beneficiary and are also described by the word she and her to serve my fellow beneficiaries. Our benhusband modeled so well: benefactor. eficiaries are worthy, and deserving of the As part of their education, I have tried to highest commitment I can give as a trustee. teach my children that while they are ben- At the same time, I call upon my fellow eficiaries, they are also called on to become beneficiaries to embrace the pathway of benefactors. Beneficiaries are those who becoming true benefactors to our people, to receive, those for whom a trust exists, and all in Hawai‘i, and to the world. When our those who should be grateful. Benefactors, children and their children's children fulfill on the other hand, are those who give, and this identity, we will have truly transformed ultimately make the world a better place. humanity and, in giving, will have received This value of being a benefactor is part and far more in return. parcel of one of the most ancient HawaiE hä‘awi, e hä‘awi lilo, I kou mau ian values and practices, that of alaka‘i waiwai. Huli a hahai mai ia‘u. I loa‘a e ke or leadership. Although Hawaiians had a ola mau… ¢ hierarchical system of leadership, they also experienced a very rich horizontal pracYou may contact Trustee Akina at Trustee tice of leadership in the family, amongst Akina@OHA.org or call (808) 594-1976. household heads, and clans. The heart of

his is my third column then frame that purpose in a set of in which I offer some quality of life initiatives mounted thought leadership as to on a bed of quality of life indicators OHA’s struggle to navithat directly impact the day to day gate an unfriendly sea of lives of native Hawaiians. public opinion, a divided benefiI propose that OHA amend its ciary community, and low ratings Strategic Plan and reconsider how from Hawaii’s business commuthe strategic objectives are stated. nity and local government. Some For instance, it’s not enough to Peter readers may take exception to this simply create a broad objective analysis as overly dramatic. I readtitled health and leave the outApo ily acknowledge that my expressed comes of what we mean by health opinion here is based on the finger up to OHA administration. HowTrustee, O‘ahu in the wind test and absent concluever, if the objective is stated as sive research based on any public Access to Health Care, OHA is opinion poll. Nevertheless I pursue now more clearly guided by an my sense of urgency with conviction. objective that is success-measureable. Some To catch up those just joining this series, may argue that wordsmithing an objective I’m calling on my fellow Trustees, in a in a way that simultaneously states the friendly voice, to engage in serious discus- expected outcome is too narrow and would sion about restructuring OHA with respect preclude other aspects of health care besides to both why OHA exists and how Trustees access. I say OHA cannot be all things to go about their business of managing OHA’s all people and, in the case of health care, resources on behalf of its beneficiaries. access is the single most important quality It is my observation that OHA is mired of life game-changer for Hawaiians. Simiin a structural time warp of our own evo- larly, Economic Self-sufficiency needs to be lution, clinging to outdated policies and specific – access to housing and jobs. practices and administrative management There is nothing more strategic to Hawaischemes that were born in the ‘80s. To put ians than day-to-day quality of life. I urge our governance history in nautical terms, that OHA restructure its Strategic Plan to while there have been crew changes and be based on a quality of life index that gives new sails raised from time to time, the ship real meaning to the words self-determinais still heading in the same direction trying tion – for every Hawaiian to have a fair to outrun the following storm. opportunity to self-determine their own In the previous two columns I called for destiny. revisiting the constitutional intent and mission So, what of the big picture pursuits that of OHA. Here I propose a third objective: to are essentially political challenges that are re-write the OHA Strategic Plan and its cur- mostly mired in exhaustive (and expensive) rently stated overarching objectives of ‘Aina, tugs-of-war like nation building, public Culture, Economic Self-sufficiency, Educa- policy, native rights, and so forth? Are these tion, Governance, and Health. to be abandoned by OHA? Of course not, The state constitutional provision that but, if up to me, they would be ensconced provided a basis for the creation of OHA is on the edges of the OHA resource allocation floated on the language of the Hawai‘i Admis- framework which would have at its core the sions Act that puts forth a simply purposed quality of life index. ¢ trust responsibility, “…for the betterment of conditions of native Hawaiians.” We need to Read more of Trustee Apo’s mana‘o at qualify and quantify what that means and PeterApo.com

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E Ola Nä Iwi Küpuna

ö e nä ‘öiwi o Hawai‘i, mai Kumukahi a i ka mole mai o Lehua, ka po‘e e aloha ‘äina me ka welo mai nä küpuna kahiko, aloha mai käkou.

Throughout our pae ‘äina there is a long history of struggle to keep the bones of our ancestors safe, secure, and at peace. E ola mau ko käkou mau kuläiwi. As a lähui, we have to deal with our complex and diversified traditions and histories of iwi burials in conjunction with our modern society. I urge all stakeholders to take the issues of iwi protection and preservation with the highest level of respect and understanding.

KÖKUA IS HERE! Currently Mayor Arakawa has called for a halt on mining and export of the sand dunes where there is strong evidence that the site is an ancient burial ground for our küpuna. From a report made by Maui Lani Partners, there have been hundreds of documented iwi discoveries.

E ola ka wai a Käne! It is with great pleasure that I update the beneficiaries and readers of Ka Wai Ola that Känewai Spring located in OHA pointed out at the June the ahupua‘a of Kuli‘ou‘ou, Kona, 22 County meeting with the O‘ahu, was successfully purchased Carmen “Hulu” Infrastructure and Environmental by the non-profit, Maunalua FishManagement the following points: Lindsey pond Heritage Center (MFHC) with the help of the Trust for • The exposure of iwi and excaTrustee, Maui Public Lands, the State of Hawai‘i, vation of burial sites is against the City and County of Honolulu, traditional Hawaiian beliefs and and members of the public from values. throughout our pae ‘äina. The property that the spring is located on will forever be • Maui Lani Partners are claiming their protected ensuring the preservation of the sand mining activities are for the purpose of precious resource of ka wai a Käne. MFHC clearing land for residential development, is committed to the restoration of the spring but they are involved with commercial and educating our communities of Känewai. activity of excavation and exporting of the E ho‘omaika‘i! Congratulations to MFHC’s sand to Oahu for construction projects like unwavering commitment to mälama and the rail, which is a violation of the zoning aloha ‘äina. code. With that said, I would like to address the situation surrounding nä iwi küpuna, the bones of our ancestors, in the Maui Sand Dunes of Wailuku. As many of you may be aware, this ancient burial site is located on the Maui Lani District property. The sand dunes have been mined since the 1940s according to the County of Maui, Maui Inland Sand Resource Quantification Study 3-5 of 2006, which has amounted to over an estimated 10 million tons.

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• Although they have a grading permit, it is still against the zoning code and cannot supersede the zoning code. • Due to Maui Lani Partners’ recent sand mining activity for commercial benefit, their permit is subject to suspension or revocation. • OHA is continuing to investigate the discovery of iwi küpuna burials within Maui Lani’s massive property. The kaumaha and concern of the beneficiaries are clear and I am proud to support their efforts. It is important that we thank the committed members of the community for taking on the kuleana to protect, advocate, and mälama our iwi küpuna. May we continue to strive for unity as a lähui and look to our küpuna for inspiration as we move forward. ¢

here’s nü ‘oli (good news) on edge) and resources, to combat this nasty the horizon for our beloved tree, intruder and unwelcomed fungus. It’s a the ‘Öhi‘a Lehua, fungus new to Hawai‘i and to on Moku O Keawe science. This is problematic as (Hawai‘i Island). To an antidote has yet to be discovrefresh and summarize the chalered. But we must remain hopeful lenge confronting us: The ‘Öhi‘a a cure will be found to spare our Lehua (Metrosideros polymor‘Öhi‘a Lehua from the Endanpha) faces extinction on the gered Species List. Big Island because of the Rapid In the meantime this is how we ‘Öhi‘a Death fungus (aka ROD). can help on the Homefront, at the Robert K. Thus far ROD (Ceratocytis fimlocal, community level on Moku briata) is only a threat and it’s o Keawe where the best problem Lindsey, Jr. difficult to comprehend “extincsolving must occur (taken verbation” as a possibility. Those of tim from http://cms.ctahr.hawaii. Trustee, Hawai‘i us who are kama‘äina to the Big edu/rod/Home.aspx website): Island grew up with the ‘Öhi‘a Lehua (as well as with guava and RAPID ‘ÖHI‘A DEATH its second cousin-waiawï and Christmas What Can We Do? berry). To think that ‘Öhi‘a someday could 1. Don’t move ‘Öhi‘a wood or ‘Öhi‘a be “a memory” is difficult to accept, imag- parts. If you don’t know where the ‘Öhi‘a ine, fathom. is from don’t move it. Unless an antidote is found, “possibility” 2. Don’t transport ‘Öhi‘a interisland. will morph into “reality.” The landscape evi- Follow the Hawaii State Department of dence is prevalent in the uplands of South Agriculture quarantine rule and help to keep Hilo, Puna, Ka‘ü and Kona. And, ROD con- ROD from reaching the other islands. tinues to spread like a cancer across, over 3. Avoid injuring ‘Öhi‘a. Wounds serve and throughout Hawai‘i Island. It’s in the as early entry points for the fungus and uplands. It’s in our forests and watersheds. increase the odds that the tree will become This is not Fake News. It’s definitely not an infected and die from ROD. Avoid pruning “alternative fact,” “Henny Penny” stuff or and contact with heavy equipment whenan event to be ignored. And, the last thing ever possible. we need is an EO from POTUS to deal with 4. Clean gear and tools, including shoes ROD. and clothes, before and after entering forROD surfaced in 2014 like a “thief in the ests. Brush all soil off of tools and gear, night” and reared its ugly head. In its wake then spray with 70 percent rubbing alcohol. and in a very short time, ROD has destroyed Wash clothes with hot water and soap. thousands of acres of ‘öhi‘a trees. It must 5. Wash the tires and undercarriage of be stopped before it pulverizes a significant your vehicle with soap and remove all soil and special piece of our cultural tapestry and mud, especially after traveling from an into oblivion. We are on Red Alert, in crisis area with ROD and/or if you have traveled mode. The kuleana is ours to deal with. off road. The good news-Kökua is Here. IndividuBy following these simple practices, we als (State Directors-Suzanne Case-DLNR can all ensure ‘Öhi‘a for our future. and Scott Enwright-DOA, Dr. BJ Friday An ‘ölelo no‘eau from Püku‘i on ‘Öhi‘a and Dr. Lisa Keith-USDA), several public- Lehua - I mohala nö ka lehua i ke ke‘ehi private institutions (USDA, PBARC, USFS, ‘ia e ka ua. Translation-The Lehua blossom DLNR, DOA, Kamehameha Schools to unfolds when the rains tread on it. EXPLAname a few), are focusing their energy, NATION – People respond better to gentle working feverishly and sharing ‘ike (knowl- words than to scoldings. ¢

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E na- â&#x20AC;&#x2DC;ohana Hawaiâ&#x20AC;&#x2DC;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! 2017 KAHANAOI â&#x20AC;&#x201C; Pomaikai reunion will be held on Saturday, August 19, 2017 at Zablan Beach, NĂ¤nĂ¤kuli, 9 a.m. to 6 p.m. â&#x20AC;&#x2DC;Ohana includes, Kauwe, Kaluna, Laimana, McCabe, Cockett, Rowans, Wongs, Jones, Komomua, Kaopuiki, Cockett, Apiki, Kalauawa, and etc. Contact Jeanne Kahanaoi at 808354-7365. Kamohoalii-Kekai â&#x20AC;&#x201C; The descendants of Solomon William Kamohoalii and Kapaâ&#x20AC;&#x2DC;akea Haia Kekai are hosting a family reunion in Waimea, Hawaii Island on October 13-15, 2017. This reunion is for their direct descendants which include children: Elizabeth Kapeka Kama Daniel Kama - Mary Caspino, George Halii Kama â&#x20AC;&#x201C; Iokewe, Kahae Kama, Kaluhi Kama, Solomon Kama, John Kamaka Kama Josephine Kealoha, Kaleilehua Kama, Minnie Kama, William Kama - Ella Kane, Halii Kama, Josephine Kamohoalii Kama - AsauYoung, Henry Kupau, Mary Kama - Kialoa and Leong. Looking for all descendants to attend. Please contact Micah Kamohoalii at 808-960-1900 or email at micahkamohoalii@gmail. com for registration forms and more info.

Laâ&#x20AC;&#x2122;amaikahiwahine-Johnson â&#x20AC;&#x201C; The Laâ&#x20AC;&#x2DC;amaikahiwahine & Ambrose Johnson Family Reunion Pot Luck Picnic will be held on September 23, 2017, at Ala Moana Beach Park Magic Island side. It will start at 9:00am. calling our ohanaâ&#x20AC;&#x2122;s Enoch Johnson ohana, Anna Kahiku Johnson ohana, Antone Peter Johnson ohana Lilia Johnson ohana, Mary Mele Johnson ohana, Pedro Manini Johnson ohana, John Peter & Daniel Johnson ohana. Please contact Lana Kaolelopono at 321-4888 See you all there MAHALO . Lovell-Holokahiki â&#x20AC;&#x201C; Save the date July 12-15, 2018. Family of Joseph and Mele Lovell will be gathering on the Big Island next summer 2018. More information to follow. Monthly meetings are happening. Come and join us. Please contact the family email lovell.holokahiki@gmail.com or call Kellie 808-346-1877 NAEHU-SAFFERY REUNION â&#x20AC;&#x201C; Descendants of Captain/Judge Edmund Saffery (1806-1874) and wives Kupuna Naehu and Waiki Kawaawaaiki Naehu (1828-1900) of Olowalu, Maui, are holding a reunion Labor Day weekend, Sept. 1-3, 2017, in Wailuku, Maui. Their combined 14 chil-

dren include: Fanny (John Kaiaokamalie), Edmund Jr. (Emalia Wallace), Henry (Kahua Kaanaana), Caroline (Frank Rose), William (Emily Cockett and Jennie Makekau), John (Lucy Kahaulelio and Rebecca Nahooikaika), Thomas (Mary Luna Kina), Mary (Daniel Palena), Emma (William Pogue), Anna (Joseph Kealoha and Daniel Nahaku), Julianna (Antoine Freitas), Charles (Emily Hawele and Catherine Kauwahi), Helen (George Tripp), Emalia Nellie (Louis Ernestberg, George Conrad, and Nelson Kaloa). If youâ&#x20AC;&#x2122;re interested in attending the reunion, please visit www.SafferyOhana.org or contact Naomi Losch, 808-261-9038, nlosch@ hawaii.rr.com or Kulamanu Goodhue, 808-6894015, safferyohana@gmail.com or Donna Curimao, 808-264-3178, meleana1839@hotmail.com. NALUAI â&#x20AC;&#x201C; A Family Reunion for Peter Moses Naluai aka W.P.H. Kaleiahihi, son of Moses Naluai of Molokai and Henrietta Thornton of Kona, Hawaii. Date: Sept 3th at Kapiolani Park next to the Tennis Courts. Potluck from 7am to 5pm e-mail naluaifamilyreunion@yahoo.com or call Mili Hanapi at 808-679-8333.

Zablan â&#x20AC;&#x201C; Hui O Zablan plans for 2017. Annual Picnic will be Sat. 5 Aug. 2017 9:00 am-3:00 pm at Section 31, Magic Island, Ala Moana Beach Park. Look for the Hui O Zablan sign. Bring a potluck dish to share and a chair. Reunion Luncheon will be Sat. 18 Nov. 2017, 10:30 am-2:30 pm at Mandalay Restaurant (Prior was Yong Sing), 1055 Alakea Street, downtown Honolulu. If you have questions about these events call Yvonne Zablan Lui 734-4779 or 261-1628. Shirts featuring Cousin Kimo Zablanâ&#x20AC;&#x2122;s design and art work will be available at a resonable price thanks to Cousins Jim and Tammy Correa Beaumont from Print Proz.Bring Kala. Call Susan Victor 988-1272, if you have any late additions to Family Book. Information sheets will be available for proof reading. Come for food, fun, games and meet your cousins. FAMILY SEARCH

Kaiwa â&#x20AC;&#x201C; Looking for descendants or related Ohana Members of â&#x20AC;&#x2DC;BILL KAIWAâ&#x20AC;&#x2122;, aka â&#x20AC;&#x2DC;SOLOMAN ANI~~Please Contact~ROBERTA BOLLIG~~320-248-3656 or flh63kb@yahoo.com MAHALO! KALAUPAPA â&#x20AC;&#x201C; Are you looking for an ancestor at Kalaupapa? Ka â&#x20AC;&#x2DC;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 â&#x20AC;&#x2DC;Ohana Coordinator Valerie Monson at vmonson@kalaupapaohana.org or call 808-573-2746. KAMAKAU â&#x20AC;&#x201C; Looking for descendants or related family members of Ellen P. Kamakau. Born at Kaopipa/Kaupipa, Maui on September 3, 1850. Since, deceased. Please contact 808-366-0847 or lruby@hawaii.edu. Â˘

CULLEN â&#x20AC;&#x201C; Looking for genealogy records for my great grandmother on my fatherâ&#x20AC;&#x2122;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.

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