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Ianuali (January) 2018 | Vol. 35, No. 1
t h e l i v i n g w at e r o f o h a www.oha.org/kwo
( R e ) m e m b e r i n g l āh u i page
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2018 is a year to reflect on our history and resiliency. Now is the time
INSIDE OHA’s FY17
Annual Report
to join together to (re)member the lāhui. - Illustration: Nelson Gaspar
FOR THE 2018-2019 SCHOOL YEAR
More resources to help more families receive a quality preschool education
KAMEHAMEHA PRESCHOOLS PAUAHI KEIKI SCHOLARS To learn more,
29 preschool sites located Need-based scholarships for visit ksbe.edu/preschool
statewide offering classes for children attending participating,
3- and 4- year olds non-Kamehameha preschools
Kamehameha Schools policy on admissions
is to give preference to applicants of Hawaiian
APPLICATION DEADLINE FOR BOTH PROGRAMS IS JANUARY 31, 2018. ancestry to the extent permitted by law.
Kamehameha Schools
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message from the ceo
Uniting in pursuit of equity
which since 2010 has awarded more than $90 million to nonprofit
Aloha mai kākou, organizations. These community grantees offer direct services and
culture-based programs aimed at improving health and preventing
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his year will give us many occasions to pause and reflect on the chronic disease, supporting traditional ‘äina-based practices and
turbulent times our people have endured. January 17 alone will improving education outcomes, particularly for middle-schoolers.
offer a powerful reminder as we commemorate 125 years since OHA also provides funding that broadens access to postsecondary
the illegal overthrow of the Hawaiian Kingdom, when our Queen education and prepares beneficiaries for homeownership. Simply put,
Lili‘uokalani was forced to abdicate the throne. we’d like to help more Hawaiians move up the socioeconomic ladder
Over the past few decades, we’ve made progress in revitalizing our into skilled jobs with better wages.
culture and improving the well-being of our people, but there’s still much Receiving our full share of PLT revenue would allow us to better
more that must be reconciled. Forty years ago, the Office of Hawaiian meet the demand of qualified grant and scholarship applicants. It
Affairs was established to address the past wrongs our people have suf- could also enable us to invest in social entrepreneurs who have
fered, but four decades later we have only started to move the needle. greater leverage to affect change in our communities, for the
Delegates to the 1978 Constitutional Convention created OHA as a public good of all, not just Hawaiians. By the end of 2018, when we
trust to help correct the two centuries of generational trauma suffered by close out our current strategic plan, we’ll have a comprehensive
Hawaiians since Captain Cook’s arrival. This monumental mandate was to inventory and accounting of OHA’s efforts since 2010 with the
be funded by a pro rata share of revenue from a portion of the crown and limited resources we have now. These results will provide a
government lands “ceded” to the federal government without compensation foundation to build on as we continue striving to improve the
120 years ago. These lands include our airports, harbors and other lands used well-being of our beneficiaries.
for public purposes. By law, Native Hawaiians are entitled to 20 percent of It’s time to galvanize our collective mana and unify com-
the revenue generated on these ceded, “public land trust” lands. However, as munities throughout the state in support of equity in Hawai‘i
many of you are aware, we’ve been unable to collect all that’s due. For over for its aboriginal peoples. ¢
a decade, our annual PLT revenue has been “temporarily” capped at $15.1 ‘O au iho nö me ke aloha a me ka ‘oia‘i‘o,
million, even though the State’s own accounting indicates 20 percent of the
PLT revenue would have been more than twice that in recent fiscal years.
This isn’t just a social justice issue. It’s about doing what is fair and
pono, and doing right by our people and communities. To provide context, Kamana‘opono M. Crabbe, Ph.D.
PLT revenue is the primary source of funding for OHA’s grants program, Ka Pouhana/Chief Executive Officer
mea o loko table of contents Ianuali | January 2018 | Vol. 35, No. 1
Kamana‘opono M. Crabbe, Ph.D. Tom “Pōhaku” Stone. -
Ka Pouhana,
Chief Executive Officer
Mo‘olelo Nui | Cover Feature Photo: Ann Stone Mo‘omeheu | Culture
Community Engagement
Nicole Mehanaokalā Hind
Nā Lā Ho‘omana‘o 2018 Page 12 Hawaiian he‘e hōlua
Director
Digital and Print Media
By Davianna Pōmaika‘i McGregor, Ph.D.
A number of lā ho‘mana‘o (anniversaries) in
traditions Page 6
By Alice Silbanuz and 84° and Sunny
Alice Malepeai Silbanuz 2018 offer opportunities to reflect on historic
Digital and Print Media Manager
and pivotal moments in Hawaiian history. Culture keeper and surfer Tom
Treena Shapiro
Editor-in-chief/ “Pōhaku” Stone is credited with
Communications Specialist
Ea | Governance revitalizing the sport of he‘e hōlua
Nelson Gaspar
(Hawaiian sledding).
OHA bill package highlights
Communications Specialist
Kaleena Patcho
Communications Specialist Ho‘okahua Waiwai | Economic Self-sufficiency
Kawena Carvalho-Mattos
Digital Media Specialist 2018 priorities Page 4 Ka Waiwai: Mō‘ili‘ili’s new
Jason Lees By Office of Hawaiian Affairs Staff
Digital Media Specialist
Email/Websites
OHA’s legislative priorities focus on securing more funding for corner of kinship Page 15
kwo@OHA.org Native Hawaiian programs, helping Hawai‘i residents achieve By Lindsey Kesel
www.OHA.org greater financial security and expanding protections for our
The first project for the Waiwai Collective is
www.oha.org/kwo
cultural and natural resources.
@oha_hawaii a contemporary Hawaiian space in urban Honolulu.
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OHA bill package highlights 2018 priorities
Fulfilling the State’s Public
Land Trust Revenue Obligations
2018 adjusted gross income up to a certain limit, reduc-
ing their state taxes and allowing them to qualify
Nearly 40 years have passed since the state or maintain their eligibility for tax credits and
formally recognized that “twenty percent of all social services as they save to purchase a home
funds derived from the public land trust” must be or secure a rental unit. However, these deductions
set aside to the Office of Hawaiian Affairs for the are currently not allowed for IHAs administered
betterment of the conditions of Native Hawaiians. by Community-Development Financial Institu-
However, after decades of litigation and negotia-
tion over the interpretation of this requirement, in Legislative Session
C@JC8KLI< :FE>I intent: This proposal would promote the financial
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pono and s the Office of Hawaiian Affairs security of low-income beneficiaries who save money
ea, Native Public Policy team prepares for in CDFI-administered IHAs by allowing such individu-
Hawaiians the 2018 legislative session, key als to deduct their IHA savings from their adjusted
priorities include securing more gross income. More specfically, this measure would
will achieve funding for Native Hawaiian pro- expand the AGI deduction categories to include CDFI-
self-gover- grams, helping Hawai‘i residents achieve administered IHAs and Rental IHAs. The bill also calls
nance, after greater financial security and expanding for updating the original AGI deduction limits for IHAs,
which the protections for our cultural and natural established in 1982, which have remained at $5,000
assets of resources. for individuals and $10,000 for married couples; a
OHA will be submitting four bills for con- R.ental IHA limit of $2,500 would also be established.
OHA will be
sideration this session, as well as testifying on
transferred hundreds of other measures that impact our
to the new Reclaiming Nā Pili ‘Āina
beneficiaries. In addition to the summaries through Hawaiian Cultural Reserves
governing in Ka Wai Ola, OHA’s legislative package
entity. and additional information on the bills can Hawai‘i’s long history of changing land uses
be found at www.oha.org/legislation, where and development, in combination with chang-
Hawaiians are entitled to 20 percent of public land trust rev-
you can also sign up to receive alerts about ing socioeconomic and political landscapes, has
enues but funds in excess of a "temporary" $15.1 million
opportunities to testify at upcoming hearings. severed the connections between many Native
annual cap are not transferred to OHA. - Image: Vimeo
The webpage will be updated throughout the Hawaiians and the lands their ‘ohana have known
be transferred annually to OHA. Act 178 also session to keep beneficiaries informed about for generations. Protections currently in place do
required state agency reporting to provide data any changes or amendments to the bills. not serve as a comprehensive mechanism for
on what revenue was being generated from the The 2018 session opens on Jan. 17 and blanket recognition, nor do they serve to restore
use of public land trust (PLT) lands. Based on adjourns on May 3. resources, sites or practices that underlie the con-
independent audits, and the state’s own account- nection between Native Hawaiians and the ‘äina,
ing, this “interim” amount falls far short of the 20 and that have already been displaced or lost by
percent of PLT revenues that Native Hawaiians Hawaiian traditional and customary rights, water prior land use activities. Setting aside land in
and OHA are entitled to. law and Native Hawaiian burials. certain developments for “Hawaiian Cultural
Reserves” – tailored to accommodate traditional
> intent: This measure will seek to ensure that OHA’s > intent: This measure would broaden the impact resources and cultural practices specific to their
constitutional and statutory right to a pro rata share of the highly-successful Native Hawaiian Law respective locales – would more proactively
is more adequately reflected and that the state’s PLT Training Course by expanding the list of required recognize and restore the cultural significance
obligations to Native Hawaiians are fulfilled. attendees to include relevant state and county offi- of lands proposed for development, and help to
cials, ensuring that a broader range of individuals restore and perpetuate Native Hawaiian cultural
> get informed: Watch “Public Land Trust: Justice who develop and implement policies involving connections that have been lost for decades, if
Delayed is Justice Denied” at www.kamakakoi.com/plt. our cultural and natural resources are more fully not generations.
aware of the state’s obligations to Native Hawai-
ians and the public trust. > intent: This measure would require counties to
Expanding the Native
establish ordinances and rules for the dedication of
Hawaiian Law Training Course
> get informed: http://ow.ly/1WTf30hfRMD land in certain proposed subdivisions and condomin-
Since 2015, members of various state boards ium property regimes for Hawaiian Cultural Reserves
and commissions have been required to attend Supporting Housing Security and Asset purposes, subject to exceptions based on special cir-
an OHA-sponsored Native Hawaiian Law Train- cumstances to be determined by each county.
Building for Low-Income Beneficiaries
ing Course, making key state policymakers more
mindful of their legal obligations to Hawaiians, Certain Individual Housing Account (IHA) > get informed: Sign up to help at www.oha.org/
Hawai‘i’s political history, the public trust, Native holders can deduct IHA savings from their legislation. ¢
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ECONOMIC SELF-SUFFICIENCY
Loan helps towing company achieve next level
it, and we’re a successful company
today. I’d like to thank the people
at OHA who had this program and
allowed us to be great and do great
By Lisa Asato things.”
OHA’s Mälama Loan program helped Empire Towing
Barros recalls early in his career
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& Recovery LLC buy better equipment at a time when
ailua native Matthew working for other companies and
Barros began towing it was eyeing expansion. The equipment allowed the how he struggled financially when
cars and trucks at 18, company to handle a greater workload and build equipment broke down and he was
and after five years cash for purchasing more trucks without taking out told to stay home from work. That
of working for other additional loans. “It helped us to expand and that’s was the incentive to start his own
companies he decided to make what we needed to get a larger piece of the pie,” towing company – he wanted steady
it his career. Barros said, adding, “Without that loan I don’t think work. As a boss, he has additional
Today he’s the owner of we would have gotten this far in the time we did.” incentive to succeed. “I just want to
Empire Towing & Recovery More than 2,000 Native Hawaiian families and provide a steady job for my guys and
LLC, a 24/7 towing and road- business owners have used OHA’s low-interest loans I think that’s what the focus of the
side service company serving to build businesses, repair homes, cover educational company is – it’s making sure our
O‘ahu that in about eight years guys every day have work. That they
expenses and consolidate debt. To learn more about
has grown to 13 employees, Matthew Barros runs a 24/7 towing and roadside service company to help have enough money to take home
eight tow trucks, and contracts people who are having car troubles. - Photo: Courtesy OHA’s loan program, visit www.oha.org/loans. and take care of their families.”
with the U.S. Army and insur- It’s a family affair in other ways
ance companies such as GEICO and sets his company apart? “Having Mälama Loan from the Office of told him about the agency’s loan too. A nephew who started work-
State Farm. newer equipment,” he says, as well Hawaiian Affairs about a year into program. ing for him at the outset remains
“This is a market with a lot of com- as professional development for his the business. Business had been “Thank you to Mr. Robert Crow- with the company. In addition,
petition in it, but we pride ourselves drivers, who travel to Las Vegas for picking up, and in order to expand ell over there at OHA who approved “My fiancée runs the office.
in customer service and being on training on handling luxury vehicles. he and his then-girlfriend needed a our loan and helped us get this thing My oldest daughter helps with
time,” said Barros, whose company “We send our drivers out there so loan to buy more trucks. But banks going,” Barros said. “We really paperwork and my youngest one
also towed for the Honolulu Police they can be trained by the profes- declined. Not enough time or expe- appreciate somebody believing in (who is 4) destroys paperwork,”
Department’s Wahiawä/North Shore sionals.” rience in business, they were told. us and allowing us to have a chance. he says tongue-in-cheek. “It’s
district from 2014 to 2016. What else A turning point was receiving a Barros turned to OHA after an aunt We took that loan and we ran with something she can draw on.” ¢
Nūpepa preserve information from Hawaiian worldview
where knowledge was conveyed of 1822. It was made by Gover- had been standardized into a written kanaka pono ‘o ia ko‘u kanaka”
and shared in lively discourse. nor and High Chief George Cox alphabet and literacy began to spread (Mine is the kingdom of edu-
Experts estimate that over Kahekili Ke‘eaumoku, the younger quickly throughout the Kingdom. cation; the righteous man is my
125,000 newspaper pages were brother of Ka‘ahumanu, Kaläkua This was due in large part to the fact man.)
written – equivalent to roughly Kaheiheimälie, Namahana and that it was so strongly supported by Like his Kuhina Nui (Regent),
one million standard pages of Kuakini. A working replica of the the ali‘i of the time. Leading the Ka‘ahumanu, Kamehameha III
typed text today. Not only did this original Ramage printing press movement was Kauikeaouli, King encouraged his people to learn how
By Nanea Armstrong-Wassel Hawaiian language repository pre- used by Ke‘eaumoku is located in Kamehameha III, who believed that to read and even passed laws that
He aupuni palapala ko‘u… serve information about practically the hale pa‘i (press house) at the knowledge and learning was of the would motivate all citizens to edu-
(Mine is a kingdom of education…) every aspect of Hawaiian life, cul- Hawaiian Mission Houses Historic utmost importance. In 1825, just cate themselves through literacy.
–Kamehameha III ture and history; it safeguarded our Site and Archives in Honolulu, one year into his reign, the King Under his rule, Hawai‘i created
‘ike Hawai‘i for future generations. O‘ahu. proclaimed: its own public education system
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n the mid-nineteenth century, It captured how Hawaiians of the By 1826, the Hawaiian language “He aupuni palapala ko‘u; o ke – decades before Great Britain,
Hawai‘i boasted the highest time were engaging France, and most of the United
literacy rate in the world. This and interacting with Nūpepa pub- States of America. ¢
amazingly occurred within less the world around them lished from 1834
than 30 years from the time Cal- on a global scale. And, to 1948 offer “Ua ao Hawai‘i ke ‘Ölino nei
vinist missionaries introduced a most importantly, it a Hawaiian lan- mälamalama” (Hawai‘i is enlight-
written language and printing press served as a space in guage repository ened, for the brightness of day is
to the Islands. The Kingdom’s supe- which this informa- that preserves here); this well-known ‘ölelo no‘eau
rior level of literacy is evidenced by tion could be recorded information about speaks of a time in Hawaiian history
the more than 100 different Hawai- from a Hawaiian what it was like that education was valued above
ian language newspapers published worldview. to live during that all else. In honor of the “Year of
from 1834 to 1948. These papers The very first time period. - the Hawaiian” we reflect on our
allowed for the entire population of printing in Hawai‘i Photo: nupepa.org vibrant culture of learning.
Hawai‘i to have access to a platform occurred in January
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Hawaiian he‘e Tom Pōhaku Stone is
credited with revitalizing
the sport of he‘e hōlua,
hōlua traditions
Hawaiian sledding. -
Photo: Ann Stone
By Alice Silbanuz and 84° and Sunny that women played in traditional
sports. When I started looking at
T
om “Pöhaku” Stone is a mele, oli and nüpepa they all spoke
Native Hawaiian surfer of the same thing, how important
who is also credited with this practice was. It was so signifi-
revitalizing the sport of cant that the missionaries were busy
he‘e hölua (Hawaiian trying to remove it because it placed
sledding). Native Hawaiians are the importance of the female before
increasingly seeking to reconnect the male. And they didn’t like that
with and reclaim ancestral knowl- at all. What I realized is, it is the
edge and traditions. Pöhaku is one coming of Pele that brings the sport
of the many pivotal people in this to Hawai‘i. At the time it wasn’t a
process of cultural reclamation; his sport, it was more of a ritual to honor
expertise is specific to the art and the women of our islands. Hölua
craft of carving the implements was a way of worshiping females
used in two extreme but related and those places that represent the
traditional sports – papahölua, the female; because without the female
Hawaiian sled, and papahe‘enalu there’s no life, life ends.
the surfboard. “To me that was so important,
He‘e hölua is a traditional Hawai- that I embraced hölua and comit-
ian sport that requires riders to lie ted myself 100 percent to carry on
on a long wooden sled and maintain the knowledge and traditions.
their balance as they hurtle, face- “I hope to leave behind other
first down a hillside. In an interview, individuals that will embrace
Pöhaku explains his journey of hölua and carry it on. The idea is
reclaiming the knowledge and tra- that they understand the histories
ditions surrounding he‘e hölua. behind it. By embracing that, you
“When I first embraced hölua 25 embrace your past. You should
years ago, it was because I remem- never be ashamed of yourself. If
bered the stories my grandfather told you embrace who you really are,
me. When I started looking into it, the rest is easy.
researching it, asking questions, no “We need to embrace traditions
To one knew what I was talking about. of old and not lose them. It’s a way
strengthen It was in ‘94 that I constructed my for us to be able to survive econom-
identity, first sled. When we took it to Upolu ically, spiritually, physically. Going
Native and actually rode it, that led me on back to hölua, he‘enalu, those are
Hawaiians an unexpected journey. all sports meant to strengthen us to
“There was a significant part of endure hardships. If we carry those
will preserve,
our culture that seemed to be oki on today, we can overcome a lot of
practice and (cut) and removed from history; the problems we have in our island
perpetuate and that was the significant roles society as natives.” ¢
their culture.
> On Feb. 3, 2018, Pöhaku will provide the brave of heart the
opportunity to experience the thrill of riding a hölua sled down a
rocky slope at the annual Makahiki Kuilima celebration hosted by
Samuel Kamakau Laboratory Public Charter School. This is one of
the few public events where community members can take part in the
traditional sport of he‘e hölua. The Office of Hawaiian Affairs is proud
to support Makahiki Kuilima through an ‘Ahahui Grant to perpetuate
Hawaiian culture and traditional sports. ¢
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culture
No ke aha ka Savor the new year
with traditional flavors
Makahiki? By Kealoha Domingo
Chef and NuiKealoha owner Kealoha Domingo shares three
recipes to get 2018 off to a traditional and ‘ono start.
By C.M. Kaliko Baker, Ph.D.
Wai Niu Poached
A
t the end of my last installment on Makahiki, I mentioned that
the Makahiki practice is essentially the reason that the U.S. Fish Filet
Navy was forced to negotiate access rights to Kaho‘olawe Traditional lawalu is typically
with the Protect Kaho‘olawe ‘Ohana (PKO). In 1977 the a whole fish, tightly wrapped in ti
PKO sued the U.S. Navy which resulted in the Navy being leaves and cooked on an open fire.
required to conduct an environmental impact statement inventorying It imparts a unique flavor due to the
and preserving all significant archaeological sites on Kaho‘olawe. The charring and direct contact of the ti
PKO argued that by bombing Kaho‘olawe, Native Hawaiians were leaves combined with the fish cook-
denied their inherent rights to practice traditional religion there. From ing in its own juices.
this the PKO gained access rights to Kaho‘olawe through what’s known This method is a simpler adap-
now as the Consent Decree, which detailed that the PKO would be tation, likely with some influence
granted 10 calendar days every month to conduct religious and cul- from my Chinese grandfather Yun Sauce bringing to a slow boil, add pieces
tural customary rights. The religious practice upon which the PKO’s Young Pang, who often steamed and > 2 13.5 ounce cans of good coconut of fish. Liquid should cover fish
position was predicated was Makahiki. Thereafter, a handful of men poached fish when I was a child. milk about halfway, if more is needed,
were trained to be the Mo‘o Lono of Kaho‘olawe. Since 1981, there > 2-4 tablespoons Hawaiian salt add more wai niu or water. It should
have been consistent, uninterrupted Makahiki ceremonies conducted ingredients Garnish options take 15-20 minutes based on the size
on Kaho‘olawe. > 2 pounds of fish fillet – opah, ono, Green onions, chopped limu, of the fish. Be sure not to overcook
Why Makahiki though? Lono is what Kaho‘olawe needed at the mahimahi – cut into 4 ounce pieces inamona, finishing salt fish, as texture will become dry.
time more so than any other akua. Our understanding of Lono then was > 4 ti leaves, cleaned and trimmed Make sauce by heating coconut
that he is the god of peace, not of war – that’s Kü’s realm. His kinolau Directions milk seasoned with salt. Stir con-
would be the ones that would heal the ‘äina. That is, by summoning Poaching liquid To begin, I would take about 4 tinuously to avoid scalding milk.
Lono though incantation, or pule, Lono would bring his cool weather, > 6 cups wai niu (coconut water) cleaned ti leaves and give them a Sauce and garnish fish. Garnish
wind, rain, mist, dew, and the like, creating green growth on the island > Small handful of wāpine good roasting in a hot baking pan. may be simple green onions, limu,
and stopping the runoff of the soil unto the surrounding ocean. Lono (lemongrass) stalks Line the pan with leaves. Also heat inamona or you can get creative.
is also the akua of the koa, warrior. Aloha ‘äina patriots, as those who > 6-8 garlic cloves, whole crushed hand-crushed wäpine (lemongrass) The dish pictured uses a lup cheong
first accessed Kaho‘olawe in this modern era, would do well to take > 2-4 fingers of ginger, peeled and stalks, ginger and garlic for a few stuffing, cubed ‘uala (sweet potato),
on Lono as one of their akua. crushed minutes to extract flavors. Add microgreens and seasoned tobiko.
Over the past 36 years of Makahiki ceremonies on Kaho‘olawe, we > 2 tablespoons Hawaiian salt 6 cups of wai niu and salt. After Serves eight. ¢
have seen much change in the environment. The kinolau of
Lono con- tinuously make lei upon its landscapes.
Where once was red, barren land, now grow vibrant Kō‘ele PĀlau Directions ingredients
green mead- ows, lush with a‘ali‘i, ‘ilima, and other Kö‘ele pälau is a traditional Hawai- Steam and peel potato. I use my > 3 cups good quality coconut milk
native flora. This isn’t only because of ian dessert and can use any type of Instant Pot or rice cooker with about > 1 cup organic sugar
C.M. Kaliko our Makahiki ceremonies. There is a sweet potato, however I typically use an inch of water in the pot. It typi- > 3/4 teaspoon pure vanilla extract
Baker. - Photo: massive reforestation effort occur- the Okinawan variety because it is cally takes about 30 minutes to cook > 3/4 teaspoon Hawaiian salt
Courtesy ring too under the direction of usually readily available and acces- depending on size. Cook until fork > 4 tablespoons organic cornstarch
the Kaho‘olawe Island Reserve sible. In a nutshell, it's basically a tender. While peeled potatoes are still > 4 tablespoons water
Commission. However, when sweet mashed potato. Some people hot (you can reheat if needed), mash
hana kaulike, justified work, use things such as butter, sweetened potato and incorporate coconut milk. Directions
is matched by ‘aha kaulike, condensed milk or other sweeteners, Because ‘uala varies in sweetness, add Heat coconut milk combined with
justified ceremony, the however I prefer to keep it simple with honey to taste if needed. Serves 10. all ingredients on medium heat and
results seem to come more honey to taste, as needed. Note that stir constantly to avoid scalding. Mix
bountifully. Our ceremonies the potato also varies in starchiness, Haupia Sauce cornstarch and water to create a slurry.
are often accompanied by so you can use coconut according to Once cooled, I put haupia sauce When milk begins to steam, slowly
cloud cover, misty mornings, your desired consistency. in squeeze bottles and use it on any- add cornstarch slurry and continue to
rains that begin upland and over thing and everything. I also make stir until cornstarch is well incorpo-
ingredients
the ocean, cool breezes, as well sure to leave a bit in the bottom rated, dissolved and haupia begins to
as strong and intense weather > 3 pounds Okinawan sweet potato, of the pot to be cleaned up with a cling to spoon. After cooling, put into
phenomena, too. The work done steamed and peeled little sweet bread for a quick snack. squeeze bottles and use as desired. ¢
by man’s hands is made more pro- > 2 cups good quality coconut milk
ductive by an akua’s touch. > Honey to taste
LONOIKAMAKAHIKI! ¢ > Pinch of salt
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BooKs n a t i v e hawaiia n » n e w s | f e a t u r e s | e v e n t s
Understanding
our ancestors so that we know how to prepare for our
descendants is for me mana. And our responsibilities
to our ancestors, so that our descendants can also retain
mana
and maintain and perpetuate, but also to innovate
and to live and to learn, are all part and parcel of
what it means to be in mana, what it means to live
in mana, what it means to breathe mana. That’s what
By Ka Wai Ola Staff mana is to me.
“A manaful moment in my life was on Decem-
I
n December 2017, the ber 1, 2009. I was witness, I was there in the
Office of Hawaiian room for the birth of my first son Carl Richard
Affairs published Mana Kamaluikealohaka‘ihilani Salä. I don’t think words
Lähui Känaka, a 300- can articulate what those moments are like. To see
page multidimensional the birth of my own son, that is a powerful, power-
study of mana: what it is, ful moment. It reminded me that I am not alone in
how to articulate and how the world. It reminded me that I have responsibili-
to access and cultivate it in ties beyond myself, and it reminded me that how I
order to uplift our communi- ‘auamo, how I ho‘okö those responsibilities that have
ties. Throughout the year, Ka Wai Ola will be sharing ramifications beyond my own lifetime and was prob-
mana‘o about mana, starting with thoughts from Aaron ably one of the most manaful moments in my life.”
Salä, one of more than 100 community members who Mana Lähui Känaka is available at www.oha.org/
was engaged to contribute mana’o on mana to be incor- mana. In subsequent months, OHA will be reaching out
porated in the book: to larger communities to discuss mana, in person and
“Mana to me, right now, is acknowledging and online. Känaka ‘öiwi are encouraged to participate and
engaging with the notion that we are part of a genealogy express their own ideas on how mana can be used to
that is ongoing. We are part of a legacy. Understand- strengthen communities, and the lähui at large. Follow
ing our place in that legacy, understanding our place us and use the hash tag #manalahui on social media in
in our genealogy, understanding where we stand with the coming year. ¢
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“The First Ship that Arrived in Hawai‘i”
said warrior died. His name was
Kapüpu‘u. The canoe fleet retreated
and reported that Kapüpu‘u had
been shot to death.
L
ono (Captain Cook) anchored iron. They had seen iron before that, that was nothing compared to this. And that night guns were fired
off Waimea, Kaua‘i. He on wood which washed ashore, but There was so much iron. and fire leaped skyward. The people
arrived in January, in the They went on board and saw thought it was a god. They named
year of our Lord, 1778. people with white foreheads and it Lonomakua – Father Lono. The
Kaneoneo and Keawe glittering eyes, with wrinkled natives thought they should fight.
were the ruling chiefs of Kaua‘i clothing; and the heads were angu- A certain chiefess – Kamuali‘i’s
at that time. They arrived at lar and spoke a foreign language. mother – whose name was Kama-
By Claire Ku‘uleilani Hughes, Waimea at night. When daylight Then they thought the men kahelei, said, “Don’t urge war
Dr. PH.D., R.D. came, the people on land saw the were women, since their heads against our god, placate him so
remarkable thing floating off- were like that of women of that the god will be kind to us.” Then
Makahiki 1778… “Arrival of shore and they shrieked loudly. time. They saw there was a great Kamakahelei gave her own daugh-
Lono (Captain Cook)” They said to each other, “What deal of iron on board. They ter as companion for “Lono,”
in the world is that large branch- stared at it in amazement. Captain Cook. Lelemahoalani was
This story is taken from “Ka ing thing!” Someone said, “It’s And they returned and the name of said woman and the
Mooolelo Hawaii,” a collection a forest which has moved into reported on all that they had seen foreign men slept with the women
of essays written in the 1830s the ocean (sea).” And there was and about the large amount of of Kaua‘i who gave themselves for
by Native Hawaiian students at great excitement. iron. One of the warriors heard iron. Later venereal disease broke
Lahainaluna School for Reverend Then some chiefs bade some the report. He said, “I’ll go and out among the women and after-
Sheldon Dibble. Dibble published men set sail out in a canoe so gather that treasure because wards the men became infected
them in book -form in 1838. These they could see that wonderful that’s how I make my living, and this awful disease spread and
essays were translated from Hawai- spectacle better. They sailed till merely scooping up whatever became the refuse pit of these
ian to English by Dorothy M. they were close to the vessel. I can.” The high chief agreed. islands. The first things which were
Kahananui, who republished the They saw the iron sticking to the Then said warrior sailed and spread here in Hawai‘i were sin and
A painting of the HMS Resolution and Discovery off
book in 1984. outside of the vessel. They were went on board, helped himself death. Shame on the people who
the Coast of Tahiti. Circa 1800. - Image: Wikipedia
overjoyed at seeing so much to the iron and he was shot, and spread this awful disease here. ¢
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Native Hawaiians must
be heard before TMT 16, 2018
sublease approval
Submitted by the Native Hawaiian
natural and cultural resources. The
Legal Corporation
sublease for the proposed TMT
project would contribute further to
O HO`OMANAPONO
n September 29, 2017, these unwelcomed impacts upon
the Board of Land and our sacred mountain, cultural sites
Natural Resources and traditions.”
(BLNR) approved, When the BLNR considered the
for the second time, a
permit to construct the Thirty Meter
sublease for approval, Flores, who
at that time did not have an attorney, POLITICAL ACTION
Telescope (TMT) atop Mauna Kea.
While that decision is being appealed
directly to the Hawai‘i Supreme Court,
wanted to inform the BLNR as to
why it should not approve the sub-
lease. Flores requested a contested
COMMITTEE
another appeal that could impact the case hearing to do so, but the BLNR
PRESENTS
TMT’s ability to construct its tele- denied Flores’ request and instead
scope is also underway and awaiting approved the sublease. Flores then
a Supreme Court ruling. appealed the State’s decision to the
Currently before the Supreme Circuit Court of the Third Circuit.
Court is the case Flores v. BLNR. The Native Hawaiian Legal Corpo-
In that case, Kalani Flores, a Native ration took on the appeal.
Hawaiian cultural practitioner and This year, the Third Circuit Court
educator, successfully challenged ruled in Flores’ and Native Hawaiian
before a state circuit court the Univer- Legal Corporation’s favor and invali-
sity of Hawai‘i’s sublease with TMT
International Observatory for the land
dated the BLNR’s approval of the
sublease. The Court determined that
THE NATIVE HAWAIIAN
needed for the TMT project. Flores’ rights and practices as a Native 2018 LEGISLATIVE PRIORITIES
The University of Hawai‘i cur- Hawaiian were entitled to constitu-
rently holds a 65-year lease for tional protection, and that those rights
13,000 acres of “ceded” lands on
Mauna Kea from the State. That
were violated because the State made
a decision affecting Native Hawaiian 8:30am - 12:30pm * Room 224
lease is set to expire in 2033. That traditional and customary practices Hawaii State Capitol
65-year lease, as well as state law, without first holding a contested case
requires the University to first get
the BLNR’s approval before it can
hearing to address it.
According to Flores, “it is unfortu- Presentations will be made by:
sublease the Mauna Kea lands to
other entities. Though the lease
nate that as a member of the public,
I was forced to go to court because
HPAC Hawaiian Civic Clubs
was originally for “an observatory,” the BLNR would not hold a hearing Holomua Pu`uhonua DHHL CNHA
Mauna Kea now houses a series of before it made a decision affecting
no less than 13 observatories. the public land trust and the interests, SCHHA RISE 2 VOTE NHLC
In 2014, the University of resources, and rights of the public and
Hawai‘i applied to the BLNR for Native Hawaiians.” The State and the Native Hawaiian Health Task Force
approval of a sublease between the
University and the TMT Interna-
University appealed the Third Cir-
cuit Court’s decision to the Hawai‘i Community Alliance on Prisons
tional Observatory, LLC, for the
land where the Thirty Meter Tele-
Supreme Court, where the case is cur-
rently awaiting a decision.
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scope is intended to be built. The
sublease deeply concerned Flores,
Contested case hearings, like the
one Flores asked for in his case, are MAHALO NUI LOA TO OUR SPONSOR
who believes that “the existing
astronomy development and mis-
non-court administrative hearings
that must be held by a state agency OF THE ROOM
management on Mauna a Wakea
has resulted in substantial, signifi-
before that agency makes certain SENATOR BRICKWOOD
cant, and adverse impacts upon its See TMT sublease on page 17 PAID FOR BY HO‘OMANAPONO POLITICAL ACTION COMMITTEE12 & 13 ianuali2018 mo‘olelo nui www.oha.org/kwo | kwo@OHA.org
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Background: ‘Iolani Palace is festooned
in colorful bunting in celebration of
King Kalākaua’s birthday in 2005. -
Photo: KWO File
Below: August 12, 1898 -
Lowering the Hawaiian flag
at Annexation ceremony. -
Photo: Hawai‘i State Archives
Keiki from Ka Waihona
o Ka Na‘auao Charter
School. - Photo:
Lisa Asato
(Re)membering
In 1778, 240 years ago, Capt. James Cook sailed orated the centennial of the overthrow with the Apology practices, promoted cultural preservation and created the
into Hawaiian waters, an arrival that has left an indelible Resolution to Native Hawaiians, formally acknowledging Office of Hawaiian Affairs to address historical injustices
mark on our history, introducing devastating epidemic dis- the U.S. government’s role in the coup against Hawai‘i’s last and the resulting challenges. The “Con Con” also made
eases to a thriving lähui, eroding traditional government remaining monarch, Queen Lili‘uokalani. ‘ölelo Hawai‘i an official state language, and Hawaiian
structures and dramatically altering Hawai‘i’s economy. But 2018 represents more than a reminder to reflect on language and culture-based education have since gained a
These changes paved the way for Ka Mähele in 1848, a what’s been lost. This December, the first Hawaiian civic club foothold in the public school system. Now in its 30th school
drastic shift from the traditional land use system to a Western turns 100. The Hawaiian Civic Club of Honolulu was estab- year, the Hawaiian language immersion program is helping
model allowing private ownership. Redistributing the ‘äina lished by Prince Johah Kühiö in 1918 to elevate the status revitalize the language with kaiapuni programs offering
led to native land dispossession while foreigners amassed and well-being of his people and preserve Hawai‘i’s culture. instruction in ‘ölelo Hawai‘i to 2,800 keiki a year.
large tracts of land and established vast sugar plantations that Today there are 58 Hawaiian civic clubs throughout the pae “This year is really about doing right by our people and
grew to dominate the economy. Sugar growers gained politi- ‘äina and on the continent, community-based grassroots orga- galvanizing our collective mana,” said OHA Ka Pouhana/
cal clout, as did successful American entrepreneurs. In 1893, nizations committed to uplifting the Hawaiian people. CEO Kamana‘opono Crabbe. “This is about unifying
backed by the U.S. military, they overthrew the Hawaiian The 1978 Constitutional Convention four decades ago the different spectrums of our community, regardless of
monarchy. In 1993, then-President Bill Clinton commem- put into place protections for traditional and customary political ideology, education and cultural background.” ¢
▲▼▲▼▲▼▲ By Davianna McGregor, Ph.D. ▲▼▲▼▲▼▲
Lä ho‘omana‘o, the Hawaiian word U.S. government, and November 2018 will mark the
for “anniversary,” translates into a 25th anniversary of Public Law 103-150, the official
time to remember, recall, commem- Apology of the U.S. Congress and the President of the
orate, reflect deeply on, meditate. United States to the “Native Hawaiians on behalf of
This year, 2018 marks several sig- the people of the United States for the overthrow of
nificant lä ho‘omana‘o to reflect the Kingdom of Hawaii on January 17, 1893 with the
upon. As we acknowledge these participation of agents and citizens of the United States,
historic times, let us ask ourselves, and the deprivation of the rights of Native Hawaiians to
are we better off as a people because of what occurred self-determination.” (107 Stat.1513)
decades or centuries ago? Would we want to erase any
of these events or have these events, good or bad, dis- Throughout the territorial period, distinctly Native
tinctly shaped our national identity? Hawaiian organizations continued or were established
to exercise the inherent sovereignty of the Native
The mapping of the Hawaiian Islands in 1778 by Office of Hawaiian Affairs trustees oversee an agency established in 1978 to Hawaiian people and to advocate for our well-being and
Capt. James Cook, when he voyaged through the islands address historic injustices against Hawaiians. - Photo: KWO File the perpetuation of our culture. These included the four
240 years ago, led to a world system of trade between royal societies – the Royal Order of Kamehameha I, the
Europe, the Americas and China. Abraham Fornander, in An Account of the Polynesian Ka‘ahumanu Society, the Hale O Nä Ali‘i O Hawai‘i and Mämakakaua – the Daughters
Race, Volume 2, p. 186, summed up Cook’s visit as follows: and Sons of Hawaiian Warriors. Prince Kühiö established the Ahahui Pu‘uhonua o nä
Hawai‘i in 1914 and 100 years ago, in 1918, he founded the Hawaiian Civic Clubs which
And how did Captain Cook requite this boundless hospitality, that never continue to be active on every main island and on the U.S. continent.
once made default during his long stay of seventeen days in Kealakekua Bay
… By imposing on their good nature to the utmost limit of its ability to respond State of Hawai‘i constitutional conventions (Con Con) were held in 1950, 1969 and
to the greedy and constant calls of their new friends … by giving the king 40 years ago in 1978. In 2018 Hawai‘i’s voters will again be asked if they want to
a linen shirt and a cutlass in return for feather cloaks and helmets, hold a constitutional convention. A lot is at stake for Native Hawaiians if a con-
which, irrespective of their value as insignia of the highest nobility stitutional convention is held because the 1978 Con Con incorporated several
in the land, were worth singly at least from five to ten thousand key articles into the constitution that recognize and protect Native Hawaiian
dollars, at present price … by a reckless disregard of the rights. First, Native Hawaiians are acknowledged to be a beneficiary of
proprieties of ordinary intercourse. the ceded public lands trust together with the general public. Second, the
Hawaiian language is an official language of the state together with Eng-
The process of establishing a private system of land owner- lish. Third, the state reaffirms and protects all rights traditionally and
ship was called Ka Mähele. In 1848, 170 years ago, the king customarily exercised by Native Hawaiians for subsistence, cultural
and the chiefs reached an agreement about which lands each and religious purposes. Fourth, the state promotes the study of
would remove their interest from so that the other may Hawaiian culture, history and language. Fifth, the Office of
own the title. The king received 2.5 million acres and Hawaiian Affairs was established.
turned over 1.5 million to the chiefs and the people
and the Legislature declared these to be the govern- The final event is the awesome, magnificent and
ment lands. They retained 984,000 acres and the inspiring eruption of Kïlauea Volcano at Pu‘u ‘O‘o-
chiefs combined received 1.6 million acres. All Kupaianaha, 35 years ago on January 3, 1983,
of these lands were “subject or reserved only to making it the longest-lived reft-zone eruption of
the rights of the tenants.” As the tenants received the last two centuries. Pele continues to erupt,
only 28,600 acres, their rights in the crown and invigorate and remind us of our heritage as
government lands are still reserved. The king and the indigenous people of these islands
the chiefs also reserved the right of the people who, like her, endure and create
to access public and private lands to exercise our destiny. Lonoikamakahiki!
traditional and customary rights. Hau‘oli Makahiki Hou!!
Jan. 17, 2018 will mark the 125th
anniversary of the overthrow of
the Hawaiian monarchy by the
Kı¯lauea Volcano at Pu‘u ‘O‘o-Kupaianaha. -
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To have a local event Arts Festival
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calendar, email kwo@ Jan. 20-21, 9 a.m. to 4 p.m.
oha.org at least six The 19th annual festival will fea-
weeks in advance. Make
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location, price, date and handcraft artisans, casual entertain-
time. If available, please ment and hula, and a lion dance on
attach a high-resolution
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the second day. Free. Kapi‘olani
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Kökua Kailua
Jan. 21, 1-3 p.m.
Head to Kona’s Historic Kailua
PEACE MARCH Village for a monthly, pedes-
ianuali
Jan. 17, 10:30 a.m. trian-only outdoor marketplace
In observance of the 125th year since the illegal that features more than 100 arti-
overthrow of the Hawaiian Kingdom, join Hui Kü sans, crafters, musicians and
Like Käkou for Hele Lälani Maluhia O Lili‘u Ë, vendors from Kailua Pier to Huala-
a peace march from the Mauna ‘Ala Royal Mau- lai Road. Free. Ali‘i Drive, historic
soleum to ‘Iolani Palace. Cultural protocol begins kailuavillage.com.
10:30 a.m. at Mauna ‘Ala (2261 Nu‘uanu Ave.)
with the march to follow at noon. Ka Moloka‘i Makahiki
Jan. 27, 7:30 a.m. to 4:30 p.m.
Pictured: Healani Sonoda-Pale leads a practice for the Learn about ancient makahiki tra-
hula that will be performed after the peace march. ditions specific to Moloka‘i through
lectures, land and ocean activities,
hands-on art and craft workshops,
First Friday at HiSAM beyond for an evening of blues that Banyan sporting and oli competitions and
Jan. 5, 5 p.m. promises to be both diverse and elec- Drive Art traditional ceremonies. Free. Base-
Live slack key guitar perfor- trifying. $40-$250, $10 ages 2-12. Stroll ball park across from Mitchell
mances by Ron and Pomaika‘i Loo Maui Arts & Cultural Center, A&B Jan. 13, noon to Pauole Center, Kaunakakai, www.
and the “I Love Art” hands-on activ- Amphitheatre/Yokouchi Pavilion, 6 p.m. molokaievents.com.
ity gallery are highlights atM this www.mauiarts.org/williek. The 2nd annual
month’s family-friendly offering. art stroll provides Okareka Dance Com-
Free. Hawai‘i State Art Museum, An Evening with the opportunity pany: Mana Wähine
586-0305, sfca.hawaii.gov/hisam. Judy Collins to view art and Feb. 9, 7:30 p.m.
Jan. 12, 7:30 p.m. photography Five dancers demonstrate wom-
Eclectic Photo: Courtesy Folk music icon Judy exhibited at hotels en’s power, authority and culture
Diversity Collins is touring in along Lihiwai
Aotearoa’s Finest-Maisey Rika. - Photo: Courtesy through their interpretation of the
Opening recep- support of her album Street and Banyan Aotearoa’s Finest-Maisey Rika story of Te Aokapurangi, a young
tion Jan. 5, 5-7 “Strangers Again,” Drive. Plein art Jan. 21, 4 p.m.; Jan. 22, 7 p.m. woman from Rotorua who was
p.m. featuring duets demonstrations Mäori singer/songwriters Maisey Rika, Rob captured in battle and returned
Runs through with Don McClean, will be held in Ruha and Seth Haapu, joined by taonga puoro years later to save her people from
Jan. 25 Jeff Bridges, Willie Lili‘uokalani Gar- (traditional instruments) practitioner Horomono slaughter. $27-$67. Hawai‘i The-
This invita- Nelson and Jack- dens, Gyotaku Horo of Aotearoa, perform music that blends atre, www.hawaiitheatre.com. ¢
tional exhibit son Browne, among (fish printing) at cultural roots, powerful lyrics and memorable
features an array others. $40-65. Maui Suisan and enter- tunes. $25-$68. Kahilu Theatre in Kamuela,
Photo: Courtesy
of collectibles Arts & Cultural tainment and (808) 885-6868, kahilutheatre.org.
from 11 Hawai‘i Center, www.maui pupus will start
Island artists in arts.org/judy_collins. in the late after-
11 different media. noon. Free. Banyan Drive, Hilo, O Lili‘u Ë
The opening reception Ho‘okalakapua: us-japanesegardens.com. Jan. 17, 10:30 a.m.
offers an opportunity to meet Stories of wonder Join Hui Kü Like Käkou for a
the artists. Free. Waiola Center, and spirits The New Shanghai Circus peace march in observance of the
Wailoacenter.com or call (808) Jan. 12, 7:30 p.m. Jan. 13-14, 4:30 and 7:30 p.m. 125th anniversary since the illegal
933-0416. Lopaka Kapanui offers an eve- Acrobats, jugglers, balance artists overthrow of the Hawaiian King-
ning of supernatural stories, wonder and contortionists from China take dom. Cultural protocol at Mauna
Willie K & Friends and “chicken skin” moments in the stage for contemporary interpre- ‘Ala Royal Mausoleum begins at
Bluesfest Bishop Museum’s historic Hawai- tations of traditional Chinese circus 10:30 a.m., followed by a march to
Jan. 6, 5 p.m. ian Hall. $25. Bishop Museum, arts. $15-$39.50. Blaisdell Concert ‘Iolani Palace at noon.
Renowned musician Willie K www.bishopmuseum.org/special- Hall, www.blaisdellcenter.com.
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strong relationships,” says Lee.
“We wanted to create that third
space for urban Honolulu – a place
Mō‘ili‘ili‘s new corner of kinship to be physically, spiritually and
intellectually present together.”
draws on ancient values
Ka Waiwai would reflect the char-
acter of Ka Mö‘ili‘ili – an area
rich with springs, fishponds and
By Lindsey Kesel underground water – where guests
of togetherness and innovation, could come to feel refreshed and
T
here’s an unconven- where ideas are born, knowledge rejuvenated.
tional spot in the heart is shared and traditional Hawaiian Ka Waiwai was created as “a contemporary Hawaiian space where community, culture and At the core of Ka Waiwai is the
of Mö‘ili‘ili, a func- values are tapped to spark positive commerce intersect.” - Photo: Kawena Carvalho-Mattos belief that traditional Hawaiian
tional space tucked action in the present. into an urban context. ways of thinking and doing to create
away inside the iconic Designed to serve as “a con- @waiwaicollective Starting with a name that means abundance and value can be repur-
Varsity building amid the hustle temporary Hawaiian space where 1110 University Avenue “wealth, prosperity or abun- posed for modern times, and that
and bustle of University Avenue. community, culture and com- www.waiwaicollective.com dance,” the team envisioned the economic empowerment for Native
From the outside, Ka Waiwai looks merce intersect,” Ka Waiwai is the space as a creative mash-up of Hawaiians is the key to unlocking
like a cozy round room with invit- first project for Waiwai Collec- secondary program at Hawaiian Chinatown’s ethnic enclave with potential as a lähui. “Our theory
ing touches: pillows on the floor, tive, a group of Native Hawaiian charter school Kanu o ka ‘Äina) its micro-economy and exchange of change starts with cultivating a
furniture made of unstained wood, entrepreneurs who share a passion through their vast experiences had systems that circulate resources, community of people who value the
a sun-like structure on the ceiling for uplifting the lähui, brought each witnessed the extraordinary the Merrie Monarch craft fair collective well-being over the indi-
with string lights lining its beams. together by the Kamehameha power of physical community with its Hawaiian entrepreneur- vidual and who affirm a kuleana to
Spend a little time inside and inter- Schools Strategy and Innova- that resulted when people came ship focus and the Mäori marae each other and to Hawai‘i’s future,”
act with the space and you start to tions team. Co-founders Keoni together with purpose and aloha. (meeting ground) with its com- says Lee. “Our intention is not to go
feel the magic that the creators Lee (co-founder of ‘Öiwi TV), With a distinct vision, the trio munity feel and cultural protocol. back in time, but rather to learn from
imbued with even the smallest of Jamie Makasobe (co-owner of set out to shape Ka Waiwai as an “What I have seen in successful and build upon our ancestral foun-
details. Before long, you’re in on Kealopiko) and Mahinapoepoe intentional community that would and healthy communities is a third
the secret: Ka Waiwai is a place Paishon-Duarte (head of the infuse this transformative energy space where folks gather and build See ka waiwai on page 17
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