Home 2022
Archives
Lānaʻi of Kāneʻāpua
“Lānaʻi of Kaululāʻau” is a famous saying of Lānaʻi. This columnist previously wrote about this story telling of the time Kaululāʻau killed all of the ghosts of that land.
ʻO Lānaʻi a Kāneʻāpua
Kaulana ʻo Lānaʻi i ka ʻōlelo noʻeau, “Lānaʻi a Lanikāula.” Ua kākau ʻia ma kēia wahi kolamu ma mua ka moʻolelo e pili ana i kā Lanikāula pepehi ʻana i nā lapu a me nā kuakua o kēlā ʻāina.
Seeking Insight in an Age of Disinformation
As I pondered what to write about this month, my thoughts returned time and again to the related concepts of insight, wisdom and discernment.
Hāhā and Kaunaʻoa
Collectively, hāhā (Cyanea gibsonii) are members of the Lobelioid family, mind-bogglingly diverse, with at least 52 endemic species in Hawaiʻi nei.
Lā Hoʻihoʻi Ea – Restoring a Nation
For the past few years, there has been an effort at the Hawaiʻi State Legislature to designate Lā Hoʻihoʻi Ea a recognized state holiday in Hawaiʻi.
Civic Communion: Forms of our Advocacy and ʻĀina Identity
Our relationship with ʻāina teaches us that the abundance of life can manifest in many forms.
Mahalo Ke Akua!
I humbly mahalo Ke Akua for the blessing of being able to continue to serve our kānaka.
Does it matter if I vote?
I’m seeing election ads on TV and am wondering if the elections this year are important. Does it matter if I vote?
Healing Psoriasis Naturally
Psoriasis is an inflammatory skin disease that can affect both males and females at any age. It is characterized by raised patches of itchy or burning scales on the skin.
In the Footsteps of Ke Aliʻi Makaʻāinana
The legacies of our aliʻi are an important part of the health and wellbeing of our lāhui today.
Empowering Native Hawaiians to Own Homes
OHA has a constitutional responsibility to advocate for the overall wellbeing of Native Hawaiians. This responsibility includes ensuring that beneficiaries have a pathway to become homeowners and the ability to build generational wealth.
E Hū e nā Kawowo: The Renaissance of Kānaka Civic Engagement
Contemporary kānaka civic movements in the 1970s, or the “Hawaiian Renaissance,” reflected a rise in kānaka consciousness.
Pursuing Energy Independence on Molokaʻi
Hawaiʻi residents pay more for electricity than the rest of the country. And within Hawaiʻi, Molokaʻi and Lānaʻi residents pay the most.
Eddie Kamae Songbook: A Musical Journey
In an obituary published by the New York Times in 2017, writer Nate Chinen called Eddie Kamae “one of the most important musicians of the second half of the 20th century.”
$600 Million for New Homesteads and Housing
On July 11, a measure to allocate a historic one-time infusion of funding to address the housing needs of Native Hawaiian beneficiaries of the Hawaiian Homes Commission Act was signed into law by Gov. David Ige.
2022 Legislative Session Summary: Outcomes for Bills Impacting Native Hawaiians
The 2022 legislative session was a historic one for Native Hawaiians.