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OHA honors Native Hawaiian knowledge keepers
The Office of Hawaiian Affairs (OHA) celebrated Kamehameha Day with its inaugural Nā Mamo Makamae o Ka Poʻe Hawaiʻi: Living Treasures of the Hawaiian People, a Native Hawaiian community-driven event that honored seven master practitioners and knowledge keepers.
The event was a collaboration between OHA...
ʻŌlelo A Ka Luna Hoʻokele | Message from the CEO (July 2017)
On June 17, 2017, Hōkūleʻa’s Mālama Honua Worldwide Voyage came full circle, a tremendous achievement by its navigators, the kūpuna and mentors who paved the way, and the haumāna and ʻōpio inspired to honor ancient wayfinding traditions.
For more than three years, Hōkūleʻa followed the...
Pāhoa charter school gets Blue Zone Project approval
A few years ago, an eighth-grader told Susie Osborne that she’d never tasted a cucumber. That astounded Osborne, head of school at Kua o ka Lā public charter school in Pāhoa, but since it had come up as students were deciding what to plant...
Maui Artist Keeps Stone Carving Traditions Alive
When Hōaka Delos Reyes’ son challenged him to make a pōhaku ku‘i ‘ai without tools, the Maui artist discovered there were few kälai pōhaku experts who could teach him to make a poi pounder without a hammer.
In ancient Hawai‘i, stone-on-stone carving was used to...
New task force tackles criminal justice
Last month, I wrote to you about House Concurrent Resolution 157 HD1, which extended the Correctional Justice Task Force through 2018. This month, I am pleased to inform you of another task force being created to further address improvements to the criminal justice...
Three Hawaiian leaders receive ʻŌʻō Awards
The Native Hawaiian Chamber of Commerce recognized three business and community leaders for their foundational knowledge, leadership and integrity at the 41st ʻŌʻō Awards ceremony in April.
Dr. Gerard Akaka, Queen’s Health Systems’ vice president of Native Hawaiian affairs and clinical support, was honored for...
A Historic Homecoming
A double rainbow appeared at the end of Magic Island as Namahoe, the first waʻa to arrive, turned into Ala Moana channel. A fine mist and light rain followed. Manu-o-kū, or fairy terns, encircled the harbor entrance. These are special birds for navigators because...
Hoʻolaha Lehulehu: Public Notice | July 2017
CULTURAL IMPACT ASSESSMENT
ʻĀina Archaeology is conducting a Cultural Impact Assessment (CIA) for the City’s Blaisdell Center Master Plan Project. The goal of the Master Plan is to design flexible spaces with upgraded furnishing, equipment and facilities to enhance the community’s experience at the Center....
OHA honors Native Hawaiian knowledge keepers
The Office of Hawaiian Affairs (OHA) celebrated Kamehameha Day with its inaugural Nā Mamo Makamae o Ka Poʻe Hawaiʻi: Living Treasures of the Hawaiian People, a Native Hawaiian community-driven event that honored seven master practitioners and knowledge keepers. The event was a collaboration between...
Mākeke: Marketplace | July 2017
Classified ads only $12.50 - Type or clearly write your ad of no more than 175 characters (including spaces and punctuation) and mail, along with a check for $12.50, to: Ka Wai Ola Classifieds, Office of Hawaiian Affairs, 560 N. Nimitz Hwy., Suite 200,...
POKE NŪHOU: NEWS BRIEFS | JULY 2017
ALU LIKE receives $248,500 grant
The U.S. Department of Labor has awarded ALU LIKE $248,500 to provide employment and training for Native Hawaiian students, with a focus on science, technology, engineering and math (STEM).
The awards are meant to encourage more Native Hawaiians to enroll in...
New Waikīkī statue honors Gabby Pahinui
A new statue in Waikīkī honors the legendary Gabby “Pops” Pahinui and stands to introduce him to thousands of residents and visitors who may not have grown up listening to the gravel-voiced, slack key guitar strumming master.
Pahinui’s music and legend are larger than life,...
Hoʻohui ʻOhana: Family Reunions | July 2017
E nā ʻohana Hawaiʻi: 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...
Native Hawaiian educator joins BOE
When Gov. David Ige handpicked Kili Namauʻu to replace Grant Chun on the Maui County seat for the State Board of Education, he chose a leader deeply entrenched in Native Hawaiian culture both personally and professionally.
Namauʻu and her husband of 31 years, Michael Yasak,...
ʻAlemanaka: Calendar | July 2017
KONOHIKI
Through July 31
This art exhibition honors native intelligence and the practice of ‘konohiki,’ looking at communities exercising their right to mālama across the pae ʻāina.
WAʻA + LEWA
Through July 2
This show features several artists’ reflections on voyaging. Both shows are free. Aupuni Place in Ward...
Hospital destroys babies’ ‘iēwe without warning
Like most new parents, Shawn and Hōkū Naone see perfection and promise when they gaze at their two-year-old twin girls. But that look of love is also seared with sorrow, anger and a deep sense of loss.
The Naones wanted to preserve their daughters ʻiēwe...
A new Hawaiian future
Unlike previous Ka Wai Ola governance articles, this month I share with you Native Hawaiian “images” 50 years into the future about a recognized Native Hawaiian government’s impact on a Native Hawaiian family – the Makani-West ʻohana. These images focus on stable housing, employment...
‘ŌHI‘A: Tree in crisis
The ‘ŌHI‘A (metrosideros polymorpha) tree is very special and sacred to us, the first people of these beautiful islands. More special and sacred I believe than the kukui. I realize kukui is our State Tree. Please know I’m not looking to rekindle a debate...
Hawaiian registry program makes changes
The Hawaiian Registry Program at OHA has introduced a new application form and transitioned to a centralized process for verifying Hawaiian ancestry and issuing Hawaiian Registry cards. It’s a change for OHA and this article sheds some light on those changes and what they...
Mālama ‘āina, Mālama Honua
As we herald home our now globally recognized icon, Hōkūle‘a, with her message of mālama honua, may we take a moment to reflecton the great kuleana they have taken up, and mahalo all of those who have sacrificed to complete this epic journey. He...