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ʻOnipaʻa: Honoring Hawaiʻi’s Queen
January of 2018 will mark the 25th anniversary of ʻOnipaʻa, the Centennial Commemoration of the Overthrow of the Kingdom of Hawaiʻi. “‘Onipaʻa,” translated as “immovable” and “resolved,” is the motto attributed to Kamehameha V (Prince Lot) and Queen Liliʻuokalani during their tumultuous reigns, undaunted...
Hawai‘i Island Diabetes Conference 2017
The Akaka Falls Lions Club is sponsoring an educational diabetes conference for the residents of Hawaiʻi Island on Oct. 17 at Hilo High School Cafeteria. The conference is designed to educate people about the inherent risks of Type 1 and Type 2 diabetes and...
Digital Literacy Workshop
Hawaiian resource databases put a wealth of information at your fingertips – if you know how to access it.
On Sept. 16, librarian experts Maile Alau, Keikilani Meyer, RaeAnne Montague and Kuulelani Reyes will lead a free digital literacy workshop to help participants learn how...
Visiting Artisans Wanted At Waimea
Waimea Valley is looking for visiting artistans to share traditional cultural forms with visitors to the sacred site on Oʻahu’s North Shore.
The Nā Poʻe Hana Noeʻau program allows artisans to create work inspired by Waimea’s history and culture while providing an opportunity for visitors...
Mākeke: Marketplace | September 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,...
From Honolulu to Hanover: The Journey of a Native Hawaiian Student
My Dartmouth College journey began the fall of my senior year. Every year for a few days in October, the Dartmouth Native community brings American Indian, Alaska Native and Native Hawaiian high school seniors to experience Dartmouth student life. I was fortunate to be...
Nā Kānaka āu e hui ai ma Long Drugs
Inā ua heluhelu ʻoe i kā Lee Cataluna puke, “Folks You Meet In Longs,” e minoʻaka ana ʻoe i kēia moʻolelo liʻiliʻi. ʻO Longs Kāneʻohe kāhi o kēia moʻolelo. Ma kekahi Lāpule, ua aloha mai kekahi hoa me ka pīhoihoi a ʻōlelo mai ʻo...
Feeding Family | Culture Keepers
More than a decade ago, Kealoha Domingo was invited to attend hoʻokuʻikahi ceremonies at Puʻukoholā heiau. The experience was transformative, igniting his interest in forging deeper connections with Hawaiian culture. Where others found their cultural connections in hula or ʻōlelo, Kealoha found his niche...
Ho‘ohui ‘Ohana: Family Reunions | September 2017
E nā ‘ohana Hawai‘i: If you are planning a reunion or looking for genealogical information, Ka Wai Ola will print your listing at no charge on a space-available basis. Listings should not exceed 200 words. OHA reserves the right to edit all submissions for...
Connecting to Culture Through Food
More than a decade ago, Kealoha Domingo was invited to attend hoʻokuʻikahi ceremonies at Puʻukoholā heiau. The experience was transformative, igniting his interest in forging deeper connections with Hawaiian culture. Where others found their cultural connections in hula or ʻōlelo, Kealoha found his niche...
The Mango Tree
The mango tree is my favorite fruit tree followed by lychee, Fuji apple, nectarine, Bartlett pear, peach and plum.
When we were kids, my brother Ben and I looked forward every summer to that box of “broke da mouth” Hayden mangos Uncle Al and Aunty...
OHA Board Actions | September 2017
The following actions were taken by the Office of Hawaiian Affairs Board of Trustees, and are summarized here. For more information on board actions, please see the complete meeting minutes posted online at www.oha.org/BOT
Motion to approve a Board of trustees policy amendment to the...
Voices Of Our People
Aloha e Hawai‘i, I have invited Kaleikoa Kaeo and Kahele Dukelow to express their views and experiences with regard to Haleakalä and the night of protest on August 2. The following are their thoughts and opinions.
KŪPA‘A MA HOPE O KA ‘ĀINA – “We stand...
Re-Inventing Oha Part 4 – Communications
This is the fourth column in a series. The first three columns suggested that OHA’s governance model is antiquated and begs restructuring, revisited the constitutional intent and mission of OHA, and cited the need for OHA to consider revising its strategic plan. The...
The Power of School Choice
It was a beautiful sunny Moloka‘i afternoon. Anticipation filled the air as children laughed and screamed, pretending to be afraid. A line of adults counted out loud as they moved in behind the children. “‘Ekahi, ‘elua, ‘ekolu!” Then, suddenly, the keiki turned around,...
The Time Has Come Again For Solidarity
Let us make room for all voices and respect each other’s views no matter how different they are from our own.
ʻAnoʻai kakou… Many of us still mark August 20, 2003 as a black day in Hawaiian history when a federal court judge forced Kamehameha...
Waimānalo native runs Las Vegas dispensary
There’s no doubt that the cannabis industry is here to stay, as more states begin to organize programs to legalize marijuana.
In Nevada, the first medical marijuana dispensaries opened back in 2015, and as of July 1, 2017, recreational marijuana sales are up and running....
Mismanagement of Mauna Kea – Nothing Has Changed
I wrote the article below in April of 2015, unfortunately two years later, much is still the same. The State and UH must be accountable for the mismanagement of Mauna Kea.
Hawaiians Do Not Oppose Science
As we bear witness to the largest awakening that...
Royal society hosts successful convention
Hale O Nā Aliʻi O Hawaiʻi held their 67th annual convention in Kalamaʻula, Molokaʻi from July 27 through July 29, 2017. The convention was hosted by Hālau ʻO Kawānanakoa, Helu ʻElima of Molokaʻi. Hale O Nā Aliʻi O Hawaiʻi is one of the four...
Hoʻolaha Lehulehu: Public Notice | September 2017
NOTICE OF CONSULTATION SECTION 106 OF THE NATIONAL HISTORIC PRESERVATION ACT OF 1966 AS AMENDED (2006) INTERSTATE ROUTE H-1 SAFETY IMPROVEMENTS PROJECT PALAILAI INTERCHANGE TO WAIAWA INTERCHANGE HONOULIULI, HOAEAE, WAIKELE, WAIPIO, AND WAIAWA AHUPUA‘A, ‘EWA MOKU, ISLAND OF O‘AHU FEDERAL-AID PROJECT NO. HSIP-H1-1(270)
Notice is...