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“The Eddie” Will Go
Cover photo: Makuaka Rothman at the 2016 Eddie contest. - Photo: Zak Noyle
“The Eddie” will go again. And Native Hawaiians are helping to make it happen.
First held at Waimea Bay in 1986, The Eddie Aikau Big Wave Invitational is the world’s preeminent and most-watched...
Poke Nūhou: News Briefs | January 2019
Ezekiel lau wins world cup of surfing
Honolulu’s Ezekiel Lau (HAW) claimed victory at the World Surf League (WSL) Vans World Cup of Surfing Qualifying Series (QS) 10,000 event, the second stop of the Vans Triple Crown of Surfing, at Sunset Beach. His win marks...
He hoʻomanaʻo aloha no, In Sweet Memory of Cyril Lani Pahinui
Cyril Lani Pahinui – Kahahawai was born at Queens Medical Center in Honolulu to Philip Kunia Pahinui – Kahahawai and Emily Pulepule Kauha Pahinui on April 21, 1950 and died peacefully on Saturday November 17, 2018 at Queens Medical Center in Honolulu.
The Celebration of...
ʻAlemanaka: Calendar | January 2019
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MAKAHIKI KUILIMA 2019
Jan. 12, 8 a.m. to 4 p.m.
Makahiki Kuilima is a significant cultural event featuring traditional Hawaiian games and food, Native Hawaiian artisans, crafters, demonstrations and hula. This event perpetuates, educates and shares Hawaiian culture, values and practices through Makahiki traditions. Free. Turtle...
Native Hawaiian Congressional Fellowship celebrates successes of second cohort
Following in the legacy of the first Native Hawaiian United States Senator, Daniel K. Akaka, the second cohort of Native Hawaiian Congressional Fellows spent March through December working in the offices of the four Members of Hawai‘i’s Congressional Delegation.
The fellowship’s second cohort consisted of...
Kū mai no, he pali. (There it stands, a cliff.)
The words in our title express admiration for the physical stature of a person, who, like a steep cliff, attracts attention. Posture and height were important attributes of physical beauty in Hawaiian traditions. Parents endeavored to achieve perfection and soundness of form and life...
OHA Board Actions | January 2019
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 Action Item BAE 18-03: 2019 OHA Legislative Package:
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Mākeke: Marketplace | January 2019
Hawaiian Memorial Park - Mausoleum for sale in the Sanctuary of Reveries, D-18. Asking $4,000.00 or best offer. Text 808-765-4319.
Hawaiian Memorial Park Cemetery Garden of Mt. View. Lot 154, Section-B, Sites 2-3. Selling both plots - $12,000. Contact Evangeline at 808-651-1926.
Hawaiian Memorial Park Cemetery...
Ho‘ohui ‘Ohana: Family Reunions | January 2019
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LINCOLN – Descendants of Lorenzo Lincoln. The ‘Ohana Lincoln Reunion Committee is planning our next family reunion for Friday, June 21 (family tour) and Saturday, June 22, 2019 (at Hale Hālawai) in Kona. Reaching out to the descendants of Lorenzo Lincoln! Please contact the...
My hopes for OHA for 2019
I’m writing my first KWO 2019 article on a ‘see forever’ but gorgeous, cold, wintry and blustery Waimea Day. The sky over Moku O Keawe is crystal clear. Transparent. Like glass. Vog free. It hasn’t been this clear since 1984. Our mountains sparkle brightly...
Pūpūkāhi i Holomua
This is a time of endings and a time of new beginnings. As a re-elected trustee, I look forward to the beginning of a new term. I humbly mahalo ke Akua for the blessing of being able to continue to serve our kanaka. Mahalo...
OHA Beneficiaries Need More Than Unity Amongst Trustees
As 2019 begins, I want to welcome incoming OHA Trustees Brendon Kalei‘āina Lee and Kalei Akaka. I look forward to your energy and ideas. Let me also wish a fond farewell to veteran Trustees Peter Apo and Rowena Akana. You have both made meaningful...
‘A ‘ohe hana nui ke alu ‘ia kākou
Aloha mai kākou!
I am honored and thankful to serve you as your Office of Hawaiian Affairs Oʻahu Trustee and send a fondest aloha and mahalo a nui for the love and support.
As we enter to a new year, I look forward to our bright...
Open the Sails!!!
As we bring 2018 to a close and celebrate the season of Makahiki, I am optimistic that the future of OHA and our Lāhui is very bright. We have built major positive momentum in the last few months that is allowing us to go...
Hau‘oli Makahiki Hou!
And I just wanted to also say “MAHALO NUI LOA” for your support and faith in me in the Election of 2018. Mahalo! Mahalo! Mahalo!
This article is dated January, 2069… 50 years from now.(OHA: Future Strong) Some thoughts about how OHA must stay strong...
It’s time for us to holomua
Aloha mai kākou,
I would like to take the opportunity in this month’s column to thank all of you for having the confidence in me to represent you all at the Office of Hawaiian Affairs. To the many beneficiaries that took the time to share...
Hoʻolaha Lehulehu: Public Notice | January 2019
Burial Notice
Persons having information concerning an unmarked burial that oral information provided by the current land owner indicates is the grave of Elizabeth Bartels, daughter of Frederick and Harriet Bartels that was interred sometime between 1894-1899 on a portion of on TMK: (3) 7-5-001:015...
Ceremonial lessons in standing firm
Office of Hawaiian Affairs 2018 Investiture of the Board of Trustees • December 11, 2018
OHA investiture issues a call for Native Hawaiian unity
The December 11th investiture for the newly elected board of the Office of Hawaiian Affairs resounded with messages of unity. Along with...
Hilo Wreath Workshop
The Office of Hawaiian Affairs’ Hilo Office, along with beneficiaries, engaged in a holiday wreath workshop last month taught by cultural practitioner and instructor Sandy Haunani Miyasato. Attendees created their own decorative piece utilizing native Hawaiian foliage and plants. Not only were they prepared...