Ka Wai Ola - Office of Hawaiian Affairs, Volume 6, Number 11, 1 November 1989 — Pahua Heiau dedicated [ARTICLE]

Pahua Heiau dedicated

Prayers in both Hawaiian and English; the offering of hookupu (gifts) of taro and breadfruit, and a ceremonial planting of Hawaiian plants marked the official dedication of Pahua Heiau in Hawaii Kai Oct. 13. Trustees of the Office of Hawaiian Affairs and representatives of Bishop Estate/Kamehameha Schools attended. The restored heiau, deeded to OHA by Bishop Estate/Kamehameha Schools, last year, was built in prehistoric times for religious activities related to farming. OHA Chairman Thomas K. Kaulukukui said the 50,000 square foot parcel is the first real property acquired by OHA. Kaulukukui said acquisition of the heiau demonstrates OHA's determination to preserve Hawaii's historic and religious sites. Pahua Heiau is one of the few O'ahu historic sites accessible to the general public.

The Entrepreneurship Training Project is also expanding its services statewide. A series of "Introduction To Small Business Ownership" workshops are scheduled for November and October on all the islands and are available to any Hawaiian interested in small business ownership without charge. Starting in January and throughout 1990 a series of 12-week entrepreneurship courses emphasizing the development and eomplehon of business plans will be held in eaeh of the islands. For further information on services available at the Alu Like Native Hawaiian Business Development Center, the telephone number is (808) 524-1225 or eall any loeal Alu Like Island Center Representative.