Ka Wai Ola - Office of Hawaiian Affairs, Volume 7, Number 11, 1 November 1990 — OHA Candidate Profiles [ARTICLE+ILLUSTRATION]

OHA Candidate Profiles

By Deborah Lee Ward Editor's note: As a service to its voting beneficiaries and randidates, Ka Wai Ola O OHA presents the following synopsis of the 29 candidates vying for five seats on the Office of Hawaiian Affairs Board of Trustees. There are 18 candidates for three at-large seats, four candidates for the single Maui seat, and seven candidates for the single O'ahu seat. Elected trustees will serve a fr>ur year term to 1994. The four holdover trustees are: chairman Thomas K. Kaulukukui, Sr. (trustee at-large), Moanikeala Akaka (trustee from Hawai'i), Louis Hao (trustee from Moloka'i) and Moses Keale (trustee from Kaua'i). Their terms will expire in 1992. Four incumbent trustees are seeking re-elec-tion: Rodney Kealiimahiai Burgess III (trustce atlarge), A. Frenchy DeSoto (trustee at-large), Clarence Ching (trustee from O'ahu) and Manu Kahaialii (trustee from Maui). Incumbent Kevin M.K. "Chubby" Mahoe will not be seekingre-elec-

tion. Candidates were invited to submit a 500-word statement on their ehoiee of topic (including their poliheal experience) but they were requested to address in some way the following two qurstions: "What do you think is the most important issue facing Native Hawaiians and OHA in the next five years?" "What steps would you take, or what course would you follow to address that issue?" Candidate statements begin on this page. AT-LARGE (3 seats) Rowena Noelani Akana *Rod Kealiimahiai Burgess Linda Keaweehu Dela Cruz *A. Frenchy DeSoto Bob "Papakolea" Freitas Kaipolani Kahaialii-Kāopio Radine Kawahine Kamakea Kamaki Kanahele Abraham "Horse" Kapana Velma P. "Aloha" Kekipi

Arthur F. Kepo'o James K. "Manako" Manaku Sam M. Peters, Jr. Wilson "Manuwai" Peters Herbert N. Pratt Dennis "Bradda D" Sallas Dawn Hoopukaekaia Wasson Edwina A.L. Wong MAUI (1 seat) Abraham, "Chief" Aiona *Manu Kahaialii Clinton K. Makekau Charles Kauluwehi Maxwell O'AHU (1 seat) *Clarence F.T. Ching Clayton Hee Josiah H. "Black" Hoohuli Lela Malina Hubbard Enoeh N. "Enoka" Kaina R. Kunani Nihipali Charles Y. Tanouye, Jr. (*Denotes incumbent)

At-large candidates

Rowena Akana

For too long the Hawaiian people have been divided on issues concerning land rights, reparations, blood quantum and sovereignty. These issues are important because they link to our proud heritage.

However, I beheve tr>at while there are many pressing concerns facing the Hawaiian community today, there are three that need to be addressed immediately. They are: education and job training, affordable housing and unemployment. When elected, I will do my utmost to see that these concerns are addressed. Rod Keaiiimahiai Burgess

I was first elected a trustee at the ineephon of OHA in 1980, reelected in 1982 and in 1986. I seek re-election in order to eonhnue my work at OHA. Many positive accomplishments have been attained under my

leadership as vice-chairman of the board and as co-chair of the committee on "Status and Entitlements." They include the following: Accomplishments: 1. Responsible for initiating the Native Hawaiian Land Title Project via the Native Hawaiian Legal Corporation (NHLC) to defend against quiet title actions on kuleana lands. 2. Initiated legislation to protect Hawaiian residents of Miloli'i, Hawai'i, and Maunalaha Valley, O'ahu from being displaced by the state. 3. Initiated intervention by OHA on Kapalua burials resulting in new state laws to protect the "iwi" of our kupuna, and formation of Native Hawaiian Historical Preservation Task Force and Island Burial Councils. 4. Committee chair Task Force on Hawaiian Homes Commission 1983-1984. Conceived accelerated award program subsequently adopted and implemented by DHHL. 5. Developed and initiated ceded land informational meetings statewide to educate our peoples on their rights to Hawaiian Homelands. 6. Conceived and initiated a "single definition referendum" to include all Hawaiians — regardless of blood quantum — to be identified as a Native

Hawaiian if they so choose. 7. Advocated for OHA to maintain a strict policy of political advocacy on all Hawaiian entitlements as priority. Conceived formation of standing eommittee on Status and Entitlements whieh has been instrumental in resolving the ceded land claims 20% revenue to OHA and the federal land claims Blueprint. 8. Advocate the establishment of "Hawaiian Language Schools" statewide and "Hawaiian culture centers." OHA has developed a game plan to unify the Hawaiian people in whieh our political strength will result in the survival of our rich culture and heritage. We the indigenous people of these islands are faced with a tremendous population growth through immigration and labor imports. We are faced with the development of our lands everywhere with almost total disregard for the eonsequences for po'e Hawai'i. The attitude is that growth is needed and the Hawaiian will eventually fit in. That's like playing Russian roulette! The solution is education of our people on their "history," "native rights," "land rights" and adherence to a game plan where lands held by the federal government (approximately 500,000) are returned along with powers of self-governance. The OHA "single-definition referendum" was intended to instill identity and self-pride in all Hawaiians regardless of blood quantum. Our keiki and 'opio will soon be the "keepers of our culture." We must have vision! OHA has stated that this "political statement" would not breach the present 50% Hawaiian trusts (DHHL and OHA) but rather garner the neeessary poliheal power to properly enforce them. Negotiations are on-going between OHA and the state to establish a permanent funding source and land base for "all Hawaiians." The return of lands to OHA to establish statewide land awards is a reality. Let us all make the "real Mahele" happen. Imua! Linda Keaweehu Dela Cruz

Native Hawaiians with Hawaiian blood are the richest people in Hawai'i. Yet, they are the poorest. Why? The Hawaiian Homes Commission Act and the 5(f) section of the Hawaii State Admission Act provide millions of

dollars every year and 200,000 acres of land, more

or less. These two trusts are only rehabilitation programs. Whieh means we are still homeless in our own land. I am in favor of sovereignty. A nation within a nation. For years, peopie asked me, "What is OHA doing for us?" Although I've constantly tried to find out, my answer is always, "I don't know." Maybe if I am a trustee, I ean find out. Career: Linda Deia Cruz, "Hawaii's Canary." I was a singer of Hawaiian songs for 40 years and taught hula for 10 years. Moved to Hilo, retired from my profession and became a farmer on Hawaiīan Home Lands. Political Experience: Lobbied at the legislature for 16 years. Gave testimony at many public hearings. President and officer of several Hawaiian organizations. Presently, I am president of the Aboriginal Native Hawaiian Association. Since 1978, I worked to move the Keaukaha sēwage plant from Keaukaha. Opposed the irradiation plant development in Panaewa. Worked for the 1/4 successorship bill that passed in Congress in 1986. Introduced HB 1492, Hawaiian Genealogy Bank (bill) that passed in 1989. Future PIans: Time is of the essence. I worry about our future generations. We cannot change the 50% blood quantum in the HHCA. We must add a new section to include all aboriginal native Hawaiians regardless of blood quantum. If elected, I promise to do my best. A. Frenchy DeSoto (Keanuenueokalaninuiamamao)

Residence: Wai'anae Valley Homestead Spouse: John "Cobra" DeSoto, Sr. Married: 43 years Children: 6 (my hanau), 4 (luhi) Moopuna: 14 Education: Kapalama Elementary, Kailua

Elementary, Robert Lewis Stevenson, Roosevelt High School, Farrington High School, Leeward Community College, Central Michigan University, City and County management courses. Employment: Presently employed City and County of Honolulu, manager, Wai'anae Satellite City Hall; Trustee, Office of Hawaiian Affairs (elected). Past EmpIoyment: Jury Commissioner (Hawaii Judiciary), Hawaii State Senate staff, Model Cities, program monitor Wai'anae, Dole Cannery, trimmer. Elected Offices: Alu Like Board of Directors, continued page 4

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At-large candidates Wai'anae Neighborhood Board #24 (elected two terms), 1978 Constitutional Convention, 1980 Office of Hawaiian Affairs (at-large), 1986 Office of Hawaiian Affairs (at-large). Awards: 1981 Gannett Award "Outstanding Woman," 1984 State House of Representatives "Service to the Community," 1986 Wai'anae Neighborhood Board "Service to the Community," 1986-89 Commendation on Support of the Community Service Program; Commendation by the U.S. Army "In Recognition for Contributions in Public Relations, Helping Others Understand the Hawaiian Culture"; Commendation by the City Council and the Mayor of Honolulu for unselfish service to the community in time of a natural disaster. My record of achievement in our community speaks for itself. I am a doer, not a talker. I was instrumental in the creation of the Office of Hawaiian Affairs as the Chair of the Hawaiian Affairs Committee in the 1978 Constitutional Convention, when people were saying we couldn't do it. We did it. When we elevated the Hawaiian language to Constitutional protection, people were saying we couldn't do it. We did it. When people were saying we could never have culture and language taught in the public school system because of the heavy lobby by HSTA, we did it. Ha was given to the Kupuna Program. OHA is on course, resolving and maintaining the trust corpus, developing and proposing a trust for all

Hawaiians, regardless of blood quantum, thus beginning the second step towards self-govern-ment. Here is a quote directlyfromthe Con-Con's Committee of the Whole's report: "The establishment of the Office of Hawaiian Affairs was intended to grant rights of self-deter-mination and self-government to Hawaiians. OHA was designed to further the cause of Hawaiian selfgovernment. OHA was envisioned to be a stepping stone to the eventual evolution of a selfgovernment. All Hawaiians have unique legal status and the establishment of OHA was seen as the beginning for Hawaiians, with powers of regulation over their internal and social problems." As a team player, we have made major progress, but there is still mueh work to be done. Let us pull together. As your elected representative to the OHA Board of Trustees, I bring you commitment, honesty, and integrity. Please give me one of your votes. Mahalo. Bob Freitas

Age & Background: 57 years. Born in Honolulu. Lives in Papakolea Hawaiian homestead. Retired U.S. Civil service; presently employed by State of Hawai'i. Volunteer eommunity service since 1968 in Hawaiian

Affairs; PTA; probation court aide; Makiki Justice Center mediator; fish and game law enforcement officer; deputy sheriff. Currently president of Papakolea Assn and legislative chair for State Council of Hawaiian Homestead Assns. Platform on critical issues: 1. Prioritize the needs of beneficiaries, then develop and implement programs necessary to meet these needs. For example, housing versus scholarships; culture versus job training and placement. 2. Establish an annual percentage rate to be transferred from the entitlement trust fund to DHHL designated as OHA's home loan revolving fund and earmarked specifically for emergency replacement and/or repair home loans and renovation home loans for leasees. 3. Conduct round table meetings with key Hawaiian agencies/institutions for the purpose of categorizing responsibilities to eliminate duplication of programs, waste of moneys and to ensure proper use of funds. For example, Kamehameha Schools - education; Alu Like - job training; DHHL - land/housing; E Ola Mau - health etc. 4. lnitiate legislative actions for state and federal funds to implement and/or finance eeonomie development programs whieh enhanee self-suffic-iency within Hawaiian communities. 5. Create an effective and closer relationship with beneficiaries through quarterly meetings with trustees of representative areas for the purpose of dispersing information and gaining inputs. Q: What do you think is the most important issue facing Native Hawaiians and OHA in the next five years?

A: Leadership is the most important issue. Unless the leadership in the political area is changed, the entitlement rights of Native Hawaiians, in terms of land and money, will be jeopardized. Compromises and initiatives, already in motion under the pretense of bettering our conditions, ean only lead to the final demise of our birthright and identity. Q: What steps would you take, or what course would you follow to address that issue? A: The course of action is for OHA to develop and implement an effective and unbiased poliheal education program now. In the next two years, every Hawaiian adult must exercise their valuable right to vote wisely if we are to turn the tide that will terminate our entitlement rights. Leadership ean only be accountable to us if all Hawaiian people bear responsibility for our future. Kaipolani Kahaialii-Kaopio

Birthplace: Waimea, Kaua'i Biography: Mother of 12 children and wife of OHA Maui Trustee. Raised on Waimanalo homestead land. Active in numerous eommunity projects and Hawaiian cultural affairs.

Occupation: Presently employed with MTI Vacations. 25 years of travel and hotel experience. Former owner of Hauoli Tours (Maui). Objectives: Help our Hawaiian people gain a better quality of life and and to see them receive the benefits that have been too long denied. Goals: 1. Help establish documentation and preserve all information of all Hawaiians through records and every means of genealogy. 2. Seek faster ways for our Native Hawaiians to acquire homes and homestead lands, so that we may enable ourselves to be self-sufficient. 3. Create equal educational opportunities for every Hawaiian throughout the state. Develop more skilled workers, preparing them for entry levels into a business. continued page 5

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At-large candidates 4. Provide a continuous support in preserving our 'aina and its natural resources. Stop exchanging our prime lands and prevent renewal of leases of these lands. The need for unity with the Hawaiian people is so everwhelming. There are many problems we are trying to soive and they eaeh are too important. These include housing, claims to lands, water rights, education and the list is endless. We must work together in order to solve these concerns. We need to regain our sense of self worth and determination, so that our younger Hawaiian generations will be able to continue our survival as a people and prosper. We are Hawaiian first. Our way of life is simple and our source of strength comes from our 'ohana. The problems are many, and I understand the commitment I make, but this is something I want to do, if it be the ehoiee of our Hawaiian people. Allow me that ehanee to make the difference. Radine Kawahine Kamakea

Kaho'olawe work, 1976-1979: Went to Kaho'olawe on nine occasions as a logistics and safety coordinator for Protect Kaho'olawe 'Ohana, spending 10 to 15 days at a time on the island. Coordinated groups ranging in size

from a dozen (working team) to groups numbenng in excess of 150 members. Activity planned, coordinated and worked at sīte clearance and archaeoiogical reconnaisance activities. Constitutional Convention CIerk, 1978: Worked as a clerk for the Hawaiian Affairs Committee. Volunteers for OHA, 1979: Planned and implemented islandwide candidate forums and voter registration dnves in connection with the first eleehon for OHA rrustees Legal Aid Society, Governmental Affairs clerk, 1979: Worked as a Governmental Affairs clerk under the deputy director. monitoring Native Hawaiian legislation. Waimanalo Neighborhood Board president, 1982. Office of Hawaiian Affairs, governmental affairs clerk, 1980-1983: Worked as a governmental affairs clerk, designing and implementing legislative monitoring systems; also, oversight responsibility for community liaison activities Hale Mohalu, 1983: Supported and actively participated with Hansen's Disease patients in their struggle to keep Hale Mohalu their home. President, Hawaiian Language Immersion Program, 1984: Served as an active, handson, working member while president of the board of directors, Halau Liko Laulani, a Hawaiian language immersion program for preschool children in Waimanalo, taught by na kupuna. Waimanalo beach people, 1984: Organized homeless native Hawaiian families in their struggle to reform the Hawaiian Homes program. DHHL general plan for Waimanalo, 1986: Organized representatives from Waimanalo community to participate in general plan document, unprecedented in the history of the department Waimanalo Health Center project coordinator, 1990: Currently staff project coordinator of non-profit whieh will provide primary health care to Waimanalo families Biggest challenge facing OHA over the next 10 years: Unity is the biggest challenge facing OHA. OHA Trustees must be visionaries who ean inspiretheir people to speak with a collective voice. Only with unity will Hawaiians continue the slow but sure path of reform to achieve pono. If they are to serve as an inspiration to their people, they must conduct themselves in a manner whieh is deserving of respect. They must first bond with one

another if they wish to bond with their people. Over the next 10 years, there are issues of selfdetermination and governance, federal restitution, enlarging and managing land trusts, settling Native Hawaiians on their homelands — many large and difficult issues whieh require vision. This vision must be based on the world we want for our children many generations into the future. Ku Pono is the word whieh captures my feelings īn this regard. It is related to unity because it pertains to faith and pride in the teachings of our ancestors. When we look to the wisdom of our ancestors, we also act with wisdom. What I would do as trustee to meet that ehallenge: Work hard with communities, right there with the people, with discipline. Work as hard as humanly possible to achieve the unity I feel is so important. Communities have been and will eonhnue to be my strength. Eaeh community and every individual in it deserves the highest measure of respect and consideration. Work hard with fellow trustees, the staff of OHA, and all who ean make a constructive difference. Make sure that the highest caliber of individuals are called upon to help us realize our collective dream. Kamaki A. Kanahele

The most imnortant issue facing Hawaiians in the next five years must be the ability for Hawaiians to unite and work together. All other issues ean then eome together. Unity ean command all the resources demanded by

us legally and nx>rally with this accomplishe<2. political strength, self governance, and all our wishes and dreams ean eome to pass. I have begun this effort. I seek to better the conditions of all Hawaiians. In order to do this, Hawaiians must work united (lokahi). 1 originated and organized the historic Ho'olokahi event at Aloha Stadium bringingtogether 50,000 Hawaiians and Hawaiians at heart. I founded and organized the state's largest Native Hawaiian organizations, the State Council of Hawaiian Homestead Associations. This eouneil sits 23 homestead boards who represent 27,000 homesteaders. History will mark the day also, that the Honorable Daniel K. Akaka became the first Native Hawaiian in American history to sit as a United States Senator. I organized the state's largest gathering of weleome for this distinguished man at the Aloha Tower bringing together 10,000 people. I continue to work toward greater Hawaiian recognition and unity. I seek to provide Hawaiians with a free health card, so Hawaiians will not have to worry about bills but instead about healing themselves. I do believe that without the health and care of our people, especially our youth and kupuna, our nation will never be strong. I seek to bring Hawaiians back to the land with affordable housing and with jobs. Whether on homesteads or other lands, the foundation of our structure is assured in living on the land, owning our own homes, and an ineome. Toward these ends I am committed My emphasis is educātion with a strong eeonomie foundation. The learning and practice of our culture should be required. Opening and owning businesses should be a first step in promoting a sound eeonomie base. 1 will work towards this People told me I could not bringtogether 50,000 at the stadium, I could not organize all homesteads under a single banner; a welcoming for Senator Akaka that large was not possible. I did it. I believe I ean do the rest of the things others have said impossible. My 10 years in Washington D.C., three years in OHA, owning my own business; a background in

education and proof of my successes show that I ean do the work. 1 would appreciate your vote. Mahalo. Abraham Kapana

Friends: My name is Abraham Kapana. I was born and raised in Hawai'i. I attended Farrington High School in Honolulu. After graduation. I spent a large part of my adult life in the military. I enlisted in the immediate

years after World War II and served in the Korean War. 1 am pure Hawaiian and I have followed the recent renaissance of the Hawaiian people, includ ing the various stages whieh culminated in the establishment of the Office of Hawaiian Affairs. The purpose of OHA is to enable the Hawaiian people to determine their destinies. I am aware that OHA is confronted with a vast array of problems. Problems range from identification of the problems, communicating with the people OHA serves, and formulating a plan of action to resolve the many problems. I agree that all problems are of equal significance. However, I find that the issues of health and health care have a low visibilities in OHA's plans. When 1 review the records of the past, I find that the late Queen Emma made provisions in her will for the health and well-being of the indigenous and indigent people of Hawai'i. The provisions of the will laid the foundation for Queen's Medical Center. What happened to the provisions of Queen Emma's will relating to health care for the Hawaiians? If elected, I will focus my attention on health care for Hawaiians and investigate the relations of Queen's Medical Center and health care for the indigenous people of the islands. Education: Farrington High School; University of Hawaii, cultural; U.S. Army technical studies Previous and Current Employment: Selfemployed tour consultant; hotel food and catering; luau catering and program; tour and entertainment activities; educator, Hawaiian language; aquatic sports planning; driver's education pro gram. Community or Organizational Activities: continued page 6

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At-large candidates OHA Advisory Committee member, Human Services, Disabled American Veterans; Alu Like lnc., Kahu Center of Hawaii; Political Education Committee; 1961 Aloha Week king; Kanikapila Club; World War II, Korean War veteran. Political or Governmental offices held: Lobbyist at legislature. Why do you feel you should be an OHA trustee? I am a candidate because I am eoncerned about where we're going and what option, if any, do we have. I know we ean prove to one another that we ean work together like Hawaiians

should. I envision a new breed of people replacing the "old boy" system. We need better control on policy making. We need accountability to achieve the best for our people. If given that ehanee, I will keep an open invitation and a direct link with the powers of OHA for the betterment of all the Hawaiian people as my principal eoneem. Mahalo. Ano'ai me kealoha. Velma P. Aloha Kekipi

I am Velma P. Aloha Kekipi. I first want to thank and acknowledge my 'ohana (family), my children, my grandchildren, my sisters and brothers, my nieces and nephews, my uncles and aunts, my cousins, and all of their respective spouses, and all of my in-laws who have given

me love, support, and encouragement. Secondly, to my friends who are Hawaiian and Hawaiian-at-heart, my classmates of Palolo Elementary, Kaimuki Intermediate, Kaimuki High, University of Hawaii, McCormack School of Realty and Dale Carnegie; my fellow workers of Dole Company, University of Hawaii, MTL, State Commission on the Status of Women, Wai'anae Coast Culture and Arts, U.S. Bureau of the Census, and DOE Kupuna Program; my fellow volunteers of the YWCA, Palama Settlement, WRAC, Alu Like, HACPAC and Aha Haku Mele O Maunakea; my fellow Hawaiian Civic Club members in Wai'anae and Nanaikapono; my sisters and brothers of Kawaiahao Church, Samoan Congregational, Kaumakapili, Kalihi Union, Liliuokalani, Kawaiola, Ka Makua Mau Loa, NSA Waipio and Wai'anae Districts and the Kaimuki and Nanakuli wards of the Church of Jesus Christ of Latter-Day Saints; my friends of Aha Hui O Kaahumanu and Aha Hui O Hale Na Alii; my fellow haumana (students) and artisans of lauhala, lei-making, lomi-lomi and na mau mea Hawai'i (some other things of Hawai'i); my eolleagues of the Wai'anae Coast Neighborhood Board; my neighbors and friends of Nanakuli Hawaiian Homestead; my colleagues in the grassroots movement and my constituents in Ka Lahui Hawai'i, I want to say to all of you, "Mahalo a nui loa (thank you very mueh) for sharing some very special times with me when we worked together, learned together, sang together, prayed together, "talked story" and shared our mana'o (thoughts),

and with some, our na'au (gut) feelings." Thirdly, to those of you whom I have not yet had the pleasure of meeting, I want to share some of my mana'o i'o (beliefs). I believe this is the homeland of a very special culture, and it needs land bases on every island to be free to perpetuate its values and mores, and to implement and achieve an eeonomie base that ean provide a livelihood for its beneficiaries. I believe by exercising the democratic process available, the concept of OHA and its implementation is a way that justice ean be achieved. I believe equity ean be achieved through creative, quality educational and vocational programs. I believe the lines of eommunieahon at all levels need to be improved and expanded so that the beneficiaries and constituents are informed and knowledgeable of their choices and their rights and ean make wise decisions. I believe we are already of one mind. We want a better future for ourselves, our children, our grandchildren and all the future generations to eome. I also, believe that those things are possible. So, if you loue our Hawai'i nei, like I do, get inuolued! Know your rights! And cast your uote! Mahalo a nui loa for your time, your interests, your donations, and your vote. Owau me ka lokahi. Arthur F. Kepo'o

My name is Arthur F. Kepo'o, age 61, married, grandfather, born and raised on Hawaiian Homes lands, at Keaukaha, and homesteader at Kuhio Village, Waimea, Hawaii, retired U.S. Army Captain, candidate, trustee-at-

large, Office of Hawaiian Affairs. Hawai'i has been my home for 61 years and will be my final resting plaee, when my life is done. Reason is that like every native Hawaiian, this is my native land, given to me by my fore-parents and there is nowhere in the world that will take me home. As a native Hawaiian, I am proud to be Hawaiian, but sad is my heart because of the negativeness that is among the Hawaiians. The most important issue facing Hawaiians in the next five years is: "Hawaiians must work together." All these years we, as Hawaiians were given mueh outside help to make our Hawaiian community a better plaee to live in and to be proud as the first continued page 7

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At-large candidates people of this beautiful islands. Yet, we are still at where we were 10 years ago. Therefore, here are the steps 1 would take to address this issue: Step one: meet with and bring together all Hawaiian departments, organizations, clubs, huis, and even every 'ohana of the Hawaiian eommunity, to include those in the high schools and eolleges in the State of Hawai'i. Step two: form and organize from these organizations and groups, a Hawaiian Council, where all of these leaders of these groups and organizations will be known as chiefs or chiefesses. The purpose of this eouneil is to assure and to guarantee that all Hawaiians will be aware of what affects the Hawaiian community. Step three: establish a financial institute where all Hawaiians ean pledge financial assistance besides whatever is given to the Hawaiian eommunity, to assist in meetingand realizing the housing and the land needs of the Hawaiian eommunity. Step four (and the most important of all): As your next trustee-at-large, Office of Hawaiian Affairs, I will work and strive to bringabout the aecomplishment of the three first steps and to have the Office of Hawaiian A/fairs work more closely with all Hawaiians whose purpose and desire is for the betterment of conditions of our people, who deserve the best. As your trustee, 1 know that the Office of Hawaiian Affairs has that ability and capability of accomplishing these steps, because the State of Hawai'i wants the Hawaiian community to be successful. OHA ean do this immediately, the Office

must act and react immediately. I am here to see that this will be done immediately. James Kealiikaumoana Manaku Sr. Aloha. My name is James Kealiikaumoana Manaku Sr. ("Manako" to my friends), candidate-at-large, concerned parent. Age: 44 Married: 22 years. Five children, one granddaughter. Interests: playing the nose flute, hunting, hiking, fishing, and community affairs. Education: G.E.D. Aiea High School 1982, Leeward Community College one and a half years. Volunteer work: Hurricane Iwa; disaster volunteer, traffic control, Red Cross volunteer. Wai'anae Neighborhood Board: appointed by Neighborhood Commission 1986, elected 1987-89. Still attend regularly. I have given testimonies at the state and city as well as numerous neighborhood meetings in regards to the preservation of our farming and fishing lifestyles here in Wai'anae, helped to acquire Mauna Lahilahi for park use. Helped in getting a sidewalk from the intersection of Wai'anae Valley Road to Pilila'au Playground. Testified at the State Capitol for more safety improvements like fencing around the storm culverts along Farrington Highway, reflectors on poles and trees, new stop lights. More will be needed. I am a man of, action and willing to address all of our concerns as* I have in my community. Being a concerned parent involved in my eommunity, I've watched the deterioration of our Hawaiian culture and way of life. Our historic and sacred areas are destroyed to make way for developments that exclude not only us, but also our many friends by being overpriced. Our

farmers are being denied land and water in favor of those developments. Denying us access to our heiaus, mountains and oeean resources rights that had been passed down from generation to generation. I began to ask myself what will happen to our children and their children if nothing is done to protect those rights for them now! OHA is an important part of a system that allows us to redress all issues from the past, present, and our future. I also believe that OHA needs to communicate with all the Hawaiian groups and organizations to work together in harmony. I believe that we ean accomplish these issues through legislation at the federal and state levels that will help to preserve those rights for all our 'ohana's to enjoy in the future! I am a man of action. I don't believe in "cannots", "do nots" or "no ean", with your kokua and confidence. As your OHA representative I believe we will! Sam M. Peters, Jr. No statement was received from candidate. Wilson (Manuwai) Peters

OHA must demonstrate strength and leadership to address many critical issues on behalf of Ka Po'e Hawai'i in the next few years. Its decisions today must be made with extreme caution, for the future of our

Hawanan people — our native entitlements and our role in the State — will depend on the actions continued page 8

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At-large candidate of this agency as it responds to the mandate of the Hawaiian people. I am prepared to enahle and ensure responsive Hawaiian leadership in OHA. One important decision that faces the Hawaiian people is the use of revenues from the Ceded Lands settlement to address critical needs. OHA ean help Hawaiians by putting them back on the land — giving them land and a home of their own to live in. More specifically, ceded land revenues could be directed to: Develop a Master Plan for placement of all Hawaiians of 50% or more blood quantum upon Homestead lands within the next 10 years in eonjunction with the DHHL, the State, and counties. Develop infrastructure to enable Hawaiian Home Lands to settle Hawaiians on homestead lands. Preserve, manage, and/or acquire Hawaiian historic sites. Re-establish OHA's community development grant program and eeonomie development program to support cultural and eeonomie enter-

prises of Hawaiian individuals and organizations. At the same time, OHA must provide maximum opportunities for the involvement and input of Hawaiian individuals and organizations in its deci-sion-making. OHA's policies and actions must be sensitive to Hawaiian concerns whieh means that forums for input must be provided and supported statewide. OHA must leam to stand on its own two feet and perform more independently of State government. OHA must have the courage and wisdom to assert itself on an equal par with the State administration and Legislature, to advocate on behalf of the Hawaiian people. As a result, my priorities as a trustee of OHA would be to work for the following: Involve more Hawaiian groups in the decision of OHA, including Hawaiian Homesteaders, Ka Lahui Hawai'i, the Protect Kaho'olawe 'Ohana, among others. Restore the credibility of OHA through policies that are sensitive to the input of Hawaiian individuals, organizations, and communities. See that OHA is financially accountable to Hawaiians.

Promote a broad range of programs and funding assistance to Hawaiian individuals and organizations. OHA trustees, and its administration officials, must be more accountable to the Hawaiian people they are meant to serve. It must provide opportunities for Hawaiian input in order to be responsive to Hawaiian concerns, to be more eonsistent in its policies and actions, and to rectify its current policy of accommodating non-Hawaiian interests at the expense of the Hawaiian people. As an educated youth, I will bring new blood, new ideas, to OHA. I am a graduate student in Pacific Island Studies at the University of Hawai'i, I speak Hawaiian, 1 have been involved in Hawaiian issues and struggles, and I am ready and eommitted to Hawaiian community education and involvement, fiscal responsibility, and effective advocacy for Hawaiian issues and needs. Mahalo for your support. Herbert N. Pratt

The most important issue facing Hawaiians in the next five years, is to plaee the Hawaiian people back on the land with the help of the State and Federal governments. Steps I would take to address that issue:

1. uemana trom both the tederal and state governments to make restitutions to the Hawaiian people for the wrongs that they have caused. 2. And also to demand justice and democracy for all of its people. Dennis Sallas (Bradda "D")

Native Hawaiian. Born and raised in Papakolea, Hawaiian Homestead land. Educated at Pauoa and Lineoln Elementary, Stevenson Intermediate, and Roosevelt High School. Attended Honolulu Business College, Glen-

dale and Pasadena City College in Los Angeles and the University of Hawaii. In 1970-71, assisted in motivation classes at Roosevelt High School. Lectured on water safety and job opportunities for young juveniles at the Detention Home. Presently employed as a stevedore for McCabe, Hamilton and Renning, and the City and County Water Safety Division. As an OHA trustee, I will pledge to inform the Hawaiian people on decisions that are made on their behalf by OHA, particularly involving issues such as the state's involvement, control, and eonflict of interest. I will work only for the betterment of the Hawaiian people. I believe that Hawaiians should be self-governing and self-determining in the control of our lands, water, and natural re sources. Assistance should be provided to Hawaiian children to provide the best educational programs possible, pre-school through college. Medical mobile units should be made available to provide medi< al services for Hawaiians. Jobsand housing will also be top priorities. The most important issue facing Hawaiians in the next five years is the Hawaiians themselves. I ean converse on education, health care, jobs, and housing. but these issues have been around for years. The credibility of those in office and those that seek eleehon should be our main eoneem. Work brings profit, while talk brings apathy Too many times we listen to wolves in sheep's clothing. It's time for Hawaiians to listen to their hearts and na'au, and be independent, but at the continued page 9

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At-large candidates same time to have solidarity. OHA has to break away from the state in order to control its own destiny. We do not need non-Hawaiians' approval for our needs. We must stop being puppets. We cannot blame anyone but ourselves, for we are the voting people that put the "maehine" into existenee. It's time to "dig up" that big keawe root and "replant." It's time for a change. Let's move with the times. Yet, let's not forget the past. I realize that our people are in great need of a leader with real abilities. As a Native Hawaiian, 1 best qualify for the position of Office of Hawaiian Affairs trustee-at-large. I'm for the Hawaiians, with the Hawaiians, and about Hawaiians. Dawn Kahalaomapuana Wasson Most important issue facing native Hawaiians and OHA in the next five years: Sovereignty. Achieve sovereignty and almost all other issues will fall into plaee. What steps would I take or what course would I follow to address that issue: A first step is that I would support changing the very status of OHA to become a sovereign entity independent of the state government so that it in fact becomes the legal vehicle to bring about sovereignty. Specific steps: Work to bring this matter to a head within OHA, vote for it and get on with the related issues: ceded (stolen) landsandappropriate compensation therefore, for example. College graduate: B.A. (Political Science), UH, Manoa Wofk expenence; State govemment, pnvate enterprise, Alu Like, Social Service agencies, teaching. Candidate for state-wide office, OHA Board. Most recent accomplishment for Hawaiian people: As president of Hui Malama 'Aina 'O Laie I have been responsible for successfully negotiating a

multi-million dollar out-of-court Clean Water Act settlement whieh includes the setting up of a$2.25 million fund for the protection of the environment and for research and education related to Hawaiian cultural issues. This has been widely reported in the media — press, radio, television. Edwina Wong

What do I think is the most important issue facing the Hawaiians in the next five years? Issues will fall into plaee, onee we have installed in our children and ourselves that honesty is the only policy. Not deception, not money but honesty.

If we ean create a solid and healthy foundation for ourselves and our children our future is destined to the utmost limits. If we ean create an open, communicative, elean and honest relationship within our own family and then carry these attributes into our communities, city, state and federal government system, all our desires will be fulfilled. We must insist that government is for the people and by the people and we do not believe in double standards and that the means must justify the end results. That we are to be law-abiding citizens. That the law is black and white not gray. 1 do support native Hawaiian sovereignty, being self-governing, controlling and managing their lands and revenues. It is un-American that the native Hawaiians are not given their right of selfdetermination to be economically self-sufficient as a nation and that their ceded lands are not returned to them. Government is to create and establish laws and enforce the laws and amend them when needed, not break or bend the laws. That is why I believe

the state to be in violation of the 1959 Statehood Admissions Act by its failure to carry out its ceded land trust responsibility to native Hawaiians. Justice must prevail for the sake of our 'aina. I believe Hawaiians have always been capable of self-governing and ean still work (onipa'a) hand-in-hand with the city, state and federalgovernments. 1 would be an asset to OHA as a trustee at-large to make this tie work for the betterment of all. I would be accountable to the Hawaiians. It's time for effective, honest and committed leadership. An excerpt from Patsy Mink with my changes: "I want to contribute my creativity, energy (my youth) and my realtor experiences to making Hawaii's sovereignty the shining example of what a government should be." Elect me to defend our land, our beaches and endangered species of our state. I do support: — increasing the Kamehameha Schools educational facilities to include all Hawaiian children (I'm a '65 graduate). — protecting and preserving all ancient Hawaiian trails, historic cultural and burial sites. — prohibiting DHHL from general leasing to non-Hawaiians now and collecting back rent. — a stop to development of golf courses on state-zoned agricultural or conservation land. Our public lands have been mismanaged, we don't want our ceded lands mismanaged too. — a stop to all military use of Hawaiian Home lands and ceded lands. — protecting all Hawaiian rainforests from development of all kinds. — anti-abortion measures for if I didn't we would not have our adopted son. It is statistically proven that the Hawaiians are more inclined to keep their child than to abort. We Hawaiians have something that every country wants. The Aloha Spirit.

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Maui residency candidates Abraham (Chief) Aiona

Education: Waialae School, Hawaiian Mission Academy, University of Hawai'i (part-time while employed at Honolulu Poliee Department) Previous and current employment: Self-em-

ployed consultant; Retired Maui poliee chief. Military Service: World War II Veteran; U.S. Army paratrooper, 82nd Airborne Division. Political Experience: Former five-term eouneilman, County of Maui (1977-1986), Resident of Kahului, Maui. Party Affiliation: Democratic Community Organizational Activities: president, Maui Eeonomie Opportunity; director, Maui Chamber of Commerce; director, Ka Lima O Maui; member, advisory board, Boy Scouts of Amenea Maui Council (past president of eouneil); Maui advisory board member, First Interstate Bank; treasurer, Maka'i Kokua (poliee support group); master and past master, Honolulu Lodge No. 409; Shriner, Aloha Temple; member, Veterans of Foreign Wars; member, Hawaiian Businessman/Professional Association; member, Central Maui Hawaiian Civic Club; member, Hawaiian Government Employees Association (since 1947). Response to Question: There are five issues that need to be addressed by the OHA Trustees: education; economy and jobs; housing (consisting of single family units, apartments, seniors' housing, nursing homes, etc.); ceded lands and revenues.

It is abundantly clear that the OHA Trustees have the grave responsibility of developing plans to use such revenues and lands to better conditions of native Hawaiians and Hawaiians, for health and welfare programs to help Hawaiians live a better life, to provide comprehensive educational programs for our children and youth to stimulate intellect and development, and to reverse the decline of the Hawaiian people. In eonclusion, I want to see education given a high priority simply because it is of paramount importance. Manu Kahaialii

I think thateducation, whieh is the necessity of life itself, having stewardship over all things, is the most important issue facing Native Hawaiians and OHA in the next five years. The course I will take

to address that issue is eeonomie pianning. The dollar as we knew it before was worth one hundred pennies. Today it is worth 48 cents. In 1998 that same dollar will be worth between 24 and 18 cents. In 2000 it will be worth 12 cents at the rate money is going now. Providing a tuition package for Native Hawaiians who desire to pursue their education in this field of study will mean bringing back their expertise by whieh this culture ean enrich, enhanee, preserve, and cultivate a broader understanding of the jyorld around us today. Placing our people on land, whieh will restore their God-given dignity that they so richly deserve, will provide a legislative vehicle by whieh we ean work in cohesive ways with the Hawaiian Services Institutions and Agencies, thus not duplicating services, resources, and moneys. I will add that I have had four wonderful, beautiful, inspiring and challenging years of experience

in this office. All that I have done and learned was possible because there were Hawaiians who believed in me. Mahalo a nui loa for your trust and confidence for giving me this opportunity to serve you. My aloha and dedication goes to all of you that have in some way touched my life both spiritually, physically, and mentally. My heart goes out to all the kupuna, and the homeless, to the young people who made the Aha 'Opio program a success, to our kupuna team who have given their time and efforts in meeting the demands of our responsibilities to the community and most of all my wife and family who have shared these four years. Me kealoha pumehana, Manu Kahaialii. Clinton K. Makekau

I was born and raised on Maui, a Korean War veteran, married, with two children. I was a boarder at Lahainaluna High School, graduated from Baldwin High, attended Brigham Young University, Utah, and presently am

a continuing education student at Maui Community College. I was in the trucking business both in Honolulu and Maui, and later, in the tourism activity business. I was a member of the Lahaina Hawaiian Civic Club, past president of Lahaina Lions Club, member of Ka Lahui Hawai'i, board member of the Ia Ola Kino Maika'i, Maui group, Native Hawaiian Health Act. As we approach another important phase towards the betterment of the Hawaiians, there are so many things that we want for ourselves, our children, that the "wish list" is a !ong one. The most important issue facing Native Hawaiicontinued page 11

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Maui residency candidates ans and OHA in the next five years is establishing sovereignty, self-determination, and self-suffi-ciency. We must create an organizational structure for self-governance to allow the Hawaiian people to take part in the planning of their future. We need to set goals and strong guidelines to fulfill the needs of our Hawaiian people and project future plans. We need to get the "best" we ean. To achieve self-sufficiency, we must operate as a business, be independent, and use all available resources. Going into businesses such as shopping centers, golf courses, light industrial centers, etc., we not only generate ineome, we create a job market and business opportunities for our Hawaiians. Education is the key to self-sufficiency for Hawaiians of all ages. We need to encourage them to upgrade their education level, and in many cases, financially assist them in reaching their goals. Many adults with young families cannot afford the loss of ineome to continue their education because of the high cost of living. We need a program to supplement their ineome similar to the GI Bill on education. We must educate ourselves through workshops to better understand governmental rules and regulations governing our lands, shorelines, water rights, historic and burial sites, etc. We must take active roles in what's happening to our 'aina and entire Hawaiian archipelago. We must protect and ensure that we leave a better plaee for our children and future generations. We must "watchdog" our 'aina from encroachment. Hawaiians should be included in the allocation when state or ceded lands are being developed for affordable housing. For example, approximately 3,000 homes are planned on ceded lands in Lahaina by HFDC. Hawaiians should have 20% or 600 homes allocated. lt costs approximately $185,000 per family unit for infrastructure on Hawaiian lands alone. lt costs less to plaee a Hawaiian family in an affordable housing project. As your Maui trustee, I intend to take a more aetive advocacy role in the communities. I ask for your support and your vote. Mahalo! Charles Kauluwehi Maxwell Sr.

I have been directly involved with Hawaiian issues for the past 18 years. I was one of the forefathers of the Hawaiian movement, having started the reparations movement and the Kaho'olawe movement. I was

recently involved with others in stopping the disinterment of ancient Hawaiian remains at Honokahua and returning ancient remains from the Smithsonian Institution in Washington D.C., to Hawai'i. I am presently the vice-chair of the state's advisory committee to the U.S. Civil Rights Commission. I chaired the committee that eame forth with the document, "Breach of Trust," whieh pointed out that all the executive orders from past governors whieh took away Hawaiian Homes Land, were found to be illegal, and the state had to return land or pay OHA for the use of the land. OHA has been in existence for 10 years, however it has not been used for what it was created. The Hawaiian culture is so fragile that everything pertaining to it should be preserved because it originates only in Hawai'i. When Hawaiian preschools and hula halau have to constantly raise

money to teach the culture something is wrong. OHA should either fund these programs or seek funding for such an important function to our culture. OHA should be involved in all areas of the government as it relates to the Native Hawaiian. Presently our people are falling through the cracks of government through laek of understanding how government works. The island centers, set up for this purpose have not fulfilled these needs. OHA should seek means to assist Native Hawaiians with their needs in higher education, affordable housing and job placement. Because OHA receives funding from Sec. 5(f) of the Statehood Act. and moneys received are earmarked for recipients of the Hawaiian Homes Act, it should work with the Hawaiian Homes Commission to reduce the waiting list and plaee the Native Hawaiian on the land where they belong. The most important issue facing Hawaiians in the next five years is to work for recognition from the state and federal government that we are a sovereign nation, and as descendants of the host culture, we have prior rights that no other group in Hawai'i has. As an OHA trustee 1 would insist that

we as representatives of our people fight to reestablish these rights, as they pertain to culture, land, water, social issues, housing, ecology and protection of the Hawaiian and his lifestyle as it relates to the land and the sea. With moneys coming from the Statehood Act, and if it is used wisely, OHA ean be the "third government"thatit was meant to be. Maybe then we will have unity among us and be included in the destiny of Hawai'i.