Ka Wai Ola - Office of Hawaiian Affairs, Volume 8, Number 9, 1 Kepakemapa 1991 — OHA unites kupuna in October conference [ARTICLE]

OHA unites kupuna in October conference

OHA's Education Division will be hosting its fourth annual 'Aha Kupuna— Ku'ikahi A Na Kupuna, a conference on being kupuna, on Tuesday and Wednesday, Oct. 29-30 on O'ahu. The theme for this year's 'aha will be "Mai Ke Akua Mai Ka Mana," according to Betty Kawohiokalani Jenkins, kupuna alaka'i aIong with kupuna kakao'o, Ann Inaina Ka'apana and the volunteer support group, Na Kako'o Kupuna. The theme was selected after a series of kupuna kuka throughout the state. In thishuaka'i journey, all were reminded of the beauty of our fair islands, the eool winds, nurturing rains, majestic oceans, the healing vegetation, the stars. All led to the Hawaiian values and Ke Akua as the source of mana. Explorations in various aspects of natural phenomena will be pursued. The conference will also tie in with last year's theme "Mai Ka Lani Mai Ka Wai O Ke Ola, from the

heavens comes the water of Iife." This annual 'Aha Kupuna will be held at the Princess Ka'iulani Hotel, Waikiki, O'ahu. The planning committee is preparing an exciting twoday 'Aha Kupuna. Detailed information and registration packets ean be obtained by calling OHA's Education Division at 586-3751. Participation is limited to 200. Those who are kupuna (Hawaiian grandparents and or 55 plus years) should register before Oct. 11. Late registration will be received as long as spaces are available. Rooms at Princess Ka'iulani Hotel are available and there is a conference registration fee. Members of Na Kako'o Kupuna are Elizabeth Nalani Mersberg Ellis, Peter Kekoaakanohonihi Ching, Pikake Aana Wahilani, Yuki Kaneshiro, Harriet Makia Awana, Tam 0'Sullivan, Hinano Hapai Paleka and Pua'ala Marciel McElhaney.

'Aha Kupuna — Kulkahi A Na Kupuna Who: OHA's Education Division What: Hosting fourth annual conference on being kupuna. Where: Princess Ka'iulani Hotel in Waikiki, O'ahu. When: Tuesdav and Wednesday, Oct. 2930. Why: To support the role of kupuna as the source of traditional Hawaiian beliefs and practices and for kupuna to eome together to share their knowledge.