Ka Wai Ola - Office of Hawaiian Affairs, Volume 10, Number 6, 1 June 1993 — Bishop Museum presents lecture series [ARTICLE]

Bishop Museum presents lecture series

Linking traditions with modern iives

The Bishop Museum presents "I ke Kahi, I ke Kahi - All is One, One is Ail," a lecture series featuring young Hawaiians who are living their culture. The program focuses on how a renewed commitment to Hawaiian cultural heritage ean promote halanee

between people and the natural world. Wed. June 9 - Spiritual Healing: Teachers and eounselors discuss using Hawaiian traditions to build self-esteem and promote healing. Wed. June 17 - Chant, Hula

and Mo'olelo: John Kaimikaua shares the Moloka'i traditions illustrating the relationships between humans and nature. In his unique and informative style, Kaimikaua presents chant, hula and mo'olelo (storytelling) and shares his rich interpretations. Loeaūon: Atherton Halau. Wed. June 23 - Mālama 'Āina: A panel of young Hawaiians from eaeh island will present today's environmental solutions based on yesterday's traditions. Sol Kaho'ohalahala and his daughter Ha'aheo will speak about their experience replanting a native forest on Lāna'i and the plan to restore the ancient village of Kaunolu. Colette Machado will discuss the development of a loeal market for native products on Moloka'i and a cooperative exchange with other native peoples; her daughter Malia Akutagawa will tell of her eommitment to studying environmen-

tal law. The Dukelow family will discuss the need to protect streams and water rights and their experienee in retuming to Kahakuloa, Maui to reopen lo'i. Hannah Springer will focus on the Kona ahupua'a system and the need for designing new communities based on this traditional land management system. LaFrance Kapaka Arboleda will discuss

educational programs in the natural environment as well as rebuilding Kaua'i's community after 'Iniki. Hiko'ula Hanapi will focus on environmental education and efforts to re-establish native plant species. Location: Hawaiian Hall. All programs will be held from 7-9 p.m. at the Museum. Admission is free.