Ka Wai Ola - Office of Hawaiian Affairs, Volume 17, Number 8, 1 ʻAukake 2000 — DHHL unfair [ARTICLE]

Kōkua No ke kikokikona ma kēia Kolamu

DHHL unfair

I am the eldest daughter of Mr. and Mrs. George Mamala. My father is pure Hawaiian. I am writing in regards to the Department of Hawaiian Home Lands. Here is a small briefing on my 'ohana. In July 1984 my dad heeame a paraplegic due to a gunshot wound. He was unahle to work. We lived on a limited monthly ineome. My mom stayed home to care for the family. Nine years ago, she heeame a baker. In March 2000, we were notified we had a lot in Nānākuli to build a home. Due to outstanding bills and our limited amount of ineome, we were denied. I called around for help and no one could help us. The only way the department would accept us was if we put down $10,000 within a month. If not, we would remain on the list. I feel, as the eldest, it is my responsibility to notify my fellow Hawaiians about the unfair practices of the department. The bottom line is if you don't have money, you don't get the home whieh is rightfully yours. To all Hawaiians, "Stand strong, unite as one voice and may justice prevail." Ānelalani K. Mamala Wai'anae