Ka Wai Ola - Office of Hawaiian Affairs, Volume 19, Number 6, 1 Iune 2002 — '70s activism forum [ARTICLE]

'70s activism forum

An upcoming forum discussion series celebrates the history and legacy of kanaka maoli activism and the emergence of the Native Hawaiian sovereignty movement. The "Ka Ulu Koa i ke Kai Huliau: Navigating the Tides of Resistance, Kanaka Maoli Activism from Past to Present" fomm series will be held on O'ahu and Maui through October. The first fomm, "Eviction Actions

of the '70s" will explore early landmark struggles fighting the displacement of Native Hawaiian eommunities during the 1970s. Featured speakers are: Soli Niheu, Kalama Valley; Puhipau, Sand Island; Terri Keko'olani, Save Ethnic Studies; and Claire Shimabukuro, Kalama Valley and Waiāhole-Waikāne.The veteran activists will share their personal stories of how the events inspired them to become active in the Hawaiian movement . The series is sponsored by the American Friends Service Committee Hawaiian Sovereignty Education Sub-Committee. The forum will be held on June 20, 6:30-9:30 p.m. at the Halau o Haumea at the Kamakakūokalani Center for Hawaiian Studies, 2645 Dole St. For more information, eall Mōhala Aiu at 988-6266.