Ka Wai Ola - Office of Hawaiian Affairs, Volume 19, Number 9, 1 September 2002 — Unity affirmed [ARTICLE]
Unity affirmed
On Aug. 11, Native Hawaiians and supporters on Kauah reached agreement on several issues at the Native Hawaiian Leadem' Symposium. Sponsored by the Koani Foundation, dedicated to Hawaiian rights and unity, the sym~ posium was the last event organized by Koani founder John "Butch" Kekahu before his passing last December. "The unification process has begun. We have taken the first steps in order to begin to move forward together as a people and nation," See NEWSBRIEFS on page 14
NEWSBRIEFS from page 3 said Nlāhealani Kekahu Sylva, foundation president. Koani Foundation leaders announced that similar symposiums will be held on eaeh island, with O'ahu slated for April 2003. For information, contact the Koani Foundation at 808-822-7 643.