Ka Wai Ola - Office of Hawaiian Affairs, Volume 20, Number 3, 1 March 2003 — NŪ HOU [ARTICLE+ILLUSTRATION]
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In the February issue of Ka Wai Ola o OHA in the cover story, "Gladys Brandt's example a beaeon for a bright future," Mrs. Brandt was credited with "being the first woman school principal in Hawai'i, a distinction she held for 17 years." According to Manon Shim, two of her aunts, Phoebe Heen Amoy and Elizabeth Lulu Heen, both served as school principals in the 1920s. Entrepreneur class Do you have a great idea, but you are not sure how to turn it into a business" Find out how to take the first step at an entrepreneur training class to be held in Kona. Sponsored by the OHA Native Hawaiian Revolving Loan Fund, the class will help you learn how to: set and achieve realistic business goals; develop a business plan to obtain financing; market your business; and more. The Samoan Service Providers Association will conduct the course on six consecutive Saturdays, April 5 through May 10, 9 a.m.-4 p.m. (location to be determined). For more information, eall 808-933-0418. Nā Pua No'eau fair Nā Pua No'eau, the Center for Gifted and Talented Native Hawaiian Children, supported in part by the Office of Hawaiian Affairs, is holding its 12th Annual Hawaiian Family afFAIR on Sat. March 8 at the University of Hawai'i at Hilo Campus Center and Library Lānai, 9 a.m.-3 p.m. This year, will honor the Kanaka'ole kumu hula 'ohana for their contributions to preserving the Hawaiian culture. Fun offerings include: food booths, door prizes, live entertainment, makahiki games, healthy food and healthy baby contests, OHA Hawaiian registry, food bank drop and more. Ceded lands project Pono Kaulike, ine., The Center for Hawaiian Studies, and Ka Lāhui Hawai'i have announced a series of community presentations on Kia'i 'Āina Ceded Lands Inventory Project on all islands. Project participants will share information on research that has been done to date on Maui at March 15, Maui Community College, Rm. 103, 10 a.m. and March 15 at Princess Nāhi'ena'ena Elementary, Lahaina, 2 p.m.; and on Moloka'i March 19, Mitchell Pau'ole Center, 6:30 p.m. Digital media course Learn to tap the power of digital video technology at "Intensive Digital Video Workshop: From Concept to Output," to be held firom July 7-18. The two-week course will train participants in all aspects of creating a program: script writing, budgeting, story boarding, shot lists; video production; editing on computer; and developing video for the web. Pacific Island producers, as well as producers working with non-profit, Pacific Islander community cultural or environmental preservation organizations that demonstrate a need to develop low-cost PSA videos for their organizations, are invited to apply. The course, valued at over $1,500, is being offered to non-profit agencies for $200 by Pacific Islanders in Communications in association with Pacific New Media of the Univefsity of Hawai'i. PIC will select a limited number of trainees to attend. The deadline to apply is March 28 (if seats are not filled, submissions will be accepted until May 2). For eligibility requirements and information, contact PIC at 591-0059, extension 12 or email questions to info@piccom.org.
Arts fellowships Artists interested in obtaining fellowships should submit applications to the State Foundation on Culture and the Arts (SFCA) by its deadline of Apiil 1. The SFCA will award up to seven $5,000 individual artist fellowships for exceptional talent, excellence, and achievement in the visual arts. Hawai'i resident artists with at least five years of professional activity are eligible to apply. Fellowships will be awarded following panel review and board approval. Selection of recipients will be based on artistic excellence, creativity, contribution and commitment in the visual arts. scope and quality of proposed fellowship activity. Guidelines and application forms are available at the SFCA office, 250 South Hotel St., 2nd Floor, public libraries, and online at www.hawaii.gov/sfca. For more details or to request an application, contact Carol Hasegawa, SFCA Individual Artist Fellowship Coordinator at 586-0736 or email carol.hasegawa@hawaii.gov. Charter schools funding Kamehameha Schools has launched a program to provide financial support to charter schools in Hawai'i that offer culture-based eunieulum to primarily serve Hawaiian students in high-need communities. The Ho'olako Like (to enrich together) program will develop collaborations with start-up charter schools to provide innovative educational services to Hawaiian students in grades K-12. Eligible charter schools may receive a minimum of $1 for every $4 of per pupil allocation received from the State of Hawai'i. Kamehameha Schools will offer financial, technical and resource support, as well as eunieulum and professional development activities, baseline accountability and program evaluation development, or other collaborations that facilitate effective education reform. To be considered under this program, charter schools must meet criteria and, if funded, will be required to set specific goals for reaching their success targets and set benchmarks that measure program outcomes. Funding may begin as early as March 2003. For more information or assistance with the application process, charter schools should contact Sharlene Chun-Lum at 534-3983. Business workshops The Minority Business Development Center of Honolulu in association with Hawai'i Heahh Care Business Incubator offers class workshops to business owners and potential start-up owners
who want to boost their business and marketing prospects. On Mar. 12, 6-8 p.m., learn "How to Research Federal and State Websites for Potential Government Contracts." The government spends billions of dollars on goods and services eaeh year. The class shows those interested in obtaining a contract with the government of a major government contractor. On Mar. 22, 8:30 a.m.-4 p.m., "Advanced Marketing for Artists and Crafts People" helps creative professionals how to effectively market their product via internet, consignment, wholesale and retail venues. On April 12, 8:30 a.m.-4 p.m., "Business and Marketing for Artists and Crafts People" will review pricing, tax, legal, copyright and marketing basics geared for creative professionals. Fees range from $30 - 65; luneh to be provided during all-day classes. For more information or to sign up, eall 521-6221 or email info@mbdchonolulu.com. The MBDC is funded by the U.S. Department of Commerce to provide business eonsulting services to minority business owners seeking help for their O'ahu based businesses. Education conference Hawaiian children as authors. Developing leadership qualities in native youth. Hawaiian fish ponds as an authentic learning environment. These were just a few of the topics at last year's Native Hawaiian educators' convention hosted by the Native Hawaiian Education Association (NHEA). The NHEA's Fourth Annual Convention promises to be "even bigger and better," boasts NHEA coordinator and conference organizer, Christine Quintana. "We expect at least 600 attendees this year." The convention will be held at Leeward Community College on March 24 and 25 during spring break. Celebrating the theme "'Ōpu'u A'e (Budding Forth)," the two-day event will include a series of workshops designed for Hawaiian and nonHawaiian educators who work with Hawaiian students. From cultural research methodologies to practical hands-on learning, this event has something for everyone. In addition to the workshops, the registration fee includes an awards dinner recognizing the educator of the year. Keynote speakers will include Dennis "Bumpy" Kanahele and Queen Lili'uokalani Children's Center Trustee Tommy Kaulukukui. Continuous cultural exhibitions will take plaee on the conference lawn along with vendors displaying items for sale. See NEWSBRIEFS on page 6
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NEWSBRIEFS from page 5 For more information or to register for the NHEA's Convention, refer to www.nhea.net or contact Yvonne Yamashita at 956-8204. Water commission A Nominating Committee is being formed to solicit nominations to the Commission on Water Resource Management (the "Water Commission"). The Nominating Committee will send to the Governor the names of at least three individuals for eaeh of two open positions. The deadline to apply for such nominations is March 7. The Water Commission is composed of six members that have jurisdiction and final authority on matters relating to implementation and administration of the State Water Code. Four members are appointed by the governor subject to confirmation by the State Senate. Other members are the chairperson of the Board of Land and Natural Resources, who serves as chairperson of the Water Commission, and the director of the Department of Health. State law requires that eaeh member have "substantial experience in the area of water resource management." Members serve without pay except for reimbursement for expenses, including travel, necessary to do the job. Nominations along with resumes may be sent by March 7 to the Nominating Committee, Commission on Water Resource Management, P.O. Box 621, Honolulu, HI 96809. Diabetes prevention Ke Ola Mamo invites the puhlie, especially Windward O'ahu residents, to its second annual Hālau Ola 'O Mimiko No Ko'olauloa. The event will be held on March 22 ffom 9:30 a.m. to 2 p.m. at the Queen Lili'uokalani Children's Center in Punalu'u. Themed this year as a "Celebration of Life," the gathering will be a funfilled day of games, luneh and workshops for people with diabetes and their primary caregivers or interested family members. The event will feature informal sessions that encourage healthy lifestyle decisions for people with diabetes or those at risk of developing diabetes. Ke Ola Mamo, part of the Native Hawaiian Heallh Care System, is eommitted to improving the life and health of Native Hawaiians on O'ahu through culturally sensitive programs, educational outreach, early detection sfteenings, and intervention and advocacy efforts. Services stress the preventative approach and focus on such high risk conditions that particularly affect the Native Hawaiian community, including breast and cervical cancer, high blood pressure, high cholesterol, diabetes and HIV/STI (sexually transmitted infection). For more information and to register for the "Celebration of Life," eall Dede Alo or Moana Allen at 232-2222.
UH symposium An upcoming three-day symposium will focus on indigenous political theory, indigenous methods of research, and the structural changes needed to include indigenous peoples at every level in the university. "Indigenizing the University" will feature panel discussions, keynote speakers from British Columbia and Aotearoa, and an indigenous art exhibit organized by Nā Maka O Ka Ihe and Hawaiian Art Studio, under the direction of Professor Maile Andrade. The event is presented by the University of Hawai'i at Mānoa Department of Political Science, and co-sponsored with the Hawaiian Language Program, the Mary Kawena Pūku'i Center, Ka Maka O Ka Ihe, No nā Kamali'i a Kākou, Native Hawaiian Leadership Project, UH Diversity and Equity Initiative, Center for Pacific Islands Studies, Kamakakūokalani Center for Hawaiian Studies, International Cultural Studies, and Department of Anthropology For additional information eall Noenoe Silva: 956-8030 or email noenoe@hawaii.edu. Maui Farm The Maui Farm, Ine. will host an Open House at its Makawao campus on Mar. 5, 4:30 p.m. The general public is invited to tour the facility and learn about The Maui Farm's programs and services for youth. Those interested in employment and volunteer opportunities are particularly encouraged to attend. The Maui Farm, ine. is a nationally accredited, community-based nonprofit organization providing a continuum of residential programs for youth ages ten and older referred through the state's child welfare, juvenile justice and behavioral health systems. The group's "'Ohana Model" offers a unique opportunity for youth to experience the benefits of living in a family-oriented farm environment while receiving services to address emotional and behavioral challenges. The therapeutic farm offers the opportunity for youth to learn responsibility, gain self-worth, and improve life skills through hands-on experiential activities working with plants and animals. For more information eall (808) 579-8271. 'Āina art Hawaiians' symbiotic relationship with nature honored through art will be showcased at two upcoming events coordinated by the University of Hawai'i at Mānoa Department of Art. The public is invited. A lecture on "Ka Haku Mele o Papa, Earth Sculpture - Weaving with Nature" will be presented at the UH-Mānoa Art Auditorium on March 11 at 7:30 p.m. Ka'ala Farm ine. will share its sense of plaee at a hands-on arts workshop on March 13, 12:30-2:30 p.m in Wai'anae. Founded in 1976, the cultural learning center reclaims and preserves the living culture of the ancient See NEWSBRIEFS on poge 7
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Hawaiians, restoring ancient lo'i kalo, by establishing nurseries and gardens to preserve rare and endangered native and Polynesian plants, reviving the art and science of kapa making, and teaching the children aloha 'āina malama 'āina. Puyukoholā plans The National Park Service proposes to re-establish the historic scene at the Pu'ukoholā (Hill of the Whale) heiau in Kawaihae, and welcomes public review and comment on proposed changes. The project involves constructing new visitor services facilities below and to the south of the Pu'ukoholā heiau, and removing and relocating park headquarters administration buildings and a portion of a hiking trail from their existing locations away from the temple's viewshed. The existing grounds on the hilhop will continue to be used by school and community groups for educational and special use activities. An environmental assessment for the project is expected^ to be available for public review and comment in late spring 2003. Construction could begin in the spring of 2004. Direct concerns or comments to Superintendent Daniel
Kawai'ae'a Jr. at (808) 882-7218 or email PUHI Superintendent@nps.gov or write him at P.O. Box 44340, Kawaihae, HI 96743. Kīpahulu park study The public has the opportunity to comment on a newly-released Environmental Assessment (EA) proposing improvements to existing visitor facilities in the Kīpahulu area of Haleakalā Naīional Park. The proposed project would be funded by the Recreational Fee Demonstration Program with revenue collected at the park. The EA evaluates various alternatives for the proposed projects that seek to address current and future visitor infrastructure needs, including public restrooms with flushing toilets and associated on-site wastewater treatment and disposal system; parking for day use and commercial vehicles; campground facilities and access road; and potential relocation of the Klpahulu Visitor Center. The comment deadline is Mar. 21, ' 2003. The EA is available for review at Hāna, Kahului and Wailuku public libraries, as well aas on the "Facts/Docs"
page of the park website at www.nps.gov/hale. For more information, contact Don Reeser, Superintendent, Haleakalā Naūonal Park, at (808) 572-4401. Comments ean be faxed to Reeser at (808) 5721304 or mailed to Kīpahulu Recreational Fee Demonstration Projects EA, P.O. Box 369, Makawao, HI 96768. Or email don_reeser@nps.gov. Hawaiian conference Themed "Me Hrf'okahi Leo Wale Nō" (With Just One Voice), the Second Annual Native Hawaiian Conference builds on the success of last year's conference, whieh drew more than 500people representing over 150 organizations. The three-day conference hosted by the Council for Native Hawaiian Advancement will be held Aug. 2730 at the Sheraton Waikīkī Hotel. "This is a great opportunity for family and friends in other states to eome home and access what is happening in the Hawaiian eommunity," said CNHA Events Coordinator Brandi Lau. "This is a time for us to gather and share our successes, our challenges and our eommon goals." Lau said the conference offers participants opportunities to
network with practitioners and leaders in the fields of cultural preservation, eeonomie development, education, health and housing; share information important to Native Hawaiians; and develop skills and organizational capacity. Conference highlights include: plenary speakers; a full day devoted to kūpuna and 'ōpio issues; training workshops on community development resources, such as public relations for non-profits, federal programs, and Native Hawaiian health; exhibits of Native Hawaiian crafts and organizations; a banquet honoring Native Hawaiian ali'i; and a concert featuring up and coming Native Hawaiian bands. Founded in 2001, CNHA's mission is to promote the advancement of Native Hawaiians through empowerment and informational initiatives. Its programs and services promote unity, networking, capacity-building, sustainable eommunity development, and partnerships among organizations focused on Native Hawaiian communities. Registration forms will be available in Apiil. For information, eall 521-5011 or go online www.hawaiiancouncil.org. See NEWSBRIEFS on poge 8
NEWSBRIEFS from page 7 College savings Meadow Gold Dairies, Safeway and national company Upromise now offer a new way to help Hawai'i families to send their kids to college. To take advantage of this opportunity, families need only create a Upromise "529" tax-deferred educational savings account online
www.upromise.com. After that, three percent of the price of every half gallon and gallon of Meadow Gold or Viva branded milk bought at any Safeway store in Hawai'i with the use of a Safeway Club Card will be added automatically to the Upromise college account. For more information and to sign up for the Meadow Gold Upromise savings program, go to www.lanimoo.com. ®