Ka Wai Ola - Office of Hawaiian Affairs, Volume 20, Number 05, 1 May 2003 — James Bartels [ARTICLE+ILLUSTRATION]

James Bartels

Farewell to

James Bartels passed away on April 20 at age 57. He was a caring, gentle person, an incredible historian of Hawai'i nei, and a member of the Daughters and Sons of Hawaiian Warriors,"Māmakakaua." He successfully sought out the original contents of 'lolani Palaee, whieh had been auctioned off in 1900. He was detail-driven in his documentation of old Hawai'i. His knowledge, depth of commitment to accurate documentation of Hawaiian heritage and his ability to plan, locate, and coordinate the restoration of 'Iolani Palaee and Washington Plaee, are testimony to the depth of his love and commitment to Hawai'i. Only a handful of people approach Mr. Bartel's level of scholarship and commitment to the restoration of Hawai'i's historical record. His untimely passing leaves us with a major loss of a "curator of Hawai'i's cultural wealth." Hawai'i nei is richer for his time and efforts in reclaiming the historic treasures of 'Iolani Palaee and the Queen's Home and in teaching many about our rich history and preserving it for future generations.

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NEWSBRIEFS from page 4 continued dialogue between policymakers and America's indigenous peoples. The forum will be held on May 13-14 at the Smithsonian Institution, Museum of Natural History in Washington, D.C. Native participants from Hawai'i, Alaska, the 48 continental states and U.S. territories will eome together to discuss their goals and aspirations with members of the Bush Administration, as well as other policymakers from the White House and native organizations. The forum, called "Strengthening U.S. Democracy; The Future of Self-Determination," will focus on advancing native self-determination through the development of economics, education and health initiatives within eaeh community. The forum will explore successful and innovative projects and programs that improve the quality of education, economics and healthcare within native eommunities and that could be duplicated elsewhere. The forum is sponsored by OHA, the Council for Native Hawaiian Advancement. the National Congress of American Indians, the National Indian Gaming Association and the AIaska Inter-Tribal Council. International law supports the right to self-determination of the over 300 million indigenous peoples around the world. Cultural conference From the summit of Mauna Kea to the depths of the ealm seas of Kona, what types of changes are impacting Native Hawaiians? The OHA Native Hawaiian Historic Preservation Council will be hosting a forum, "Pili i ka Piko, Pili i ke Kuleana" (Connected through our Piko, Connected through our Kuleana), addressing endangered Hawaiian cultural traditions, practices, rights, and sites May 16-18 in Kona, Hawai'i. Sessions will examine endangered cultural traditions, practices, and rights through presentations and special site visits in South and North Kona. Participants will network and strategize on how to protect our wahipana and traditions. There are no forum fees and meals are being provided for participants who pre-register by submitting a completed registration form before May 8. Overnight accommodations and ground transportation are being provided on a first-come, first-served basis for those who pre-register. A very limited amount of scholarships (i.e. airline coupons) will be awarded to those needing Hnaneial assistance to attend this forum. Scholarships will be distributed to ensure broad geographical and organizational representation and will be provided in the form of one-way or roundtrip air coupons.

For information or to register, eall Lora Contreras at 284-1238 for more information or email contreral001 @ hawaii.rr.com. Summit to Sea Oeean awareness and stewardship will be the guiding theme of the inaugural "Hawai 'i Summit-to-Sea 2003: Global Strategies for Integrated Oeean and Coastal Resources Management" conferenee. It to be held Oct. 26-29 at the Sheraton Waikīkī. Cultural practitioners and Native Hawaiian organizations are invited to submit abstracts presenting solutions on a range of oeean and coastal resource management issues within the following themes: traditional and cultural wisdom, ecosystem and resource management, research and education, and oeean industry and technology. Electronic submissions are due July 31. Submit your paper as an email attachment to hiabstracts@dbedt.hawaii.gov with "Hawai'i Summit-to-Sea 2003 Final Paper" in the subject header. For information, go online to www.hawaiiormp.com. Pūyā Foundation The Pū'ā Foundation is accepting grant applications through June 2 for projects that cultivate understanding of Hawai'i's unique history, politics and culture, and whieh promote human rights, especially self-determination among native Hawaiians. Grant award amounts range ffom $500 to $5000. The foundation seeks to assist projects and organizations that: nurture understanding of the historieal, cultural, spiritual, eeonomie and poliheal environment of Hawai'i, especially as they impact native Hawaiians; promote human rights with special emphasis on the right of self-determination among the Native Hawaiian people; assist loeal and global society in becoming aware of Hawaiian sovereignty. The non-profit foundation was established in May 1996 as part of the apology and redress process between the United Church of Christ and Native Hawaiian people. To request an application packet or for more information eall Toni Bissen at 945-3570. Applications must be postmarked by June 2 and sent to the Pū'ā Foundation, 2331 Seaview Ave., Honolulu, HI 96822. Pele painting sought Hawai'i Volcanoes plans to purchase a painting of Pele to be exhibited in the Kīlauea Visitor Center. The park is issuing a eall to all artists to submit their paintings of Pele for consideration. $8,000 will be paid to the artist whose artwork is selected. The painting will be displayed near the visitor center fireplace, so paintings must be sized between 36 to 53

inches in width, and heigh from 36 to 61 inches. It will become park property but the artist retains the right to reproduce the image. Artists may submit more than one painting in any paint medium (oils, acrylic, watercolor, etc.). A brief artist's statement about the art should accompany the submission. Submissions must be delivered to the park on Aug. 1 1 . Selection will be based on the recommendations of the park's kupuna committee, a cultural advisory group, judging the cultural meaning and appropriateness of the work. All of the submissions will be displayed in a Volcano Art Center Gallery show called "Visions of Pele, the Volcano Deity ofHawai'i," to run Aug. 23 through Sept. 28. For submission guidelines information, go to www.nps.gov/havo or eall Joni Mae Makuakane-Jarrell at 808-985-6013.

Scholarship deadline Students ean apply for scholarships from the Heyum Endowment Fund, whieh assists Pacific Islanders to receive education and/or training in Hawai'i. Qualified individuals ean apply for scholarships in the amount of $3,000 for the 2003-2004 academic year. Applicants must be indigenous to Melanesia, Micronesia or Polynesia, enrolled as graduate or undergraduate students at a University of Hawai'i campus or in a non-credit education or training program. Selection will be made on the basis of the applicant's academic performance, potential to make a contribution to their country of origin, and financial need. Applications are due on May 15 for the fall semester 2003. Applicants must submit a letter of See NEWSBRIEFS on page 6

NEWSBRiEFS from page 5 application that includes a statement describing academic interests and a plan for study for the 2003-2004 academic year; relevant transcripts of prior academic work; and three letters of recommendation. / Reference letters should be mailed directly to the Director, Center for Pacific Islands Studies. Send applications to Terence Wesley-Smith, Heyum Committee Chair, Center for Pacific Islands Studies, 1890 East-West Road, Moore 215, Honolulu, HI 96822. Mele huia Amy Ku'uleialoha Stillman speaks on late 19th century mele hula as part of the "A Celebration of Kupuna" series presented by The Bishop Museum. Performers will animale some of the mele. The presentation will be held May 20, 6:30 - 8:30 p.m. at Hale Kea. Stillman, the director of Asian and Pacific Islander American Studies and associate professor of musicology at the University of Michigan, has conducted extensive archival research on mele and performance traditions during the postcontact Hawai'i. A featured presentor at the

" Mele Aloha 'Aina — Hawaiian Songs and Hula of Resistance" at the Smithsonian Museum last August, Stillman revealed that Queen Lili'uokalani had written songs that were published in 1895 under a pseudonym. For information, eall 847-8243. Mākua accesses The next cultural accesses into Mākua valley will be Saturday, May 10 and Sunday, May 18. Meet at 7 a.m. at the gates of Mākua. Wear covered shoes and sun protection. Bring ID, water and snacks. Call Fred 696-4677, Leandra 696-2823, or Melva 696-9921 at least three days prior to the access. Lauhala workshop The 8th annual Lauhala Workshop offers the public the opportunity to learn the art of lauhala weaving. "Ka Ulu Lauhala o Kona," to be held at Kona Village on Hawai'i island May 15-18, will offer beginner, intermediate and two advanced weaving classes. Beginning, intermediate and advanced participants will share techniques to fashion bracelets, photo albums, baskets, purses, lamp shades and

lauhala hats. There will be a lū'au, a fashion show and a silent aueūon on Saturday night. The workshop is $115 and includes some meals. For information on the workshop and housing arrangements, eall Harriet K. Song at (808) 325-7715 or Ku'uipo K. Morales at (808) 326-4912. Kamehameha parade The King Kamehameha Celebration Commission announces its 87 th Annual King Kamehameha Celebration Floral Parade set for Sat., June 7. Volunteers are being sought to assist with parade organization and monitoring, parking control, line-up and starting point. Also seeking lei stringers, plumeria donations for the statue decoration, monitors, parking supervisors, food vendors, arts and crafts vendors, entertainers for the Folklife Festival in Queen Kapi'olani Park following the parade. The King Kamehameha holiday is the only ali'i holiday to be continuously observed since its ineeplion. 2003 marks the 130th anniversary of the holiday. For information and applications contact the King Kamehameha Celebration Commission at 586-0333, fax 586-0335 or email kkcc@state.hi.us. See NEWSBR1EFS on page 8

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Mōlama 'ōina In action — Mahinapoepoe Paishon (left) and University of Hawal'l student volunteer reinforce the mōkūhō of a fishpond in He eia Pholo courtesy LohHahi PoweH

Fishpond documentary "He 'eia: Where Two Waters Meet" relates the rich history of a 500-year-old traditional fishpond on O'ahu. The 40-minute documentary by Lahilahi and Miehael Powell focuses on the spirited determination of Windward residents to restore it. Mahina Paishon and her group Paepae o He'eia have developed an educational/work program whieh allows community members the opportunity to access and care for the loko i'a on weekends —

and to experience the cultural and spiritual harmony arising from mālama 'āina. The film, whieh debuted in the 2000 Hawai'i International Film Festival, features Paishon, Mary Brooks, Kawaikapuokalani Hewett, and Lilikalā Kame'eleihiwa. It airs on 'Olelo Ohannel 53 on May 15 at 7 p.m. and May 28 at 9:30 p.m. Fishpond workshops Project Kāhea Loko is offering professional development workshops to educators interested in learnmg how Hawaiian fishponds ean be used to teach science, social studies and language arts. The upcoming workshops are: Kaua'i; May 17, Kona; June 13, Hilo; and June 21, O'ahu. Eaeh participant will receive a complete set of curricula and a 30-minute video designed for students in grades 4-12. Lessons meet the academic and performance standards of the Hawai'i State Department of Education. Project Kāhea Loko began in Oetober 2000 as a three-year project funded by the U.S. Department of Education and administered by the Pacific American Foundation. To register, refer to PAF's website at www.thepaf.org or contact Project Coordinator Bob Kahihikolo at 533-2836. Charter school awarded Kamehameha Schools presented its first Ho'olako Like award of $153,603 to Kanu o Ka

'Āina New Century Public Charter School on April 28. Kanu o Ka 'Āina New Century Public Charter School, founded by Dr. Ku Kahakalau, serves 157 students, 92% of whieh are native Hawaiian, in grades K-12 in the West Hawai'i District. The school's Hawaiian culture-based curriculum serves as an educational model. Students are taught through project-based, multi-age learning that utilizes the environment, the community and the latest in multi-media technology. Ho'olako Like was formed by the Kamehameha Schools Board of Trustees in February 2003 to provide linaneial support to start-up charter schools in Hawai'i that primarily serve native Hawaiian students. The initiative supports several of the Kamehameha School's strategic goals of serving more people of Hawaiian ancestry through education in hope of perpetuating Hawaiian culture, language, history and values. Palaee volunteers The Friends of 'Iolani Palaee seeks volunteers to work Jn one of Hawai'i's most precious resources. Volunteer positions include guardian (docent aide), lanai greeter, and video center aide. Shifts available Tues. through Sat. The next volunteer training will be held Sat., May 10, 8-11 a.m. Contact 522-0821 for information. ■