Ka Wai Ola - Office of Hawaiian Affairs, Volume 23, Number 10, 1 ʻOkakopa 2006 — Mainland Hawaiians [ARTICLE]

Kōkua No ke kikokikona ma kēia Kolamu

Mainland Hawaiians

This letter is in answer to Kalani Hackett, who complained about "mainland Hawaiians" signing up for Kau Inoa (July, KWO). Why shouldn't Hawaiians on the mainland be signed up? We are Hawaiian. Does our race change because we have left Hawaiian soil? Are you sure we don't know what is going on in Hawai'i? You should not speculate. OHA is only trying to bring all the Hawaiians together, no matter where they live in the world. I registered to help show there is strength in numbers. It has nothing to do with getting back to my roots, because I did not leave my culture behind. Mr. Hackett, if you wanted to take the time to organize an OHA registration at your loeal recreation center in Makakilo, I am sure that OHA would be happy to oblige. Emory KK Nihipali Las 1 /egas, Nevada