Ka Wai Ola - Office of Hawaiian Affairs, Volume 27, Number 11, 1 November 2010 — MEAOLOKO TABLE OF CONTENTS [ARTICLE+ILLUSTRATION]

MEAOLOKO TABLE OF CONTENTS

nowemapa | november 2010 | Vol. 27, No. 11

mo'olelo nui | g0ver feature Diabetes among us page 20 BY KATHY MUNENO Are you at risk? This insidious disease is prevalent among Native Hawaiians. Learn the warning signs. et | governance Aiona, Abercrombie face off in OHA-sponsored debate page 4 BYLISAASATO The Race for Washington Plaee debate highlighted the candidates' stances on the Akaka bill, civil unions and more.

makahiki he kanakolu | oha's 30īh anhiversary Three decades of OHA page 9 r~~7^^1 Commemorating 30 years of serving Hawaiians. 'āiha | iahh & water Healing Kaho'olawe pageī BYTREENASHAPIRO 20 years after the bombing stopped, Protect Kaho'olawe 'Ohana marks the Year of Kanaloa Kaho'olawe.

'alemanaka | calehdar From Makahiki to the annual Turkey Shoot, . November offers up something for everyone. page 30

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