Ka Wai Ola - Office of Hawaiian Affairs, Volume 33, Number 7, 1 Iulai 2016 — MEAOLOKO TABLE OF CONTENTS [ARTICLE+ILLUSTRATION]

MEAOLOKO TABLE OF CONTENTS

MO'OLELO NUI I C0VER FEATURE Hawaiians have long history of civic engagement mge 12 BY FRANGINE KANANIONAPUA MURRAY

From the Ku'e petitions to Home Rule anel the Aloha 'Āina movement, Native Hawaiian role models have demonstrated how civic engagement ean bring people together to advocate for change. In preparation for the 2016 elections, see how some community-focused individuals inspired others to band together for the betterment of their people.

Et I GOVERNANGE Young Hawaiians find a sense of community at the United Hations page 5 BY DAVE D0ND0NEAU Two undergraduates from the Kamakakūokalani Center for Hawaiian Studies delivered five-minute speeches at the United Nations Permanent Forum on lndigenous lssues in May.

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Hōkūle'a arrives in the Big Apple paue 7 BY LE8LIE LANG

The Mālama Honua Worldwide Voyage reached the East Coast in

June, making its way to New York City

in time to deliver messages of hope during the United Nations observation of World 0ceans Day.

Nī HlNĪNl I EVENTS Unity through 'Awa page 17 BY LINDSEY KE8EL The new 'Ahā 'Awa and Storytellers series adds a modern touch to the traditional kapu 'awa ceremony with monthly events that pay respect to Hawaiian ancestors and build community as storytellers share personal tales.

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