Ka Wai Ola - Office of Hawaiian Affairs, Volume 33, Number 9, 1 September 2016 — MEAOLOKO TABLE OF CONTENTS [ARTICLE+ILLUSTRATION]

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MO'OLELO Nlll I G0VER FEATURE Hawaiian conservationists raise profile of indigenous practices pagei4 BY DAVE D0ND0NEAU Hawai'i youth anel kūpuna engaged in conservation efforts will draw attention to indigenous practices at the world's largest conservation gathering this month. 'ĀINA I LAND AND WATER 'lao Valley kalo farm wins water diversion rights page 4 BYTREENASHAPIRO The Water Commission rejected its staff recommendation to fine a family-run farm for water diversion and called for an expedited permitting practice for traditional and customary Native Hawaiian water uses.

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'ulu farmers page 4 BY MALIA K. EVANS Two teams of entrepreneurial farmers have been awarded land and start ud caDital for

their 'ulu-based ventures by Kamehameha Schools and the Pauahi Foundation.

NĀ HĀNĀNĀ I EVENTS 'Onipa'a celebration retraces pivotal days in Hawaiian history pāge 21 BY MEREDITH DESHA EN03

Hawaiian history comes to life during the 10th Annual 'Onipa'a Celebration, whieh includes a unique walking tour featuring dramatic interpretations of significant events surrounding the overthrow of the Hawaiian Kingdom.

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