Ka Wai Ola - Office of Hawaiian Affairs, Volume 37, Number 1, 1 January 2020 — Ianuali [ARTICLE+ILLUSTRATION]

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HAWAI'I RISING: SHIFTING THE POLITICAL COMMON SENSE Jan. 15, 8:00 a.m. to 5:00 p.m. Join the community for a gathering at Opening Day of the State Legislature. Starting the day off with protocol, this free event will feature ku'i at the Capitol, eultural workshops and advocacy. Hear from our Native Hawaiian leaders in government. For more information visit www.hawaiirising.org. Honolulu.

WAIMEA OCEAN FILM FESTIVAL Jan. 1-4 The Waimea Oeean Film Festival brings a rich and dynamic program to remarkable venues on the Big Island of Hawai'i every January. This year, more than 60 films will be presented along with filmmaker Q&As, presentations and panel discussions. Venues include the Four Seasons Resort Hualālai, the Fairmont Orchid Hawai'i, Mauna Kea Resort, and historic theatres in Kamuela. For more information, go to www.waimeaoceanfilm.org. Hawai'i Island. 'IKE AKU, 'IKE MAI - ENGAGING WITH OUR HISTORIES Jan 4., Jan 11 anā Jan 18 Waiwai Collective presents a series of three genealogy workshops by Ami Mulligan and Sarah Tamashiro. The workshops will demonstrate how to utilize historieal, material, and aural materials in genealogical searches. The workshops include presentations of case

studies and small-group work. All levels of genealogical experience are weleome to participate. Saturday, January 4, 2020 - Session One: Archives, Collections, and Records Basic overview on archives: how to navigate them, and what type of information they ean provide. Saturday, January 11, 2020 - Session Two: Objects and Heirlooms Objects heeome heirlooms because of the stories applied to them. Participants will bring in an object and engage in a process called "close looking." Saturday, January 18, 2020 - Session Three: Oral History and Transcription Different types of interviews will be analyzed. This session is geared to those wanting to record their own histories or interview others for the purpose of family history.

Tickets range from $50 - $130. For more information and to purchase tickets, go to eventbrite.com. Honolulu. KO KULA UKA, KO KULA KAI - KALO A 'UPENA Jan. 8 Saint Louis School hosts Kalo a 'Upena a multi-day event that will feature workshops and presentations about kalo and 'upena. Our 'āina, both land and sea, provide us with all that we need to sustain and survive. Ko Kula Uka, Ko Kula Kai - Kalo a 'Upena will showcase the traditions of kalo and Hāloa, and the fishing traditions of 'upena. This event is sponsored through an OHA 'Ahahui Grant. Honolulu. MAKAHIKI KUILIMA 2020 Jan. 11 Makahiki Kuilima is a significant cultural event featuring traditional Hawaiian games and food, Native Hawaiian artisans, crafters, demonstrations and hula. This event perpetuates, educates and shares Hawaiian culture, values and prac-

tices through Makahiki traditions. This event is free and open to all families. This event is sponsored through an OHA 'Ahahui Grant. For more information email makahiki.kuilima@gmail.com. Turtle Bay Resort. Kahuku, O'ahu. HAKU LEI MAKING WORKSHOP Jan. 11, 10:00 a.m, to 12:00 p.m. Join us for a morning of lei po'o (head lei) making ! Materials and expert instruction are provided (including flowers). Francesca Diaz, owner of Kahihae Floral, will lead the workshop. For more informahon eheek out her Instagram @ kahihaefloral or her website: www. kahihaefloral.com. Open to all ages and skill levels. Space is limited! General Admission $50.00. Tickets available for purchase on eventbrite.com. Camp Palehua, Kapolei, O'ahu. KAMA'ĀINA SUNDAY Jan. 12, 9:00 a.m. to 4:00 p.m. Onee a month, 'Iolani Palaee offers complimentary tickets to

kama'āina guests. Loeal visitors may choose from the Guided Tour or Self-Led Audio Tour. Tickets are available on a first-come, firstserved basis. A Hawai'i state ID, Hawai'i driver's license, or Active Military Identification is required to receive complimentary tickets. Malihini (visitors) may purchase tickets at the regular price. For more information visit iolanipalaee. org. Honolulu. ARTISTS PANEL: IDENTITY AND VOICE THROUGH COMMUNITY/MURAL WORK Jan. 12, 2:00 p.m. to 3:00 p.m. The University of Hawai'i's East-West Center Arts Program presents an Artists Panel: "Mo'olelo as Mo'omeheu, Ho'i i ka Piko: Story as Cultural Foundation - Sharing and Honoring Identity and Voice Through Community/Mural Work" by Meleanna Meyer, Estria Miyashiro and Solomon Enos in the EWC Gallery. Free admission. Honolulu. KEALAILIAHI - A FRAGRANT OFFERING OF ALOHA CELEBRATING 15 YEARS OF HULA Jan. 12, 5:00 p.m. to 10:00 p.m. In November 2004, Hālau Kekuaokalaaualailiahi, under the direction of Iliahi and Haunani Paredes, began its hula journey with 75 haumana. Fifteen years later, and with over 300 haumāna, they humbly present Kealailiahi, a fragrant offering of aloha celebrating 15 years of mele, hula and

stories. A pre-show program starts at 3 pm in the courtyard, with entertainment, silent/live auctions, and a Hawaiian arts & crafts marketplace. General admission tickets: $36 (plus applieahle fees). Castle Theater. Kāne'ohe, O'ahu. 'ONIPA'A PEACE MARCH Jan. 17, 10:00 a.m. A peaee march in observance of the overthrow of the Hawaiian Kingdom will begin at Mauna 'Ala and end at 'Iolani Palaee. Shuttles available from the State Capitol to Mauna 'Ala from 7:30-9:30 a.m. Speakers and entertainment at the palaee from noon to 5:30 p.m. Honolulu. KAWAIAHA'O BICENTENNIAL SPEAKERS SERIES: WHY DID HAWAI'I BECOME CHRISTIAN? Jan. 19, 4:00 p.m. to 5:30 p.m. The introduction of Christianity to Hawai'i has been both celebrated and maligned. How could a handful of foreigners, none of whom could speak Hawaiian, persuade an entire nation to abandon its ancient religion? This lecture proposes that Hawaiian ali'i, not missionaries, decided the future of both religion and culture in the Hawaiian Kingdom. Presented by Jeffrey Kapali Lyon, Ph.D., Associate Professor & Department of Religion Chair at UH Manoa. Free admission. Kawaiaha'o Church. Honolulu. BRANDT MINI-SYMPOSIUM ON INDEPENDENCE Jan. 22-24 The UH Mānoa Kamakakūokalani Center for Hawaiian Studies Brandt Chair is hosting three Mini-Sympo-siums on Indigenous Constitutions and United Nations (UN) paths to Independence featuring experts from Aotearoa and Tahiti. Venues include: Kamakakūokalani Center For Hawaiian Studies at UH Mānoa (1/22); Ka'iwakīloumoku at Kamehameha Schools Kapālama (1/23); and Hale A'o at Windward Community College ( 1/24). Live video streaming available at AVAkonohiki.org. For more information contact Dr. Lilikalā Kame'eleihiwa: lilikala@hawaii.edu

KA MOLOKA'I MAKAHIKI 2020 Jan. 23 Looking for a way to celebrate the new year? Ka Moloka'i Makahiki will be a three-day athletic competition for youth and adults. In addition to the competition, there will be activities such as educational lectures, entertainment, food booths and craft sales by non-profit organizations. Cultural events will also be integrated to help educate the community on the important purposes for observing Makahiki. This event is sponsored through an OHA 'Ahahui Grant. For more info, eall 808-646-0180. Kaunakakai, Moloka'i. 2020 NATIONAL APIA HISTORIC PRESERVATION FORUM Jan. 31 - Feb. 3, 5:30 p.ni. to 12:00 p.m Asian and Pacific Islander Americans in Historic Preservation (APIAHiP) is hosting their 2020 Forum to highlight the need to support historic and cultural preservation efforts, and will bring together experts in preservation, community development, history and the arts. Attendees will enjoy educational panels, historic site tours, film screenings and group discussions. APIAHiP is a volun-teer-based non-profit dedicated to the preservation and awareness of Asian and Pacific Islander Ameriean historic sites and heritage across the United States and its territories. Cost: $50 - $200. Tickets available on eventbrite.com. Honolulu. KA MOKU O MANOKALANIPŌ PA'ANI MAKAHIKI Feb. 8, 8:00 a.m. to 4:00 p.m. A community event featuring a "Kaua'i-made" craft fair, Native Hawaiian games, awards, cultural demonstrations, community group display, 'ono food and more. Keiki ages 5 and above are invited to eompete in muhiple games. Free. For more information email makahikikauai@gmail.com. Vidinha Soccer Field, Līhu'e. ■

- y.T" ^ ^ Ku'i at the Capitol during 1 Opening Day the Legislature - Photo: Nelson Gaspat