Ka Wai Ola - Office of Hawaiian Affairs, Volume 11, Number 12, 1 December 1994 — Mahalo from Maui [ARTICLE]

Mahalo from Maui

The members and fnends of 'Oihana o Keopuolani, Maui enjoyed the presentation of Queen Keopuolani's eommemoration on

Sept. 16. 1994 in Lahaina. Office of Hawaiian Affairs Culture Officer Pīkake Pelekai provided an honored message to Queen Keopuolani and the people of Hawai'i. We appreciate knowing how OHA is concerned for the

people and how OHA offers funds and programs for the betterment of all Hawaiians. Another honorable guest speaker was the Rev. Tasha Kama of Wailuku, Maui. Our Queen would be so pleased to hear our Hawaiian women speak. Both Kama and Pelekai remind us to be responsible and active toward goals to benefit all native Hawaiians and Hawaiians. We must not be complacent. Let us speak out for what is just and good for all. Pualani Hashimoto (Kalanikauikaalaneo/Manuia) Native Hawaiian