Ka Wai Ola - Office of Hawaiian Affairs, Volume 23, Number 5, 1 May 2007 — Prisoner benefit [ARTICLE]

Prisoner benefit

Supporters of Hawaiian pa 'ahao (prisoners) who struggle to practice Native Hawaiian culture and spirituality behind bars will be holding a benefit event on May 25 to help fund programs and materials for the prisoners' efforts. The "Rusty 01' Steam Pipes" event at UH Mānoa's Kamakakūokalani Center for Hawaiian Studies will feature music and poetry from Skippy Ioane, Liko Martin and friends; presentations on religious rights for Hawaiian prisoners; smokemeat plate lunches; and a silent auction of Hawaiian crafts. The program starts at 4 p.m. with free admission, but a donation of $10 is suggested. Donations of Hawaiian books and CDs, hula implements, and other such eultural items will also be gratefully accepted. For more information, eall 2928028, or email kanikapu@yahoo. eom.