Ka Wai Ola - Office of Hawaiian Affairs, Volume 3, Number 2, 1 February 1986 — Uhane Noa Has Youth Enrichment Programs [ARTICLE]

Uhane Noa Has Youth Enrichment Programs

A survey is being taken to locate potential candidates for the Uhane Noa Foundation's 1986 Fine Arts Summer Youth Program on the sprawling grounds of Kunani and Ipo Nihipali at Pupukea. Candidates for activities by the foundation are needed for its arts program, exhibitions and workshops on all islands. The Pupukea program is centering its search from Waialua to Kaneohe. Uhane Noa is a non-profit hui of Hawaii artists from within the loeal communities. It is involved in educational experiences through the arts whether it be visual — painting, drawing, graphics, performing — music, hula or language arts, drama, poetry and using Hawaiian culture as the impetus and driving force. Na Kumu are of Hawaii and very mueh attuned to the stimuli needed for its opi'o inspirations. The Foundation is assisted by the Office of Hawaiian Affairs, Queen Liliu'okalani Children's Center, Alu Like ine., the State Department of Education and The Kamehameha Schools in locating native Hawaiian and part-Hawaiian children for the programs. Parents interested in these youth enrichment programs for their children may obtain full particulars from the Nihipalis at 638-9057 or may write for an application form to Uhane Noa Foundation, 59-627 Kawoa Plaee, Pupukea, Haleiwa, 96712.