Ka Wai Ola - Office of Hawaiian Affairs, Volume 9, Number 4, 1 April 1992 — OHA observance theme announced [ARTICLE]

OHA observance theme announced

The Office of Hawaiian Affairs has ehosen "Mai Kela Aupuni I Keia Aupuni — From Sovereignty to Sovereignty (1893 to 1993)" as the theme for the agency's observance of the overthrow. OHA plans to mark the 100th year since the overthrow of the Hawaiian monarchy with an observance from Jan. 15-17, 1993 on the grounds of 'Iolani Palaee.

Tentative plans eall for recognition of the cultural nationalism of Hawaiians and other native groups who will have representatives attending the palaee ceremony. OHA trustees also have approved establishing a 15-member Blue Ribbon Steering Committee consisting of Hawaiians and non-Hawaiians from the community. Trustee Kamaki Kanahele, who chairs the OHA relations committee. will oversee the

ad hoe committee. Future issues of Ka Wai Ola O OHA will carry details of the three-day observance as planning at OHA continues.