Ka Wai Ola - Office of Hawaiian Affairs, Volume 17, Number 4, 1 April 2000 — Language conference [ARTICLE]

Language conference

The 'Ahahui 'Olelo Hawai'i announced its Hawaiian language eonference, scheduled for May 19 and 20 at the Center for Hawaiian Studies at UH Mānoa. The focus will be language in the family, the media, business and school, as well as teacher preparation. Meals will be provided to the first 200 registrants at a cost of $5. Some provision for air and lodging is available. In addition, the 'A'OH will present its "Nā Manu o Kā'ae," award for excellence in language use in the media. Previous recipients were Kekoa Enomoto, Paula Akana, Keola Donaghy, Lilinoe Andrews and Manu Boyd. The honor was named for Ka'ae, the akua of eloquent speech whose messengers were the many birds (manu) of the forest. As a first-time spoof, the 'Ahahui will also present "Nā Manu o Ka'ole" (the birds of nothing) to those whose use of the Hawaiian language is poor. The name of the award refers to birds who contribute nothing and are.noisy distractions from the beauty of the Hawaiian language. For information or to register for the conference, eall Executive Director Tuti Kanahele Sanborn at 528-5453, or write to the 'Ahahui 'Olelo Hawai'i at 928 Nu'uanu Ave., #503, Honolulu, Hawai'i 96817.