Ka Wai Ola - Office of Hawaiian Affairs, Volume 18, Number 6, 1 June 2001 — NŪ HOU [ARTICLE+ILLUSTRATION]

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June 14 deadline for Mākua Valley input The U.S. Army has issued a Supplemental Environmental Assessment (SEA) finding no significant impact for routine training at the Mākua Military Reservation and the Pililā'au Range Complex. The Office of Hawaiian Affairs believes that the SEA is fatally flawed, failing to adequately identify and evaluate Mākua's cultural resources. You may view the document online at www.25idl.army.mil/Makua. In addition, by Army regu!ations, Environmental Assessments should be no longer than 25 pages. Anything longer should be evaluated to consider whether the action and its effects are complex enough to warrant an Environmental Impact Statement (EIS). OHA believes that the Army should conduct a full EIS. Public comment on the matter is being accepted until June 14, as required by law. Comments may be forwarded in writing to Peter Yuh Jr., NEPA coordinator, USAG-HI/DPW, Environmental Division, Schofield Barracks, H1 96857; by phone at 808-656-2878, ext. 1051; and by email: yuhp@schofield.army.mil ■

Grants deadline June 29 is the application submittal deadline for OHA's Grants Program. Proposals for activities or projects submitted by non-profit organizations that meet OHA's objectives in serving the Hawaiian community will be considered. OHA accepts grants proposals semi-annually. For information, eall 594-1926. NHHPC on Maui The Native Hawaiian Historic Preservation Council (NHHPC) welcomes participation from the community at its special meeting in Lahaina, on June 7 at 7 p.m. in the Snug Harbor Conference Room of the Pioneer Inn. The public may present loeal preservation efforts or attend to learn more about the work of the eouneil at this and future upcoming meetings. This coincides with the Historic Hawai'i Foundation's 5th annual Historic Preservation Conference convening the following day in Lahaina. In 1989, the Board of Trustees of the Office of Hawaiian Affairs established the Native Hawaiian Historic Preservation Task Force whieh, in 1991, was converted by the board to the NHHPC, and in so doing, created a permanent advisory body to the trustees, handling matters related to historic preservation.

The 15 members, including two OHA trustees, are chosen to assure a broad and balanced geographical representation of professional and cultural disciplines involved with historic preservation." Members serve without compensation, and are appointed to four-year terms by the Board. The mission of the NHHPC is "to improve the quality of life and ensure the cultural identity of Native Hawaiians by preserving and perpetuating Native Hawaiian eultural and historic resources, and empowering all Hawaiians to participate in the stewardship of these properties, traditions, practices and values." One function is to encourage effective participation by Native Hawaiian communities and individuals in decisions regarding historic preservation and cultural

conservation. The NHHPC usually meets at 10 a.m. on the fourth Wednesday of eaeh month at OHA's Honolulu office. For additional information, eall 594-1970 (Honolulu), 808-243-5219 (Maui), or emailekf@mac.com. For information regarding Historic Hawai'i Foundation's annual eonference, eall 523-2900 or email: hhfd@lava.net. KS phone survey Kamehameha Schools CEO Hamilton McCubbin announced that during the month of June, KS will initiate a telephone survey of the Hawaiian community. The survey, to be conducted ēaeh year over the next few years, will seek information about the educational needs of Hawaiians, and their satisfaction with KS educational programs and services, if they have direct experienee with those programs. SMS Research will conduct the survey on behalf of KS, and they will screen for participants who are willing to respond eaeh year for the duration of the project. Free pre-school Keiki o ka 'Āina Pre-school is for keiki ages 3-4 to better prepare them for kindergarten by involving parents. Funded in part by the Office of Hawaiian Affairs, Keiki o

ka 'Āina was established when Kamehameha Schools' Traveling Pre-schooI shut down. Additional funding sources are the Queen Lili'uokalani Children's Center and the Native Hawaiian Education Act. "We know that parents are their children's most important teachers, and the crib should be the first classroom. I have said that every parent would take 30 minutes a day to supervise their children's learning, it would do more than all the education reform we ean think of and would revolutionized American education," said Richard Kelly, U.S. secretary of education, in 1995. This is the guiding idea behind Keiki o ka 'Āina. Keiki o ka 'Āina Pre-school is located at Kalihi Baptist Church, 1888 Owawa St. in Kalihi, is looking for families to participate in their program. For information or to sign up, eall Momi Durand at 843-2502. Planning ahead Every four years, the Festival of Pacific Arts is held in such venues as Sāmoa, Tahiti, Australia, and most recently, in Noumea, New Caledonia. Nearly 30 Pacific eultures are represented, including delegations of talented Hawaiian visual and performing artists. Hawai'i is seeking the opportunity to host this huge event in 2008, the largest indigenous cultural and arts festival in the Pacific. Community members interested in learning about and helping plan the event are invited to a preliminary meeting, June 27, 6-8 p.m, at the UH Mānoa Center for Hawaiian Studies. Be a part of Hawai'i's effort to host the 2008 festival, extending the very best we have to offer to fellow Pacific islanders. Competitive singing For 18 years, Ka Himeni 'Ana has challenged musicians to perform unamplified Hawaiian music in the spirit of competition, fostering the continuation of a "pure" Hawaiian sound. Contest sponsor Richard M. Towill's efforts have inspired such

groups as Nā Kama, 'Ale'a and Ho'okena over the years. Last year, an ensemble named "Līhau" prevailed. Cash prizes for six places total $3,500. This year's event will be held Sat., Aug. 18 at Hawai'i Theatre, and will be hosted by Unele Keola Beamer. Organizers depend on participants to keep the contest alive. Those interested may eall Marge at 395-93 1 1 or Claire at 842-1133 for contest rules. Tickets go on sale at Hawai'i Theatre in mid-July. For tickets, eall 528-0506. Free 'Olelo classes Kumu Kealoha Kaliko announced free Hawaiian language classes at Kapi'olani Community College, Ōlapa Bldge, Rm 212, Mondays and Wednesdays from June 13-Aug. 1, 6:30-8:30 p.m. To register, eall 455-0660. Lunalilo golf benefit July 1 is the cut-off date for entering the 10th annual Monarchy Challenge, a golf tournament benefit for Lunalilo Home, July 13. Tournament will be a tree-person modified scramble. $130 per player. To register and for information, eall 395-1000. Hakipu'u learning In accordance with the state legislature's authorization of 25 charter schools, Hakipu'u Learning Center has been established on the windward coast of O'ahu. HLC is accepting applications for students entering grades seven and eight, as well as staff positions. Deadline is June 25 after whieh students will be selected in a lottery format. The school's curriculum is based on Hawaiian collaborative culture, tradition and values, and is dedicated to academic excellence, individual responsibility, fostering a personal connections with the natural environment. For information, email Meala Bishop at ' mealaaloha @aol.com or write to 47-200 Waihe'e Rd., Kāne'ohe, HI 96744. ■

A resolution of the Hawai'i Republican Party

Passed May 19, at the Republican Party 2001 State Corwention URGING THE CONGRESS OF THE UNITED STATES TO SUPPORT FEDERAL RECOGNITION OF A NATIVE HAWAIIAN GOVERNMENT. WHEREAS, the Hawai'i Republican Party is the party of Prince Jonah Kūhiō Kalaniana'ole, who as delegate to Congress, sponsored the Hawaiian Homelands Commission Act of 1921; and WHEREAS, the National Republican Party Platform of 2000 states that we support efforts to ensure equitable participation in federal programs by Native Americans, Native Alaskans and Native Hawaiians, and to preserve their cultures and languages; and

WHEREAS, the 2000 Platform of the Hawai'i Republican Party advocates self-determination by popular vote of Native Hawaiians; and WHEREAS, pursuant to Article I, Section 8 of the United States Constitution, Congress has the power to regulate commerce with the Indian Tribes; and WHEREAS, Congress has exercised this power regarding Native Hawaiian in numerous instances since 1898; and WHEREAS, legislation has been introduced in the 107th Congress that provides for Federal Recognition of a Native Hawaiian governing entity; now, therefore, BE IT RESOLVED that the 2001 Convention of the Hawai'i Rcpublican Party urges the United States Congress to pass legislation providing for Federal recognition of a Native Hawaiian governing entity; and BE IT FURTHER RESOLVED that copies of this resolution be transmitted to the President of the United States, eaeh member of the United States Congress and Republican National Committee. ■