Ka Wai Ola - Office of Hawaiian Affairs, Volume 18, Number 9, 1 September 2001 — NŪ HOU [ARTICLE+ILLUSTRATION]

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Grants workshops Completed applications to OHA's Grants Program are due Sept. 28. Statewide workshops have been scheduled to assist applicants in completing their applications. All grant applicants must have attended a grants workshop within 12 months of their application. All workshops will be held at OHA offices on eaeh island. For addresses and phone numbers, see page 18. Kaua'i: Sept. 10, 9-11 a.m. Maui: Sept. 11, 9-11 a.m. Moloka'i: Sept. 12, 9-11 a.m. Kona: Sept. 13, 9-11 a.m. Hilo: Sept. 14, 1 :30-3:30 p.m. O'ahu: Sept. 18, 19,20; 1:30-3:30 p.m. To register, eall the OHA office on your island. For additional information, eall the OHA grants office in Honolulu at 594-1926. ^haUe^el L^e^' Learn how to support your loved

ones who are in prison at a Sept. 29 Honolulu conference to be held at the U.H. Art Auditorium on Sept. 29, 9 a.m.-3 p.m.. " Shattered Lives: Portraits from the Drug Wars " will explore the devastating effects of America's drug wars, drug laws and policies on loeal families. Featured guest speakers are authors Mikki Norris and Chris Conrad, who jointly wrote the book after whieh the conference is named. The event will also include " Shattered Lives: Stories from Hawai'i's Drug War " and "Shattered Systems: Impacts of the U.S. Drug War on Hawai'i's Justice War." "The speakers and dialogue we hope to generate with the audience will bring the issues down to loeal level," says event organizer Cat Brady of Life of the Land. Kāko'o 'Ohana Pa'ahao, whieh is particularly interested in Hawaiian families, will lead a discussion on how women often receive longer sentences than men convicted of

comparable drug offenses. The group will also lead a discussion on the controversial issue of "outadoption," including an update on the current suit against the state Department of Human Services challenging the adoption of Hawaiian children by non-Hawaiian parents who live on the Mainland. Event presentors include the Amenean Civil Liberties Union; Community Allianee on Prisons; Drug Policy Forum; Kāko'o 'Ohana Pa'ahao; National Association of Social Workers; Life of the Land; T.J. Mahoney and Associates; University of Hawai'i School of Social Work; and Women's Health Month. Public notice The Hawaii Army National Guard (HIARNG) invites the public to review its draft Integrated Cultural Resources Management Plan (ICRMP) and Environmental Assessment (EA) for the HIARNG facilities on Maui, Hawai'i, O'ahu, Moloka'i

and Kaua'i. In accordance with Section 106 of the National Historic Preservation Act, and the National Environmental Policy Act, HIARNG must consult with Native Hawaiian organizations, groups, individuals and other members of the public interested in commenting on the ICRMP and the accompanying EA. The National Historic Preservation Act of 1966 (NHPA) requires Federal agencies to take into account the effects of their undertakings on historic properties, archaeological sites, and afford the public a reasonable opportunity to comment. Those interested in reviewing the Integrated Cultural Resources Management Plan may contact their loeal Office of Hawaiian Affairs, or contact Ms. Wendy Tolleson, HIARNG Cultural Resources Manager at 808-733-4272 to receive a copy of the preliminary draft document. See NEWSBRIEFS on page 7

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People's Fund On Sept. 23, from 5-8 p.m., The Hawai'i People's Fund will hold a fund-raising dinner at McCoy Pavilion in Ala Moana Park. The non-profit, charitable organization awards grants to grassroots initiatives. This year, 23 grants were awarded to groups organized around such issues as women's rights, organized labor rights, native Hawaiian rights, independence, global justice, gay/lesbian/bisexual/transgender rights, demilitarization, progressive media and arts, tenants rights, eonsumer advocacy, disabled rights, prison issues, racism and de-colo-nization, censorship, and youth/student rights. Added to the dinner event will be a silent auction, white elephant sale, displays and entertainment. Tickets are $25 and $10 for seniors and keiki under 12. For information, eall 526-2441.

WCC benefit Well-known Native American entertainer, Wayne Newton, is lending support to the Waikīkī Community Cenīer via a benefit concert, Sept. 7, at the Sheraton Waikīkī. The legendary recording star and actor is highly visible as a contributor of time, energy and talent to telethons and fundraisers for a myriad of causes. The Waikīkī Community Center (WCC) is a private, non-profit human service agency incorporated in 1978. Since then, their partnership with community volunteers and organizations have allowed them to provide a wide variety of programs and services to meet the changing needs of the community. WCC programs include childcare, educational, health, and wellness classes, an emergency food bank, a thrift shop, and services for the poor, needy, and homeless. Their facilities are home to the Waikiki Heakh Center, Hawaii Services on Deafness, Hope Chapel, United Self Help, and the

Waikiki Beach Chaplaincy. Tickets may be charged by phone by calling the Sheraton Waikiki Dining Desk at 922-4422. Advanced ticket prices include $85 for platinum, $65 for gold, and $45 for regular. Tickets at the door will be an additional $10.00 eaeh. Cancer challenge Papa Ola Lōkahi invites all Hawaiian organizations - civic clubs, hālau hula, eanoe clubs, service agecies, homesteaders assocations and more - to participate in the Sept. 30 Susan G. Komen Race for the Cure. A large Hawaiian turn out will heighten awareness in the Hawaiian community whose members have above average incidence of cancer. As a part of the Ke Ola Pono's 'Imi Hale program, a grantfunded, five years cancer education project, a prize of $500 will be awarded to organizations that sign up the most participants, not less than 75. A $250 prize will be awarded to the runner up.

Your participation will support research, education ,screening and treatment of Native Hawaiian women in the fīght against breast cancer. If your organization would like to partcipate, eall LoriAnn or Lehua at 597-6550 or 597-6666. Equestrian kōkua The award-winning Hawaiian equestrian unit, Hiehie nā Hololio, is seeking kōkua to support their participation in the Hollywood Christmas Parade this December in Los Angeles. The pā'ū riding group received an invitation from the Hollywood Chamber of Commerce to share their Hawaiian traditions. They are attempting to raise $30,000 to cover travel costs as well as costumes and flowers. Donations to Hiehie Nā Hololio may be send to 45-934 Kamehameha Hwy., #C-PMB 135, Kāne'ohe, HI 96744. For See NEWSBRIEFS on page 18

additionalinformation, contact Unit Coordinator Henry "Bubu" DeRamos at 306-1951.

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Chamber officers Dr. Claire Hughes has been selected as president of the Native Hawaiian Chamber of Commerce. First vice president is Robson Hind; second VP, Robert Piper; treasurer, Linda Paik-Mastuura; secretary, Elmer K.Ka'ai Jr.; and immediate

past president, Ainsley Ahlo. Directors are Rowena Blaisdell, W. Frank Brandt, Beadie Dawson, Ron Jarrett, H.K.Bruss Keppeler, C. Scott H. May, William Ornellas, Andrew Poepoe and Crystal Rose. The Native Hawaiian Chamber of Commerce was established in 1974 to provide a viable eeonoiiie and social voice for the Hawaiian business community, based won the unique set of Hawaiian values, and to promote growth and cooperation among its members. ■