Ka Wai Ola - Office of Hawaiian Affairs, Volume 21, Number 5, 1 May 2004 — ʻAha Kūpuna 2004 [ARTICLE]

ʻAha Kūpuna 2004

The Office of Hawaiian Affairs is now accepting applicants for the June 2-4 'Aha Kūpuna, whieh provides Hawaiian elders the opportunity to plan their future and legacy while preserving their knowledge of Hawaiian traditions and culture. The program was first started in 1988 to recognize the vast cultural knowledge kūpuna have accumulated over their lifetimes. This year's program, titled "Ka Mo'opuna I Ke Alo," will emphasize grandchildren as the focal point of the future. The 'aha will conclude with the annual Kūpuna Treasure awards, in whieh three exemplary kūpuna will be recognized for living as keiki o ka 'āina, or children of the land. Participation is limited to 80 kūpuna, whieh for this program is defined as Native Hawaiians who are either grandparents or over 55 years old. For more information, or to request an application, please eall OHA at 594-1894, or visit www.oha.org.