Ka Wai Ola - Office of Hawaiian Affairs, Volume 25, Number 1, 1 January 2008 — Hauʻoli Makahiki Hou! [ARTICLE+ILLUSTRATION]

Hauʻoli Makahiki Hou!

Dnnald B. Cataluna TrustEE, Kaua'i and Ni'ihau

We have planted the root with the Akaka Bill, and in this New Year, we will nurture it with a renewed dedication toward our ultimate goal of selfdetermination and justice in building our nation. It is the season of getting prepared and the determination to get the job done. We are preparing to build our new nation and we have the determination to get it done. As we begin the New Year, let us give thanks to all that sustains us. We shall continue our search for inspiration and renewed dedication for our quest for selfdetermination and justice for Native Hawaiians. It is vital for us to develop eonsensus on key issues and to have one voice that will be heard in Washington. We continue to work to bring this about. Leadership is listening to our beneficiaries as to what they need and finding ways to halanee those needs with the resources at hand and to ensure the course ahead makes sense. We are dedicated to this path. We shall extend opportunity and care, dignity and hope, to all Native Hawaiians and to all the people of Hawai'i. We will not resign ourselves to failure. The spirit of our people is founded on a strong belief in tomorrow. We share that belief and are excited and looking forward to the coming year. We will be working hard to improve our planning and eapahilities for the ensuing year. The old year is over. A new one comes. May it be no less full of happiness and blessings. Have a joyous and prosperous 2008! With mueh aloha to you and your 'ohana. □