Ka Wai Ola - Office of Hawaiian Affairs, Volume 31, Number 7, 1 July 2014 — SHIGEMASA. [ARTICLE+ILLUSTRATION]

SHIGEMASA.

C. Kamaleihaahaa I Honolulu, O'ahu I Moanalua/Hawai'i Job Corps l Salt Lake, O'ahu I Various

1. Housing, Education, Sustainable Growth and Native Hawaiian Sovereignty. Policy must be enacted: to direct funds to assist Hawaiians with housing needs; to create more emphasis on youth education programs in addition to post-high school education; to ensure that development is planned sustainably, keeping in mind the obligation we have in preserving and perpetuating the 'Āina; to guarantee that Native Hawaiian Sovereignty is addressed in a Pono way that all Hawaiians receive a voice in the outcome. Too many Hawaiian families are forced to leave the islands because the land of their ancestors are now too expensive and the cost of living continues to rise. Educating the keiki of tomorrow will allow Hawaiians to excel for generations. Working toward developing more agricultural lands and ensuring that development in urban areas are planned sustainably will be a key component in the future of the islands. As we move forward in Native Hawaiian Sovereignty, all options and alternatives from self-governance to recognition must be evaluated and the final decision shall be the will of the people. 2. 1 bring a wealth of fresh ideas and new perspective.