Ka Wai Ola - Office of Hawaiian Affairs, Volume 34, Number 3, 1 March 2017 — Hawaiʻi Maoli honors four [ARTICLE]

Hawaiʻi Maoli honors four

The late Sen. Gil Kahele, renowned kumu and cultural practioners Māpuana and Kihei DeSilva, and Nature Conservancy of Hawai'i Executive Director Ulalia Woodside will be honored by Hawai'i Maoli on March 4. The theme of this year's Ka Mana o Ke Kanaka Awards is Nā Pua no ka Wekiu, tlowers of the highest branch. Those honored are being recognized for their accomplishments in govemment, conservation and cultural and historical preservation. "Above all else, the Ka Mana o Ke Kanaka Award exemplifies excellenee," said Maile Alau, Executive Director of Hawai'i Maoli. "We believe that the mana, or power, of the Hawaiian culture derives from an ongoing commitment by eommunity leaders to perpetuate our traditions and practices." The event will feature perfor-

mances by Kūpaoa and Keauhou, a silent aehon and special pounded pai'ai with dinner. For more informahon, visit http://hawaiimaoli.org.