Ka Wai Ola - Office of Hawaiian Affairs, Volume 17, Number 9, 1 September 2000 — SEPTEMBER NEWSBRIFS [ARTICLE+ILLUSTRATION]

SEPTEMBER NEWSBRIFS

Business training Alu Like Ine. is offering an eight-week course in entrepreneurship and business plan writing Oct. 10-Dec. 14. Classes will be held Monday and Thursday evenings from 6-9 p.m. with a two week break Nov. 19-Dec. 2. The course, whieh costs $50, is designed for those expanding or starting a Hawaiian-owned business, and is required of applicants to OHA's Native Hawaiian Revolving Loan Fund. For a schedule of additional classes and other information, eall Alu Like's Center for Commerce and Eeonomie Development at 535-6776. PHHL grants Non-profit organizations with eommunity projects that benefit native Hawaiians may apply for grants from the Department of Hawaiian Home Lands, announced DHHL Chair Ray Soon. "We want to help build strong native Hawaiian groups successful in securing public and private resources and in managing and implementing projects whieh have long-term, widespread benefit for native Hawaiians," he said. Native Hawaiian, as defined by the Hawaiian Homes Commission Act, carries a requirement of at least 50 percent blood quantum. This cycle, approximately 10 grants, totaling $250, (XX), will be awarded to a broad range of community projects. Funding priority is given to those projects that provide or increase housing and eeonomie opportunities, and propose improvements to homestead land, facilities and resources. Grants are not available to individuals or private businesses.

The application deadline is Sept. 29. For apphcation kits and instructions, visit any DHHL office; write to the DHHL Planning Office at 1099 Alakea St., Ste. 2000, Honolulu, HI 96813; or eaU 808-587-6424. National representation The 31st Convention of the Nahonal Indian Education Association, Oct. 28Nov. 1 in Sioux Falls, South Dakota, will mark the first year in whieh Native Hawaiians attend as regular members of the Association. In previous years, Hawaiians were eligible to participate but not to vote on board members, initiatives

and other aspects of the Association. Last year, members voted overwhelmingly in favor of regular membershiop for Hawaiians. This means the Association recognizes its agenda should now include those issues Native Hawaiians face. Hawaiian educators now have broader support in addressing education issues. Those interested in the National Indian Education Association Convention ean access its website at www.niea.org. For information about the Native Hawaiian Education Association, contact David Sing at 808-974-7678 or dsing@hawaii.edu; Lui Hokoana at 808-984-3227 or hokoana@mccada.mauicc.hawaii.edu; Ku'ulei Tengan at kuulei@alum.dart-

mouth.org; Kaimipono Kaiwi at mokaiwi@ksbe.edu; and Noelani Arista at 9730978 or arista@hawaii.edu. Royal distinction Three Hawaiians were honored Aug. 10 with the Royal Order of Kamehameha's highest distinction, the "Kū i ka Ni'o" award whieh translates as "achieving the summit or pinnaele." Dr. Miehael Chun, president of Kamehameha Schools, and Col. David Peters, honorees from among the Order's membership, and former Supreme Court Associate Justice Robert Klein, received their awards at Washington Plaee where 100 dignitaries and supporters attended. Eaeh received a kāhili pa'a lima, a handheld kāhili fashioned by feather master Paulette Kahalepuna. The ceremony featured protocol and traditional hula honoring Kamehameha I and his family, performed by Order member Kaha'i Topolinski and his Ka Pā Hula Hawai'i. "Kū i ka Ni'o is not an annual award that the Royal Order of Kamehameha presents," said member and emeee Fred Cachola. "This distinction is presented when individuals who have achieved the pinnaele of their professional careers of community service are ratified unanimously by our members." Medical training Are you interested in becoming a physician and serving in Hawai'i or the broader Pacific region? Since 1973, the 'Imi Ho'ōla Post-Baccalaureate Program at the University of Hawai'i's John A. See BRIEFS on page 5

Holding feathered kāhili standards symbolizing the Royai Order of Kamehameha's highest distinction, "Kū i ka Ni'o," are Dr. Miehaei Chun, Coi. David Peters and retired Supreme Court Justice Robert Klein at Washington Plaee, former residence of Queen Lili'uokalani.

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Burns School of Meeiieine has provided this opportunity to more than 350 individuals, from Hawai'i, Micronesia and Sāmoa, and it is currently recruiting candidates for the 2001-2002 school year. 'Imi Ho'ōla is a 12-month program whieh offers a wide range of educational experienee that prepare participants for medical school. The curneulum integrates concepts in the sciences and humanities, and further develops eommunication and problem-solving skills. Through seminars, leetures and workshops, participants develop critical thinking and learning skills, interact with medical students and faculty, and meet other healthcare professionals. Dec. 30 is the application deadline for the 2001-2002 class. To apply. eall 965-3466. Native artists Hiko'ula Hanapī announced the establishment of the Keōmailani Hanapī Foundation, whose mission is to increase the number, access and visibility of Native Hawaiian art and artists who prefer to work in non-traditional visual art media. "Many Hawai'i art organizations today are teeming with funding for our traditional Hawaiian arts while there is too little support and, at times, acknowledgement, of the excellent works by Native Hawaiian visual artists who paint, draw, print, sculpt, write and work in other modem media," Hanapī said. The foundation, based out of Waikōloa, Hawai'i, is raising funds through membership and donations in order to develop a website, and, ultimately, to operate programs and provide services that benefit Native Hawaiian artists. For information, eall 808-883-1021, email keomai@aol.com, or write to KHF at 68-3883 Lua Kula St., #808, Waikōloa, HI 96738.

Plant sale OHA's Ho'oulu Mea Kanu Native Plant Project announced that it will have a regular presence at both locations of Native Books and Beautiful Things. Featured will be a number of spcecies including 'alula, loulu, 'ōhi'a, maile, hala, 'ōhai, kupukupu, kōki'o ke'oke'o and 'ula'ula, kukui, naupaka kuahiwi, 'ākia kuahiwi and others. Eventually dye, fiber and lā'au lapa'au plants will be available. At the Ward Warehouse location, plant sales will occur from 10 a.m -9 p.m., Mon. - Fri., and 10 a.m.-4 p.m., Sat. and Sun. At the Merchant St. location, 9 a.m.-4 p.m., Mon - Fri. For additional information, eall 293-8920 or email at hmk@aloha.com. Nā Pua No'eau Nā Pua No'eau invites Hawaiian children in grades K-12 to participate in an educational adventure of enrichment activites. Super Enrichment Saturday programs provide opportunities for Hawaiian childnren to enhanee their skills and talents in challenging, student-cen-tered leaming environments. Hands-on, experiential subjects range from celestial navigation to performing arts. To register, contact the Nā Pua No'eau Office on your island: University of Hawai'i at Hilo, 974-7678; UH Center, West Hawai'i, 322-4867; Maui Community College, 9843364; Lāna'ai High and Elementary, 565-7900; Moloka'i Education Center, 553-9993; UH Mānoa, 956-9410; and Kaua'i Community College, 245-5042. " ■

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