Ka Wai Ola - Office of Hawaiian Affairs, Volume 22, Number 8, 1 August 2005 — Kū I Ka Pono Sept. 4 [ARTICLE]

Kū I Ka Pono Sept. 4

For two years, Kū I Ka Pono (Stand Up For Justice) has brought thousands of Native Hawaiians and supporters to Waikīkī in a "sea of red shirts" in solidarity for protecting our Hawaiian birth right. This year, all are invited to the "piko" of O'ahu, the ancient birthing heiau of our ali'i - Kūkaniloko - one of 0'ahu's most sacred wahi pana located in the former pineapple fields of Wahiawā. On Sun., Sept. 4, 2005, join the 'īlio'ulaokalani Coalition, community partners, supporters and hālau hula for a day of reflection on our land and ancestors, and resistance to the destruc-

tive Stryker Brigade. Supporters are asked to join together in their districts and caravan that morning to the central O'ahu landmark for protocol ceremonies at "kau ka lā i ka lolo" (high noon), and an afternoon hō'ike of hula, music and ha'i 'ōlelo. Wear red, bring water and mea'ai, heaeh chairs and mats, sun screen, hats and whatever you need to spend the day at the outdoor complex. All are asked to bring a pōhaku representing their 'ohana and their eommitment to protect this 'āina. Pōhaku will be used to lay the foundation for the "paehumu" (sacred enclosure) to symbolize the unity of the people of O'ahu against destruction of our sacred sites and natural resources. All hālau hula are invited to present mele oli and hula celebrating wahi pana of O'ahu, our ali'i and the natural resources of our islands. Kū I Ka Pono T-shirts and antennae flags will be available in advance. Visit www.ilio.org for more details, or eall Kaho'onei Panoke at 753-9773 or Vicky Holt-Takamine at 754-2301. Kū I Ka Pono - Stand Up For Justice. Stand up for our 'āina. Protect iwi kūpuna. Protect cultural sites. Protect natural resources.