Ka Wai Ola - Office of Hawaiian Affairs, Volume 23, Number 1, 1 January 2006 — Kaleponl outreach [ARTICLE]

Kaleponl outreach

A community outreach event in Southern California will bring Hawaiians and supporters together to discuss Hawaiian governance, self-determination and other issues. The event is set for Sat. Jan. 21 at the Carson Community Center in Carson, California. "Ho'oulu Lāhui Aloha - To Build a Beloved Nation in the Spirit of Unification" is the theme for the event, whieh is sponsored by the Office of Hawaiian Affairs, the Hawaiian Inter-Club Council of Southern California, the Richard Kane Heahh and Education Foundation, the Pacific Islander Heahh Partnership, the Hawaiian Community Center Association andWINCART (Cancer Awareness Training). The puhlie is invited to attend the 'aha kūkā (discussion forum) from 7:30 a.m. - 2 p.m. Speakers will include U.S. Congressman Eni Faleomavaega of American Sāmoa, Kamehameha Schools CEO Dee

Jay Mailer, Department of Hawaiian Home Lands Chairman Mieah Kāne, OHA Chairperson Haunani Apoliona and OHA Administrator Clyde Nāmu'o. Opening ceremonies will be conducted by the Kumu Hula Association of Southern California, and breakout sessions will cover a number of topics from education to the Kau Inoa Hawaiian Governance initiative. Those interested in attending should contact Sharon Ku'uipo Paulo for information and preevent registration. Phone 213-202-5502, or email kuuipokaikamahine oelena@yahoo.com.