Ka Wai Ola - Office of Hawaiian Affairs, Volume 36, Number 8, 1 August 2019 — Page 7 Advertisements Column 1 [ADVERTISEMENT]

"It means takingcare ofour aina while using the same information and techniques that my kūpuna used, and adding a little bit ofmodern techniques. Continuing to learn about our aina and taking opportunities and possibilities to help take care of our people and our land." ▲ ▲ ▲ ▲ ▲ "Beingan Aloha Aina leader means no matter what happens you'll standfor what's right. Notjustfor you, but you make a standfor everyone else, your Lāhui, your 'ohana, tapo'e kanaka. Ku aku oe no te ola ana o ka Lāhui o Hawaii me ke aloha o na po'e o Hawaii nei." WHAĪ DOES BEING AN ALOHA 'ĀINA LEADER MEAN T0 Y0U? quotes provided by 2019 Aloha Aina Awardees "Being an aloha aina leader has always been with me. I never intended an award to get recognition for being one. I grew up learning and knowing the responsibilities to take care ofand to lead other people. I take those skills everywhere with me and it is just a part ofme that is automatic. Being awarded isjust the icingon the eake." "It means that I have a responsibility to ensure the growth of Hawaiian Language and Hawaiian culture. I also have a kuleana to pass on the 'ike of our kupuna to the next generation."

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