Ka Wai Ola - Office of Hawaiian Affairs, Volume 33, Number 7, 1 July 2016 — KALIMA, LEONA MAPUANA [ARTICLE+ILLUSTRATION]

KALIMA, LEONA MAPUANA

>► Q1 RESPONSE: Funding: Leverage funding with Federal dollars beyond the Native Hawaiian Health Act, pursuing philanthropic or other resources. Disburse funds to statewide health clinics to expand services on necessities including dental and prescriptions. Spiritual health is rooted in a belief system. That's a powerful subject as an

ordained minister researching the need for God theory. I weleome a broader discussion on this belief system. Advocate: Queen Emma's Tmst aka Queen's Health System began with our Alih concerns for their people's health and welfare. Form partnerships inclusive of aforementioned. >► Q2 RESPONSE: I have a three-pronged plan in formulation, whieh could actually work to benefit all. To reveal this plan is detrimental given the current situation.Situation: My people are being held hostage to the whims of a few, MY way or NO way mentalist including Akina, Danners, Kauhane, Makekau, Trask, OHA (naming a few). They are manipulating the system, the process, and the facts to move their personal agendas. The "hostage situation" will continue from both federalist and independent strategist as long as "self" is the selfish intent. Examples: 1) The legal I.D. theft of over 100K signatories from OHA registries to make up the Kanaiolowalu list. Registries included vital personal information; 2) Persons in Washington D.C. advocating for Federal Recognition via a governing document - the 88 Constitution without the Native Hawaiian peoples' permission nor ratification process; 3) Lawsuits to stop the delegate eleehon opened the exploitation gates. My people didn't have a ehanee at a democratic process via voting for delegates and constitution ratification. Is this what we deserve after 130 years of oppression-to be oppressed by our own? As a Nai Aupuni participant-it was a contrived process. More participants are realizing they were "duped." It's unfortunate that "foreign desires" have turned inward to personal wants; my people continually pay the price. Millions of dollars wasted in legal costs. See questions 1 & 3: Funding the needs.Again~ MY way or NO way mentality. Sadly, some culprits are OHA Tmstee candidates. God help us. >► Q3 RESPONSE: Climate change is affecting coastal and mountain lands and its habitats: Oeean rise - No coastal development; Research, gather data, and implement proven solutions; Teach the next generation now. Heahh and weahh disparities are multi-leveled. Education remains vital in addressing these issues. Our mana becomes diluted in alteration while meeting daily needs. Sadly, Values have fallen on the wayside in light of social media and global dynamics. I propose OHA partner whh the Native Hawaiian communities anel start the conversation. Communities know best how to address their specific issues and needs. Mahalo for the great questions Aukahi, Vicky and Kamuela. The word limitation is always challenging. Please contact me. I'm sure you have your views; I weleome the discussion. Aloha No, Leona. ■