The Limu Project: Ka Uluwehi O Ke Kai

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1 3.6.2k16...Nā Wahine Kunia o Līhu e continues to protect Ekahanui in the uplands of Līhu e. A rescheduled clean-up day was very productive. HCCW lālā ho okama, Sheila Valdez, with her daughter Kehaulani and her granddaughter Gabriella; HCCW nā lālā ōiwi Leilehua Keohookalani, Vicki Pakele, and Robert Lopaka Oliveira Jr. cleared invasive grasses and fallen tree branches. Hopefully, bulldozer operators will avoid these ancestral sites. Efforts continue with meetings to raise awareness to malama. Photos -na Vicki Pakele a me -na Kehaulani Richter Aloha 3.7.2k16...Translator, Junko Nishida of the Museum of Japanese Emigration to Hawaii returned for a visit. Located on Yamaguchi island, Japan, the Museum is dedicated to those Japanese citizens who migrated to Hawaii. February 8, 1885, during the reign of King David Kalakaua, in agreement with Emperor Meiji of the Empire of Japan, 153 Japanese immigrants arrived in Hawaii as contract laborers for sugarcane and pineapple plantations. Junko is working with Kalimapau of HCCW on a Kūkaniloko Exhibit for their Museum. Importance of Kūkaniloko as a navigational training site here in the sacred uplands of līhu e, wahiawā, halemano is the focus of this Exhibit. In May 2007, Hawaiʻi s replica ancient voyaging canoe Hōkūle a visited this small island to honor the connection between Suō-Ōshima and Hawaiʻi. An extrememly important part of the Hōkūle a rigging was in need of replacement. Island resident, Mr. Yoshitsugu Fuji, carved and prepared this piece for the crew. Although Mr. Fuji has passed away, his piece has since been returned and is now on display in the Museum. Ōlelo Noʻeau...Mary Kawena Pukui...Hawaiian Proverbs #1368. Ka i a māewa i ke kai. The fish that sways in the sea. The limu (seaweed), which sways with the movement of the sea. The Limu Project: Ka Uluwehi O Ke Kai -na Emiko Cohen 3.8.2k16...Haumana from Anahola Hawaiian Homestead Kanuikapono Charter School of Kauai, planned to visit Kūkaniloko with Kumu Pua Kamealoha Gomes and other chaperones. Pua recently relocated from Wai anae, O ahu island for a teaching position on Kauai island. Unfortunately, it was the day of our first real winter storm and their visit was cancelled. With a very full schedule for their O ahu huaka i, we will wait for their next visit to our island. We were, however, able to give pa akai to their kumu who in turn shared with the haumana-mai kakou e pu pa akai. Page1

2 Updates HCCW members Amelia Kelly, Sheila Valdez, Vicki Pakele, Kalimapau, and Jonette Buza, Director of the Ōlelo Wahiawa Community Media Center, are here in the new recording studio with Ōlelo volunteer Brandyn Proctor, freelance editor. Photo -na Thorne 3.9.2k16...State of Hawai i Office of Hawaiian Affairs (OHA) Meeting of the Committee on Resource Management at 9:30 am. On the Agenda for New Business was a presentation and update by Resource Management Land Assets reported by Jonathan Ching. This report was on the status of Kūkaniloko in relationship to OHA. Tom Lenchanko and Jo-Lin Lenchanko Kalimapau spoke on behalf of the Family of Kūkaniloko. Those in attendance: HCCW Pelekikena Malia Doo, kia i Tom Lenchanko, Kawika Smith - Done Tours, HCCW s nā lālā ōiwi Vicki Pakele, Kalimapau, and Noelani DeVincent na Vicki Pakele Sharing Pa`akai 3.8.2k16... Ōlelo Wahiawa Community Media Center Spring Mixer located at Leilehua High School. It was a time to meet other certified Ōlelo editors, technicians, videographers, set designers, staff, community leaders and more. After some time to mingle, HCCW had a first-hand tour of the beautiful newly renovated recording studio. An exciting new feature is the green screen wall used for special effects in filming...eō Photos na Vicki Pakele kia i o Kūkaniloko Tom Lenchanko HCCW Historian, Kalimapau Lauren Roth Venu, Roth Ecological Design, Kalimapau, Noelani De Vincent, Tom Lenchanko, Pelekikena Malia Doo, Kawika Smith of Done Tours, Kekuewa Kikiloi of Nohopapa Hawai i LLC and photographer, Vicki Pakele. Āina Kūkaniloko Āina family... we come from this land, we return to this land, we are this land! This photo was placed online by unknown visitors to Kūkaniloko. They were fascinated with the shadows of their family cast upon the access road by the late afternoon sun setting in the Komohana behind them. It reminds us of our connection as Āina Kūkaniloko. ike āina know your family; malama āina take care of your family; aloha āina love your family...eō mai la Page2

3 Ka Hui Kiwila Hawai i o Wahiawā Pelekikena Brandon Bajo Daniel Kākau Ōlelo Krystal-lee Tabangcura Kahu Peter Kawaimaka Lonoae a Alaka i Mele Marie "Malia" Doo Hope Pelekikena Robert Lopaka Oliveira Jr. Ka ho opa a mo olelo a me Pu ukū Jo-Lin Lenchanko Kalimapau Mea Pule Jonah La akapu Lenchanko 3.9.2k17... The Hawaiian Civic Club of Wahiawa (HCCW) Election of Officers and Board of Directors was held at our monthly meeting on March 9 th, Ho omaika i to everyone and best wishes as you assume your responsibilities. Terms will commence on April 1, 2016 and come to completion on March 31, eō HCCW Officers Pelekikena: Brandon Bajo Daniel (President) Hope Pelekikena: Robert Lopaka Oliveira, Jr. (Vice President) Kākau Ōlelo: Krystal lee Tabangcura (Secretary) Pu ukū: Jo-Lin Lenchanko Kalimapau (Treasurer) Kahu: P. W. Kawaimaka Lonoae a (Chaplain) Mea Pule: J. La akapu Lenchanko (Assistant to the Chaplain) Alaka i Mele: Marie Malia Doo (Musical Director) Ka ho opa a mo olelo: Jo-Lin Lenchanko Kalimapau (Historian) HCCW Board of Directors Brandon Bajo Daniel Robert Lopaka Oliveira, Jr. Krystal-lee Tabangcura Jo-Lin Lenchanko Kalimapau A. Noelani DeVincent Thomas Joseph Lenchanko Vicki Pakele Hawaiian Civic Club of Wahiawa Club dues for the fiscal year of April 1 st, 2k16 through March 31 st, 2k17 are now due. Annual dues are $20 per year. Your kind donations are accepted for the maintenance and care of Kūkaniloko and/or the Lurline Hinano (Thomas) Lee Scholarship Funds. Please mail you check or money orders to: Hawaiian Civic Club of Wahiawa Wehewehe Loop Mililani, Hawai i Hula, the rhythm of the Spirit! Honoring 100 year-old kupuna Tutu Lowe. A snapshot of an amazing woman. May we all grow to be as proud to be kanaka mauli we who are connected by and through our hearts of Aloha...eō Page3

4 3.14.2k16...kia i Tom Lenchanko with Kalimapau, Vicki Pakele, Pelekikena-elect Brandon Bajo Daniel of HCCW; Anthropologist Malia Evans with Randy Navares and Kekuewa Kikiloi of Nohopapa Hawai i, LLC.; and Olu Campbell of the Office of Hawaiian Affairs met onsite at Kūkaniloko Monday evening until dusk. Kia i Lenchanko gave presentation of the known and unknown particulars of Kūkaniloko beginning with this is not Kūkaniloko. An interesting evening of the sharing of the knowledge of the ancients handed down from generation to generation since time immemorial time eternal. Much discussion ahead. It only begins k16...ki eke pu upu u pa akai. Nā lālā ōiwi kūpuna Marie Malia Doo, Velma Aloha Kekipi, Tiare Leilehua Paguyo, along with Roslyn Cordero and Kalimapau gathered to make satchels of course sea salt for upcoming events. Talk story and a mele here and there kept the morning light. Multiple yards of fabric donated by Leilehua contributed to the making of 348 ki eke pu upu u pa akai upon completion...mahalo for your assist...eō k16...Kuhio Day Parade in Waikiki and Ho ike ike at Kapi`olani Park began at 10 am on Saratoga Avenue. We arrived at Kapi olani Park around 11:30. Mahalo nui to everyone who took the time to enjoy the day together...eō Hawaiian Civic Club of Wahiawa members and their Āina... Landon Buenconsejo, Kupuna Velma Aloha Kekipi, Hope Pelekikena-elect Robert Lopaka Oliveira Jr., Pelekikena "Malia" Doo, Pu uku Kalimapau, Kaheamailani Kalimapau Kawewehi, Kimmie Buenconsejo and Justin Costa participated in the Kuhio Day Parade... Pelekikena Marie "Malia" Doo kani ka pila as we proceeded down Kalakaua Avenue. Page4

5 3.26.2k16...Association of Hawaiian Civic Clubs Ho ike ike at Kapi olani Park following the Kuhio Day Parade. HCCW nā lālā ōiwi Vicki Pakele and U ilani Akee along with Papa Manny set up the Kūkaniloko Educational Display as we shared a table in the Cultural Activities tent. They were later joined by Parade participants. Ono grinds and entertainment were scheduled all day long. Members shared pa akai and mo olelo traditional comprehension... Kukaniloko Educational Display table in the Cultural tent. Kalimapau, Kaheamailani Kawewehi, Papa Manny, U ilani Akee and Robert "Lopaka" Oliveira Jr. Your time is appreciated...eō HCCW members and their Āina...Kimmie Buenconsejo, Justin Costa, Landon Buenconsejo, "Malia" Doo, U ilani Akee, Papa Henry Doo, Kaheamailani Kalimapau Kawewehi, Kalimapau, and Vicki Pakele. Mahalo for your commitment. Flashback Mana o... Analemma Hawaiian Civic Club of Wahiawa nā lālā ōiwi pause for a quick pose with Melia melemele lei and their HCCW Kūkaniloko T-shirts... Jason Scott Lee Shares His Story... Individual images taken of the Sun in one year to create a full curve. The summer solstice being at the top, winter solstice at the bottom, and equinoxes where the lines cross. (Photo process by Jesús Peláez) ****************************************************************************************************************************************************** Next HCCW monthly meeting - April 13 th, Wahiawa Police Station Conference Room, 7 pm, 330 N. Cane St. Page5