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Shaping a vision for Kaka‘ako Makai
Aloha mai ka ¯kou,
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isionary and inclusive. That’s what many are calling upon us at the Office of Hawaiian Affairs to be as we move to develop our Kaka‘ako Makai lands. As this issue of Ka Wai Ola goes to press, we are in the midst of a series of community meetings to get input on a master plan for the area of Kaka‘ako makai of Ala Moana Boulevard. There, we have nine parcels of roughly 30 acres that are underutilized and in some cases, a bit of an eyesore. This is a tremendous opportunity not just for OHA, but also for everyone in Hawai‘i. For the first time, Hawaiians will be able to decide the future for a place that we envision as a gathering place for everyone. Culture and commerce can truly work together at a high level to create a place where we can generate revenue to bolster OHA programs, such as grants and scholarships. This presents a great opportunity, because the jobs we create and the revenue we generate will circulate in Hawai‘i. Throughout this process, will be working with the brightest minds we can find. For the master planning process, we have retained Kuhikuhi Pu‘uone Collaborative, consisting of the Edith Kanaka‘ole Foundation, WCIT Architecture, DTL and PBR Hawaii. These groups have been working on many other projects in the Kaka‘ako area. They are some of the best and brightest that
are bringing a new energy to urban Honolulu. Many of the principals and their employees happen to be Native Hawaiian. In the procurement process we are mandated to follow, we were seeking to find the best regardless of background. This affirms my belief that when you go out to find the best and the brightest, you will find Native Hawaiians. I truly believe this is a new chapter for OHA and for Hawaiians: where we can do more to uplift Native Hawaiians, we can make Hawai‘i stronger and we can create a uniquely Hawaiian gathering place. These meetings are just the beginning. If you weren’t able to make the meetings, or even if you attended and have more to share, please go to our website at kakaakomakai.com to give us your input. And return often because as time goes on, we will be updating it and asking you for more input. We will be inclusive; we will be visionary. And we build a better Kaka‘ako Makai. ‘O au iho nö me ke aloha a me ka ‘oia‘i‘o,
Kamana‘opono M. Crabbe, Ph.D. Ka Pouhana/Chief Executive Officer
mea o loko table of contents Kamana‘opono M. Crabbe, Ph.D. Ka Pouhana, Chief Executive Officer Community Engagement
Ke¯haunani Abad, Ph.D. Director Communications
Garett Kamemoto Manager
Lisa Asato Communications Specialist
John Matsuzaki Digital Media Specialist
Francine Murray Communications Specialist
Nelson Gaspar Communications Specialist Email/Websites
kwo@OHA.org www.OHA.org www.oha.org/kawaiola @oha_hawaii /officeofhawaiianaffairs /ohahawaii
MO‘OLELO NUI | COVER STORY
‘We are leaders for our people’ Page 14 Widely regarded as humble and amiable, new Board of Trustees Chairman Robert Lindsey works to bridge differences. By Garett Kamemoto
EA | Governance
In Supreme Court court case, OHA weighs in on health insurance law page 5 By Lisa Asato
The legal filing by more than 60 groups advocating for Asian Americans, Native Hawaiians and Pacific Islanders urges the nation’s high court to maintain certain tax subsidies of the Affordable Care Act.
Malaki | March 2015 | Vol. 32, No. 3 HO‘OKAHUA WAIWAI | Economic Self-Sufficiency
The gift of rejuvenation Page 6 By Francine Kananionapua Murray
Makana Esthetics Wellness Academy, an OHA Ma¯lama Loan recipient, continues to offer instruction and spa services at its new home at Na¯ Lama Kukui. Makana Esthetics Wellness Academy founder Malia Sanchez and her husband. - Photo: Nelson Gaspar
MAULI OLA | HEALTH
Discussing traditional health practices page 12 By Cheryl Corbiell
A monthly lecture series on traditional health practices kicks off at Bishop Museum in March. Published monthly by the Office of Hawaiian Affairs, 560 N. Nimitz Hwy., Suite 200, Honolulu, HI 96817. Telephone: 594-1888 or 1-800-468-4644 ext. 41888. Fax: 594-1865. Email: kwo@OHA.org. World Wide Web location: www.oha.org. Circulation: 64,000 copies, 55,000 of which are distributed by mail, and 9,000 through island offices, state and county offices, private and community agencies and target groups and individuals. Ka Wai Ola is printed by O‘ahu Publications. Hawaiian fonts are provided by Coconut Info. Advertising in Ka Wai Ola does not constitute an endorsement of products or individuals by the Office of Hawaiian Affairs. Ka Wai Ola is published by the Office of Hawaiian Affairs to help inform its Hawaiian beneficiaries and other interested parties about Hawaiian issues and activities and OHA programs and efforts. ©2015 Office of Hawaiian Affairs. All rights reserved.