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Volume I - Issue 1
July 2010
LEI ALOHA O KA `OHANA: `OHANA SATURDAY, FAMILY FUN DAY Inside This Issue Lei Aloha O Ka `Ohana
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`Ohana Saturday
Lei Aloha O Ka `Ohana KOAHINE
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Lei Aloha O Ka `Ohana Memorable Moments
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Hui Paoakalani Na Kupuna
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PCC @ HCC
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PI Health Summit
Book Review Announcements
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Lei Aloha O Ka `OhanaFamily: The Never-Ending Circle of Aloha
TINA CABILES-CARDEN
`Ohana Saturday was held on Saturday, April 17, 2010. The event brought together Hawaiian organizations along the Wasatch Front and together, we were able to join in friendship and aloha in providing our Native Hawaiian families in our community a fun, positive, family-friendly activity suitable for all ages. The intent of the event was to encourage stronger ties amongst our community organizations, and to provide an event for families to gather without being cost prohibitive. The intent and goal of the event was certainly met and exceeded and as such, the event was a success. The event was well attended, this was our very first year and there were families that specifically planned to attend the event with all generations, from grandparents to grandchildren. That, for us, was a sign of success. To have kupuna who have worked so hard in our community for over 30 years express their thanks and appreciation for the event was another sign that what we were doing for our community was both appropriate and appreciated. There was face painting, games, ono food booths with food items ranging from banana lumpia, to beef stew bowls. There was entertainment, from hula, to an impromptu comedy act from one of the youngsters in the community. While it was our first `Ohana Saturday, there truly was something for everyone. We are thankful for the many hands that contributed to the event’s success. The entertainers, vendors, and all those who had a hand in set up, planning, promoting and execution. `Ohana Saturday was an effort of aloha and we are grateful to those that attended, and to the many who assisted in making the event possible and supported the event. `Ohana Saturday… The event was well attended, this was our very first year and there were families that specifically planned to attend the event with all generations, from grandparents to grandchildren.
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Lei Aloha O Ka ‘Ohana-Family:The Never Ending Circle of Aloha KOAHINE: NATIVE HAWAIIAN WOMEN BREAST CANCER AWARENESS GALA On May 13, 2010, the Hawaiian Cultural Center was transformed into an array of pinks, elegant floral arrangements, and delightful smells, as Lei Aloha hosted Koahine: Native Hawaiian Breast Cancer Awareness Gala. In conjunction with the U.S. Department of Health and Human Services celebration of National Women’s Health Week, the Lei Aloha team with a steering committee that included Naomi Stroud and Keahi Solis an elegant evening was executed celebrating Native Hawaiian Women. With approximately 75 in attendance at the gala, attendees were able to be informed of the risk and treatments that are available to battle the dreaded disease of cancer. Because of cancer being the leading cause of death among Hawaiian women including the highest rates of breast cancer in the nation, it was important to build awareness for our Native Hawaiian women here in Utah. Health screenings that were available were performed by the University of Utah Pacific Islander Medical Student Association. Women were more at ease in relating to the students and were comfortable to be examined by a Pacific Islander. After attendees had the opportunity to gather information and educational materials, they were treated to lovely meal. Appetizers of egg rolls and won ton were served plus a delicious healthy meal of: pork quesadillas, corn chowder soup, mocha chicken salad, and a variety of fruits that were dipped into a chocolate fountain. Following an enjoyable meal, a power point honoring the native warrior spirit in women and celebrating Hawaiian women’s longevity and her life nurturing instincts was presented touching the heart and soul of the women present. Mahalo nui loa! To Sam’s Club, Uof U PIMSA, The Queens Center, Huntsman Cancer Center for their support and to Ancestry.com, Diamond Polynesia/Stroud Jewelers, Hinano Hair and Skin , Leilani’s Hawaiian Silver Jewelery, and Ka Maila with Mary Kay; for their generous donations of door prizes for the event.
KOAHINE, for us, is indicative of a wahine who is courageous, bold, valiant and brave. It is a wahine who displays her native warrior spirit in her fight with cancer, One who utilizes her femininity and life nurturing instincts to balance her need to fight. KOAHINE is a celebration, a recognition of our Hawaiian women’s longevity, their majesty and as with the active reforestation of our `aina (land), their return to health, vitality and strength .
Lei Aloha team and Koahine committee with local Sam’s Club representative.
University of UtahPacific Islander Medical Student Association with Lei Aloha team and committee.
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Lei Aloha O Ka `Ohana-Family:The Never Circle of Aloha MEMORABLE MOMENTS
Fun `Ohana Saturday where the whole family enjoyed a day of free entertainment, free games for the children, and delicious homestyle food. `Ohana Saturday was held Saturday, April 17, 2010 at the Hawaiian Cultural Center.
Na Kupuna Gathering, April 21, 2010 at the Hawaiian Cultural Center
2nd Annual Duke Paoa Kahanamoku Water Festival out at the Great Salt Lake Marina, Saturday, June 19, 2010. Families were able to enjoy a day out at the lake paddling wa’a, swimming, making crafts, enjoying ono poke, talking story and relaxing. Na kupuna, na kamali’i and na makua had an enjoyable time next to the water.
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HUI PAOAKALANI 2ND ANNUAL DUKE PAOAKALANI KAHANAMOKU WATER FESTIVAL UILANI KEO Na Wa`a plays an extremely important role in our culture and history as Native Hawaiians. It is through this traditional past time where we are able to discover and embrace how our ancestors were able to travel through the South Pacific. The Ka Lama Mohala Foundation is privileged to be able to continue this great tradition through the annual Duke Kahanamoku Water Festival at the Great Salt Lake on Saturday, June 19th. This year, Lei Aloha O Ka `Ohana partnered with Hui Paoakalani to make this a family-friendly event. Families were able to enjoy activities for all ages, along with good food and good company. Open paddling sessions were available for both the experienced and amateur paddler. Attendees were able to work together as family crews to paddle along the lake. At the end of the day, a friendly competition was initiated between family crews to see who was the “best.” On drier land, na keiki participated in a variety of activities conducted by the Lei Aloha team. Such activities included kite making and fish origami. Shaved ice, poke bowls and bento boxes satisfied the appetites for all who were in attendance. All in all, the event was a success. The drive to learn more about na wa`a has been intrigued, and continues to inspire the Native Hawaiian community her in Utah. Mahalo nui to Hui Paoakalani and the LAOKO team for making this a fun-filled, family friendly event. We look forward to next year! Hoe!
NA KUPUNA NA KUPUNA GATHERING TINA CABILES-CARDEN Much is often said of the sound of children’s voices. Their laughter and smiles. While a thing of beauty, of equal beauty is the sound of our kupuna laughing. Talking. Sharing. We had an opportunity to experience such beauty at a gathering of na kupuna on Wednesday, April 21, 2010, here at the Hawaiian Cultural Center. To have had our kupuna gather in our midst was both humbling and inspiring. To think of the wealth of life experience, knowledge and memories present among us that day is nothing short of amazing. We watched and listened as Kupuna Carol Johnson shared a story of how the ulu dish she brought along that day made it to Utah from Hawai`i. We saw her face light with joy as she recalled how it was given to her by a dear friend of hers that she hadn’t seen in quite some time and how he had brought the ulu for her to enjoy. We were gifted with ka `ohana Brown as they shared their aloha with everyone present, this being their first visit to the center. They had with them their beautiful, amazing son Kahiau who had such a strength of spirit within him that he fairly glowed. To have the opportunity to visit with him was an experience to cherish. It was with great nervousness and humility that I stood before our kupuna and shared with them a rememberance of the practice of oli, specifically, oli mo`okuauhau or genealogy chant. Standing amongst giants is not something to take lightly, and in the presence of those kupuna and those who walk with them, well, let’s just say I was glad for the support of those who walk with me. We re-introduced them to the practice of reciting one’s genealogy, what that means from our perspective as Native Hawaiians as well as the situation in which they might able to do so. With the recent loss of so many of our kupuna in our community, it is even more important than ever that we do all we can to create and support opportunities for our elders to gather. There is still so much work to be done in our community and we look to our elders to show us the way. We are excited to assist with the upcoming Kupuna Gathering on August 18th as they gather once again at the Hawaiian Cultural Center. As a member of the Lei Aloha O Ka `Ohana, a community leader and a Native Hawaiian woman, daughter, sister, wife and mother, it is not only my joy to assist in whatever possible, it is also my kuleana.
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HAWAIIAN CULTURAL CENTER POLYNESIAN CULTURAL CENTER PROMOTIONAL TEAM VISITS UTAH UILANI KEO The word ALOHA is very common, not only amongst our Native Hawaiian community, but worldwide. It meaning spans from a simple greeting, to a term of endearment. But as you break it down, the latter part, Ha, means the breath of life. This has become the theme for the new night show at the Polynesian Cultural Center. The promotional team at the PCC has spent the last year traveling throughout the U.S. promoting the new show, and the Hawaiian Cultural Center was fortunate to have them over for a small potluck dinner while they stopped here in Utah. The promotional team was scheduled to perform a sneak peek of the show at the West Valley Cultural Celebration Center here in Utah this past May. Their team consisted of little under 20 people including dancers, musicians and their emcee. It was a privilege to have this talented bunch visit the center, where they were able to relax and enjoy some good local cooking, which was a pleasant break from the normal “on the road diet” of fast food. After being refueled by the ono spread, the team gave a mini sneak preview of the night show. Those who were in attendance enjoyed the live music and performances of our friends at PCC. It was refreshing to see local faces fresh from the Polynesian islands. Our friends fro PCC were grateful to get that “home away from home” experience here at the Center, and we are so privileged to have been able to offer that for them. Mahalo. Polynesian Cultural Center Promotional Team at the Hawaiian Cultural Center.
HUNTSMAN CANCER CENTER HOSTS ANNUAL PACIFIC ISLANDER HEALTH SUMMIT NOHEA HANOHANO On Saturday, June 12, 2010 the Lei Aloha O Ka `Ohana team partnered and participated in the 3rd Annual Utah Pacific Islander Health Summit held at the Huntsman Cancer Institute. The health summit featured various health organizations offering free screenings, ways to improve your health, and programs they offer the community. The Lei Aloha O Ka `Ohana team provided information regarding various programs and events offered at the Hawaiian Cultural Center in Midvale. We also showcased information about Native Hawaiian medicinal plants and their health benefits. The Lei Aloha O Ka `Ohana team was proud to be part of the 3rd Annual Utah Pacific Islander Health Summit and look forward to working again with The Queens Center who organized this beneficial event.
Lei Aloha team sharing information of Hawaiian medicinal plants and the many activities organized by the team at the recent Pacific Islander Health Summit at the Huntsman Cancer Center in June.
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Pele and Poli`ahu‐A tale of fire and ice, Retold by Malia Collins and Illustrated by Kathleen Peterson Long, long ago, on the island of Hawai`i, there lived two beautiful goddesses. Pele, the god‐ dess of fire, lived on the slopes of Mauanl Loa. Poli`ahu, the goddess of snow, lived on the snowcapped peaks of Mauna Kea. So begins the retelling of the classic Hawaiian legend—a tale of fire and ice—when Pele ven‐ tured off her fiery mountaintop to make mischief and challenge Poli`ahu to a sled race down the snowy slopes of Mauna Kea. It is story about the power of nature, the power of wills, the power of skill, and an explana‐ tion of why the Big Island, to this day, is an Island of contrasts. Announcements: AUG. 20—KANIKAPILA POTLUCK 6:30 PM @ HAWAIIAN CULTURAL CENTER HULA—TUESDAY EVENINGS 6-7PM CHILDREN / 7-7:30 PM BEGINNERS / 7:308:30 PM OPIO AND WAHINE @ HAWAIIAN CULTURAL CENTER [PLEASE CHECK THE WEBSITE FOR MORE INFORMATION] HUI PAOAKALANI PADDLING—CHECK THE WEBSITE FOR PADDLING SCHEDULE WWW.HUIPAOAKALANI.BLOGSPOT.COM
Lei Aloha O Ka `Ohana invites you to
MAHALOA
`OHANA A NATIVE HAWAIIAN PERSPECTIVE
To the many wonderful volunteers who continue to share their ALOHA SPIRIT of service.
“The `Ohana concept and practice is one of the most fundamental to us as Native Hawaiians. Come and share what this means to YOU, as individuals and families, and what it means to US ALL as a community as as a people, from ancient times til today.”
NUI LOA!
Interested in participating in a healthy family relationships curriculum based on traditional Hawaiian values and the `Ohana (family) concept? For more information, visit the Hawaiian Cultural Center website: www.hawaiianculturalcenter.org or call (801) 56ALOHA
Ka Lama Mohala Foundation Board of Trustees President: Marcia Stroud 1st VP: Neal Hanohano 3rd VP: Scarlett Pate Treasurer/Trustee: Ben Au Trustee: Angie Kawaakoa Trustee: Pat Leong Trustee: Darren Medeiros
Hawaiian Cultural Center Staff hawaiian cultural center 741 west smelter street Midvale, utah 84047 Phone: (801) 56aloha Website: www.hawaiianculturalcenter.org.
Kathleen Madsen: Center Manager Nohea Hanohano: Accounting Assistant Tina Cabiles-Carden: Cultural Specialist Ui Keo: Task Manager