Ka Wai Ola Loa - The Mid-Month Extra  
Pepeluali 2009 Mid-
Month Extra Edition



Kapolei homestead to embrace
green technologies


Ground was broken for the first phase of 111 Kānehili homes on Jan. 27. Eventually, Kānehili will have 403 Energy Star homes embracing the latest green technologies to not only help the environment, but to save homesteaders another kind of green...money. - READ MORE >

Hale pili dedicated
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Kumu Samuel Ohu Gon offered oli and mele in dedication and blessing of the Hale Pili in Hawaiian Hall at the Bishop Museum. - READ MORE >

Tighter financial times drive
more to apply for scholarships


The economic recession and related job losses have resulted in increased numbers of Native Hawaiian students applying for college scholarships. - READ MORE >


 
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READ MORE >ON FEB. 25, the U.S. Supreme Court will hear the question of whether the State of Hawai'i has the authority to sell any of the $1.2 million acres that once belonged to the Hawaiian Kingdom. The Hawaiian independence organization MANA is asking the community to raise a Hawaiian flag on Feb. 24 and 25 to show its unity in opposition.

Highlight on hānai at Legislature
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During the Hawaiian Kingdom, the list of famous hānai children included Queen Lili'uokalani, Princess Ka'iulani and many other ali'i. The custom of hānai has a special place in the lives of Kanaka Maoli. - READ MORE >


What issues and trends will Native Hawaiians face in the next five years?

Please kōkua in answering this question – to be asked in March 2009 in Ka Wai Ola, by e-survey and by phone. Look for it in the March Ka Wai Ola newspaper.




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