KĀHEA!

Eō, Lāna'i, represent!

Aloha,

I am informing you of Lana'i's participation of solidarity, joining our spiritual hearts together in Kūkulu Kumuhana. I have received approval from Castle & Cooke Properties (Mae Ulep/Mike Schockett) for Lana'i's event to be held, fronting the flag pole of the old Dole Administration Building on Lana'i Avenue, at the top of Dole Park. I have also obtained permission and approval from the Lana'i Police Department so they are aware of our peaceful gathering. They jokingly said, if we provide hot coffee and donuts they, the police would all come join us. :-)

The Catholic church on Lana'i is celebrating Ash Wednesday on that day and will not be able to participate with ringing the bell.

Request will go out to our community to come together and gather as one. Here is our information:

Kukulu Kumuhana - A Simultaneous Meditation for Hawaiian Justice
February 25th, 2009
Old Dole Administration Building - Fronting the Flag Pole
730 Lana'i Avenue
Lana'i City, Lana'i
Meet at 4:45 a.m.
Opening Pule - 5:00 a.m.
Closing Pule - 5:30 a.m.
Contact Onaona Maly - 808 565-7175
onaona@wave.hicv.net

I am still working on program, including pu, mele, 'oli, asking for those who have kihei to wear it. It's been very chilly here and since it's outdoors and still dark at that time, we will also request for participants to bring flashlights/lanterns.

I am also hoping for participation from the Na Pua No'eau students, it all depends on who is willing to come join us at that early hour.

A list of participants will be kept and submitted by sign-in sheet. Photos will be taken, although since it is outdoors and dark, I'm not sure how clear it will be. I will also try and video with my camera.

I'm working on a back-up plan in case it rains for an alternative location. Would we be able to hold gathering in the OHA office if it's raining/freezing cold that morning? There is a covered area in front of the OHA office. If approved for the OHA office as an alternative location, I will note it on information above and advise the police department.

Any questions/concerns please let me know.

Ke Akua pu,

Onaona

KĀHEA!

Eō, San Francisco, Kaleponi!

Aloha e Nara,

Our permit has been approved. We've also created 2 outlets for
information sharing and discussion:

http://protecthawnlands.blogspot.com and
"Protect Hawaiian Lands" Facebook group

On Feb 25th, we are confirmed for the following:

Protect Hawaiian Lands Gathering & Rally
Wednesday, February 25, 2009

Please join a nation-wide event to support the protection of Hawaiian lands against development and sale by politicians in the State of Hawaii.

On the day that the U.S. Supreme Court hears arguments in an important Hawaiian land case (State of Hawaii v. Office of Hawaiian Affairs, et al.), the following events will be held in San Francisco to demonstrate our unified and peaceful resistance to the sale of public Hawaiian lands and to educate the general public about this important issue:

PULE-Traditional Prayer Gathering (a nation-wide, simultaneous event)
Twin Peaks Look Out (SF)
6:45am gathering / 7:00am Pule Begins (coincide w/ 10am EST start of Supreme Court session)

If you cannot make this gathering, please consider taking a moment at 7:00am PST to offer a pule or meditation for a just and positive
resolution to this conflict over Hawaiian lands.

RALLY- Ku- I Ka Pono / Stand Up for Justice:
Civic Center Plaza near San Francisco City Hall (Goodlett side)
12 noon - 1:00pm Rally

PULE-Traditional Prayers:
Civic Center Plaza
1:00pm-6:00pm every hour on the hour

RALLY & CLOSING - Ku- I Ka Pono / Stand Up for Justice:
Civic Center Plaza near San Francisco City Hall (Goodlett side)
6:00pm-7:00pm Rally

PLEASE WEAR/BRING: Red Shirt (Ku- I Ka Pono if you have), white/muslin Kīhei, Hawaiian Flag, Signs*

OLI/MELE (chants/songs): E Iho Ana, I Ku- Mau Mau, Ku- i ka pono, E ho- mai ka 'ike, Mele Kumu Honua, Na- 'auma-kua (please see attached or blog)

For more information, please see/contact:

http://protecthawnlands.blogspot.com
kuikalono2009@gmail.com or kawikaalfiche@gmail.com

*Dress warm, bring umbrella, snacks, water.

Thank you for your support. Hope to hear more about what might be happening around the country - maybe we can get folks to share pictures and event logistics through the Facebook Group.

Malama aina,
Lehua