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HOÿOULU I KA LAMA
1st Quarter Events
Indigenous Education
Makahiki
Halloween Bash
Traveling LAOKO Sessions
PISA High School Conference
Mana Conference
Breakfast with Santa
Christmas Kanikapila
Another Exciting Quarter! This year’s Fall Festivities have kept us all busy here at the
Hawaiian Cultural Center. Aside from the many activities planned
for our Native Hawaiian community, this quarter has been full of
educational and culturally edifying opportunities. We were
fortunate to learn from one of Hawaiÿi’s prestigious indigenous
educators, Kü Kahakalau. We also had the opportunity to share
more about our culture at two educational events for our local
youth. But not only was it an insightful quarter, but it was full of
fun activities for everyone!
LAOKO Sessions January 16, 2012
Sign up for our next set of family
sessions. Now only 5 weeks long!
Poke Challenge January 21, 2012
‘Ohana Saturday April 21, 2012
Come and enjoy a fun-filled day for the whole family!
F A L L 2 0 1 1
Join us as we watch our families compete to make
the best Poke.
McBride ‘Ohana working together
to make a lei
HO`OULU I KA LAMA FALL 2011
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Indigenous Education The term indigenous education refers to the
inclusion of traditional Native teaching
methodologies with the intent to pass on indigenous
bodies of knowledge. At the forefront of indigenous
education for Native Hawaiians is Kü Kahakalau
and her ÿohana (family), whom we were blessed to
have visit us at the Hawaiian Cultural Center and
share their mana'o (knowledge) with our community.
On October 13th, we organized a community
presentation on Indigenous Education with Kü
Kahakalau and her ÿohana as the presenters. Well
attended by local Pacific Islander educators, the
manaÿo (knowledge) shared by ka ÿohana Kahakalau
was not only well received, but definitely resonatedwith each of those present.
What stood out for many was the emphasis
given to learning and embracing our Native
Languages at ALL levels of ability, and the
importance of using the terms and vocabulary we
DO know and focusing on building on those. For
many it removed the stress factor of how much there
is to learn which can be daunting, and placed it
squarely on seeking out varying methods to learn
and incorporate the use of our language on a daily
basis, in everyday situations.
Relations, relevance and rigor. Those three
components and how they are applied in the
Hawaiian Charter School movement by Kanu O Ka
ÿAina are still echoing for us here in Utah. We are
still in the contemplation stage as we determine how
best to implement these key ideas and best practices
into our current and future programs.
By Tina Cabiles
Ku Kahakalau presenting on indigenous education
Kahkalau family sharing more on Makahiki
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Makahiki Makahiki – a time of rest, a time of
peace, a time of celebration. In honor of the
God Lono, it was during this four-month
period where war was kapu (forbidden), and
temple ceremonies and all hard labor
ceased.
During this time of celebration, it was
customary for commoners to participate in
friendly competition thru games like huki
huki (pulling game), haka moa (fighting
chicken), ‘ulu maika, Konane (Hawaiian
Checkers) and other various traditional
games.
On October 14th we had the
opportunity to recreate said events here at
the Hawaiian Cultural Center with guidance
from our guests, Ka ÿOhana Kahakalau.
The evening began with an
introduction to Makahiki, which included a
more in depth description of the different
games played, and the different chants used
throughout this celebratory period.
After the presentation, everyone had a
chance to experience how these games and
chants were actually performed. It was the
perfect opportunity for everyone to learn that
not all these games were as easy as one
would think. Some were more competitive
than others, but that just made the experience
more enjoyable.
By participating in these games, it
brought our community that much closer to
knowing and understanding our culture and
heritage.
Participants playing various Makahiki games
Participants playing Könane (Hawaiian Checkers)
With Ka ÿOhana Kahakalau
Participants playing huki huki (pulling
game)
Kahakalau ÿohana demonstrating how to play haka moa (chicken fight game)
HO`OULU I KA LAMA FALL 2011
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Halloween Bash By Nohea Hanohano
Before we start giving thanks
or remembering the sacrifice of one,
we take a little time to give into our
superstitions and child-like fantasies.
We celebrate Halloween with
costume parties, trick-or-treating, fun
games and great friends. Here at the
Hawaiian Cultural Center, we are no
different. We held our 2nd annual
Halloween Bash on Saturday October
29 and what a great success it was.
There were games for all ages,
donut eating contest, oreo cookie
contest, musical chairs, and a costume
parade. You can’t have a party
without the food, so of-course the
LAOKO team was serving up some
hot-dogs and chips for everyone. To
top it off, we ended the day with a
spooktacular spook alley and a fun
and safe trunk-or-treat for the kids.
We want to thank everyone for
coming out in supporting and
participating in our 2nd Annual
Halloween Bash.
Various age groups participating in the donut eating contest
Keiki (children) participating in a relay race
Its always good to just hang out with the ÿohana (family)
HO`OULU I KA LAMA FALL 2011
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Traveling LAOKO Sessions
With this being the start of our final year with the Lei
Aloha O Ka ‘Ohana grant, we found it necessary to reach out to
as many Native Hawaiians as we could throughout the state of
Utah. With our community members spread out, it can be
difficult at times to make the journey to Midvale. So this is where
we changed our approach and took the
sessions on the road.
One of our stops included spending a weekend up north in Logan,
where we had the families work on their very own ‘umeke (family bowl).
Here they learned the various uses of their bowl, and worked together to
clean it out and make their own design. The children then learned more
about their elder sibling Häloa, and did a simple art project to take home
with them.
We also had the opportunity to drive down to Utah County and
have a 5-week session with a few families there in Provo. Thanks to the hospitality shown by Omai
Crichton and Sweets Restaurant, we were able to have a warm place to host our LAOKO sessions. In
order to better accommodate all those who attended, we condensed our 13-week program into just 5
weeks, which seemed effective as we could cater to more people in the same amount of time!
We found this approach to be more effective because we were able to share these values and
practices to more members of our community who, due to location, have difficulty coming to the
Hawaiian Cultural Center to participate. It was a privilege to serve more of our community, and to be
able to enlighten them both culturally and spiritually.
Families cleaning their ÿumeke (family bowl)
Learning about Häloa
Utah County family making lei
HO`OULU I KA LAMA FALL 2011
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Pacific Island Student Association High School Conference
Convened on the campus of the University of Utah, Pacific Islander students from various high school districts in the Salt Lake area attended the annual High School Pacific Islander Conference. Hosted by the Pacific Islander Student Association (PISA) the event on Tuesday, November 8, 2011 assembled students in the Union Building all dressed for success prepared for what the day would bring. “Rooted Generations” the theme for this year’s conference included breakout sessions plus workshops in which students were motivated and encouraged to identify who they are as a Pacific Islander that will connect them to their island roots.
The Genealogy/Navigation workshop presented by Tina Cabiles-Carden, LAOKO cultural specialist touched base on how we are connected through family and where we come from as Pacific Islanders. This workshop talked about connection through ocean, lands and blood. Approximately 45 students whose ancestry lines stem from Samoa, Tonga, Hawaii, New Zealand and Tahiti attended the workshop. Students were introduced to the wayfaring practices of their ancestors whose navigational skills plotted a course that would connect the past to the future.
Prior to the conclusion of the presentation, students were asked to ponder some pointed questions:
What makes you proud to be Polynesian/Pacific Islander?
What will your descendants say about you? What will you leave for them to find pride in?
Students who responded hoped to be able to make a difference not only in their own lives but
an impact it would make for their families. One young lady hopes to become the first female Pacific Islander President, while another hopes to become a lawyer in order to help his Pacific Islander community. The impact these young people hope to make in helping their families and people leads them to become well-rooted Polynesian people, living a positive legacy for their future generations to follow.
High School students listen as Tina Cabiles discusses Hawaiian
navigation
HO`OULU I KA LAMA FALL 2011
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MANA Conference
On November 17th, we were invited to attend the semi-
annual MANA conference held at the Salt Lake Community
College Redwood Campus. The purpose of this conference was
to discuss concerns, issues and challenges facing the Pacific
Islander Community here in Utah, and to develop possible
solutions.
A representative from each Pacific Islander group was
then invited to share a traditional practice with all those who
attended. As is appropriate in Hawaiian traditions, the Lei Aloha
O Ka ‘Ohana team performed an ÿoli (chant) to welcome all
those in attendance. It was the perfect way to set the mood for
the upcoming discussions.
Select members of the community were then asked to sit
on a panel as the discussion began. One of the main issues
discussed was how one deals with their sense of identity here in Utah. Who do they best identify
themselves with when living away from their “homeland”? It was enlightening to hear the many
different opinions of our community members as they shared the various challenges faced when
answering this seemingly simple question.
One of the best things about attending this conference and participating in these discussions
was hearing the perspective from a variety of Pacific Islanders. There were those who grew up in
the islands, and later moved to the continental U.S., those born and raised here, and those who were
born in their home country, but raised in another country, be it in the United States, or another
island in the Pacific.
This diverse group made it easier to understand the types of families that come through the
Hawaiian Cultural Center, and enabled us to gain a better understanding on how we can better cater
to their needs. By remaining active in the Pacific Islander community and continually building
relationships with such organizations we are better equipped to help more of our Native Hawaiian
peoples by making them aware of such issues, and helping to develop possible solutions.
HO`OULU I KA LAMA FALL 2011
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Breakfast With Santa
With the Holidays coming up in full swing, it was time for our annual Christmas Activity with the younger keiki (children) in our community. Last year we rang in the Christmas season with a Santa’s Workshop, which was complete with various craft stations, and games for the little ones. This year, we thought we would change it up a bit and host a Breakfast with Santa.
The idea was to have our younger children around the ages of 3-5 to come and enjoy an early morning activity, complete with good food, games, and then top it off with a visit from the big guy himself.
Our menu was complete with buttermilk pancakes, breakfast sausage and eggs. Along with some yummy muffins and a fruit salad as a side. We had more than enough food for the
keiki (children) and their makua (parents) that were there.
All that was missing was Santa. Sadly, his reindeer got sick, so he wasn’t able to make it to breakfast that day, but that didn’t get us down. We played games like Duck, Duck, Goose, Musical Chairs, and Simon Says. Soon enough, the children forgot the whole reason they were there, because they were too busy having so much fun!
After games, we had everyone take a few pictures in front of the Christmas tree which were later printed off as a keepsake to take home. Although it didn’t go as planned, nobody left empty handed. Their arms were full of goodie bags and treats, and their bellies full from a great spread. It was a great way to welcome the holiday spirit!
Santa didn’t come for breakfast, but he did show up for dinner at Kanikapila
HO`OULU I KA LAMA FALL 2011
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Christmas Kanikapila
As is tradition, Christmas is one of the
holidays where family and friends come
together to share meals and enjoy each
other’s company. At the Hawaiian
Cultural Center we do this on a monthly
basis with our Kanikapila (musical
gathering) and potluck. We look
forward to our Christmas Kanikapila
because we like to do a big shebang.
This year we were fortunate
enough to have Uncle Andy Dudoit of
Moloka`i serenade us with his beautiful
voice, Tausala Utah entertain us with
their beautiful and talented dancers, and
of course we can’t forget our favorite
friend from the North Pole. Santa was
able to give some time to the kamaliÿi
(children) and take some pictures. We
are always so grateful and humbled to
have such a supportive and involved
community that makes these events
such a success. Tausala Utah and LAOKO’s very own
perform for the crowd
Naupaka HO`OULU I KA LAMA FALL 2012
By Nona Beamer
This tale of two lovers forbidden to be together depicts why the flowers of the naupaka plant grows the way it does. This book
describes the love Princess Naupaka has for a commoner Kauÿi, and takes you on a journey as these two seek for approval from
the Gods for their union, and the unfortunate fate that befalls them.
Hawaiian Cultural Center
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Phone: (801) 56 ALOHA
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Hawaiian Cultural Center Staff
Kathleen Madsen – Project Manager
Nohea Hanohano – Accountant
Tina Cabiles – Cultural Specialist
Uÿilani Keo – Project Assistant
Meet the Board
President: Marcia Stroud
Vice President: Scarlet Patte
Treasurer: Ben Au
Trustee: Angie Kawaÿakoa
Trustee: Patricia Leong
Trustee: Darren Medeiros
Trustee: Stacy Wood
Trustee at large: Neal Hanohano