Monday, December 13, 2004

ANCIENT HAWAIIAN HUNA TRADITIONS FEATURED THIS WEEK ON "VOICES OF TRUTH - ONE-ON-ONE WITH HAWAI'I'S FUTURE"

We're pleased to present some very special segments this week on "Voices of Truth - One-on-One With Hawai'i's Future" -

WEDNESDAY. DECEMBER 15th -
A beautiful and brand new segment for our viewers on Maui and Moloka'i, "Ancient Mana`o for a Pono Future - A Visit With Alex Pua`a.


Alex, a Native Hawaiian spiritual and cultural practitioner on Moloka'i, is last in a long line of huna practitioners who was taught the ancient ways by his grandfather.

A memorable and very moving segment. We are indeed honored to have Alex share his unique mana'o (ideas and theories) with us. A show for the entire 'ohana (family) and not to be missed! On Akaku, Visions, Channel 53 this Wednesday at 6:30 PM.

THURSDAY, DECEMBER 16th -
Also new for our Kaua'i viewers. "Ancient Mana`o for a Pono Future - A Visit With Alex Pua`a." This segment has received rave reviews. A show for the entire 'ohana (family) and not to be missed! On Ho'ike, Channel 52 this Thursday at 8:30 PM.

FRIDAY, DECEMBER 17th -
Another new segment for our viewers on Hawai'i island, "Build A Canoe? - It Takes A Community - A Visit With Leon Siu."


Leon, formerly of the musical duo of "Leon & Malia," shares with us his insights on how paddling in the same direction can lead to community building.

A remarkable Kanaka (person) with fascinating insights for us all. The segment airs on Na Leo Television, channel 54, on both sides of Hawai'i island this Friday evening at 5:30 PM , and again on Saturday at 7:00 PM on the Kona side only.

SATURDAY, DECEMBER 18th -
"Doing it All - A Visit With Clarence Ku Ching," showcases athlete, scientist, attorney, politician, activist, cultural practitioner and Hawai'i Island resident Clarence Ching.


Ku is another remarkable Kanaka who is stronger and more inspirational every day. If you haven't seen him yet, here's your chance. On 'Olelo for our viewers on O'ahu at 8 PM.

"Voices of Truth" interviews activists in the Hawaiian Independence movement to discover what made them go from armchair observers to active participants in the hopes of inspiring viewers to do the same.

Those not in Hawai'i wishing to view the series may do so by visiting
www.olelo.org and then clicking "NAT-Channel 53." A screen should then display allowing you to see the show via live streaming. Please refer to the 'Olelo television programming notes above for segment times and titles.

All show times listed above are Hawai'i Standard Time (HST.)

For our international viewers, segments of "Voices of Truth - One -On-One With Hawai'i's Future" can now be viewed worldwide 24/7 on the Internet at
www.village access.com.

"Travels To Foreign Lands, Who Are The Real Hawaiians?, From Fisherman To Activist" and "Preserving Makahiki - A Time Of Peace" are listed, among others, on the Village Access home page for immediate viewing.