Monday, December 06, 2004

MAUI ARTIST FEATURED ON THIS WEEK'S VOICES OF TRUTH - ONE-ON-ONE WITH HAWAI'I'S FUTURE

A special mahalo to our viewers online in Reno, Nevada and elsewhere who have let us know how much you enjoy "Voices of Truth - One-on-One With Hawai'i's Future."

We're pleased to present this weeks schedule of shows -

WEDNESDAY. DECEMBER 8th -
Another brand new segment for our viewers on Maui and Moloka'i, “Malo On Mauna Kea - A Visit With Keoni Choy." A cultural practitioner, na Koa, activist and kako`o, Keoni shares with us his dramatic experiences of protecting Mauna Kea and its sacred sites during his huaka'i. On Akaku, Visions, Channel 53 this Wednesday at 6:30 PM.

THURSDAY, DECEMBER 9th -
A brand new segment for our viewers on Kaua'i, "Doing It All - A Visit With Clarence Ku Ching." Ku is a Native Hawaiian cultural practitioner on Hawai'i Island as well as an athlete, scientist, attorney, politician, activist and former OHA trustee. Ku shares with us his very special connection to the 'aina and his vision of Hawai'i for the future. A truly inspirational Kanaka on Ho'ike, Channel 52 this Thursday at 8:30 PM.

FRIDAY, DECEMBER 10th -
Another new segment for our viewers on Hawai'i island, "From Fisherman To Activist - A Visit With Isaac Harp." Brother Isaac is a long time activist who tells us why he found it important to cast his hook and line for more than just fish, and the connection between the two. A humble Kanaka with a very powerful message, 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 11th -
Another of our brand new debut segments featuring Maui artist Kealoha Pa. Kealoha previously worked in the travel industry, then as a milkman, a cop, and finally a contemporary artist and creator of stunning batik paintings on wood. Kealoha shares with us his journey of at long last finding his place. A beautiful man who shares with us his beautiful creations. "Finally Doing His Thing - A Visit With Kealoha Pa." 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" 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.