STANDING UP & LETTING YOUR VOICE BE COUNTED !
Here's this weeks schedule of Voices Of Truth - One-On-One With Hawai`i's Future -
MONDAY, July 18th - On Na Leo Television, channel 54, on both sides of Hawai'i island at 7:00 PM.
"Coming Out And Overcoming - A Visit With Hinaleimoana Wong." Another of our brand new second season segments for our Hawai`i island viewers.
Hina Wong is not only a charter schoolteacher, powerful cultural practitioner of hula and oli, but also a role model whose path, as transgender, has been uniquely different.
Hina shares with us the obstacles she overcame in order to find not only herself, but her place of active involvement and contribution in creating a better Hawai`i. Hina reveals how courage and commitment are key to overcoming most anything.
A truly inspirational segment to watch!
WEDNESDAY, July 20th - On Akaku, Channel 53 at 6:30 PM.
"Defiant Hawaiian - A Visit With Dr. Jon Kamakawiwo`ole Osorio."
In this second brand new segment of our new season, Jon shares with us his own awakening as Kanaka Maoli, how it was passed down in his family, his becoming a professor of Hawaiian history and eventually head of Kamakakuokalani, the Center For Hawaiian Studies at the University of Hawai`i.
Jon also reveals background of what went into writing his groundbreaking book, "Dismembering Lahui - A History of the Hawaiian Nation to 1887," and how what occurred during that period in Hawai`i is repeating itself today in the push to extinguish Hawaiian rights through federal recognition.
This segment is a fascinating and inspiring story of one of the most accomplished Kanaka Maoli role models of our time. Don't miss it.
THURSDAY , July 21st - On Ho`ike, Channel 52 at 8:30 PM
"No Slowing Him Down - A Visit With Uncle Jimmy Kimokea."
One of our most colorful and interesting guests, Uncle Jimmy never fails to surprise and delight us as he relates his never ending travels and activities.
Join Jimmy as he shares details and photos of his trip to New Zealand, and even a cruise where he found a new wife!
Jimmy, who is one of Hawai`i's treasured elders, is an inspiration to people half his age!
FRIDAY, July 22nd - On Na Leo Television, channel 54, on both sides of Hawai`i island at 5:30 PM.
"Coming Out And Overcoming - A Visit With Hinaleimoana Wong." Another of our brand new second season segments for our Hawai`i island viewers.
Hina Wong is not only a charter schoolteacher, powerful cultural practitioner of hula and oli, but also a role model whose path, as transgender, has been uniquely different.
Hina shares with us the obstacles she overcame in order to find not only herself, but her place of active involvement and contribution in creating a better Hawai`i. Hina reveals how courage and commitment are key to overcoming most anything.
A truly inspirational segment to watch!
SATURDAY, July 23rd - On 'Olelo this Saturday at 8 PM.
"Defiant Hawaiian - A Visit With Dr. Jon Kamakawiwo`ole Osorio."
In this second brand new segment of our new season, Jon shares with us his own awakening as Kanaka Maoli, how it was passed down in his family, his becoming a professor of Hawaiian history and eventually head of Kamakakuokalani, the Center For Hawaiian Studies at the University of Hawai`i.
Jon also reveals background of what went into writing his groundbreaking book, "Dismembering Lahui - A History of the Hawaiian Nation to 1887," and how what occurred during that period in Hawai`i is repeating itself today in the push to extinguish Hawaiian rights through federal recognition.
This segment is a fascinating and inspiring story of one of the most accomplished Kanaka Maoli role models of our time. Don't miss it.
"Voices of Truth" interviews those creating a better future for Hawai`i 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.)
Now - For our international viewers, both parts one and two of "The Truth About Federal Recognition - A Visit With David Ingham" are available for viewing worldwide, 24/7, on the Internet at www.villageaccess.com. Don't miss it!
Also available are "Travels To Foreign Lands," "Who Are The Real Hawaiians?," "From Fisherman To Activist" and "Perpetuating Makahiki -The Time Of Peace" among others. Visit the Village Access home page for immediate viewing.
