UNSETTLED SPIRIT THIS WEEK ON VOICES OF TRUTH - ONE-ON-ONE WITH HAWAI`I'S FUTURE
Mahalo to our viewers, who have expressed their aloha again for a third week regarding our new segements in our second season of Voices Of Truth - One-On-One With Hawai`i's Future. We appreciate your support and loyal viewership.
MONDAY, July 4th - On Na Leo Television, channel 54, on both sides of Hawai'i island at 7:00 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.
WEDNESDAY, July 6th - On Akaku, Channel 53 at 6:30 PM.
"Guardians Of The Light - A Visit With Peter Jensen." A brand new segment for our Maui and Moloka`i viewers, Peter recounts how he, as a Hawaiian, witnessed the wholesale destruction of Makua Valley by the US military.
He also reveals that he and his family would have had land taken away had mandatory lease-hold conversion succeeded in Honolulu earlier this year. As he did some soul-searching to discover what his role would be to help stop the desecration and theft, he found himself transforming from potential victim to telling the stories to others as an award winning producer for `Olelo television on `Oahu.
Don't miss this powerful and moving new segment as Peter recounts the effect it had on him of witnessing the destruction of his family's `aumakua by the Makua Valley fires. We promise a powerful and lasting impact on all who watch.
THURSDAY , July 7th - On Ho`ike, Channel 52 at 8:30 PM.
"Guardians Of The Light - A Visit With Peter Jensen." A brand new segment for our Garden Island viewers, Peter recounts how he, as a Hawaiian, witnessed the wholesale destruction of Makua Valley by the US military. He also reveals that he and his family would have had land taken away had mandatory lease-hold conversion succeeded in Honolulu earlier this year.
As he did some soul-searching to discover what his role would be to help stop the desecration and theft, he found himself transforming from potential victim to telling the stories to others as an award winning producer for `Olelo television on `Oahu.
Don't miss this powerful and moving new segment as Peter recounts the effect it had on him of witnessing the destruction of his family's `aumakua by the Makua Valley fires. We promise a powerful and lasting impact on all who watch.
FRIDAY, July 8th - On Na Leo Television, channel 54, on both sides of Hawai`i island at 7 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.
SATURDAY, July 9th - On 'Olelo this Saturday at 8 PM.
Another of our brand new segments, and debuting for our O`ahu viewers, "Unsettled Spirit - A Visit With Bumpy Kanahele."
Long time sovereignty fighter, founder of Pu`uhonua O Waimanalo and Nation of Hawai`i, Bumpy shares with us an aspect of himself that not everyone knows; what got him involved in creating a better future for the people of Hawai`i.
Filmed on location at Pu`uhonua O Waimanalo, Bumpy is 100% inspiration in a setting of stunning beauty and also an example of what all of Hawai`i could be.
"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.
