HURRICANE KATRINA INSPIRES MANY TO ACT -
VOICES OF TRUTH - ONE-ON-ONE- WITH HAWAI`I'S FUTURE ASKS, WILL YOU BE ONE OF THEM ?
Over the last two weeks, we've all witnessed average people doing not so average things to kokua in response to hurricane Katrina.
They're simply people who saw the devastation on their television and said to themselves, "I've got to do something to help." And here's the key - a lot of what they did were small actions that made a big impact.
This week we feature individuals who started out exactly that way and have ended up making a big difference for Hawai`i's future. And here's another key - they tell you exactly how they did it and how you can too.
So if you've been thinking about doing your small part, check 'em out this week on Voices Of Truth - One-On-One With Hawai`i's Future -
MONDAY, September 19th - On Na Leo Television, channel 54, on both sides of Hawai'i island at 7:00 PM
"Guardians Of The Light - A Visit With Hans Peter Jensen." In this, already one of our most popular new segments, Peter recounts how he, as a Hawaiian, witnessed the wholesale destruction of Makua Valley by the US military and the deep spiritual impact it had on him.
Further, he 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 [spiritual guardians] by the Makua Valley fires.
We promise a powerful and lasting impact on all who watch.
WEDNESDAY, September 21st - On Akaku, Channel 53 at 6:30 PM
"Journey For The Queen - A Visit With Lynette Cruz." How important are the words, works and life of Lili`uokalani today ?
Is the Queen simply a royal of the past or a leader for us all today?
Long time Living Nation activist and college professor Lynette Cruz shares with us the impact the Queen has on her everyday life and how the far-reaching vision, wisdom and aloha of this incredible Mo`i [Royal] guides her in everything she does.
For Lynette, Lili`u is the ultimate role model guiding us into the future.
Share with your entire family what Lynette has to say in this highly inspirational segment about our beloved Lili`uokalani.
THURSDAY , September 22nd - On Ho`ike, Channel 52 at 8:30 PM
Please visit www.hoike.org on Thursday, September 22nd, for Voices Of Truth program listings.
FRIDAY, September 23rd - On Na Leo Television, channel 54, on both sides of Hawai`i island at 5:30 PM.
"Guardians Of The Light - A Visit With Hans Peter Jensen." In this, already one of our most popular new segments, Peter recounts how he, as a Hawaiian, witnessed the wholesale destruction of Makua Valley by the US military and the deep spiritual impact it had on him.
Further, he 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 [spiritual guardians] by the Makua Valley fires.
We promise a powerful and lasting impact on all who watch.
SATURDAY, September 24th - On 'Olelo this Saturday at 8 PM
"Defiant Hawaiian - A Visit With Dr. Jon Kamakawiwo`ole Osorio." If you're looking for a young makua role model, look no further!
Jon shares with us his own awakening as Kanaka Maoli [Native Hawaiian,] how it was passed down in his family, his journey to 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.
