TURNING ADVERSITY INTO TRIUMPH ON VOICES OF TRUTH - ONE-ON-ONE WITH HAWAI`I'S FUTURE
While we have showcased individuals over time who inspire us in many different ways, we bring you someone this week who is very special indeed by virtue of turning adversity into triumph - Hawai`i's own Superman.
Kanalu Young, PhD is in a class by himself. A quadriplegic, he has achieved the near impossible. A very real and moving person, he continues to overcome and accomplish more every day than most of us do in a lifetime.
If you think Superman doesn't really exist, think again. Superman's definitely real, he's Native Hawaiian, and we've got him for you this week on Voices Of Truth - One-On-One With Hawai`i's Future -
MONDAY, October 24th - On Na Leo Television, channel 54, on both sides of Hawai'i island at 7:00 PM
"Anthropology-An Hawaiian Journey - A Visit With Steven Boggs."
Retired University of Hawai`i anthropology professor Steven Boggs, a long time resident, as well as a strong supporter of Independence for Hawai`i reveals what led him to that view.
He talks about his early years, visiting schools in Nanankuli and what 6 year old students taught him about being Kanaka Maoli and living under a foreign occupation.
Professor Boggs relates the dispossession of the Kanaka Maoli [Native Hawaiian] he has witnessed, what causes it, and most importantly, what we all can do about it.
Don't miss this inspirational message from an educator who not only has witnessed the past, but has a message of hope for the future.
WEDNESDAY, October 26th - On Akaku, Channel 53 at 6:30 PM
"Anthropology-An Hawaiian Journey - A Visit With Steven Boggs."
Retired University of Hawai`i anthropology professor Steven Boggs, a long time resident, as well as a strong supporter of Independence for Hawai`i reveals what led him to that view.
He talks about his early years, visiting schools in Nanankuli and what 6 year old students taught him about being Kanaka Maoli and living under a foreign occupation.
Professor Boggs relates the dispossession of the Kanaka Maoli he has witnessed, what causes it, and most importantly, what we all can do about it.
Don't miss this inspirational message from an educator who not only has witnessed the past, but has a message of hope for the future.
THURSDAY , October 27th - On Ho`ike, Channel 52 at 8:30 PM
Please visit www.hoike.org this Thursday, October 27th, for Voices Of Truth program listings.
FRIDAY, October 28th - On Na Leo Television, channel 54, on both sides of Hawai`i island at 5:30 PM.
"Anthropology-An Hawaiian Journey - A Visit With Steven Boggs."
Retired University of Hawai`i anthropology professor Steven Boggs, a long time resident, as well as a strong supporter of Independence for Hawai`i reveals what led him to that view.
He talks about his early years, visiting schools in Nanankuli and what 6 year old students taught him about being Kanaka Maoli and living under a foreign occupation.
Professor Boggs relates the dispossession of the Kanaka Maoli he has witnessed, what causes it, and most importantly, what we all can do about it.
Don't miss this inspirational message from an educator who not only has witnessed the past, but has a message of hope for the future.
SATURDAY, October 29th - On 'Olelo this Saturday at 8 PM
"Hawaiian Superman - A Visit With Dr. Kanalu Young, PhD."
Rarely do we come across an individual as remarkable as Kanalu Young, a quadriplegic and Professor of Hawaiian history at the University of Hawai`i on O`ahu.
If that isn't impressive enough, he's also Director of the Masters Program at Kamakakuokalani, the Center For Hawaiian Studies on campus.
Even though he's currently bed ridden at home under doctor's orders, Kanalu accomplishes more in one day than most. Setting up his bedroom as his office, the world now comes to Kanalu - literally.
He meets on almost a daily basis with dignitaries and educators from all over the world as well as conducting his work for the university - all from his bed.
Of course we went calling on Kanalu, in his office/bedroom, and found an amazing individual indeed who lets absolutely nothing stop him
So if you're looking for a big dose of high inspiration and want to meet a world-class expert at showing us all how to become unstoppable as well as putting our own challenges in perspective, sit down with your entire family and meet Hawai`i's Superman.
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 -A Time Of Peace" among others. Visit the Village Access home page for immediate viewing.
