POETRY IN MOTION ON VOICES OF TRUTH - ONE-ON-ONE-WITH HAWAI`I'S FUTURE
We're excited to bring you another of our brand new segments this week that features an extraordinarily talented individual.
Imaikalani Kalahele is actually a person of four separate talents - poet, artist, political activist and playwright, that he expresses in very unique and interesting ways.
And as Kanaka Maoli, he shares with us his unique viewpoint that leads to such wonderful and amazing works of art.
So if you're curious, and want to get an inside look at this artists' creative process, join us this week for Voices Of Truth - One-On-One With Hawai`i's Future -
MONDAY, November 7th - On Na Leo Television, channel 54, on both sides of Hawai'i island at 7:00 PM
"Unsettled Spirit - A Visit With Bumpy Kanahele."
One of our second season new segments that has received very positive reviews, we feature one of Hawai`i's long time sovereignty fighters, and founder of both Pu`uhonua O Waimanalo and Nation of Hawai`i.
Because he shares with us an aspect of himself that not everyone sees, and what got him involved in creating a better future for the people of Hawai`i, viewers have remarked about powerful, inspiring aspects of Bumpy they never knew.
We promise you'll want more as Bumpy tells how his years growing up actually helped to mold him as a leader today who is both strong and wise.
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 Hawai`i could be.
WEDNESDAY, November 9th - On Akaku, Channel 53 at 6:30 PM
"Poetry In Motion - A Visit With Imaikalani Kalahele."
Another of our brand new segments, Imaikalani, both political activist and artist has fused both talents to create unique and beautiful works of art that deeply express his heritage as Native Hawaiian.
And as if that isn't enough, he's also a published poet and playwright.
Imaikalani graciously shares with us an inside and personal look at some of his artwork and exactly what went into the crafting of each piece which even includes a stunning mural depicting an oli that was done entirely in felt markers!
If you have a budding artists in your family, sit down with them and watch this one. Yet all of us, artists or not, will gain much insight and inspiration from this very gifted creator with his wonderful message for us all.
THURSDAY , November 10th - On Ho`ike, Channel 52 at 8:30 PM
"Kupuna Islands - A Visit With Sabra Kauka."
In a very unique and already popular new second season segment, Kaua'i resident Sabra Kauka takes us along on the 2005 Educators Expedition to the Kupuna (Ancestor) Islands, also known as the Northwest Hawaiian Islands.
A Hawaiian cultural practitioner and educator, Sabra was one of only ten Hawai`i educators selected for this “first-of it's-kind opportunity, where the environment of the Kupuna Islands is very beautiful, but also very fragile.
Sabra reports, "It's our kuleana (responsibility) to protect this environment because it's the nursery for the younger, inhabited Hawaiian Islands. We Kanaka Maoli [Native Hawaiian] are spiritually, genealogically, and culturally linked to these Kupuna.”
Well, naturally, we had to sit down with her and get the whole story in amazing and beautiful pictures and words. Don't miss this incredible opportunity as she shares highlights and photos on this spiritual and very special voyage.
FRIDAY, November 11th - On Na Leo Television, channel 54, on both sides of Hawai`i island at 5:30 PM.
"Unsettled Spirit - A Visit With Bumpy Kanahele."
One of our second season new segments that has received very positive reviews, we feature one of Hawai`i's long time sovereignty fighters, and founder of both Pu`uhonua O Waimanalo and Nation of Hawai`i.
Because he shares with us an aspect of himself that not everyone sees, and what got him involved in creating a better future for the people of Hawai`i, viewers have remarked about powerful, inspiring aspects of Bumpy they never knew.
We promise you'll want more as Bumpy tells how his years growing up actually helped to mold him as a leader today who is both strong and wise.
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 Hawai`i could be.
SATURDAY, November 12th - 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.
