MAKING SURE HISTORY COMES OUT THE RIGHT WAY ON VOICES OF TRUTH - ONE-ON-ONE WITH HAWAI`I'S FUTURE
This week our focus is bringing the past into the future.
One of the things we know for sure we can count on is the guidance of our ancestors.
Since history does repeat itself, those attempts to suppress and steal our Nation by alien influences are as active today as they were 113 years ago.
Therefore, it's essential we listen to the voices of our `aumakua (ancestral spirits) so that our future turns out different than theirs.
As we work, they are right here with us, guarding and guiding us every step of the way.
Our segments this week are all about learning from the past as well as ensuring that our future comes out the right way.
From the cries of Makua Valley to Capitol Hill and the United Nations, it's all here to inspire you to find your path to become active on Voices Of Truth - One-On-One With Hawai`i's Future.
MONDAY, April 10th At 7:00 PM & FRIDAY, April 14th At 5:30 PM - Hawai`i Island - Na Leo, Channel 54
"Guardians Of The Light - A Visit With Hans Peter Jensen."
In this, already one of our most popular 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 segment as Peter recounts the effect it had on him of witnessing the destruction of his family's `aumakua [ancestral guardians] by the Makua Valley fires.
We promise a powerful and lasting impact on all who watch.
WEDNESDAY, April 12th At 6:30 PM - Maui - Akaku, Channel 53 -
"Hawaiian Independence At The United Nations - Part One"
In this first part of a two-part series, Koani Foundation Director Kai`opua Fyfe, during a break in proceedings at the UN, relates his experiences of what happened when he went to Capitol Hill in Washington, DC this last spring and attempted to testify against the Akaka bill.
With Senator John McCain chairing the Senate Hearings, what Kai`opua found was that only those supporting the bill were scheduled to speak despite his numerous attempts to be included.
But, while no negative testimony was allowed, Kai`opua did see and hear some very eye opening things that will definitely surprise you.
Be sure and sit down with your entire `ohana (family) and catch this unique first person account of what it's like to be a part of a US Senate hearing, along with some of the most powerful people in the US in the same room attempting to stack the deck their way once more.
THURSDAY, April 13th At 8:30 PM & FRIDAY, April 14th At 8:30 AM - Kaua`i - Ho`ike, Channel 52
SATURDAY, April 15th At 8:00 PM - O`ahu - 'Olelo, Channel 53
"Ancient Mana`o For A Pono Future - A Visit With Alex Pua`a - Revisited."
One of our most popular shows ever, "Ancient Mana`o For A Pono Future - A Visit With Alex Pua`a," has received more feedback from our viewers than practically any other segment.
When we taped Alex, we ended up with far more footage than we could use.
So we have re-edited a new version to include never before seen footage.
Both a spiritual and cultural practitioner, Alex shares unique and moving spiritual and cultural values that underpin the Hawaiian culture.
Like the original, this new segment has a timeless feel to it as knowledge that is beyond time is revealed.
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.)
