VOICES HEARD & A NATION SAVED ON VOICES OF TRUTH - ONE-ON-ONE WITH HAWAI`I'S FUTURE
History was made Thursday.
Federal recognition and the Akaka bill now sit on the ash heap of history.
Its defeat was brought about by all of us who let our voices be heard in Washington, DC.
And the message was clear – no one in the Office of Hawaiian Affairs, nor Governor Linda Lingle, Senators Dan Inouye, Daniel Akaka, or the Council For Native Hawaiian Advancement speak for the descendants of the Hawaiian Nation.
Only the people speak for themselves.
Only that which is pono (righteous) will now guide us in our rendezvous with destiny.
It’s a time to take a moment out and say mahalo (thank you) to each other, as well as pay our respects to our ancestors and our beloved Queen who surely stood with us this last week.
This week we debut part two of “Faces Of The Nation – Voices Of Truth Live At `Iolani Palace," our interviews we taped in January at the Living Nation event.
So if you want to see faces of the future, look no further – we have them right here - our modern day warriors, on Voices Of Truth – One-On-One With Hawai`i’s Future.
MONDAY, June 12th At 7:00 PM & FRIDAY, June 16th At 5:30 PM - Hawai`i Island - Na Leo, Channel 54
“PhD And Hawaiian – A Visit With Dr. Hanalei Vierra”
Hanalei Vierra, a marriage and family therapist, is a real inspiration and model for those who want a doctorate degree but have doubts if they can really achieve it.
Hanalei says if he can, so can you, and shares with us how he infuses elements of the Hawaiian culture into his highly successful practice.
Taped in San Diego, California, this outstanding achiever is a Hawaiian powerhouse to watch.
WEDNESDAY, June 14th At 6:30 PM & THURSDAY, June 15th At 6:45 AM - Maui - Akaku, Channel 53
THURSDAY, June 15th At 8:30 PM & FRIDAY, June 16th At 8:30 AM - Kaua`i - Ho`ike, Channel 52
“Ocean Resource – A Visit With Anakala Keli`i Mauwae”
Another Moloka`i treasure, Keli`i is someone who has taken the natural resources of our ocean seriously.
A champion slack key guitar player as well as diver and fisherman, Keli`i has lived his conviction that our resources are sustainable - but only if we malama (care for) them.
While he shared with us details of his trips to Samoa and Washington, DC, his conviction that Hawai`i no ka 'oi (is the best) comes through loud and clear.
Taped on his Moloka`i ranch, don't miss this one as Keli'i serenades us with his music and speaks from the heart about issues important to us all that are indeed timeless.
SATURDAY, June 17th At 8:00 PM - O`ahu - 'Olelo, Channel 53
“Faces Of The Nation – Voices Of Truth Live At `Iolani Palace – Part Two”
We continue our fascinating interviews at `Iolani Palace grounds in January when Native Hawaiians and their supporters gathered to spend the weekend showing everyone the Hawaiian Nation is still alive.
As in part one, we discovered specialists in every field of endeavor - people who will ably fill the needs of the Nation, who know our history and understand a Free Hawai`i benefits everyone.
And every single one of them we interviewed is actively engaged in creating a better future for Hawai`i and its people.
With the Akaka bill now over, this is one to watch as you’ll see and hear future leaders of the Hawaiian Nation before your eyes.
Filled with inspiration and possibility, they remind us of the leadership qualities in us all.
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.)
