ALI`I WAYS & WISDOM ON VOICES OF TRUTH - ONE-ON-ONE WITH HAWAI`I'S FUTURE
Are Hawaiian ali`i a thing of the past?
Are they relics, or do they have meaning for us today?
Our shows this week feature three individuals for whom our ali`i are role models exemplifying the morals and principles of how we should live our lives.
For Lynette Cruz, Lili`uokalani is very much and live and present, guiding her in everything she does.
For Dexter Ka`iama, a relative new comer, our ali`i left a foundation on which to revive the Hawaiian National government.
And for Kumu John Lake, the culture they lived has been the guiding force in which he has lived and kept t
hose values and ways alive today.
Well, their lessons and message are here for us too.
So gather your `ohana (family) and friends to visit with our three cultural activists as they share with you the power of ali`i ways and wisdom this week right here on Voices Of Truth – One-On-One With Hawai`i’s Future.
MONDAY, July 31st At 7:00 PM & FRIDAY, August 4th At 5:30 PM - Hawai`i Island - Na Leo, Channel 54
“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, college professor and president of Ka Lei Maile Ali`i Hawaiian Civic Club, 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.
If you've been seeking a role model, don't miss what Lynette has to say in this highly inspirational segment about our beloved Lili`uokalani.
WEDNESDAY, August 2nd At 6:30 PM & THURSDAY, August 3rd At 6:45 AM - Maui - Akaku, Channel 53
THURSDAY, August 3rd At 8:30 PM & FRIDAY, August 4th At 8:30 AM - Kaua`i - Ho`ike, Channel 52
“Faces Of The Nation – Voices Of Truth Live At `Iolani Palace – Part Two”
We continue our fascinating interviews at `Iolani Palace grounds last 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 continued to discover 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.
In this segment we meet Native Hawaiian attorney Dexter Kaiama.
As a relative newcomer to the movement, Dex talks of his background, his involvement with Hui Pu, and exactly what made him become involved in helping to create a better future for all of Hawai`i’s people.
With the Akaka bill defeated, if you’re wondering, “What now?” this is one to watch. Dexter is filled with passion and ideas about the Hawai`i of tomorrow as anyone you’ll want to meet. Full of inspiration and possibility, he reminds us of the potential in us all.
SATURDAY, August 5th At 8:00 PM - O`ahu - 'Olelo, Channel 53
“Keeping The Old Ways Alive – A Visit With Kumu John Keola Lake”
A true legend, Kumu John Lake lives his heritage.
For more than four decades he has shared his knowledge of Hawaiian language, hula and chant.
And he’s done it with a geniality that draws people to him, that recalls the kupuna (elders) of old.
Because of his love for the culture, it comes out in his personality, the way he teaches and shares information. He makes you want to be informed and live it yourself.
Why then is it so important to bring the knowledge of the past to the present?
What messages do our ancestors have waiting for us to learn today?
Join us as we visit with Kumu Lake, an incomparable wellspring of knowledge who has made a priceless impact on so many, as he shows us why the lessons of old are the keys of success for our Nation today.
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.
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