INSPIRATION, VALUES & RECONCILIATION ON VOICES OF TRUTH - ONE-ON-ONE WITH HAWAI`I'S FUTURE
A lot of you have let us know of your deep concern regarding any so-called Native Hawaiian “governing entity” to be created in the future.
This concern runs deep amongst both native and non-native.
The Office of Hawaiian Affair’s “Plan B” to create just that kind of entity would surely divide rather than reconcile – it ends up defining people by race and perpetuating the very problems the rest of us seek to resolve once and for all.
Is there a better way?
Is it possible to once again embrace the values and ways that long existed under Kingdom rule throughout all Hawai`i so that Kanaka Maoli (Native Hawaiian) culture and values are the foundation from which all of us live?
Our shows this week feature three individuals who are living that answer every day of their lives.
They know the value of what they live and teach – for themselves and others.
Kupuna (elder) Kauila Poaha-Reyes on Moloka`i, Kumu (source or teacher) John Keola Lake on O`ahu and Isaac Harp on Hawai`i island are all uniters, not dividers.
It is their message, shining examples and hope for the future we bring you this week on Voices Of Truth – One-On-One With Hawai`i’s Future.
MONDAY, July 24th At 7:00 PM & FRIDAY, July 28th At 5:30 PM - Hawai`i Island - Na Leo, Channel 54
“Living The Values - A Visit With Kupuna Kauila Poaha-Reyes”
A cultural practitioner in Kaunakakai, Moloka`i, Kauila is one of Hawai`i’s revered elders.
Kupuna Kauila has been associated with the Department of Education on Moloka`i for many years, working with our `opio throughout the schools.
As a living community resource, she proudly lives the values of her culture – so much so that it is she who residents seek out for advice in many different situations.
Be sure and catch our visit with this remarkable Molokai treasure. At a time when cultural values in Hawai`i are more important than ever, Kupuna Kauila’s message for us all is one we’ll long remember.
WEDNESDAY, July 26th At 6:30 PM & THURSDAY, July 27th At 6:45 AM - Maui - Akaku, Channel 53
THURSDAY, July 27th At 8:30 PM & FRIDAY, July 28th At 8:30 AM - Kaua`i - Ho`ike, Channel 52
“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 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.
SATURDAY, July 29th At 8:00 PM - O`ahu - 'Olelo, Channel 53
“Who Are The Real Hawaiians? - A Visit With Isaac Harp”
In the wake of the defeat of the Akaka bill, why OHA is now saying they’re going to spend ten million beneficiary dollars to proceed with nation building but only with aboriginal rights?
Confused? You're not alone.
Well, get ready to separate fact from fiction.
Native Hawaiian rights, aboriginal rights and Kingdom rights. What's the difference between them, and why did federal recognition only offer aboriginal and not Kingdom rights?
Which is more significant, and why don't OHA and the backers of federal recognition want you to know the difference between the two?
Long time Hawaiian freedom fighter Isaac Harp explains the difference and what's at stake for us all, Kanaka or not.
Watch this segment and discover for yourself what they don't want you to know and more importantly don't want you to have.
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)
