MEET THE ONES WHO MAKE IT HAPPEN ON VOICES OF TRUTH - ONE-ON-ONE WITH HAWAI`I'S FUTURE
Many of you have asked us to feature those who actually played a role in helping defeat the Akaka bill as well as those who are working tirelessly at the grassroots level day after day for real self-determination.
This week we feature both.
From Peter Jensen, our award winning Executive Producer of Voices Of Truth to Dexter Ka`iama, who’s feet never seem to stop in the grassroots level, to Leon Siu who, as many of you know, was in Washington, DC helping to defeat the Akaka bill.
Three who make a difference every day of their lives for a Free Hawai`i.
And starting next week, we’ll be entering our third season with brand new segments starting with both Leon Siu and Clarence Ku Ching giving a complete behind the scenes report on how the Akaka bill was defeated.
Stay tuned – we’ve got it all for you right here on Voices Of Truth – One-On-One with Hawai`i’s Future.
MONDAY, August 7th At 7:00 PM & FRIDAY, August 11th At 5:30 PM – Hawai`i Island – Na Leo, Channel 54
“Guardians Of The Light – A Visit With 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 leasehold 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, August 9th At 6:30 PM & THURSDAY, August 10th At 6:45 AM – Maui – Akaku, Channel 53
SATURDAY, August 12th 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 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.
THURSDAY, August 10th At 8:30 PM & FRIDAY, August 11th At 8:30 AM – Kaua`i – Ho`ike, Channel 52
“Build A Canoe? It Takes A Community – A Visit With Leon Siu”
Leon, of the musical duo of Leon & Malia, shares with us his insights on how paddling in the same direction can lead to community building.
A remarkable Kanaka, with fascinating insights, he’s also a lecturer, public policy and political consultant, composer, visual artist, writer and media producer.
In this segment, Leon talks about those elements that actually move a community forward as one in the same direction.
If you've felt like you've been paddling in different directions, be sure to gather your `ohana and catch this one to learn the steps of working together and what a difference it can make.
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.”
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All show times listed above are Hawai`i Standard Time (HST.)
