HAWAIIAN SACRED PLACES - PRESERVED OR DESTROYED ON VOICES OF TRUTH - ONE-ON-ONE WITH HAWAI`I'S FUTURE
Mahalo to everyone who contacted us this last week about our new “Sacred Caretaker” segment.
Many of you spoke about those scared places in Hawai`i that move you deeply. It’s obvious this issue is one where so many have such strong feelings and lines are drawn.
Mighty struggles are occurring in Hawai`i currently at two such places – La`au on Moloka`i and Punalu`u at Ka`u on Hawai`i Island.
A $200 million dollar luxury home development at La`au threatens literally every single resident on Moloka`i, and will destroy the culture and lifestyle on that island forever.
Water consumption demand on Moloka`i will double due to, you guessed it, golf courses and luxury mansions for rich foreigners. And Hawaiian homesteaders will have their water diverted to meet those obscene demands.
Punalu`u faces a similar threat – a beautiful black sands beach, the only public access beach left in Ka`u, being turned into yet another luxury resort.
Worse, it would mean the demise of nesting sites for the endangered Hawksbill Sea Turtle, a habitat for the rare and endangered Hawaiian Monk Seal, the Hawaiian Hoary Bat and others.
Punalu`u is also home to some of the largest Hawaiian sacred sites and burial complexes in all of Hawai`i.
So we are bowing to your requests to air our “Sacred Caretaker” segment again this week along with one closely connected - on the defeat of the Akaka bill earlier this year.
It’s critical for everyone to make the connection that should the Akaka bill ever become US law, it will open the floodgates to many more developments in Hawai`i for wealthy foreigners and the destruction of not only a way of life, but those places that gave rise to that lifestyle.
Once again, it’s our way of answering your question “What can I do?” so you can put all the pieces together and see what’s at stake on Voices Of Truth – One-On-One With Hawai`i’s Future.
MONDAY, November 20th At 7:00 PM & FRIDAY, November 24th At 5:30 PM – Hawai`i Island – Na Leo, Channel 54
WEDNESDAY, November 22nd At 6:30 PM & THURSDAY, November 23rd At 6:45 AM – Maui – Akaku, Channel 53
THURSDAY, November 23rd At 8:30 PM & FRIDAY, November 24th At 8:30 AM – Kaua`i – Ho`ike, Channel 52
“Sacred Caretaker – A Visit With Junior Kanuha”
Every now and then we come across someone who feels the call of a place and is moved to do something about it.
Junior Kanuha, Kanaka Maoli with deep roots in North Kona, Moku o Keawe is just such a person.
Waterman, businessman, community activist and energetic supporter of all things Hawaiian, Junior’s made a personal commitment to cleaning up and caring for wahi pana kahiko, ancient sacred sites.
Keolonahihi in North Kona is the place he cares for – both figuratively and literally. Here’s the extraordinary part – no one asked him to.
Junior tells us he’s just following spiritual direction – he says he’s only the gardener, the caretaker, ka hapai opala, the guy who hauls off the trash.
Don’t miss Junior as he explains not only what he does but also why he does it, revealing along the way the history and significance of this extraordinary place of beauty and ancient history.
SATURDAY, November 25th At 8:00 PM – O`ahu - ‘Olelo, Channel 53
“Hawaiian Patriots In Action – A Visit With Leon Siu”
How was the message from Hawai`i’s people regarding the Akaka bill received on Capitol Hill?
Leon Siu, one of a team that went, delivers an answer that may surprise you.
Pointing out the ridiculousness of OHA’s divisive racial arguments in trying to get the bill passed, Leon reveals his team’s message to the Hill was far different - one of Kingdom Nationals being disenfranchised.
Leon also reports that senators were very receptive when reminded that Hawaiians have always been inclusive, not exclusive.
Countering criticism they cooperated with conservatives, Leon explains why those may be the very ones who will be the first to recognize a Free Hawai`i.
Find out what Leon sees as the answer to what life looks like after the Akaka bill and why he believes “aloha” is one of the most powerful words in any language in all the world.
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 http://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.)
