A WARRIOR WITH ALOHA ON VOICES OF TRUTH - ONE-ON-ONE WITH HAWAI`I'S FUTURE
In our final look this week at the Boston Ti Party of 2000, we’ve saved the best for last.
The day after in Boston, the late John Butch Kekahu III, received an award acknowledging the dedication of his life to the cause of a Free Hawai`i.
It was Butch’s vision and leadership that brought supporters together for not only the Boston Ti Party, but also both Aloha Marches in 1998 and 2000 in Washington, DC.
It was Butch who helped spearhead many acts of protest against the illegal US occupation of Hawai`i both on his native of Kaua`i as well as throughout the islands.
And it was also Butch’s unwavering convictions that caused him to do jail time over the years rather than capitulate to the occupiers.
So this week on Free Hawai`i TV we bring you never before seen footage of Butch with his award as he movingly compares it to the high school diploma he never received.
Ironically later that day Butch spoke at MIT, one of the most prestigious colleges in the US.
Be sure and check out Butch this week on Free Hawai`i TV as he speaks emotionally from his heart on what it means to be a true warrior – with aloha.
If it’s rich traditional indigenous knowledge you’re seeking, we have it - whether on Free Hawai`i TV, or in this weeks shows on Voices Of Truth – One-On-One With Hawai`i’s Future.
MONDAY, July 16th At 7:00 PM & FRIDAY, July 20th At 5:30 PM – Hawai`i Island – Na Leo, Channel 53
TUESDAY, July 17th At 6:30 PM & WEDNESDAY, July 18th At 6:30 AM – Maui – Akaku, Channel 53
SATURDAY, July 14th At 8:00 PM – O`ahu - ‘Olelo, Channel 53
“Artistic Voyage – A Visit With Joanne Kahanamoku Sterling”
Joanne Kahanamoku has been an integral part of the Hawaiian Renaissance from the start.
Born and raised during her childhood years in Tahiti, she traveled to join her renowned Kanaka Maoli `ohana (native Hawaiian family) in Hawai`i as a young person.
Always independent and impetuous, Joanne has pushed the envelope in every phase of her life distinguishing herself in challenging physical activities, including surfing and swimming.
She joined the Hokule`a project during the design phase and later became one of the first wahine to crew in the early voyages.
Currently she focuses her energy and talent in Lei Hulu, the traditional feather arts, adapting them into contemporary expressions of her own creativity.
Don’t miss our visit with this remarkable wahine Kanaka Hawai`i Maoli. Recently recognized by her peers and the Bishop Museum as a Living Treasure, Joanne inspires us to see what we can all become if we just follow our passion and vision.
THURSDAY, July 19th At 8:30 PM & FRIDAY, July 20th At 8:30 AM – Kaua`i – Ho`ike, Channel 52
“Coming Full Circle – A Visit With Sam Ka`ai”
A Kanaka Maoli practitioner extraordinaire, Sam Ka`ai is a Pacific voyager and cultural ambassador, who’s devotion to keeping alive the ancient ways of old Hawai`i is truly beyond compare.
From the perpetuation of lua, the ancient Hawaiian fighting art, to ceremonial protocol, Sam is also a creator of world-class stone and wood weaponry, as well as amazing adornments of shell and natural fibers.
Above all, Sam Ka`ai is a master orator, sharing timeless Polynesian legends, myth and mana`o (insights) through vivid imagery and dramatic, spellbinding story telling.
Sam is one of those rare individuals who, when in his presence, time seems to stand still and the ancestors come forth and speak.
It’s then you realize his knowledge is of the ages.
If you’ve not witnessed Sam in person, don’t miss this one-of-a-kind interview as he shares with us stories of his early childhood on Maui, the changing social dynamics that molded him into the amazing person he is today and most of all why the ways of old Hawai`i are the very keys for the future for all of us 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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