Kipuka: noun-variation, or change of form, (puka, hole) as a calm place in a

high sea, deep place in a shoal, opening in a forest, openings in cloud forma-

tions, and especially a clear place or oasis within a lava bed where there may

be vegetation.

Verb-to be a haven, to be a place that provides for lush growth, a nurturing,

safe place that helps to provide sustenance on all levels. Making it an appropri-

ate name for the resource center that will service the Native Hawaiian commu-

nity and assist in supplementing the absence of the extended family, while

helping to strengthen Native Hawaiian values, practices and traditions.

Our goal is to promote strong, self sufficient Native Hawaiian families by

providing information on Hawaiian culture, marriage, personal relationships,

personal finance, and provide other resources to meet the needs of the families

thereby helping to strengthen the family unit.

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HO`OULU I KA LA MAHO`OULU I KA LA MA

July 2011

Ho’oulu I Ka LamaHo’oulu I Ka Lama

E KOMO MAI KA KOU

KĪPUKA: COMMUNITY RESOURCE CENTER

Inside This Issue

Kipuka

Community

Resource Center 1

Keiki Camp

2011 2

Pacific Islander

Health Summit 3

`Ohana Saturday

2011 4

Ho`olauna: Student

Enrichment

Program 5

LAOKO

Activity

Koahine Women‟s

Event 6

Save the Date 7

Book Review 8

Acknowledgement

Pupukahi i

holomua.

Unite to move for-

ward.

By working together

we make progress.

The Lei Aloha O Ka `Ohana team is pleased to announce the opening of the

Kipuka-Native Hawaiian Resource Center. The community is invited to visit

the center and take advantage of the resources available. A computer is avail-

able for those who desire to do research be it in genealogy, Hawaiian culture

or job search. There are books for reading at your leisure or research for all

ages. Children are also encouraged to enjoy the many books for their reading

pleasure. The resource center will be updating their selections with books, cd‟s

and dvd‟s. If there are selections that will be of interest please let us know.

Informational resources on health, education, financial, etc. will be avail-

able to assist those who are needing help in these areas. We hope to hold

workshops that will provide assistance for our Hawaiian community.

If you have any questions, please let our team know.

Please take the opportunity to visit Kipuka.

Computers are available for research or

job searching.

Children will enjoy the many selections

available for their reading pleasure.

Kipuka reading area.

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LEI ALOHA O KA `OHANA-FAMILY THE NEVER ENDING CIRCLE OF LOVE

This year‟s theme for Keiki Kamp was Malama I Ke Ao, meaning to “cherish

and protect our surroundings”. The focus was on the Ahupua`a, a communal sys-

tem of land management that sufficiently provided for all that resided within its

boundaries. The Ahupua`a‟s primary divisions are ka mauka, the uplands, ke kula,

the plains, and ke kai, the ocean.

The children participated in activities designed to simulate different daily ac-

tivities that takes place in various places within the ahupua`a. On the first day,

the focus was on the ocean, and by means of Hawaiian language, mele, mo`olelo, crafts and a simulated

tidepool, the children were able to experience life in the ahupua`a. Explained and demonstrated for

them were cultural traditions for fishing, and the creation of fish ponds, methods of catching eel, uses

of the different types of limu and more.

The second day saw the children participating in activities that typically took place in the uplands

and the plains such as ku`i kalo and a lo`i. They had so much fun in the lo`i, getting muddy and learn-

ing of the many different types of kalo their ancestors enjoyed, and some of the cultural protocols that

are observed when in the presence of Haloa.

They learned hula, they played games, they learned songs and participated in activities that we are

sure made their ancestors proud. Did they have fun? Yes they did. Were they exposed to and experi-

enced traditional practices? Absolutely. It was definitely our pleasure to share the experience alongside

them.

During camp volunteers help teach na keiki a hula about dif-

ferent types of limu, delicious seaweed found in Hawai`i.

Malama I Ke Ao—Keiki Kamp 2011 By: Tina Cabiles-Carden

An art of lei making, na keiki show

their lei po`o which they crafted

from ferns and raffia.

Na keiki are introduced to a pseudo tide

pool filled with various shells, seaweeds,

and rocks, fun things they would find in

tide pools of Hawai`i.

Keiki camp

was a family

oriented activ-

ity where

brothers &

sister; cousins;

grandparents;

parents and

aunts were

able to attend

helping each

other in the

many activi-

ties that were

planned.

LEI ALOHA O KA `OHANA-FAMILY THE NEVER ENDING CIRCLE OF LOVE

VOLUME I ISSUE 4 HO`OULU I KA LAMA PAGE 1

Utah Pacific Islander Health Summit By: Ui Keo

For the second year in a row Lei Aloha O Ka „Ohana had the opportu-

nity to participate in the 4th Annual Pacific Islander Health Summit

hosted by The Queen Center and the Pacific Island Medical Student Asso-

ciation on Saturday, June 25 at the Redwood Salt Lake Community Col-

lege Campus. This year‟s Health Summit had a variety of activities and

information booths for all those who attended complete with free health

and vision screenings, fun fitness classes like Hot Hula, healthy food

demonstrations and much more.

While in attendance at the Health Summit the Lei Aloha O Ka

„Ohana team was able to showcase some of the activities and lessons the

program has to offer along with the different groups and activities at the

Hawaiian Cultural Center. Konane, or Hawaiian checkers seemed to be a

hit with attendees of all ages! It was a great opportunity for us to share

all that we have to offer and create an awareness of the growing Native

Hawaiian Community here in the state of Utah. It also gave us the opportunity to network with

other Pacific Island organizations in the health field.

After visiting the different booths and vendors there, the Summit hosts provided a free lunch

complete with barbeque chicken, a healthy green salad, a delicious wheat roll and sweet potato. It

was delicious. Nothing tops off a Pacific Islander gathering better than food right? PIMSA and the

Queen outdid themselves this year by hosting a successful and very informative event. We look for-

ward to being a part of next year‟s event, and look forward to being a part of a healthier Pacific Is-

land community. Til next year!

Kipuka –Community Resource Center Hours:

Monday 3 pm to 5pm

Tuesday 11am to 5pm

Wednesday 11 am to 5pm

Thursday 11 am to 5 pm

Friday 11 am to 5 pm

Saturday—By appointment only E Komo Mai !

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With the winter season slowly dying down, what better way to celebrate the much anticipated

Spring season than with the whole family. On Friday, April 30th, the Lei Aloha O Ka „Ohana program

hosted our 2nd annual „Ohana Saturday here at the Hawaiian Cultural Center. Unfortunately, due to the

lingering chilly weather, the event was moved indoors to keep everyone nice and toasty. But we made

the most of it, and it proved to be a fun filled day for the whole family.

With all the festivities being brought

indoors it was necessary to have every-

thing spread throughout the center. Up-

stairs we had the activities for Na Ka-

mali`i. There were a variety of games

for them to choose from including a

fishing pond, ring toss and bowling. We

also had a few craft activities for them

which included cupcake decorating and

teaching them how to be more environ-

mentally friendly by turning 2 liter bot-

tles into small household planters!

There were tons of prizes, so nobody left

home empty handed.

Downstairs we had an abundance

of activities for our makua and kupuna.

Vendors from within the community had

come to showcase their onolicious plates.

Between the Kupuna groups BBQ

chicken plate, Team Kalea‟s Kalua Pig,

and Aunty Pat‟s fried rice and saimin, the

food was broke da mouth! But it didn‟t

end there. Vaugn Mossman from

Pounder‟s Grill and Reed Hew-Len of Ma-

lama Haloa came and shared a few food

demo‟s with those in attendance.

`Ohana Saturday By: Ui Keo

Lei Aloha O Ka ‘Ohana-Family:The Never Ending Circle of Aloha

Na Kamali`I activities keeps young par-

ticipants smiling while having a fun time

with yummy cupcakes and enjoyable

games.

Vaughn Mossmon from Pounders demonstrates easy-to make crea-

tive Polynesian salads and appetizers for the whole family to enjoy.

Families enjoy “ono” food and entertainment provided during the

recent Ohana Saturday event.

Once you got your fill of all the ono food, it was time to go shopping! There were a few local vendors

there to show case their talents with some gorgeous local items from clothing to handbags, and even

some jewelry. The Pacific Island Medical Student Assocation (PIMSA), The Queen Center, and the Leu-

kemia Group was also there to keep

our families informed on the impor-

tance of healthy living. If that didn‟t

keep you occupied some of the live

entertainment could have kept you

busy. We were also able to showcase

a local documentary from Emme

Tamimbong‟s Island Moments enti-

tled “Ka`ilia`au‟s Canoe.”

All in all it was a busy, yet fun

and exciting day. Mahalo to all those

who volunteered and participated in

helping to make our 2nd Annual

„Ohana Saturday a huge success.

Hopefully, weather permitting, our

3rd Annual event will prove to be just

as successful.

Ho`olauana: Student Enrichment Program By: Nohea Hanohano

April was a busy month for our Ho`olauna: Hawaiian Studies

Enrichment Program. The Hawaiian Cultural Center had 3 Ele-

mentary School classes come out and visit us. Our Ho`olauna

Program consists of 8 culturally enriched, hands-on lessons that

you can choose from. The school‟s that visited us this month chose

to learn about Ke Kino, the body, and Ka Niu, the coconut. In the

ke kino lesson the children are told a

story and taught a hula dance that

teaches them their body parts in Ha-

waiian. When they learn about ka niu,

the coconut, they are shown various

artifacts that come from the coconut

tree; are given an opportunity to taste, smell and touch the coconut; and are

taught to grate the coconut as well as a mele, song, to sing while grating the

coconut. With our Ho`olauna program we are able to give children the ex-

perience

For more information regarding our Ho`olauna Program please feel free to

visit our website at www.hawaiianculturalcenter.org/hoolauna.html or call

(801) 56ALOHA.

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Lei Aloha O Ka ‘Ohana-Family:The Never Ending Circle of Aloha

VOLUME 1 ISSUE 4

Lei Aloha O Ka `Ohana-Family: The Never Ending Circle of Aloha

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Koahine: Girls Night By: Nohea Hanohano

Check the following blogs for information and paddling schedules, right here in Utah:

HUI PAOAKALANI OUTRIGGER CANOE CLUB Great Salt Lake Marina

www.huipaoakalani.blogspot.com

TEAM KALEA OUTRIGGER CANOE CLUB Lindon Harbor

www.teamkalea.blogspot.com

On May 6, 2011 we celebrated National Women‟s Health Week

with our 2nd Annual KOAHINE Event. National Women‟s

Health Week is a weeklong health observance coordinated by

the U.S. Department of Health and Human services. Tina Ca-

biles, Curriculum Coordinator for the Lei Aloha project, de-

scribes the meaning behind the event name; “Koahine is indica-

tive of a wahine (woman) who is courageous, bold, valiant and

brave. Who displays her native warrior spirit in her fight. Who

utilitizes her femininity and life nurturing instincts to balance

her need to fight. Koahine is also a celebration, recognition of

our Hawaiian women‟s longevity, their majesty and as with the

active reforestation of our `aina, their return to health, vitality

and strength.”

This years theme was “Girls Night”. Women have many

roles, responsibilities, and duties tha go along with being a wife,

mother, sister, aunt, friend, and provider; we wanted to encour-

age women to remember to take the time to pamper themselves.

At the event were Keahi Solis, Robyn Tarango and Keala

Needham handing out information about DoTerra: oils from

various flowers and plants that have medicinal and therapeutic

benefits; and we also had Leinani Kelley doing massages. It was

a fun filled night of mock tails, food, karaoke and laughter. Ma-

halo to all who came and we hope you enjoyed yourselves, we

hope to see you all next year.

A special thanks to Kathleen Madsen, Christina Cabiles,

U`ilani Keo, Cheryl Cabiles, Keahi Solis, Robyn Tarango, Keala

Needham and Leinani Kelley for all your help and support in

making this event possible.

Mother’s and daughters enjoy an

evening of singing karaoke and

kinnect dancing at the recent

Koahine event.

HĀ`AWE I KE KUA, HI`I KE ALO

A BURDEN ON THE BACK, A BABE IN THE ARMS

Said of a hard working woman who carries a load on her back

and a baby in her arms

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COMMUNITY EVENTS

Visit our website and blog for updates:

WWW.HAWAIIANCULTURALCENTER.ORG

WWW.LEIALOHAOKAOHANA.BLOGSPOT.COM

AUGUST 6—`OHANA RETREAT—9 AM—LINDON HARBOR

AUGUST 19—KANIKAPILA/POTLUCK—6:30 PM—HAWAIIAN CULTURAL CENTER

SEPTEMBER 5—HOLIDAY: HAWAIIAN CULTURAL CENTER CLOSED

SEPTEMBER 9—KANIKAPILA/POTLUCK—6:30 PM—HAWAIIAN CULTURAL CENTER

Hawaiian Cultural Center -Lei Aloha O Ka `Ohana 2011 Calendar of Events

AUGUST 8—`OHANA

AUGUST 15—ACTIVITY: OLI

AUGUST 22—ALOHA/MAHALO

AUGUST 29—LOKAHI / HA`AHA`A

SEPTEMBER 5—HOLIDAY: NO SESSION

SEPTEMBER 12—MALAMA / KULEANA

SEPTEMBER 19—HO`IHI / HO`OKO

SEPTEMBER 26—ACTIVITY: `OHANA UMEKE

OCTOBER 3—`OLU`OLU / AHONUI / AKAHAI

OCTOBER 10—HO`OPONOPONO

OCTOBER 17—HO`OPUKA

6:30 PM TO 8:00 PM

Lei Aloha O Ka `Ohana

Cultural Sessions

Come check out the Taro Patch Store to

satisfy those local cravings!!!!

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hawaiian cultural center

741 west smelter street

Midvale, utah 84047

Phone: (801) 56aloha

Website:

www.hawaiianculturalcenter.org.

Www.leialohaokaohana.blogspot.com

Introduction:The art of hula perpetuates an old Hawaiian tradition passed

down from generation to generation. Our kupuna planted the seed of hula

that continues to grow through the centuries. Today, our kumu hula are

blessed with this rich legacy. Hundreds of hula schools have flourished and

are preserving this precious art for: some adhere to tradition, others incor-

porate more creativity. Translated by Mary Kawena Pukui, “A`ohe pau ka

`ike i ka hālau ho`okahi” (All knowledge is not taught in the same school),

is a wise saying symbolizing the endless search for knowledge.

Gathered together in this volume is a treasure of current hula resources

sharing a common vision of preserving and perpetuating the art of hula.

Captured are the accounts of personal courage, individual hardships, ac-

complishments, and inner reflections. These individuals graciously share

the history of their hula foundations.

The future of hula rests in the safekeeping of these and other present-day

resources. Their teachings will continue to live on and enrich the genera-

tions to come. The Kalihi-Palama Culture & Arts Society, Inc. hopes that

Nānā I Nā Loea Hula will encourage kumu hula and their haumāna to strengthen their foundation in;hula and

preserve this unique tradition of Hawai`i.

E HANA MUA A PA`A KAHU MAMU O KE A`O ANA AKU IA HA`I.

Build yourself a firm foundation before teaching others.

The slick, 120-page tome features large, black-and-white portraits of 57 kumu hula and first-person narratives by

the kumu on their hula genealogies and philosophies.

"The book is a documentation of the kumu hula's history," said Jan Itagaki, director of the Society. "The students

now have some kind of record of who their teacher took from."

Ka Lama Mohala Foundation

Board of Trustees

Marcia Stroud—President

Scarlett Pate—Vice President

Ben Au—Treasurer

Angie Kawaakoa—Trustee

Pat Leong—Trustee

Darren Medeiros—Trustee

Stacey Woods—Trustee

Neal Hanohano—Trustee

Center hours

Monday—2pm to 9pm

Tuesday—10am to 8 pm

Wednesday—10 am to 6 pm

Thursday— 10am to 6pm

Friday—10 am to 6pm

Closed

Saturday and sunday

Lei Aloha O Ka `Ohana

Team

Kathleen Madsen Project Manager

Nohea Hanohano Accountant

Tina Cabiles-Carden Cultural Specialist

Ui Keo Task Manager

Book Review: Nānā I Nā Loea Hula—Look to the Hula Resources

Photographs by Shuz Uemoto A project by Kalihi-Palama Culture & Arts Society, Inc.