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Ka`apuni E Ho`a Kukui Na Moku Aina

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Keeaumoku Kapu Explains Maui Torch March :Ka`apuni E Ho`a Kukui Na MokuKa`apuni E Ho`a Kukui Na Moku AinaKa`apuni E Ho`a Kukui Na Moku AinaWe all born with bowl of light. For years and years Hewa entities, Hewa people throw stones in our bowl and try for make our light. They try for make loa to utterly annihilate our spirit, a kind of second death.That's what we refer to as make die dead.I see the kaona in your kukui torch.........................the light, the removing of the hewa pohaku from the bowls of our people.Ku KanakaE AFebruary 20-27, 2009For Our Lands, Water, People and Fundamental Human RightsBEGINNING on Friday Night, February 20, 2009 at 11:00pm the people of Maui will gather at Moku`ula (Malu`uluolele Park), Lahaina to embark on a 200 mile journey circumnavigating the Island of Maui. We anticipate completing our journey on Friday, February 27, 2009 at Moku`ula with closing protocol and the handing-off of the torches for its finally journey.A Copy of the Appeal (Hawaii v. Office of Hawaiian Affairs, No. 07-1372, Oct. 1, 2008) to The U.S. Supreme Court will be burned and used to IGNITE TORCHES that will be carried across and through all the districts of Maui.The Torches represent the awakening and enlightenment of knowledge to what is really and truly taking place for all kanaka maoli-native Hawaiians.CONTRARY to what the State of Hawaii (et al) and United States of America is saying, the truth for na kanaka maoli-native Hawaiians since and well before so-called Statehood of 1959 is:· Lack of adequate Health Care for native Hawaiian Beneficiaries.· Lack of Housing (Homelessness) for native Hawaiian Beneficiaries.· Lack of Funding for Education for native Hawaiian Beneficiaries-are there funds from the State of Hawaii set aside for native Hawaiian Beneficiaries separate from the State’s General Funds?If we COLLECTIVELY do not remedy this immediately, beginning with igniting community awareness we must add§ Ethnic Cleansing – by the State of Hawaii and United States of America.ALL people of Maui are welcome and encouraged to join the marchers as we journey through the many ahupua`a/districts of Maui. Join us and proudly carry the torch which ignites the awakening of a greater humanity for us all.For more information you can Contact:Keeaumoku Kapu - 250-1479Foster Ampong – 281-3894 / email: kekahunakeaweiwi@yahoo.com
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  • Pono Kealoha February 23, 2009 at 6:05am
    Maui torch march to highlight Hawaiian issues
    BY TAJ MORGAN

    Thursday, February 19, 2009 12:05 PM





    LAHAINA – Bearing a torch, a grassroots Hawaiian assembly plans to march nonstop around Maui’s circumference to raise awareness of Hawaiian issues, commencing midnight Friday, Feb. 20.

    Named “Ka’apuni Ho’a Kukui o na Moku ’aina (go around and enlighten places in the land),” the march is expected to last six days along the alanui (roadways) bordering Maui’s shoreline and draw an unknown number of participants. The purpose is to educate the greater community about the current Hawaiian condition and correlations with the ’aina (land). Marchers will be handing out pamphlets and placing markers on ceded lands.

    A 12-person crew will carry the torch through Maui’s 12 moku (large districts made of several ahupua’a; part of Hawaii’s original land divisions). The route takes marchers along lower roads, ancient alanui where feasible and over natural terrain in a clockwise direction.

    Significantly, the walk begins and ends at Moku’ula in Lahaina. It is this spiritually-charged, historical location that was home to Maui ali’i (chiefs) and the original seat of the Hawaiian Kingdom.

    Organizers have kept the march low-key, turning down financial assistance from associations and corporations that could politicize or commercialize their objectives. However, marchers will accept water, propane fuel and aid from the community.

    “This march, literally, from the people’s perspective,” says spokesperson Ke’eaumoku Kapu, “is a nonstop walk for spirit.”

    Hawaiians from Oahu, Kauai and Hawaii Island are also expected to participate.

    Ceded lands is the central issue facing Hawaiians today. After the 1893 overthrow of the Hawaiian monarchy, annexation to the United States placed almost two million acres of crown lands under U.S. Government control, much of which transferred to the state as a trust in 1959. The Kanaka Maoli (Hawaiian people) were named as beneficiaries through public education, public land use, Hawaiian housing and health care.

    The Office of Hawaiian Affairs (OHA) formed to allocate beneficiary funds, but the entire sequence of events, including today’s asset management, remains under a controversial cloud.

    In 1993, the United States Congress issued the Apology Resolution, acknowledging the illegal overthrow of a sovereign nation.

    The marchers cite that despite the trust provisions, many Hawaiians suffer inadequate healthcare, housing and education. Kapu wants to answer the questions the greater community might have, such as: “Hawaiians get set aside so much things. Why they grumbling? How come Hawaiians are so oppressed or so pissed off all the time?”

    The pamphlets address the ceded lands issue, current pending legislation, health care, housing and education concerns, plus set the tone for the journey.

    “This is not a march of retaliation, not a march of anger,” says Kapu. “It’s a march of grief.”

    Besides public outreach, the marchers hope to motivate more Hawaiians to demand accountability for ceded land monies, understand and pursue beneficiary entitlements, and inspire ho’oponopono (the Hawaiian process of forgiveness and resolution) amongst neighbors. It is also a spiritual trek to honor kupuna i ka wa kahiko (ancestors), and reminiscent of ancient processions in honor of the Hawaiian god Lono.

    All are welcome to join in the walk, whether for a few steps, a few miles or a few days. People wishing to represent their moku are advised to wear comfortable walking shoes and sun block, and bring supplies necessary to sustain their physical journey, such as water and a walking stick.

    A van with emergency supplies and water is expected to follow and drive kupuna (elders) home “once they pau.” Tune into local radio stations for updates on the marchers’ route every two hours.


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  • Pono Kealoha February 22, 2009 at 8:02pm
    Subject: [Hui_Pu] UPDATE-Ka`apuni E Ho`a Kukui Na Moku Aina


    Aloha Ka Kou,

    Well over 200 people attending the opening Ceremony at Moku`ula on Friday night for Ka`apuni E Ho`a Kukui Na moku Aina.

    Many, many tupuna from around the island attended the 11:00pm ceremony.

    As the fire was ignited and fed the States Appeal (of the so-called 'ceded lands") to SCOTUS by Keeaumoku and his na koa, Kaponoai and his chanters, Kaleikoa and ohana lighted the torces of Kaapuni E Ho`a Kukui Na Moku Aina and led those gathered from Mou`ula on this island wide journey of awakening and what is now evident as I writes...UNITING OF THE PEOPL....OF NA KANAKA MAOLI.

    We left Moukula a 11:40 pm. Well over a hundred marched through Lahaina Town.
    We arrive at Lealii Hawaiian Homes, Waihikuli....originally crown lands from the Hawaiian Kingdom,

    Note; A white Pueo was seen by several people floating in flight just above the marchers as we arrived at Kahoma Stream on Front Street...the families of Kahoma acknoweldged and expressed thanks to their tupuna.

    We arrived at Napili at around 5:00am and was greeted by Ohana and fed mea

    We arrived at Honokahua at around 6:00am to pay respects to na tupuna iwi.

    We then arrived at Honokahau at about 9:00am and again was fed mea by the pali, mcCarty ohana.

    We arrived at kahakoloa at arounf 3:30pm and again was fed mea by Richard Hoopii and the families of Kahakola.

    The march continue on arriving next at Waihe'e at 8"30pm and again were fed by the familes of Waihee and Waiehu.

    So much aloha and LOKAHI......

    At Waiehu...hundreds and hundres of people from the Waiehu Kou Hawaiian Homs communityand the the upper Waiehu, Waihee valleycame out to geet and cheer the marcher as they made their way to through Paukukalo, Kahului, Kanaha and onto Paia where the they are no resting and having breakfast at Kuau Market at around 4:00am this morning.

    Note: The owner (?) of Kuau Market opened her store and is now fed the marchers.

    Next...onward to Haiku, Huelo, Kailua, Keanae, Wailua, Nahiku and Hana.....THE KOOLAU.

    Foster
  • Aʻiaʻi February 22, 2009 at 6:47am
    Aia au i Mokuʻula no ka wehena. Ua maikaʻi. ʻAʻole i hiki iaʻu que noho a hele pu aka hoʻouna aku ʻia lakou me ka pule mana loa Kulia e Uli. Paleʻia lakou. Mahalo e Pono no na wikio. Kali au e ʻike i ka wikio o ko Keeaumoku ma helena A hui hou!
  • evamaria February 20, 2009 at 9:05am
    My special Aloha to Your March -Ke Kau Lau Lama
  • Lanakila February 16, 2009 at 11:24am
    Imua e na kanaka koa o Hawaii. Know that you march to make change for our people, as well as all native peoples of the world! I will send great prayers to all of you, my ohana o Maui. I will be representing our people in D.C. on the steps of congress the fallowing Monday the 2nd. I will be rallying in D.C. on the 25th to protect our lands held for us by our ali'i. i will carry the lamaku in my na'au for all, Hawaii will make a sound that will be heard by all in the next few weeks! let this sound echo through the hearts off all and ola'i ka honua, shake the very foundations of the World! EO e na kanaka maoli o ka honua apau!
    Joshua Lanakila O Ka Aina Mangauil
  • Joanne February 15, 2009 at 6:00pm
    My spirit self will be there holding your hand.
    just wait for it, you will feel it...
    Joanne..x
  • Aʻiaʻi February 15, 2009 at 10:36am
    Aloha Iʻll either be there for opening or closing trying for both. MAHALO NUI LOA!
    My kupuna also were from Maui. My prayers will be with you every step of the way. Hopefully i can walk some of it i ke kino .
  • Meliss February 15, 2009 at 9:50am
    I will attend by spirit, by na pule. My kupuna from Maui, they will be there too
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