Posted by Foster on February 15, 2009 at 8:05am in Culture
Ka`apuni E Ho`a Kukui Na Moku Aina
February 20-27, 2009
For Our Lands, Water, People and Fundamental Human Rights
BEGINNING 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 - 250-1479
Foster Ampong – 281-3894 / email: kekahunakeaweiwi@yahoo.com
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A MOKU E, A MOKU E, HINE !Committed, Committed Indeed !
As I recall back in 1998 commemoration march around O'ahu, "Ke Kukui A", I remember when 1 of the 8 Lama Ku
was presented to you Keeaumoku, I'm so proud of you and your Ohana for taking on this honorable task of
commitment, dedication and sacrifice to help and educate not only our people but all people. Ho mai ka ike nui, ka 'ike ike (Ka ike nui)knowledge of the work as a whole (ka 'ike ike)all the little details affecting material and technique which the good craftsman must thoroughly
comprehend.......Na Kupuna will be pleased, I'm sure of it.
I send my blessing to all of you on Maui and a big mahalo to the marchers,participants,supporters and organizers
for continuing to walk in the foot steps of our Kupuna, E ho'omau e nakoa kau i ka meheu o na Kupuna. He maka lehua no kona one hana said of a person who wins honour and praise for his homeland.
Around-island march to throw light on Native Hawaiian issues
Around-island march to throw light on Native Hawaiian issues
By KEKOA ENOMOTO, Staff Writer
POSTED: February 19, 2009
Article Photos
LAHAINA A group of Native Hawaiians plans to walk around Maui island under the auspices of E Ka'apuni A Ho'a Kukui Na Moku'aina, which means: torch march through the moku, or districts.
Principals of this six-day, nearly 200-mile kaapuni, or circuit, include members of the Kapu ohana of Kauaula - Ke'eaumoku and U'ilani Kapu, and their sons, daughter and son-in-law - and torch-maker John Aquino.
"This is a grass-roots initiative," Ke'eaumoku Kapu said last week. "Everybody is welcome to participate, everybody."
The event was timed to close the four-month makahiki season, a period of peace marked in ancient times by religious and sports activities. Ancient Hawaiian alii, or chiefs, and their entourages had made such circumambulations of each island during makahiki.
Besides closing makahiki, organizers want participants to reflect on and bring awareness to concerns, such as ceded lands issues, Kamehameha Schools admissions, water rights, and the health, education and well-being of Native Hawaiians.
The kaapuni will start at Moku'ula, or Malu-ulu-o-Lele Park in Lahaina, late Friday. Kumu hula Kapono'ai Molitau and members of his halau, Na Hanona Kulike 'O Pi'ilani, will lead Native Hawaiian rituals at 11 p.m.
Organizers will light two of the 12 torches that Aquino had constructed by mounting a can on a 6-foot length of bamboo. The torch symbolizes physical illumination as well as enlightenment in Native Hawaiian culture.
The 12 districts to be visited by in order by the marchers (with rough descriptions of less commonly known areas) are: Lahaina; Kaanapali; Wailuku; Hamakuapoko, which extends from the northwest flank of Haleakala down to the Spreckelsville-Paia areas; Hamakualoa, which includes Haiku and Kailua; Koolau, which includes Keanae; Hana; Kipahulu; Kaupo; Kahikinui; Honuaula, which includes La Perouse and Makena; and Kula.
"The enlightenment is heartfelt, spiritual in nature, and in reverence to our ancestors," an announcement of the event says. "A lighted torch to represent the enlightenment will accompany those participating. The torch must remain lit throughout the 193-mile nonstop walk around Maui. Should the lighted torch go out, the walk must begin again at Moku'ula."
Participants will set off at midnight from Moku'ula, and traverse coastal roads and trails clockwise around the island.
Marchers will acknowledge with protocol the kupuna and ohana in the various moku - such as award-winning recording artist and kupuna Richard Ho'opi'i of Kahakuloa, Foster Ampong at Wailuku, Bully Ho'opai at Hana, 'Aimoku and Lehua Pali at Kahikinui, and Kaleikoa Ka'eo at Kula.
Ohana members wishing to represent their respective moku in the kaapuni can call Ke'eaumoku and U'i Kapu at 250-1479.
People can join in at any time and trek as far as they wish, Ke'eaumoku Kapu said. They can pinpoint the location of marchers at Web site www.kpoa.com (click on "News," then "Local News").
Prospective marchers are urged to bring layered clothing for varying weather conditions, sturdy walking shoes, safety vests, hats, sunscreen, water, food and headlamp or flashlight for nighttime travel; and to arrange for a pickup at the end of their walking segment.
People also may bring a walking stick and possibly gloves for lava areas.
Organizers said a responsible adult must accompany walkers 17 and younger. A vehicle with a first-aid kit and emergency-communications radio and cell phone will be at the front and back of the caravan. Someone certified in cardiovascular resuscitation will be available as will event informational brochures, although message and protest signs are prohibited.
Organizers estimate the torch march will end Feb. 26 at Moku'ula, with ceremonies to honor deceased kupuna.
Seconding her husband's call for those interested to join E Ka'apuni A Ho'a Kukui Na Moku'aina, U'i Kapu said of the spiritual journey: "The goal is unity, for all to unite as one."
I've got to say that I just love it when Keeaumoku Kapu speaks; he is just brilliant! I love that guy and how he carries himself, what e says, and how he conducts himself. The same goes for Foster and Dukelow, and many others on Mau'i. Mau'i no ka oi! We have this caliber of people on all the islands and there's not enough room on this page to name them individually. Just know that we appreciate all of you that are making a difference in our lives in a positive way. I am happy that we have so many good role models for our 'opio to follow in this struggle; for they shall be our future leaders. When they lift themselves up individually with humility, they lift the nation with integrity. No man is an island; but you as a pillar supply the strength to uphold our unique and progressive nation. Like our kupuna, they were very industrious and very pono which is an awesome legacy they have bestowed on us. I miss their hugs and noisy kisses; their admonishments; their compassion and loving ways. I was fortunate to know both of my great-grandmothers and can still hear their silvery laughters and remember the jokes they played on me. I was mesmerized by them when they spoke in Hawaiian. They never let on what their worries were, only their concerns for my being pono in my behavior and thinking. Come to think of it, my grandparents were just as loving; I miss them terribly, too! My parents were strict disciplinarians, loving and nurturing that I appreciate and love them more today than before. They were so strict and delegated home chores that I thought I was "Cinderfella" and adopted. LOL... If I survived all that; I can survive anything, I guess. Can you imagine what I would be like if I didn't have all that foundation to support me? Mahalo ke Akua; he picked the best for me and probably for you, too! Me, I'm just being biased and grateful. Heee hee heee!
Uncle Tane I took a deep inhale and exhale reading what you wrote...yeah those kind of memories I miss too. LOL on those noisy kisses..and disciplinarians. But so true the foundation of support.
I have my candles ready to light them when I'm at home during the day and night except when we are all sleeping. This will be my vigil and support for you all.
Mich > HALE O KEAWE-A-HEULU aka: NAIHEFebruary 17, 2009 at 7:35am
Thank you....your words and the knowing candles are lit for us all sooths/heals our soul.
I will acknowledge you and all that come with us in spirit on this journey at the lighting ceremony Friday Night and on our journey throughout Ka`apuni....my/our "Church."
Aloha Foster:
Mahalo ia 'oe for all that you do and those on your island such a Kaleikoa ma. It fills my heart with pride that you and others on Mau'i take physical action to address our issues and promote our expressions of our culture, heritage and values. It emboldens others on all islands to continue to do their part in keeping our nation alive and thriving in a viable way. What we do is for generations to come so that their burdens are lightened and growth will be positive with integrity, honesty, and pride in our daily kuleana as our kupuna have done in the past. What we leave as a legacy for the next seven generations are heavy kuleana as Manu has often expressed; and I agree. The more who pitch in to preserve and build on that legacy are blessed seven-fold. Mahalo ke Akua a me kakou a pau 'ole.
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As I recall back in 1998 commemoration march around O'ahu, "Ke Kukui A", I remember when 1 of the 8 Lama Ku
was presented to you Keeaumoku, I'm so proud of you and your Ohana for taking on this honorable task of
commitment, dedication and sacrifice to help and educate not only our people but all people.
Ho mai ka ike nui, ka 'ike ike
(Ka ike nui)knowledge of the work as a whole
(ka 'ike ike)all the little details affecting material and technique which the good craftsman must thoroughly
comprehend.......Na Kupuna will be pleased, I'm sure of it.
I send my blessing to all of you on Maui and a big mahalo to the marchers,participants,supporters and organizers
for continuing to walk in the foot steps of our Kupuna, E ho'omau e nakoa kau i ka meheu o na Kupuna.
He maka lehua no kona one hana said of a person who wins honour and praise for his homeland.
Around-island march to throw light on Native Hawaiian issues
By KEKOA ENOMOTO, Staff Writer
Article Photos
LAHAINA A group of Native Hawaiians plans to walk around Maui island under the auspices of E Ka'apuni A Ho'a Kukui Na Moku'aina, which means: torch march through the moku, or districts.
Principals of this six-day, nearly 200-mile kaapuni, or circuit, include members of the Kapu ohana of Kauaula - Ke'eaumoku and U'ilani Kapu, and their sons, daughter and son-in-law - and torch-maker John Aquino.
"This is a grass-roots initiative," Ke'eaumoku Kapu said last week. "Everybody is welcome to participate, everybody."
The event was timed to close the four-month makahiki season, a period of peace marked in ancient times by religious and sports activities. Ancient Hawaiian alii, or chiefs, and their entourages had made such circumambulations of each island during makahiki.
Besides closing makahiki, organizers want participants to reflect on and bring awareness to concerns, such as ceded lands issues, Kamehameha Schools admissions, water rights, and the health, education and well-being of Native Hawaiians.
The kaapuni will start at Moku'ula, or Malu-ulu-o-Lele Park in Lahaina, late Friday. Kumu hula Kapono'ai Molitau and members of his halau, Na Hanona Kulike 'O Pi'ilani, will lead Native Hawaiian rituals at 11 p.m.
Organizers will light two of the 12 torches that Aquino had constructed by mounting a can on a 6-foot length of bamboo. The torch symbolizes physical illumination as well as enlightenment in Native Hawaiian culture.
The 12 districts to be visited by in order by the marchers (with rough descriptions of less commonly known areas) are: Lahaina; Kaanapali; Wailuku; Hamakuapoko, which extends from the northwest flank of Haleakala down to the Spreckelsville-Paia areas; Hamakualoa, which includes Haiku and Kailua; Koolau, which includes Keanae; Hana; Kipahulu; Kaupo; Kahikinui; Honuaula, which includes La Perouse and Makena; and Kula.
"The enlightenment is heartfelt, spiritual in nature, and in reverence to our ancestors," an announcement of the event says. "A lighted torch to represent the enlightenment will accompany those participating. The torch must remain lit throughout the 193-mile nonstop walk around Maui. Should the lighted torch go out, the walk must begin again at Moku'ula."
Participants will set off at midnight from Moku'ula, and traverse coastal roads and trails clockwise around the island.
Marchers will acknowledge with protocol the kupuna and ohana in the various moku - such as award-winning recording artist and kupuna Richard Ho'opi'i of Kahakuloa, Foster Ampong at Wailuku, Bully Ho'opai at Hana, 'Aimoku and Lehua Pali at Kahikinui, and Kaleikoa Ka'eo at Kula.
Ohana members wishing to represent their respective moku in the kaapuni can call Ke'eaumoku and U'i Kapu at 250-1479.
People can join in at any time and trek as far as they wish, Ke'eaumoku Kapu said. They can pinpoint the location of marchers at Web site www.kpoa.com (click on "News," then "Local News").
Prospective marchers are urged to bring layered clothing for varying weather conditions, sturdy walking shoes, safety vests, hats, sunscreen, water, food and headlamp or flashlight for nighttime travel; and to arrange for a pickup at the end of their walking segment.
People also may bring a walking stick and possibly gloves for lava areas.
Organizers said a responsible adult must accompany walkers 17 and younger. A vehicle with a first-aid kit and emergency-communications radio and cell phone will be at the front and back of the caravan. Someone certified in cardiovascular resuscitation will be available as will event informational brochures, although message and protest signs are prohibited.
Organizers estimate the torch march will end Feb. 26 at Moku'ula, with ceremonies to honor deceased kupuna.
Seconding her husband's call for those interested to join E Ka'apuni A Ho'a Kukui Na Moku'aina, U'i Kapu said of the spiritual journey: "The goal is unity, for all to unite as one."
* Kekoa Enomoto can be reached at kekoa@mauinews.com.
In a world full of pilau people... you are a blessing!
Hmmm that is me stating the obvious again LOL but while I gotta work I will be there with you IN SPIRIT.
Ka'u ku makaha!
Aloha!~~~ Lana
I will acknowledge you and all that come with us in spirit on this journey at the lighting ceremony Friday Night and on our journey throughout Ka`apuni....my/our "Church."
Foster
Mahalo ia 'oe for all that you do and those on your island such a Kaleikoa ma. It fills my heart with pride that you and others on Mau'i take physical action to address our issues and promote our expressions of our culture, heritage and values. It emboldens others on all islands to continue to do their part in keeping our nation alive and thriving in a viable way. What we do is for generations to come so that their burdens are lightened and growth will be positive with integrity, honesty, and pride in our daily kuleana as our kupuna have done in the past. What we leave as a legacy for the next seven generations are heavy kuleana as Manu has often expressed; and I agree. The more who pitch in to preserve and build on that legacy are blessed seven-fold. Mahalo ke Akua a me kakou a pau 'ole.
me ka ha'aha'a,
Tane
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