Posted by Kaohi on August 23, 2009 at 5:29pm in Politics
In this research we take as a starting point the definition of sexuality utilised by Te
Puawai Tapu (2000) a Maori health organisation specialising in Maori sexual and
reproductive health issues as, “being about the acceptance of ourselves as sexual beings, our feelings about being male or female, the way we express our sexual feelings and the way in which we communicate these feelings to others. It can be expressed in various ways throughout the various stages of the life cycle. Self control, self-determination, and self-worth are critical dimensions of human sexuality. Sexuality is culturally defined and therefore influenced by family, peers, religion,
economics, education, media, law and science.”
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Please thank the Atooi group from Kauai for coming to Oahu and sharing their spirit, love and aloha at the Iolani Palace. Liliu's love for her people was so ever present in all of you. How important your visit was today. As we approach Makahiki 2009, I know that the protocol will be practiced just as our ancestors did 2,000 years ago. All that our Na Kupuna asked of us in the 70s that we be respectful of ourselves in our ceremonies.
Women are to stay separate from the men on religious access, or non sexual activity in preparation of the planting, games, and information sharing. Our sustainability is depended upon our sacred bodies and it be a reflective of our landscapes. The biome is ours to toil and replenish for our children so that we can sustain ourselves well into the 21st century.
We are moving towards the 21st century and I am very happy that Kauai Atooi are moving in that direction.
We've had 35 years with groups over groups and all the designs and planning towards our nation, my preface is 'independence', but we need to move on to connecting with other Pacific Islanders just as our ancestors did 2,000 years ago, at least I do.
At Iolani Palace today, we talked about:
Kekaha and Niihau the first language of Hawaii.
Protocol for Makahiki
Steve Morse and he being the first to access Kahoolawe.
I met Ka'iulani Mahuka, who wants to teach surfing in Waianae
With Liko we talked about many things that we should take responsibility for the 21st century
I am so pleased that Hanalei was there to maintain our spiritual balance and the realities of the state police.
Puanani Rogers, we talked about our own 'Hawaiian Sexuality' as our 'talk'. We talked about health and other things.
Kalima, I miss home so it's always a happy and warm 'talk story' about Waimanalo.
After I left, the palace, I actually made it into class. My students are from different Pacific Islands this time, so I get to incorporate their culture and practices. In other words, protocol exist and Waianae young adults are listening and observing the interaction among other Pacific Islanders where their values are still in tack and respect for me as a teacher, unreal!
In the American class this does not exist!!!!
I get to talk about Sex, writing manuscript, overlay script and American sounds. Ones whole body is used to write and say American words correctly. What I do emphasize with my students, however, that they continue to use Waianae dilect because it is universal, human and warm. It is important that they stay connected to their families and culture values.
Universal, human and warm that is what the 21st century is about. Brithing a nation is always painful and joyful at the same time. I'm sure we all had our momemts today.
Thank you Atooi for coming to Oahu, Iolani Palace to honor Liliu and filling the grounds with your beautiful music.
Aloha e Kaohi
Not on the topic, but I just wanted to express my gratitutude for your friendship. You are AWESOME!!! I did not know what I was getting myself into when I posted that entry regarding Wailua Beach for my very first time, and got a message from Leilani informing me that you called to reach out! You are so Kanaka and loving. I am so happy that you, Joshua and Pono came to Kaua'i and we connected!! My time spent with you on Oahu was eye opening. I honestly have never seen Oahu from that perspective. From my swim at Queens at Waikiki while watching the Regatta, meeting you at Cousin Dukes Paoa Kahanamoku statue (It was only then that I realised that Duke was related to me on the Paoa line) Then taking my Wailuanuiahoano Puhinahinaholoholokai lei to Iolani Palace to adorn Anake Liliu. I thought it was unreal how just when we needed help getting all the old leis off and put the fresh one on, A tall beautiful german girl appeared to help us!! Mahalo for sharing the beauty and mists of Nu'uanu, Maunawili with me. It is reassuring to see places of worship restored at UluPo. What a beautiful and spiritual place!! Dinner and evening swim at Lani Kai after dusk was an incredible and awesomingly (if there is such a word!) spiritual way to top of the evening. Words cannot express my gratitude. MAHALO!!
Noelani
"As you mentioned SEX is considered SHAME! . It is NOT! Shame of SEX is equivalent to genocide. Because we cannot meet our basic needs, we tend to over look , ALOHA. This was the mission of the missionaries. To turn what is so beautiful and natural, into something ugly. Preserving our spirituality will help us protect our basic needs." Noelani said
That's exactly what is needed to be said and heard shouted from the tops of our na pu'u. The flowing blood each month was shame, my bare knees and shoulders was shame, a person staring at my chest was considered 'dirty' and cheap.
Oh how I wanted to sever or 'oki' those idiotic Mark Twain, missionary, Emerson descriptive observations of our person from their bowels and feed it to the pigs.
And on the otherhand we must protect our people from exchanging fluids that are diseased to save our culture and it's people.
I met Gail Kawaipuna Prejean in the 70s, and he must have had an impression of 'how naive' I was because he said, genocide and I though he was talking about genesis. I can still remeber his facial expression and Aunty Pilahi Paki was sitting next to him. They were both kind and kept their composure and continued the discussion about geniocide. As the evening went on, and there was a pause in the discussion, I looked into Gail's eyes and told him that I thought they were talking about Adam and Eve. He was so gentle, polite and caring for I was at this meeting for a reason(s).
I was knee deep in young Hawaiian women having cesarean births, so I mentioned it to him. Soon after, he had a conversation with a writer from "Mother Jones" magazine and she wrote an article on excessive C-Section. There was a federal investigation and that practice almost ceased as a routine practice in the medical profession.
I almost forgot we had Dr. Emmet Aluli in our midst during the stop the bombing on O Kanaloa Kohe Malamalama. We should have a talk story with him and Dr. Pihama on Hawaiian and Maori Sexuality for the sake of our children, our beautiful children and their naked truth.
Back to reality, native Hawaiian women are being used as if they were a piece of meat on a slab. I know this as a fact! Where do we go, how do we begin to voice our concerns about sex and its atrocities. That is why I say Hawaii is a corner stone of shame. It is the notion that SEX is a tabu subject and considered cheap, but yet it is a powerful tool in politics and those that wiled their whips and chains in their spiked heels dance to the tune of moral authority or majority vote. I am a minority and my personal thoughts count too.
At Alio Kauai, as the seven sisters rise at dawn, female on the right and male on the left or the other way around, I hold truly sacred. Mahalo for sharing (venting) Kaohi
Thank you for sharing your mana'o on this. I am and have been opposed to C-section births because I believe that it was strictly for the education and convenience (schedule) of those Doctors performing the extractions.
Raised by 2 tutu's who were midwifes, I have been present at numerous birthing experiences and non were C-sections, no matter what the complications were. The female body is a flawless design, designed especially for procreation and reproduction. There was always a way, they would lomi baby into position and let Mother Nature takes its course.
Males were never present during birthing, except for the Father of the child who was nearby or actually delivering baby, but only if Tutu could not get to the birthing in time. It was a beautiful “Home birthing” experience, shared by whole Ohana, with the older “Tita’s” (siblings) close aunties and Tutu wahine in immediate attendance. This used to be the “norm” and a wonderful way to bring a child into our world.
There was always the knowledge that perhaps baby would not make it through its first year of life, this was acceptable. That is why First year Luau’s were always a big and happy event. Our culture and ancestors dealt with life and death with the most logical and sacred protocols.
Now that medical “practioners” are defining what the “norm of birthing” is,
We as Kanakas must be weary of these physicians and the the word
“P R A C T I O N E R S” because that is exactly what they are doing…practicing! Practicing and perfecting medical techniques on females whom “they” feel are under educated and of lower income levels. OUR body, our reproductive system, culture, becomes an experiment, a “STUDY”.
The question is “WHO benefits from these studies?... Of course, it always benefits those of higher education and income levels. Never trust a
PRACTI CING Physician, always get a second, third, even out side opinions. ..Mahalo Kaohi.
During the years of 'stopping the bombing' on O Kanaloa Kohe Malamalama, we women had to obey strict rules during accesses. I did and knew my place on the front line. This was never understood by any of us back then, however, I am greatful to our Na Kupuna's for their wisdom. As a female to our Native Hawaiian men they also too followed that strict code of conduct.
On Makahiki access we were forbidden to have sexual contact with our counter partners 'only' on religious accesses. There was no American 'make love not war' agendas with those of us that were participants on Hawaiian religious access.
Our Na Kupunas, was Aunty Peggy Ross, Aunty Pilahi Paki, Mama Loa, Aunty Emma Defries and many more that held us in check for Makahiki accesses.
Re thinking "Make love not War" should not define Makahiki, however, if one do literary research that is the slogan for Makahiki celebrations.
Here is a cited thought "October 1998 to February 1999
Mindful Awareness Magazine
dedicated to the human possibility of a season of peace
Vol. 1. No. 3. -- October 31, 1998
Editorial:
The Hawaiian Makahiki
celebrating the good life in harmony and peace
(the solid proof that it can be done!
and it goes on to say:
"And so with the custom of Makahiki itself. It must have been the ancient Hawaiians who originated that famous phrase that became popular again in America in the late 1960's: "Make love, not war.""
We must define Makahiki with a deeper cut of protocol for our Na Kupuna's are gone and we must carry on their guidance and intent for true religious access. Kaohi
Would you please share your mana'o of protocols used for Makahiki. I hope to organize a Makahiki celebration here on Kaua’i the ending of October and circut to pay tribute to all of the Heiaus and places of learning in the greater Wailuanuiahoano complex.
Spiritual binding to our environment is the CORE of our culture. We are a primitive yet sophisticated and civilized culture grounded in the basics, Food, Water, Clothing, Shelter, SEX, aka reproduction, and ALOHA. This is what we NEED to PROTECT for our culture to prosper! For many of us, we do not have the land to grow our food, or the water to nourish our bodies, let alone water our crops! Shelter for us, are 20 X 20 tarps, As you mentioned SEX is considered SHAME! . It is NOT! Shame of SEX is equivalent to genocide. Because we cannot meet our basic needs, we tend to over look , ALOHA. This was the mission of the missionaries. To turn what is so beautiful and natural, into something ugly. Preserving our spirituality will help us protect our basic needs.
Come the raising of Pleiades, many will be celebrating Makahiki world wide. Most people not of Koko, outside of Hawaii will be using their own protocols, insisting that their protocol tie back to OUR Culture! (Of course they will do this for profit $, using sex ) because they consider themselves “Practitioners” of our culture! .
WE all need to get together (all of the islands) and using Aunty Edith protocol for Kahoolawe, outline OUR protocol for Makahiki identifying the places of tribute on our moku, so that our future generations will be able to push forward these spiritual practices into their children’s and grandchildren’s future. As uncle, Liko told me, it is not about the numbers but about the sincerity of those participating. I hope that every island will do the same, simultaneously with Kahoolawe. Come October, you will find me camping on the shores of Alio, waiting the raising of Pleiades. This is not a Pagan practice; this is called being connected to the universes a gift bestowed upon us by our ancestors.
Kalamai, I write how I speak, sometimes one will have to decipher my intents or come up with your their own conclusions, ITS ALL GOOD! Mahalo for letting me vent in your forum. Love you, Take Care!
Noelani
I want to post one more must see Youtube Kukaniloko Birth of A Nation, a visit with Tom Lenchancko before we move on to the topic of Hawaiian Sexuality, in addition to Rangahau site.
Dr. Leonie Pihama in the her video "talks about her concern about media representation around...concerned about how people were talking about them...one deep work...over 200 years. We see a lot of negative representation."
On my maternal side my grandmother was a midwife, therefore, helping with birthing was my mother's job. My mother gave birth to all her five children at home, the last two was brought into this world by my dad and me the little helper.
On my paternal side grandma died in child birth and there was much talk among the women about their own sexuality, unfortunately, I was not privy to because of the missionary up bringing. More to share later, because I want to cover my feelings about the political ploy on the bloodquantum.
The 'bloodquantum' became the political talk at the Hawaii Convetion Center and other media. Sadly, what most activist don't know that anytime the subject or word bloodquantum was mentioned for the past 35 years---it was shunned. In my opinion politicians and activist was stalling for a better time. I say and this is just my opinion, 'too little too late'. We all need a memorial at the corner of our home, so to speak, let me explain the practice of Papa and Wakea and on to Haloa in my family.
On my dad side although I know very little about their practice, what I can do is locate the corner of my dads land where all the babies are buried and that a washing machine tub sit's on top with taro plants that almost get's a daily watering. This ritual is still being practiced by my dad in Maunawili.
If one has these stories, one should document because this ancient practices are needed for the more contemporay claim'ees. I would not want the state to be the head of state for the next fifty years claiming our Hawaiian sexuality, as was said, at the Hawaii Convention Center...the bloodquantum as a political tool, in my opinion to continue generating mass death. Our childrens future and lives are at stake with Hawaii having Legal abortion, Craig list group activities at our hotels, diseases beyond comprehension. We need to bring back the strict code of conduct, maybe even arranged marriages, I don't know.
In the media, these people have all published "Hawaiian Sexuality" in one form or another and they are carrying the torch for our future generations
Paul T. Burlin
Amy Kaplan
Larry Lister
Noreen Mokuau
Mark Twain
Williamson
George Painter
Massie Case
Clarence Darrow
Emily Bridges
and much more all have one thing in common 'Hawaiian Sexuality' yours and mine not their own.
In the media, there is much to say about 'Hawaiian Sexuality' which all leads to someone elses pleasure and profits and all at a terrible expense to our future generation(s). Oahu being the most to suffer greatly because of it's shame and secret(s) kept in the closet and from our children and their children by powerful political oppression in all sizes, and shapes, I am being phallic here!
I recently, took the phallic pohaku on Molokai very seriously, especially when our Governess acknowledges her connection to Molokai. I feel that is my personal mana'o politics, power and sex work well when one wants to win at ones game. When Makahiki comes around, is it love or war you decide, it makes a pretty good marketing tool for more tourism.
Mahalo for all your assistants this topic of Hawaiian Sexuality is sensitive to most Hawaiians, I am not expected anyone to share--but to at least go to the different sites posted. Have open communication among ones family and love ones. Just say I care about, I love you and I want you to have a very long and happy life. And begin to talk about......Kaohi
Mahalo for the post Kaohi!
This has been a"tapu" topic for many people for many generations!
Fourtunately I grew up with a Tutu who celebrated life and who enjoyed sharing all she knew about sexuality!
I will check out; http://www.rangahau.co.nz/research-intro and intend to get into more meaningful discussions!!!
Great topic, I am sure there will be lots of contributions!!!
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http://www.rangahau.co.nz/research-intro
Mahalo mahalo mahalo Kaohi
Mahalo, mahalo, mahalo
Please thank the Atooi group from Kauai for coming to Oahu and sharing their spirit, love and aloha at the Iolani Palace. Liliu's love for her people was so ever present in all of you. How important your visit was today. As we approach Makahiki 2009, I know that the protocol will be practiced just as our ancestors did 2,000 years ago. All that our Na Kupuna asked of us in the 70s that we be respectful of ourselves in our ceremonies.
Women are to stay separate from the men on religious access, or non sexual activity in preparation of the planting, games, and information sharing. Our sustainability is depended upon our sacred bodies and it be a reflective of our landscapes. The biome is ours to toil and replenish for our children so that we can sustain ourselves well into the 21st century.
We are moving towards the 21st century and I am very happy that Kauai Atooi are moving in that direction.
We've had 35 years with groups over groups and all the designs and planning towards our nation, my preface is 'independence', but we need to move on to connecting with other Pacific Islanders just as our ancestors did 2,000 years ago, at least I do.
At Iolani Palace today, we talked about:
Kekaha and Niihau the first language of Hawaii.
Protocol for Makahiki
Steve Morse and he being the first to access Kahoolawe.
I met Ka'iulani Mahuka, who wants to teach surfing in Waianae
With Liko we talked about many things that we should take responsibility for the 21st century
I am so pleased that Hanalei was there to maintain our spiritual balance and the realities of the state police.
Puanani Rogers, we talked about our own 'Hawaiian Sexuality' as our 'talk'. We talked about health and other things.
Kalima, I miss home so it's always a happy and warm 'talk story' about Waimanalo.
After I left, the palace, I actually made it into class. My students are from different Pacific Islands this time, so I get to incorporate their culture and practices. In other words, protocol exist and Waianae young adults are listening and observing the interaction among other Pacific Islanders where their values are still in tack and respect for me as a teacher, unreal!
In the American class this does not exist!!!!
I get to talk about Sex, writing manuscript, overlay script and American sounds. Ones whole body is used to write and say American words correctly. What I do emphasize with my students, however, that they continue to use Waianae dilect because it is universal, human and warm. It is important that they stay connected to their families and culture values.
Universal, human and warm that is what the 21st century is about. Brithing a nation is always painful and joyful at the same time. I'm sure we all had our momemts today.
Thank you Atooi for coming to Oahu, Iolani Palace to honor Liliu and filling the grounds with your beautiful music.
Please got to http://www.rangahau.co.nz/research-intro Kaohi
Not on the topic, but I just wanted to express my gratitutude for your friendship. You are AWESOME!!! I did not know what I was getting myself into when I posted that entry regarding Wailua Beach for my very first time, and got a message from Leilani informing me that you called to reach out! You are so Kanaka and loving. I am so happy that you, Joshua and Pono came to Kaua'i and we connected!! My time spent with you on Oahu was eye opening. I honestly have never seen Oahu from that perspective. From my swim at Queens at Waikiki while watching the Regatta, meeting you at Cousin Dukes Paoa Kahanamoku statue (It was only then that I realised that Duke was related to me on the Paoa line) Then taking my Wailuanuiahoano Puhinahinaholoholokai lei to Iolani Palace to adorn Anake Liliu. I thought it was unreal how just when we needed help getting all the old leis off and put the fresh one on, A tall beautiful german girl appeared to help us!! Mahalo for sharing the beauty and mists of Nu'uanu, Maunawili with me. It is reassuring to see places of worship restored at UluPo. What a beautiful and spiritual place!! Dinner and evening swim at Lani Kai after dusk was an incredible and awesomingly (if there is such a word!) spiritual way to top of the evening. Words cannot express my gratitude. MAHALO!!
Noelani
"As you mentioned SEX is considered SHAME! . It is NOT! Shame of SEX is equivalent to genocide. Because we cannot meet our basic needs, we tend to over look , ALOHA. This was the mission of the missionaries. To turn what is so beautiful and natural, into something ugly. Preserving our spirituality will help us protect our basic needs." Noelani said
That's exactly what is needed to be said and heard shouted from the tops of our na pu'u. The flowing blood each month was shame, my bare knees and shoulders was shame, a person staring at my chest was considered 'dirty' and cheap.
Oh how I wanted to sever or 'oki' those idiotic Mark Twain, missionary, Emerson descriptive observations of our person from their bowels and feed it to the pigs.
And on the otherhand we must protect our people from exchanging fluids that are diseased to save our culture and it's people.
I met Gail Kawaipuna Prejean in the 70s, and he must have had an impression of 'how naive' I was because he said, genocide and I though he was talking about genesis. I can still remeber his facial expression and Aunty Pilahi Paki was sitting next to him. They were both kind and kept their composure and continued the discussion about geniocide. As the evening went on, and there was a pause in the discussion, I looked into Gail's eyes and told him that I thought they were talking about Adam and Eve. He was so gentle, polite and caring for I was at this meeting for a reason(s).
I was knee deep in young Hawaiian women having cesarean births, so I mentioned it to him. Soon after, he had a conversation with a writer from "Mother Jones" magazine and she wrote an article on excessive C-Section. There was a federal investigation and that practice almost ceased as a routine practice in the medical profession.
I almost forgot we had Dr. Emmet Aluli in our midst during the stop the bombing on O Kanaloa Kohe Malamalama. We should have a talk story with him and Dr. Pihama on Hawaiian and Maori Sexuality for the sake of our children, our beautiful children and their naked truth.
Back to reality, native Hawaiian women are being used as if they were a piece of meat on a slab. I know this as a fact! Where do we go, how do we begin to voice our concerns about sex and its atrocities. That is why I say Hawaii is a corner stone of shame. It is the notion that SEX is a tabu subject and considered cheap, but yet it is a powerful tool in politics and those that wiled their whips and chains in their spiked heels dance to the tune of moral authority or majority vote. I am a minority and my personal thoughts count too.
At Alio Kauai, as the seven sisters rise at dawn, female on the right and male on the left or the other way around, I hold truly sacred. Mahalo for sharing (venting) Kaohi
Raised by 2 tutu's who were midwifes, I have been present at numerous birthing experiences and non were C-sections, no matter what the complications were. The female body is a flawless design, designed especially for procreation and reproduction. There was always a way, they would lomi baby into position and let Mother Nature takes its course.
Males were never present during birthing, except for the Father of the child who was nearby or actually delivering baby, but only if Tutu could not get to the birthing in time. It was a beautiful “Home birthing” experience, shared by whole Ohana, with the older “Tita’s” (siblings) close aunties and Tutu wahine in immediate attendance. This used to be the “norm” and a wonderful way to bring a child into our world.
There was always the knowledge that perhaps baby would not make it through its first year of life, this was acceptable. That is why First year Luau’s were always a big and happy event. Our culture and ancestors dealt with life and death with the most logical and sacred protocols.
Now that medical “practioners” are defining what the “norm of birthing” is,
We as Kanakas must be weary of these physicians and the the word
“P R A C T I O N E R S” because that is exactly what they are doing…practicing! Practicing and perfecting medical techniques on females whom “they” feel are under educated and of lower income levels. OUR body, our reproductive system, culture, becomes an experiment, a “STUDY”.
The question is “WHO benefits from these studies?... Of course, it always benefits those of higher education and income levels. Never trust a
PRACTI CING Physician, always get a second, third, even out side opinions. ..Mahalo Kaohi.
Noelani
During the years of 'stopping the bombing' on O Kanaloa Kohe Malamalama, we women had to obey strict rules during accesses. I did and knew my place on the front line. This was never understood by any of us back then, however, I am greatful to our Na Kupuna's for their wisdom. As a female to our Native Hawaiian men they also too followed that strict code of conduct.
On Makahiki access we were forbidden to have sexual contact with our counter partners 'only' on religious accesses. There was no American 'make love not war' agendas with those of us that were participants on Hawaiian religious access.
Our Na Kupunas, was Aunty Peggy Ross, Aunty Pilahi Paki, Mama Loa, Aunty Emma Defries and many more that held us in check for Makahiki accesses.
Re thinking "Make love not War" should not define Makahiki, however, if one do literary research that is the slogan for Makahiki celebrations.
Here is a cited thought "October 1998 to February 1999
Mindful Awareness Magazine
dedicated to the human possibility of a season of peace
Vol. 1. No. 3. -- October 31, 1998
Editorial:
The Hawaiian Makahiki
celebrating the good life in harmony and peace
(the solid proof that it can be done!
and it goes on to say:
"And so with the custom of Makahiki itself. It must have been the ancient Hawaiians who originated that famous phrase that became popular again in America in the late 1960's: "Make love, not war.""
We must define Makahiki with a deeper cut of protocol for our Na Kupuna's are gone and we must carry on their guidance and intent for true religious access. Kaohi
Would you please share your mana'o of protocols used for Makahiki. I hope to organize a Makahiki celebration here on Kaua’i the ending of October and circut to pay tribute to all of the Heiaus and places of learning in the greater Wailuanuiahoano complex.
Spiritual binding to our environment is the CORE of our culture. We are a primitive yet sophisticated and civilized culture grounded in the basics, Food, Water, Clothing, Shelter, SEX, aka reproduction, and ALOHA. This is what we NEED to PROTECT for our culture to prosper! For many of us, we do not have the land to grow our food, or the water to nourish our bodies, let alone water our crops! Shelter for us, are 20 X 20 tarps, As you mentioned SEX is considered SHAME! . It is NOT! Shame of SEX is equivalent to genocide. Because we cannot meet our basic needs, we tend to over look , ALOHA. This was the mission of the missionaries. To turn what is so beautiful and natural, into something ugly. Preserving our spirituality will help us protect our basic needs.
Come the raising of Pleiades, many will be celebrating Makahiki world wide. Most people not of Koko, outside of Hawaii will be using their own protocols, insisting that their protocol tie back to OUR Culture! (Of course they will do this for profit $, using sex ) because they consider themselves “Practitioners” of our culture! .
WE all need to get together (all of the islands) and using Aunty Edith protocol for Kahoolawe, outline OUR protocol for Makahiki identifying the places of tribute on our moku, so that our future generations will be able to push forward these spiritual practices into their children’s and grandchildren’s future. As uncle, Liko told me, it is not about the numbers but about the sincerity of those participating. I hope that every island will do the same, simultaneously with Kahoolawe. Come October, you will find me camping on the shores of Alio, waiting the raising of Pleiades. This is not a Pagan practice; this is called being connected to the universes a gift bestowed upon us by our ancestors.
Kalamai, I write how I speak, sometimes one will have to decipher my intents or come up with your their own conclusions, ITS ALL GOOD! Mahalo for letting me vent in your forum. Love you, Take Care!
Noelani
Mahalo for your contribution,
I want to post one more must see Youtube Kukaniloko Birth of A Nation, a visit with Tom Lenchancko before we move on to the topic of Hawaiian Sexuality, in addition to Rangahau site.
Dr. Leonie Pihama in the her video "talks about her concern about media representation around...concerned about how people were talking about them...one deep work...over 200 years. We see a lot of negative representation."
On my maternal side my grandmother was a midwife, therefore, helping with birthing was my mother's job. My mother gave birth to all her five children at home, the last two was brought into this world by my dad and me the little helper.
On my paternal side grandma died in child birth and there was much talk among the women about their own sexuality, unfortunately, I was not privy to because of the missionary up bringing. More to share later, because I want to cover my feelings about the political ploy on the bloodquantum.
The 'bloodquantum' became the political talk at the Hawaii Convetion Center and other media. Sadly, what most activist don't know that anytime the subject or word bloodquantum was mentioned for the past 35 years---it was shunned. In my opinion politicians and activist was stalling for a better time. I say and this is just my opinion, 'too little too late'. We all need a memorial at the corner of our home, so to speak, let me explain the practice of Papa and Wakea and on to Haloa in my family.
On my dad side although I know very little about their practice, what I can do is locate the corner of my dads land where all the babies are buried and that a washing machine tub sit's on top with taro plants that almost get's a daily watering. This ritual is still being practiced by my dad in Maunawili.
If one has these stories, one should document because this ancient practices are needed for the more contemporay claim'ees. I would not want the state to be the head of state for the next fifty years claiming our Hawaiian sexuality, as was said, at the Hawaii Convention Center...the bloodquantum as a political tool, in my opinion to continue generating mass death. Our childrens future and lives are at stake with Hawaii having Legal abortion, Craig list group activities at our hotels, diseases beyond comprehension. We need to bring back the strict code of conduct, maybe even arranged marriages, I don't know.
In the media, these people have all published "Hawaiian Sexuality" in one form or another and they are carrying the torch for our future generations
Paul T. Burlin
Amy Kaplan
Larry Lister
Noreen Mokuau
Mark Twain
Williamson
George Painter
Massie Case
Clarence Darrow
Emily Bridges
and much more all have one thing in common 'Hawaiian Sexuality' yours and mine not their own.
In the media, there is much to say about 'Hawaiian Sexuality' which all leads to someone elses pleasure and profits and all at a terrible expense to our future generation(s). Oahu being the most to suffer greatly because of it's shame and secret(s) kept in the closet and from our children and their children by powerful political oppression in all sizes, and shapes, I am being phallic here!
I recently, took the phallic pohaku on Molokai very seriously, especially when our Governess acknowledges her connection to Molokai. I feel that is my personal mana'o politics, power and sex work well when one wants to win at ones game. When Makahiki comes around, is it love or war you decide, it makes a pretty good marketing tool for more tourism.
Mahalo for all your assistants this topic of Hawaiian Sexuality is sensitive to most Hawaiians, I am not expected anyone to share--but to at least go to the different sites posted. Have open communication among ones family and love ones. Just say I care about, I love you and I want you to have a very long and happy life. And begin to talk about......Kaohi
This has been a"tapu" topic for many people for many generations!
Fourtunately I grew up with a Tutu who celebrated life and who enjoyed sharing all she knew about sexuality!
I will check out; http://www.rangahau.co.nz/research-intro and intend to get into more meaningful discussions!!!
Great topic, I am sure there will be lots of contributions!!!
Noelani
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