In old Hawai`i it was home to a thriving community where, with its fertile lands, it sustained thousands of Hawaiians.
But today Waimea Valley, managed by the Office Of Hawaiian Affairs, is simply another picture postcard tourist stop.
And that’s where Rickey Ortiz comes in, whose family ties to Waimea Valley go back many generations.
As a Hawai`i Kingdom National, Rickey took it upon himself to act as Konohiki or overseer, in order to not only preserve his lineal ties and rights to the area, but restore the valley to its original purpose.
We think you be as fascinated as we were hearing Rickey’s relationship to this very special place and his plans for the future all this week on Hawai`i’s award winning Voices Of Truth – One-On-One With Hawai`i’s Future.
MONDAY, July 19th At 6:30 PM – Maui – Akaku, Channel 53
MONDAY, July 19th At 7:00 PM & FRIDAY, July 23rd At 5:30 PM – Hawai`i Island – Na Leo, Channel 53
THURSDAY, July 22nd At 8:30 PM & FRIDAY, July 23rd At 8:30 AM - Kaua`i – Ho`ike, Channel 52
SATURDAY, July 24th At 8:00 PM – O`ahu, `Olelo, Channel 53
“Caring For The Land - A Visit With Rickey Ortiz"
Ancient Hawai`I had one of the most advanced land management systems in the world, with Konohiki acting as overseers of Hawai`i's precious land & natural resources. Rickey Ortiz is a modern day Konohiki of Waimea Valley on O`ahu's north shore where his family ties go back many generations. Don't miss our visit with Rickey in this place of breathtaking beauty. You'll see right away why he's so committed to protecting it for the ages - Watch It Here
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More than 15,000 people live in the Intag Valley over there, most of whom are subsistence farmers. About 14 years ago a japanese firm, Bishi Metals found large copper reserves in the valley. Under threat of "development" locals organized their own system of ecological tourism, handicrafts, organic coffee, and home gardens as an alternative to mining.