tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-22968824624254284292024-03-19T03:55:34.814-07:00KIRCBLOGKahoʻolawe Island Reserve Commission
811 Kolu St., Suite 201
Wailuku, HI 96793
Tel. 808-243-5020
Established by the Hawai‘i State Legislature in 1993 to manage the Kaho‘olawe Island Reserve while it is held in trust for a future Native Hawaiian sovereign entity, the Kaho‘olawe Island Reserve Commission (KIRC) serves to preserve, restore and protect Kaho'olawe while integrating a Native Hawaiian cultural perspective into all programs and activities.Kaho'olawe Island Reserve Commissionhttp://www.blogger.com/profile/02774092696771114517noreply@blogger.comBlogger41125tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-2296882462425428429.post-77153758466823147512018-02-01T14:04:00.000-08:002018-04-20T14:08:28.621-07:00The Rise of Unmanned Aerial Systems<table align="center" cellpadding="0" cellspacing="0" class="tr-caption-container" style="margin-left: auto; margin-right: auto; text-align: center;"><tbody>
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With limited manpower, funding and other resources, drone technology is quickly proving to be a valuable tool to assist in the KIRC's mission to restore and protect precious Kahoʻolawe natural and cultural resources. </div>
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A unique partnership with Alu Like Inc. — whose mission is to kōkua Hawaiian Natives who are committed to achieving their potential for themselves, their families and communities — is now supporting career and technical educational (CTE) training for college interns that will become the next generation of Kahoʻolawe caretakers. Through a CTE grant award that we have entitled Hui Kāpehe (hui: association, institution, organization, joint ownership, partnership, team. kā.pehe: fellow worker, associate, assistant), KIRC staff are able to partake in professional development courses in order to certify Hui Kāpehe interns in CTE subjects. </div>
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KIRC Ocean Program Manager Dean Tokishi and GIS/LAN Specialist Carmela Noneza recently completed a two-week intensive instructor course in Anchorage, Alaska, enabling them to offer Unmanned Aerial System (UAS) Certification & Best Practices Curriculum in the Hui Kāpehe curriculum. Endorsed by the Alaska Airmen Association, a collaboration between industry professionals, teachers and instructional designers from Alaska Aerial Education, has equipped Dean and Carmela to train others for the FAA Remote Pilot Exam and to become competitive professionals in the field of UAS.</div>
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"If I didn't have this opportunity with Hui Kāpehe, I would not be able to do this training on my own — I would not have the focus or the funds," says intern Mel Kekahuna. Mel is now doing drone work with a local canoe tour company, offering the experience of how ancient Hawaiians traveled and capturing that for others. </div>
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To date, eight interns have completed the course, four have taken their FAA exam and those remaining are lined up to sit for the exam at the Oʻahu testing center. </div>
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"Drone use opens up entirely new perspectives for ecological research and environmental protection," notes Carmela, "For example, drones are already being used for mapping hard-to-reach areas or for the inventory of endangered animal species. Other areas in the world have experimented with the idea of seed bombing or aerial reforestation wherein seeds are being dropped from a flying drone." </div>
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The KIRC's training course is an online/ hands-on hybrid, comprised of an open-source learning management system and practical assessments designed to ensure that participants are able to progressively build upon their knowledge base and skillsets. The two-week course is spread over a period of a few months to allow for group scheduling and to give students time to complete their lessons. </div>
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Apply for Hui Kāpehe at <a href="http://kahoolawe.hawaii.gov/opportunities.shtml">kahoolawe.hawaii.gov/opportunities.shtml</a>.</div>
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Kaho'olawe Island Reserve Commissionhttp://www.blogger.com/profile/02774092696771114517noreply@blogger.com0tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-2296882462425428429.post-49746334532555356642017-12-01T12:55:00.000-08:002018-01-04T12:55:32.242-08:00A Message from KIRC Chair Michele McLean<div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: center;">
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The successful projects undertaken by the Kahoʻolawe Island Reserve Commission are the result of an extraordinary formula: a state agency with a strikingly unique mission, innovative grant programs that provide funding for natural and cultural resource management and education, incredible volunteers who donate thousands of hours and immeasurable energy, exceptional financial and administrative support from the State Legislature and Administration and an outstanding staff of dedicated and hard working men and women who can put all of these pieces together.<br />
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For several years, the Hawaii Community Foundation has supported a coastal restoration project that combines the efforts of KIRC’s Ocean, Culture, Operations, Administrative and Restoration programs. This project has seen the planting of climate-adaptive plants in coastal areas to stabilize the shoreline and protect significant coastal sites, as well as the removal of invasive marine species that prey on native species in Kahoʻolawe’s near shore waters.<br />
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Other team-centered projects include the Seabird Restoration Project, aiming to restore native habitats for endangered species with funding by the National Fish and Wildlife Foundation in collaboration with Island Conservation, and the Alu Like-funded Hui Kāpehe project, in which interns have learned restoration techniques and worked to restore ʻuala patches at Luamakika, helped to research and implement biosecurity measures at the Kīhei boat house, and trained and served as crew on the ʻŌhua, among numerous other endeavors.<br />
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Through direct funding from the State, the KIRC is moving toward energy and financial self-sustainability with the installation of a 100-kilowatt solar array at Honokanaiʻa with 80-kilowatt hours of battery storage. Additionally, Capital Improvement Project funds were approved for the planning and design of the future Kahoʻolawe Operations and Education Center at the Kīhei boat house site. Both of these projects have benefitted from administrative support from the Department of Land and Natural Resources (DLNR), Engineering Division, who assisted with procurement and contracting.<br />
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It is a complex recipe that has brought together our staff, our State representatives and officials, various local and national funding sources, and our volunteers; it has produced great results for Kahoʻolawe, and will see KIRC continue to succeed in future years.Kaho'olawe Island Reserve Commissionhttp://www.blogger.com/profile/02774092696771114517noreply@blogger.com0tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-2296882462425428429.post-38342724536940969532017-10-26T17:46:00.004-07:002017-10-26T17:53:36.303-07:00ʻAlalākeiki : What's in a Name?<br />
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Flanked by three separate channels and one of the windiest harbors on the map (Māʻalaea), the ʻAlalākeiki ("crying child") channel is the seven-mile passageway crossed by all volunteers, restoration supplies and cargo destined for Kahoʻolawe from the island of Maui.<br />
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To the south of ʻAlalākeiki lies the ʻAlenuihaha ("great billows smashing") channel, considered by many as one of the world’s roughest channels due to the significant wind funnel effect created by Hawaiʻi’s northeasterly trade winds funneling between Haleakalā (on Maui) and Mauna Kea, Mauna Loa, Hualālai and the Kohala mountains (on Hawaiʻi Island); the tallest mountains in the world when measured from the sea floor.<br />
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To the north lies Māʻalaea Bay which also gets its high winds from the funneling effect of the trade winds between Haleakalā and the West Maui Mountains. Kealaikahiki channel lies to the northwest and the ʻAuʻau channel lies further north.<br />
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<a href="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEgaPR5MKBVWc781pDrMEofKHJmv6Cf1bzNaKB3IjLiQkGu_bWoa8-BC0OnOlwfOHbZgGGxcK9tVdf1Z7rMpCHBxrZc3wVfTj4kKGnPVeANgc3aRespaLUsyB1uRI_igNuop-3NEU0eA9DI/s1600/002.JPG" imageanchor="1" style="clear: left; float: left; margin-bottom: 1em; margin-right: 1em;"><img border="0" data-original-height="636" data-original-width="625" height="320" src="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEgaPR5MKBVWc781pDrMEofKHJmv6Cf1bzNaKB3IjLiQkGu_bWoa8-BC0OnOlwfOHbZgGGxcK9tVdf1Z7rMpCHBxrZc3wVfTj4kKGnPVeANgc3aRespaLUsyB1uRI_igNuop-3NEU0eA9DI/s320/002.JPG" width="314" /></a>Hālona is the southeasternmost point of Kahoʻolawe, said by Uncle Harry Kunihi Mitchell to have more than 300 winds striking its point. Today we know of 16 of those winds, as referenced in Mele No Na Makani O Kahoʻolawe. The first mentioned Hololua ("two running") wind speaks of the wind that blows from the ʻAlenuihaha side joining another from the Māʻalaea side. When these two winds meet (often in the middle of the ʻAlalākeiki channel, just off of Hakioawa, Kahoʻolawe) they become Holopili (Holo: "running"; pili: "come together"); the second wind named in Mele No Na Makani O Kahoʻolawe. When this occurs, it creates a very confused sea state in the middle of the channel — with two swells from opposing directions running into each other that can make for some very uncomfortable sea conditions.<br />
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<a href="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEgvhfhnGRPTgzdP4uMMWs54Ck2y7zjVHPwHHpfHyPyJ8L6_43ZfD2B5_iG_EWc2kGXEKCM66eNzORvDVf2xtdQqm9cRd5hshsOXrI0KPoB6LuzO_o0X1KFRQi5cSwqcqG5NUs1xtAQhXlk/s1600/003.JPG" imageanchor="1" style="clear: right; float: right; margin-bottom: 1em; margin-left: 1em;"><img border="0" data-original-height="621" data-original-width="629" height="315" src="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEgvhfhnGRPTgzdP4uMMWs54Ck2y7zjVHPwHHpfHyPyJ8L6_43ZfD2B5_iG_EWc2kGXEKCM66eNzORvDVf2xtdQqm9cRd5hshsOXrI0KPoB6LuzO_o0X1KFRQi5cSwqcqG5NUs1xtAQhXlk/s320/003.JPG" width="320" /></a>"Traversing the channel during such conditions tends to make passengers feel sick and uncomfortable," remarks KIRC boat captain Lopaka White, "the ride is rough, slow and tedious. These days, we are lucky to have motors. Sailing through conditions like this only makes it harder because the winds are blowing from all directions. ʻŌhua (our ocean vessel) will list side to side, yaw up and down and even slam when bigger swells are passing beneath before leaving a big trough to fall into. I imagine early residents going back and forth between Maui and Kahoʻolawe experienced this. Even to this day we have the occasional rough trip; I have heard many children, teenagers, and even adults to a lesser extent “scream like a baby”; even if just for a moment the name ʻAlalākeiki still rings true."<br />
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Lopaka continues, "other ʻAlalākeiki place name stories have been told: one makes mention of a place near Makena Landing where sick residents would be placed. According to this account, mothers would take their sick babies down to the water to try and break their fever and cleanse them. The wailing and crying of the sick babies being bathed in the ocean at Makena could be heard from a distance, giving way to the name ʻAlalākeiki. In another version, many seabird burrows used to exist along the coastline of Makena/ Wailea — now mostly hotels, condos and large mansions. I can still remember sitting along the rocky coast on the beach walking path at night and hearing what sounded like babies cooing and crying. These were actually Uaʻu Kani (wedge tailed sheerwaters) birds in their nests at night. It was an eerie sound, but my friends and I used to joke around saying it was the crying baby from the channel."<br />
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27 years ago today, on October 21, 1990 the <a href="http://www.nytimes.com/1990/12/20/us/military-still-wants-access-to-hawaiian-island.html" target="_blank"><b>bombing of Kaho'olawe was stopped</b></a> by Executive Order of then President George Bush.<br />
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A decades-long protest by the people of Hawai'i was finally heard. Honolulu Republican <b><a href="http://articles.baltimoresun.com/1990-10-30/news/1990303069_1_island-of-kahoolawe-native-hawaiian-major-hawaiian-islands" target="_blank">Patricia Saiki</a></b>, the leading Republican candidate for the U.S. Senate, was backed by the President in her appeal. Rejecting strong Navy objections and reversing nearly 50 years of U.S. policy, Bush ordered the military to stop bombing practice on the Hawaiian Island. A <b><a href="http://www.kahoolawe.hawaii.gov/KICC/Restoring%20a%20Cultural%20Treasure.pdf" target="_blank">Kaho'olawe Island Conveyance Commission</a></b> was formed to make a formal recommendation for the Island's use, resulting in the establishment of the Kaho'olawe Island Reserve in 1993 and the <b><a href="http://www.kahoolawe.hawaii.gov/home.php" target="_blank">Kaho'olawe Island Reserve Commission</a></b>, or the KIRC, in 1994; its mandate: to preserve, restore and protect the cultural and ecological resources on Kaho'olawe and its surrounding waters.<br />
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The 1994 act of Congress conveyed the Island back to the State of Hawai'i, however it held the Navy responsible for a 10-year cleanup of UXO on Kaho'olawe throughout which it would retain control over access to the Island. In November of 2003, <b><a href="http://archives.starbulletin.com/2003/11/13/news/story2.html" target="_blank">a ceremony was held at 'Iolani Palace commemorating the transfer of access control from federal to state hands</a></b>, and the KIRC launched its now 13-year program of ocean and land management; on-island safety and operations; cultural coordination; and administrative management, including outreach, education, GIS mapping, collections handling, volunteer training and, most notably, fundraising to sustain this work - now and for future generations.<br />
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The <b><a href="http://uxoinfo.com/blogcfc/client/enclosures/kahclear.pdf" target="_blank">10-year cleanup of UXO on Kaho'olawe</a></b> was funded federally, with 11% of the budget set aside to initiate long-term environmental restoration, archaeological and educational activities within the Reserve. As explained by KIRC Chair Michele McLean, "Twenty years ago, when the Reserve was returned to the State, the KIRC was funded by a small percentage of the federal appropriation made for the clean-up of unexploded ordnance. Provided in payments over many years, the "Kaho'olawe Rehabilitation Trust Fund" was never intended - nor was ever large enough - to serve as an endowment to perpetually support the KIRC's mission of restoration and management of the former bombing range. In the final reports to Congress before Kaho'olawe was returned to the State, it was acknowledged that federal support would be limited and that state funding would ultimately be needed."<br />
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KIRC Executive Director Michael K. Nāho'opi'i adds, "Since the last appropriation to the Trust Fund in 2004, the KIRC has worked diligently to establish a permanent funding source that would allow for the continued restoration of Kaho'olawe. Though we have significantly extended the lifespan of program activities through grants and donor programs, we found that the Reserve's critical operations costs far exceed the scope of these charitable resources. It is our contention that this continues to be a responsibility of the state."<br />
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<b><a href="http://www.mauinews.com/news/local-news/2017/02/kahoolawe-commission-seeks-funding-from-state-lawmakers/" target="_blank">Returning to the Legislature each session to make our case</a></b>, the KIRC finally succeeded during the last biennium, securing $1M in General Funds through the DLNR and an additional $450K through a bill championed by Representative Ryan Yamane. While this marks a milestone in Kaho'olawe history, it only represents a portion of the minimum budget required to maintain operations.<br />
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To date, with the help of a strong network of inspired volunteers and grant supporters, we have restored hundreds of acres of Kaho'olawe wetlands, watersheds and reefs; put 400,000 native plants in the ground; worked beside 12,000+ community volunteers; and engaged countless individuals through education & outreach efforts on and off-island.<br />
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Today, we celebrate the enormous impact that Kaho'olawe has made, in our hearts and minds and for the advancement of ecological and cultural study and practice. We mahalo all who have tirelessly given of themselves- from volunteers, who spend days at a time in challenging circumstances contributing such a big part of themselves to the restoration, protection and preservation of this important place, to those submitted testimony during each year's long string of hearings.<br />
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There is much more work to be done - work that will continue with the spirit and strong will of this community. But today, we celebrate Kaho'olawe.Kaho'olawe Island Reserve Commissionhttp://www.blogger.com/profile/02774092696771114517noreply@blogger.com0tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-2296882462425428429.post-76929767595592766612017-10-06T14:50:00.003-07:002017-10-26T17:54:57.048-07:00Kaho'olawe to be Featured at International Conference<div class="MsoNoSpacing">
The KIRC is pleased to announce its selection as a key
panelist at the<a href="http://www.atalm.org/node/63" target="_blank"> <b>2017 International Conference of Indigenous Archives, Librariesand Museums (ATALM) at Santa Ana Pueblo in New Mexico</b>. </a>Commission Coordinator
Terri Gavagan has been invited to present the KIRC’s Virtual Museum Pilot
Program during the October 12<sup>th</sup> session “Preserving the Past,
Sharing the Future: Tribal Museums and Cultural Centers Leading the Way”
alongside Sandra Narva, Senior Program Officer, Institute of Museum and Library
Services (IMLS); Karl Hoerig, Director, Nohwike' Bagowa Museum, White Mountain
Apache Tribe, and Fort Apache Heritage Foundation, Inc.; and Janine Ledford,
Executive Director, Makah Cultural and Research Center.</div>
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cultural heritage and addressing issues of relevance within their communities,”
states the ATALM conference program, “to support their missions, the Institute
of Museum and Library Services' (IMLS) Native American/Native Hawaiian Museum
Services grant program has funded more than 280 projects over the past twelve
years that have had noticeable impact on tribal museums and cultural center
activities. Panelists will present their experiences on three successfully
funded projects in the areas of public outreach, collections management, and
exhibition development. Participants will gain insight into the grant program
while learning about project challenges and successes, as well as learning
about the lasting impact these activities have made within their respective
communities.”<o:p></o:p></div>
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It has been one year since the KIRC’s release of <b><a href="http://livinglibrary.kahoolawe.hawaii.gov/index.htm" target="_blank">theKaho'olawe Living Library</a></b>; a pilot project sponsored by the Institute of Museum
and Library Services' Native American/ Native Hawaiian Museum Services Program
that resulted in a free, online archive of a collection of historical
Kaho'olawe images and documents – now available for academic, professional and
personal development. Since that time, IMLS has supported the KIRC’s work in
transforming the Kaho'olawe Living Library from a content management system
(database) into an accessible multimedia user experience (mobile app) – aptly
named the Kaho'olawe Island Guide. Both the Kaho'olawe Living Library and the
Kaho'olawe Island Guide are accessible from the KIRC’s home page: <b><a href="http://kahoolawe.hawaii.gov/">kahoolawe.hawaii.gov</a></b>.
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“Being invited to share our work with this international
group of professionals is a confirmation of how preserving, protecting and
restoring Kaho'olawe is a worldwide endeavor,” remarks<span style="color: #1f497d;">
</span>KIRC Executive Director Mike Nāhoʻopiʻi, “This presentation will
demonstrate how indigenous knowledge and technology through our organization
will promote a broader global view of conservation, restoration and aloha for
Kaho'olawe – not just for the people of Hawaiʻi, but for all people.” <o:p></o:p></div>
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The conference will bring together 800 attendees from 3
continents, providing unparalleled opportunities for archivists, librarians,
museum staff, educators, students, tribal leaders, researchers, and community
volunteers, offering more than 100 sessions and workshops covering digital
projects, cultural tourism, collection management, fundraising, volunteer
development, exhibit production, archives operations, digital storytelling,
oral history, endangered languages, staff development, and model library and
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Virtual Museum Pilot Program Manager and KIRC Commission
Coordinator Terri Gavagan speaks to her goal for the convening as follows: “I
think the main purpose is to let people know all of the incredible archival
material we have at the KIRC that’s just waiting to be researched and
interpreted. Specifically since Kahoolawe is one of a few examples of an
indigenous grassroots organization able to go toe to toe with the federal
government and win. It also has the potential of being a wealth of information
for how indigenous peoples can try to reclaim their heritage/ their culture in
a nonviolent way. Additionally, I think it’s a great place to start when
looking at how indigenous people can actually work with government agencies in
determining how an area is cared for.”<o:p></o:p></div>
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"We are proud that IMLS grants have helped the
Kaho'olawe Island Reserve Commission develop its virtual museum," said
IMLS Director Dr. Kathryn K. Matthew. "This important project makes
historic documents and photographs accessible to the public, fostering a
greater understanding of the Kaho'olawe culture and heritage and preserving
this critical history for generations to come."<o:p></o:p></div>
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The Kaho'olawe Living Library and Kaho'olawe Island Guide
will continually enable access to Hawaiian artifacts, storied places and
archival materials encompassed by and through the Kaho'olawe Island Reserve;
provide welcoming opportunities to sustain Hawaiian heritage, culture and
knowledge through the collection; and preserve historic Kaho'olawe documents
and photos for access by future generations of residents and visitors, thereby
perpetuating Native Hawaiian culture. Through the digitization, preservation
and global sharing of a perpetually growing collection of Reserve items places
and stories, this Living Library can now offer a new means of access to
Kaho'olawe.<o:p></o:p></div>
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<i>The Association of Tribal Archives, Libraries, and
Museums is a not‐for‐profit educational organization that provides leadership
in the development of indigenous archives, libraries, and museums by advocating
excellence in cultural programs and services, promoting education and citizen
empowerment, and providing the tools and support necessary to meet the
challenges of growth and change. For more information, including a list of
board members and previous programs, please visit </i><a href="http://www.atalm.org/"><i>www.atalm.org</i></a><i><o:p></o:p></i></div>
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<i>The Institute of Museum and Library Services is the
primary source of federal support for the nation’s 123,000 libraries and 17,500
museums. The Institute's mission is to create strong libraries and museums that
connect people to information and ideas. For more information, visit
</i><a href="http://www.imls.gov/"><i>www.imls.gov</i></a><i>.<o:p></o:p></i></div>
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<i>The Kaho'olawe Island Reserve Commission (KIRC) was
established by the Hawai'i State Legislature to manage the Kaho'olawe Island
Reserve while it is held in trust for a future Native Hawaiian sovereign
entity. The KIRC's mission is to implement the vision for Kaho'olawe in which
the kino (body) is restored and na poe o Hawai'i (the people of Hawaii) care
for the land. The Commission has pledged to provide for the meaningful and safe
use of Kaho'olawe for the purpose of the traditional and cultural practices of
the native Hawaiian people and to undertake the restoration of the island and
its waters. The organization is managed by a seven-member Commission and a
committed staff. For more information, call (808) 243.5020 or visit
www.kahoolawe.hawaii.gov.</i><br />
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While the <a href="http://www.kahoolawe.hawaii.gov/home.php" target="_blank">Kahoʻolawe Island Reserve Commission</a> has endured significant downsizing in recent years, the organization looks forward to launching the new fiscal year with support through the 2017 legislative session as well as the <a href="http://dlnr.hawaii.gov/cwrm/" target="_blank">Water Security Advisory Group, (Department of Land and Natural Resources, Commission on Water Resource Management). </a><br />
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With the help of a dedicated circle of Hawaiʻi Representatives and Senators, the KIRC has been included as a line item in the state budget. 15 temporary positions and $1,065,147 for FY18 and $1,097,047 for FY19 in general funds were added for personnel and operating funds for management and restoration of the Kahoʻolawe Island Reserve. An additional $1.5 million for FY18 and FY19 in <a href="http://transparency.hawaii.gov/cip-dashboard/" target="_blank">Capital Improvement Project (CIP) funds </a>were allocated for Kahoʻolawe Island Reserve Native Dryland Forest plantings. <br />
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“After years of working with the legislature, including site visits to Kahoʻolawe, operational briefings at our Kīhei Boathouse and a thorough fiscal audit, we were able to gain their confidence that the KIRC could effectively and efficiently manage Kahoʻolawe’s restoration. Through this confidence, the KIRC will be able to continue its mission. We would like to thank our success to the continuing support of our Maui Legislators and especially Representative Ryan Yamane, Representative Sylvia Luke and Senator Jill Tokuda,” acknowledges KIRC Executive Director Mike Nāhoʻopiʻi <br />
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Supported by a $100,000 grant made through the Water Security Advisory Group (WSAG), a groundwater recharge project will additionally engage community volunteers in the planting of 10,000 native plants and construction of 500 additional feet of soil erosion control devices geared to restore 100 acres of the Kahoʻolawe’s Hakioawa Watershed. The goal is to capture 67,885,000 gallons of water (thereby preserved by potable means) and reduce soil runoff by 20% (from 1,880 tons per year of sediment runoff to 1,500 tons).<br />
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Accelerated land erosion is a major stressor that leads to increased turbidity and sedimentation, severely threatening the sustainability of marine resources and reducing their resilience to climate change impacts. Further, it prevents native flora and fauna from establishing in their home environments, thereby endangering our Island ecosystems.<br />
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“<a href="http://archives.starbulletin.com/2004/04/10/news/index8.html" target="_blank">Since the end of the Navy’s unexploded ordnance cleanup in 2004</a>, the KIRC has begun a race against time to stem erosion and any further degradation,” remarks Nāhoʻopiʻi, “Strategies addressing erosion control, botanical and faunal restoration and the control of invasive alien species are underway, but are restricted by the technical limitations of past unexploded ordnance clearances that create an island-wide patchwork of land use restrictions that hamper restoration activities. This specific funding will position our team to work directly with volunteers so that they become more educated about the impact that Kahoʻolawe has on their home communities.”<br />
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“Approximately 100,000 native plants have been established in this watershed since 2003, with ʻaʻaliʻi shrubs observed naturally reproducing from seed,” remarks KIRC Restoration team member Lyman Abbott, “In time, the headwaters of Hakioawa watershed will once again become a secondary successional dry land native forest, allowing native organisms to flourish on habitat-specific plant species that are contributing to groundwater recharge.”<br />
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You can learn more about Kahoʻolawe at <a href="http://www.kahoolawe.hawaii.gov/home.php">http://www.kahoolawe.hawaii.gov/home.php</a>Kaho'olawe Island Reserve Commissionhttp://www.blogger.com/profile/02774092696771114517noreply@blogger.com0tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-2296882462425428429.post-58294631855458795752017-06-18T12:36:00.000-07:002017-06-20T12:39:18.956-07:00Worldwide Voyage: KahoʻolaweOn Saturday June 10, navigators, captains and crew of Mālama Honua Worldwide Voyage sailing canoes Hōkūleʻa (Hawaiʻi), Hikianalia (Aotearoa) and Faʻafaite (Tahiti) arrived on Kahoʻolawe as part of the final leg of a three year voyage around Island Earth.<br />
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Welcomed with oli and hula by Ka Pā Hula O Ka Lei Lehua, led by Kumu Snowbird Puananiopaoakalani Bento, the entire group of more than 40 voyagers waited in the tide until everyone was shuttled from the canoes to take their first step onto the Island in unison. Chants were exchanged in ʻōlelo Hawaiʻi and Tahitian before the group of 30-plus halau members, restoration volunteers, Protect Kahoʻolawe 'Ohana (PKO) representatives and Kahoʻolawe Island Reserve Commission (KIRC) staff lined up to honi each voyager.<br />
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“In 2004, Master Navigator Mau Piailug stated at an awa ceremony at Kealaikahiki (on Kahoʻolawe) that this was an important place for the canoes to return to in the continuing tradition of celestial navigation,” remarks KIRC Executive Director Mike Nāhoʻopiʻi, “welcoming the canoes today signifies the future opportunities for Kahoʻolawe to help perpetuate not only traditional navigation but to promote the use of traditional canoes as a means of connection, as embodied by our new kanu waʻa program.”<br />
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In October of 2004, the KIRC, together with the PKO, Grand Master Navigator Mau Piailug of Satawal, and the captains and crew members of the eight voyaging canoes of Hawai'i, dedicated an observation platform at Lae'o Kealaikahiki for use as a centerpiece for the education and training of novice and future way finders from the voyaging 'ohana (family) of Hawaiʻi. Led by Lopaka White, the KIRC’s kanu waʻa program (kanu: to plant; wa‘a: canoe) offers an access guide to provide supervision, safety and guidance in Reserve projects while canoe clubs contribute transportation, 500 native plants and a minimal access fee for each seasoned paddler.<br />
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“Anytime you can travel to Kahoʻolawe by canoe, regardless of what canoe it is, it moves you,” remarks Lopaka White, who was part of the Hikianalia crew arriving on Kahoʻolawe from the 10-hour voyage from Hawaiʻi Island, “you get a different sense of connection that builds an intimate experience with the place, the canoe, the people you are with and the place you came from because you are never cut off from those spiritual things that happen when you are immersed in the ocean, rain, wind and natural surroundings. You experience what ancient seafarers did.” He continues, “the role reversal of being on the volunteer side exposed me to other styles of leadership. You think more about the skills displayed that make a great leader. Amongst the many lessons learned and experiences throughout the voyage from Big Island to Kahoʻolawe to Molokaʻi to Oʻahu, I can think about new ways to teach.”<br />
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The mission of the KIRC is to implement the vision for Kaho‘olawe in which the kino (body) of Kaho‘olawe is restored and nā poe o Hawai‘i (the people of Hawai‘i) care for the land. The organization is managed by a seven-member Commission and a committed staff specializing in ocean, restoration, operations, administration and operations. The mission of the Worldwide Voyage is to chart a new course toward sustainable practices for food, energy and our global environment.Kaho'olawe Island Reserve Commissionhttp://www.blogger.com/profile/02774092696771114517noreply@blogger.com0tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-2296882462425428429.post-22809886686718995942017-06-15T13:22:00.000-07:002018-01-04T13:28:01.820-08:00The ʻŌpeʻapeʻa of Kahoʻolawe<div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: center;">
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In December 2015, the Kahoʻolawe ʻŌpeʻapeʻa Working Group was formed with partners from USGS/PIERC, KIRC, Island Conservation and Maui Nui Seabird Recovery Project — each a partner of the Kahoʻolawe Island Seabird Restoration Project.<br />
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From this collaboration, a standardized method was developed to survey the presence or absence of Hawaiian Hoary Bats on Kahoʻolawe by installing bat detectors across the island in varying habitats. An endangered species, theʻōpeʻapeʻa (Lasiurus cinereus semotus) poses many biological questions that need clarification, e.g. are they on island? If so, how do they utilize the island habitat?<br />
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After one year of data collection, preliminary analysis has <b><a href="http://www.mauinews.com/news/local-news/2017/07/detectors-confirm-presence-of-hoary-bats-on-kahoolawe/" target="_blank">confirmed the presence of ʻōpeʻapeʻa</a></b>— with interesting discoveries unique to Kahoʻolawe:<br />
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<li>From the data recorders, the presence of the Hawaiian bats occur only seasonally. </li>
<li>The first bat detection occurred in June 2016 and detections stayed low until late summer where detectors reached a peak detection rate of 26% probability across the island. Furthermore, all 8 of the Bat detectors recorded bats in all habitats across the Island.</li>
<li>After September and into December, the detections dropped off until in January the detections ceased altogether. </li>
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In addition to this data, the time of night the bats were recorded revealed another interesting find: the bats were not recorded until 2-3 hours after sunset and only until 3-4 hours before sunrise. This information suggests that the ʻōpeʻapeʻa migrate to Kahoʻolawe and then return “home” on a nightly basis, but doesn’t rule out the possibility of a small resident population. The first year of data shows bats being most active from late summer into winter with the peak detection rate in September.<br />
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It is important to note while this is only one year worth of data; this is just the preliminary analysis. However, this answers our initial questions: the entire island of Kahoʻolawe is an important habitat presumably for the insect food resources that this uniquely Hawaiian endangered species feeds on. The ʻōpeʻapeʻa might even be coming over for copulation and breeding. It is hoped that funding can be continued in order to learn more about the ʻōpeʻapeʻa of Kahoʻolawe. The Hawaiian Bat is threatened by loss of habitat, deforestation and mortality due to wind turbines and predators. Future reforestation projects on Kahoʻolawe may enhance the habitat and range of this species.<br />
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<li>What is the density of ʻōpeʻapeʻa during the peak times? </li>
<li>Is there a habitat type that could sustain a permanent population on Kahoʻolawe? </li>
<li>How are the wind farms on Maui affecting the seasonal and nightly migrations to Kahoʻolawe? </li>
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The Hawaiian name ʻōpeʻapeʻa, is inspired by the Hawaiian hoary bat's image in flight, which is attributed to the resemblance of canoe sails and the bottom half of the much-celebrated taro leaf (kalo). The term “hoary” refers to their tan, reddish-brown, and silvery coats that appear frosted over. The ʻōpeʻapeʻa is our state mammal.Kaho'olawe Island Reserve Commissionhttp://www.blogger.com/profile/02774092696771114517noreply@blogger.com0tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-2296882462425428429.post-4765507362001855732017-05-01T12:12:00.002-07:002017-06-20T10:44:45.346-07:00New Issue of Ko Hema Lamalama<div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: center;">
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Kaho'olawe Island Reserve Commissionhttp://www.blogger.com/profile/02774092696771114517noreply@blogger.com0tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-2296882462425428429.post-20766154980145852262017-04-14T13:04:00.000-07:002018-01-04T13:15:09.728-08:00Questions from the Community: Why do you serve as a Commissioner?<div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: center;">
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Kahoʻolawe continues to provide us with lessons on environmental responsibility, cultural learning, kuleana, laulima, aloha ʻāina and much more. Because of Kahoʻolawe, we as kanaka must constantly look at how our actions affect people and places. If we bring thought and consideration to the decisions made for Kahoʻolawe, then we will be able to assist all of Hawaiʻi. As a commissioner I know these considerations and decisions are difficult but very very necessary. If I can leave my term satisfied that Kahoʻolawe is on a better footing, then I will have helped a little. I know this though, it is very difficult being a commissioner. —Hōkūlani Holt, Director, Ka Hikina O Ka Lā, Hawai'i Papa o ke Ao, University of Hawaiʻi Maui College<br />
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I serve as a commissioner to represent the PKO and as I feel a deep commitment to Kanaloa Kahoʻolawe and a responsibility to assist in ensuring the well-being of the island in perpetuity. One goal during my term is to usher along the implementation of the I Ola Kanaloa plan. One small contribution that I can list in alignment with the plan is the development of the Kīhei Center, which holds amongst other things, long-term revenue generation potential to help fund further implementation of the plan. —Jonathan Ching D. Arch, Land and Property Manager, Office of Hawaiian Affairs (top row, third from left)<br />
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I made a commitment to Kahoʻolawe in 2005, when I first started working at the KIRC. When I left in 2011, I did so on the condition that I could be the County's representative on the commission, in order to continue to be involved with this impressive and dynamic organization, tasked with an extraordinary responsibility. My goal is to support the staff and help obtain secure sources of funding to continue the KIRC's mission. —Michele McLean, Deputy Director of Planning, County of MauiKaho'olawe Island Reserve Commissionhttp://www.blogger.com/profile/02774092696771114517noreply@blogger.com0tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-2296882462425428429.post-41898986888063122102016-09-30T18:20:00.000-07:002016-09-30T18:20:18.057-07:00Ke Welina Mai Kakou! Welcome to the Living Library of Kahoʻolawe!Two years ago, the <b><a href="http://kahoolawe.hawaii.gov/" target="_blank">KIRC </a></b>received a Native Hawaiian Museum Services Program (NHMS) grant through the Institute of Museum and Library Services (IMLS) to help us initiate the KIRC Virtual Museum Pilot Program. This was an enormous honor for our staff and commission, especially amidst a very trying legislative session implying access hindrances to the Reserve.<br />
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Based on your feedback, we have properly archived and digitized hundreds of items from the KIRC archive collection - now available for public, online use through the <b><a href="http://livinglibrary.kahoolawe.hawaii.gov/index.htm" target="_blank">Kahoʻolawe Living Library</a></b>.<br />
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As we move into 2017, we will be releasing a mobile app that will transform the <b><a href="http://livinglibrary.kahoolawe.hawaii.gov/index.htm" target="_blank">Living Library</a></b> from a content management system (database) into an accessible multimedia user experience. Presenting a fully functioning map of Kaho‘olawe that enables the user to virtually explore the Reserve and to discover the archived collection piece by piece and story by story, the app will also include "oral history" video segments with stories told by key Kahoʽolawe participants.<br />
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MAHALO to <b><a href="https://www.imls.gov/" target="_blank">IMLS </a></b>and additional Kahoʻolawe virtual museum partners: <b><a href="http://hihumanities.org/" target="_blank">Hawaiʻi Council for the Humanitie</a></b>s and <b><a href="http://www.hawaiitourismauthority.org/programs/hawaiian-culture/kukulu-ola-living-hawaiian-culture-program/" target="_blank">Hawai‘i Tourism Authority’s Kūkulu Ola Living Hawaiian Culture Program</a></b>.<br />
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Our work relies on the ability to educate as many as possible about the resources offered by and through Kahoʻolawe. With your help, we will see the continued preservation and restoration of this vital symbol of the Hawaiian culture and strengthen understanding of and connection to Kahoʻolawe for generations to come.<br />
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Enjoy the Kahoʻolawe Living Library today at <b><a href="http://livinglibrary.kahoolawe.hawaii.gov/index.htm">http://livinglibrary.kahoolawe.hawaii.gov/index.htm</a></b><br />
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<br />Kaho'olawe Island Reserve Commissionhttp://www.blogger.com/profile/02774092696771114517noreply@blogger.com0tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-2296882462425428429.post-22774496222918993902016-08-25T13:12:00.006-07:002016-08-25T13:45:07.464-07:00KANU Kahoʻolawe: Replanting, RebirthThe KIRC is proud to partner with visionary artists Jan Becket and Carl Pau to introduce "KANU Kahoʻolawe: Replanting, Rebirth,” an exhibition of paintings and black and white photographs to be premiered at the International Union for Conservation of Nature (IUCN) World Conservation Congress 2016 (Sept 1-10, 2016 | Honolulu, HI).<br />
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A collection of artwork inspired by Kahoʻolawe’s history, culture and community impact, “KANU Kahoʻolawe” celebrates the 40th anniversary of the first landing to protest the island’s control and use by the U.S. Navy as a bombing range. It is also a tribute to those who have made a lifetime commitment of Kahoʻolawe. (Right: Kiʻi Pohaku, Carl Pao)<br />
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“Of course this includes George Helm, Kimo Mitchell, the original PKO members of 40 years ago,” remarks artist Jan Becket, “In addition, it includes all of those who work for the State of Hawaiʻi and have taken on the restoration of Kahoʻolawe Island as a life project and challenge. The on-the-ground practical knowledge they have accumulated — what works and what doesn‘t — is of immense value.”<br />
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The smallest of the 8 main islands in the Hawaiian Archipelago, Kaho‘olawe is 11 miles long, 7 miles wide and comprised of approximately 28,800 acres. Decimated of its natural environment through years of over-foraging and military bombing, an estimated 1.9 million tons of soil is lost annually on Kaho‘olawe to erosion. Severely eroded landscapes cover one-third of the island, with runoff choking the Reserve’s pristine reefs and significantly impacting the ocean ecosystem. Its inventory of 3,000 historic sites and features - all part of the National Register of Historic Places - are in constant need of protection from these damaging circumstances. Despite an extensive, 10-year cleanup by the U.S. Navy, unexploded ordnance (UXO) litters one-third of the island plus all surrounding waters, leaving areas off-limits and life-threatening. (Below: Puʻu O Moaʻula Iki, Jan Becket)<br />
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The Kaho‘olawe Island Reserve Commission (KIRC) was established by the Hawai‘i State Legislature in 1993 to manage the Kaho‘olawe Island Reserve while held in trust for a future Native Hawaiian sovereign entity. Its mission is to implement the vision for Kaho‘olawe Island in which the kino (body) of Kaho‘olawe is restored and na po‘e o Hawai‘i (the people of Hawai‘i) care for the land.<br />
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A treasured resource for all of Hawaii’s people, Kahoʻolawe is of tremendous significance to the Native Hawaiian people and to the hundreds of students, researchers, conservationists and community members who volunteer on and for the Reserve each year. Together with dozens of grant partners, 10,000-plus community volunteers to date and stewardship partners Protect Kaho‘olawe ‘Ohana (PKO), the KIRC works to restore, protect, preserve and provide access to Kaho‘olawe. (Right: Lele, Carl Pao)<br />
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<b>Please join us in celebrating this thoughtful exhibition at one or more of the following:</b><br />
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<li>The International Union for Conservation of Nature (IUCN) World Conservation Congress 2016 (Sept 1-10, 2016 | Honolulu, HI)</li>
<li>Burke Museum of Natural History and Culture (Oct 15, 2016 - May 6, 2017 | Seattle, WA)</li>
<li>Dawson Art Project Gallery (Summer, 2017 | Honolulu, HI)</li>
<li>Hawaiʻi State Capitol building (Jan. 15 - Feb. 15, 2017 | Honolulu, HI)</li>
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<b>Learn more:</b><br />
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<li><a href="http://www.janbecket.net/piwigo/index.php?/category/20" target="_blank">janbecket.net</a> (Kaho’olawe link)</li>
<li><a href="https://www.facebook.com/carlfk.pao" target="_blank">facebook.com/Carl-FK-Pao</a></li>
<li><a href="http://kahoolawe.hawaii.gov/" target="_blank">kahoolawe.hawaii.gov </a></li>
<li><a href="http://protectkahoolaweohana.org/" target="_blank">protectkahoolaweohana.org</a></li>
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<br />Kaho'olawe Island Reserve Commissionhttp://www.blogger.com/profile/02774092696771114517noreply@blogger.com0tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-2296882462425428429.post-55392037358473258492016-07-15T18:51:00.002-07:002016-07-15T18:53:34.860-07:00KIRC Receives Federal Funding for Museum Project<div class="MsoNormal">
The KIRC is honored to announce that it has been selected as
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American/Native Hawaiian Museum Services award.<o:p></o:p></div>
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A federal grant through the Institute of Museum and Library
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The $49,976 grant award ($50K award cap) will support the developing
Kaho‘olawe "Living Library," a virtual museum offering a new means of
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With focus on two major activities: 1) expansion of our
digitized pilot project collection of archived Kaho‘olawe materials, as
directed by public demand and core program consultants; and 2) the design of an
interactive application (or "app") for mobile use; a fully
functioning map of Kaho‘olawe that enables the user to virtually explore the
Reserve and discover the archived collection, the project seeks to advance
access to Kaho‘olawe.<o:p></o:p></div>
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"To the people of Hawai‘i, especially Native Hawaiians,
Kaho‘olawe is a symbol of resilience and an opportunity to rebuild a cultural
heritage," says KIRC Executive Director Mike Nāho‘opi, "as the only
major island in the Pacific that has been archaeologically surveyed from coast
to coast, with the entire island listed on the National Register of Historic
Places, the Kaho‘olawe Island Reserve’s current inventory contains 3,000+
historic sites and features- encompassing an intact and unique record of
Hawaiian history & culture."<o:p></o:p></div>
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The Institute of Museum and Library Services is the primary
source of federal support for the nation’s 123,000 libraries and 35,000
museums. Its mission is to inspire libraries and museums to advance innovation,
lifelong learning, and cultural and civic engagement. Its grant making, policy
development, and research helps libraries and museums deliver valuable services
that make it possible for communities and individuals to thrive.<o:p></o:p></div>
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"By creating access to these resources, we further our
mission of providing access to Kaho‘olawe," remarks Public Information
Specialist Kelly McHugh, "the benefits offered through the history,
culture and ecology of Kahoʻolawe are boundless. This is just one way that we
can share and enhance those benefits for and with our community."<o:p></o:p></div>
Kaho'olawe Island Reserve Commissionhttp://www.blogger.com/profile/02774092696771114517noreply@blogger.com0tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-2296882462425428429.post-22093853223619805322016-03-29T17:52:00.000-07:002016-04-07T05:21:28.656-07:00When Can I Go to Kahoʽolawe?<div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: center;">
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This past weekend, the KIRC had the privilege of participating in the 24th annual Celebration of the Arts at the Ritz Carlton Kapalua, an event curated by Uncle Cliff Nae'ole. The presentations, panels and cultural experiences were rich, important and thought-provoking - it was a phenomenal event.<br />
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A common theme that stood out while representing Kahoʽolawe was "when can I go?" vs. "I've already been." While it was fascinating to meet the people on either end of the spectrum, it was also somewhat discouraging to see that this was the priority subject for those that we met. Is "going" to Kahoʽolawe the end of the conversation, or is there room to learn from, believe in and be provoked by this special place and its history?<br />
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It is important to relay that the KIRC is not an ecotourism organization; our mission is focused on restoring Kahoʽolawe. Ideally, that work is done in collaboration with volunteer groups - people that we are incredibly fortunate to work alongside - yet we remain extremely limited in our ability to train, manage and ensure safety in large numbers. The reality is that our volunteer accesses have been cut by two-thirds due to severe budget cuts. This has deeply impacted every aspect of our work - from base camp operations and staffing to outreach and communications. Everyone here has shifted their responsibilities to accommodate complete overhauls in maintaining the restoration of Kahoʽolawe and in participating in educational programs that bring Kahoʽolawe to the people. (As a point of reference, we engaged 791 volunteers on-island last fiscal year and 4,796 off-island. The current fiscal year projects 1/3 of those numbers due to staff and budget cuts).<br />
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When funds become available, we look forward to hosting all of those with heartfelt passion for this Island. Until that time, volunteer trips are limited to 12 groups per year, arranged 1-year in advance. Our hope is to better understand the motivation or intention that you have to physically accessing the Reserve so that we can best work together to ensure that (safe) opportunity still exists from legislative session to legislative session - for all of us. Without strong operations, safety and management programs, we cannot continue public access to Kahoʽolawe in any capacity. But, by getting to know you and your needs better, we can engage a larger community in "why" this place is important. To this end, we look to the 200 individuals that have accessed Kahoʽolawe this fiscal year. What knowledge and understanding were you able to bring back home with you that others can gain from - right now? How can others feel included? Can Kahoʽolawe be important to those that have not touched its shores?<br />
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Your thoughts are welcomed.<br />
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(Note: We have 10 ways to get involved listed at <a href="http://kircblog.blogspot.com/2016/01/10-ways-to-get-involved.html">http://kircblog.blogspot.com/2016/01/10-ways-to-get-involved.html</a> for those interested).<br />
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Kaho'olawe Island Reserve Commissionhttp://www.blogger.com/profile/02774092696771114517noreply@blogger.com0tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-2296882462425428429.post-89711699194108352022016-02-25T15:55:00.002-08:002016-02-25T15:58:41.116-08:00A Message from the KIRC's Executive DirectorIn the Kaho‘olawe Island Reserve Commission’s 22-year history, it has led the restoration of the island of Kaho‘olawe on behalf of both the State and the people of Hawai‘i, oversaw the Navy’s decade-long unexploded ordnance cleanup project in order to ensure meaningful and reasonably safe areas for future inhabitants, and developed long-term plans for the best use and management of Reserve lands and waters.<br />
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Since the 2004 departure of the U.S. Navy and concurrent transfer of the Reserve’s access management from Federal to State hands, the KIRC has focused on healing centuries of environmental damage. Subjected to 200 years of uncontrolled goat and sheep grazing that ultimately brought the island to the brink of ecological collapse, followed by 50 years as a military weapons test range that caused unremitting environmental damage, the risks and difficulties associated with the recovery of Kaho‘olawe could not have been imagined.<br />
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Through innovative programs designed to overcome A) the inherent complications of working on a remote, isolated island with minimal infrastructure, and B) the residual risks associated with remnant munitions that are still present on land and in the water surrounding the island, the KIRC has seen great success in its work. Intensive out plantings and strategically placed erosion control projects have prompted the healing of a scarred landscape that has progressively allowed a native Hawaiian ecosystem to once again flourish. As these restored areas flourish, so too does the culture.<br />
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Through vital collaborations with partners in the field and volunteer groups like the Polynesian Voyaging Society, Americorps, Association of Hawaiian Civic Clubs, Protect Kaho‘olawe ‘Ohana and a concentrated student involvement, we have replanted 600+ acres of the hardpan, reintroduced traditional cultural practices, protected and preserved significant cultural resources and iwi of our kūpuna and developed strategic plans to oversee the future vision for Kaho‘olawe as a culturally significant homeland for the people of Hawai‘i. The work to restore Kaho‘olawe has generated its own restorative powers to heal and energize the people that have touched its shores. These supporters have not only helped to heal the island, but also our society as a whole — sending a signal to participant communities that this work has real value. <br />
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A critical component of KIRC’s successes has been the Federal appropriation that established the Kaho‘olawe Rehabilitation Trust Fund. Through this Fund, the KIRC has been able to establish an integrated culture and natural resource management system unique within the State of Hawai‘i; develop and implement innovative restoration projects; set up an effective unexploded ordnance safety program that allows for meaningful access to the Reserve. Unless we, as voters, convince our legislature that Kaho‘olawe is an important resource to the people of Hawai‘i, funds to continue access and restoration will be exhausted. This legislative session is critical to the KIRC’s continuation of work on and for Kaho‘olawe. We will be championing a legislative package that will present short and long-term funding solutions, but we need your help to ensure its passage. Please visit <a href="http://kahoolawe.hawaii.gov/leg-updates.shtml">http://kahoolawe.hawaii.gov/leg-updates.shtml</a> to learn about how you can help get our proposed bills passed this session, maintaining access to the Reserve and continuing our kuleana as citizens.<br />
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Michael K. Nāho‘opi‘i<br />
Executive Director, Kaho‘olawe Island Reserve Commission<br />
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Kaho'olawe Island Reserve Commissionhttp://www.blogger.com/profile/02774092696771114517noreply@blogger.com0tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-2296882462425428429.post-90930034539875201422016-02-09T15:31:00.002-08:002016-02-09T15:31:40.824-08:00Aloha Kahoʽolawe: How it Works + Why it Matters<div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: center;">
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<br />Kaho'olawe Island Reserve Commissionhttp://www.blogger.com/profile/02774092696771114517noreply@blogger.com0tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-2296882462425428429.post-60129085669029477902015-11-17T17:16:00.003-08:002015-11-17T17:17:28.666-08:00Kahoʻolawe Mural Art Program<table align="center" cellpadding="0" cellspacing="0" class="tr-caption-container" style="margin-left: auto; margin-right: auto; text-align: center;"><tbody>
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Earlier this year, the KIRC formed a collaboration with Kihei
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<tr><td class="tr-caption" style="text-align: center;">Student presents her ideas for the mural</td></tr>
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Over the course of just two weeks, a group of 50+ participants
aged 12 & 13 excitedly exchanged word associations, visual concepts and
ideas taken from their Mālama Kahoʻolawe curriculum (available at <b><a href="http://kahoolawe.hawaii.gov/plans-policies-reports.shtml">http://kahoolawe.hawaii.gov/plans-policies-reports.shtml</a></b>)
in order to create a public mural to help teach others about Kahoʻolawe. Led by
KIRC staff and artists Valentin Miró-Quesada + Jennifer Brown, main themes
began to emerge as the students sharpened their messages about Kahoʻolawe into
a mural blueprint. Together, and through many versions of their cohesive
concept, (via drawings and individual oral presentations), a final image materialized.
Within 3 days, the image was transferred to a 40-foot storage container being repurposed
as part of a native plant nursery at the KIRC's Kihei Boat House property.</div>
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<tr><td class="tr-caption" style="text-align: center;">Prepping the container for student participation</td></tr>
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"For the seventh and eighth graders at Kihei Charter
School, this is an opportunity to work with real scientists, historians, and
preservationists in the field, getting their hands dirty, and making meaningful
connections between the things they learn in class and the world around
them," states former school director Jen Fordyce, "For some of our
kids, it is the best part of coming to school (and the kind of experience that
will hopefully keep them from dropping out in the future)."</div>
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By learning to work together, contributing ideas and
gradually incorporating parts of everyone's perception, participating youth
significantly impacted the space, the community and the way those passing by
the mural might consider Kahoʻolawe. </div>
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<tr><td class="tr-caption" style="text-align: center;">Students collaborate on mural vision</td></tr>
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Today, just past the Kihei Boat Ramp, you can see their
work of art which illustrates Kahoʻolawe volunteers requesting permission to
serve Kanaloa (personified by the kino lau, or body form, of the heʻe, or
octopus), with hoʻokupu of native plants - just as bid by protocol. </div>
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The mural was unveiled at the KIRC's inaugural Mahinaʻai
Night in May of 2015, an important part of the mural making process offering time
for reflection. This Thursday, November 19, we invite you and your ʻohana to
join us at our culminating Mahinaʻai Night event; the last in a series of 2015
events sponsored by the Maui County Product Enrichment Program (CPEP), to
celebrate the Kahoʻolawe Mural Art Program. Together, let's ponder those same
questions explored by these extraordinary young artists and make plans for
continuing to share the spirit of Aloha Kahoʻolawe with our Maui community
& beyond. </div>
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<ul>
<li>What do you see? How does it relate to Kahoʻolawe?</li>
<li>What effects can murals have on their environment and the
people who see them?</li>
<li>How does the mural make you feel when you look at each
part?</li>
<li>How does working together as a group instead of independently
change the outcome?</li>
<li>What can you "say" with art and murals?</li>
<li>Where else do you find symbols that have a message to
tell you?</li>
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<b>Mahinaʻai Night is here! Please help us celebrate:</b></div>
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<b>Thursday, November 19, 2015</b></div>
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<b>5:30 - 7:30 PM | FREE</b></div>
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<b><a href="https://www.facebook.com/events/529325770556968/" target="_blank">RSVP's Requested here</a> or at 808.243.5020</b></div>
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NOTES: Park at the
Kihei Boat Ramp and follow signs for the Kaho'olawe Island Reserve Commission
(KIRC) - just a short walk to the boat house site (2780 South Kihei Road).
Flash lights and closed-toe footwear are strongly recommended as you will be
walking on a mulch-lined path amongst kiawe. Because there are no ATM's on
site, please bring cash or checks if you plan to purchase food, beverages or to
make a contribution to the Kaho'olawe Rehabilitation Trust Fund.</div>
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<tr><td class="tr-caption" style="text-align: center;">Sample mural concepts</td></tr>
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<tr><td class="tr-caption" style="text-align: center;">Mural concept</td></tr>
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<tr><td class="tr-caption" style="text-align: center;">Revised mural concept</td></tr>
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<tr><td style="text-align: center;"><a href="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEh47kffEC_ESdvAfWyLx4m8KYXNPuXLeGloI25Hma7KOGEYbB45OaJ17_JcWZ8iEXGzweIKPEvvS3pgZfGaE2xo0yaWVgJyZYteGlt4NYFoWKRVSJl7Pf8Bju-XpJi2qcyrz_KW42o1Eec/s1600/photo+2.JPG" imageanchor="1" style="margin-left: auto; margin-right: auto;"><img border="0" height="106" src="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEh47kffEC_ESdvAfWyLx4m8KYXNPuXLeGloI25Hma7KOGEYbB45OaJ17_JcWZ8iEXGzweIKPEvvS3pgZfGaE2xo0yaWVgJyZYteGlt4NYFoWKRVSJl7Pf8Bju-XpJi2qcyrz_KW42o1Eec/s320/photo+2.JPG" width="320" /></a></td></tr>
<tr><td class="tr-caption" style="text-align: center;">And revised again</td></tr>
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<tr><td style="text-align: center;"><a href="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEjdKOQmCZrHTvUHqDCdp52NzRGboeS8oqzm-QRiQCiyUcRtg1cIW7zpB_utz8BnXRiQ9U2hvZGkdAiyiITmt88YyR6kUFPwnkqQ9K5fohQnNI6w3uC8l5CYdIVZltzd-wlsOq9y4cwE3Sw/s1600/Student+Mural+Exercises_Page_24.jpg" imageanchor="1" style="margin-left: auto; margin-right: auto;"><img border="0" height="247" src="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEjdKOQmCZrHTvUHqDCdp52NzRGboeS8oqzm-QRiQCiyUcRtg1cIW7zpB_utz8BnXRiQ9U2hvZGkdAiyiITmt88YyR6kUFPwnkqQ9K5fohQnNI6w3uC8l5CYdIVZltzd-wlsOq9y4cwE3Sw/s320/Student+Mural+Exercises_Page_24.jpg" width="320" /></a></td></tr>
<tr><td class="tr-caption" style="text-align: center;">Student vision</td></tr>
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<tr><td style="text-align: center;"><a href="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEhYWvpfnwBWzVlfvbIefrafgEhOYV1dCyvYPJP8cibFzU7ohyphenhyphen8p3iB5EL2x5qaVu5etwE_Y-JUawikfcxphMl15yU2FIrxkz0sVZvztTMlEMFRoN0U971MFPJ8Lm8ypkgfwKzlFptzq4Ak/s1600/Student+Mural+Exercises_Page_33.jpg" imageanchor="1" style="margin-left: auto; margin-right: auto;"><img border="0" height="247" src="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEhYWvpfnwBWzVlfvbIefrafgEhOYV1dCyvYPJP8cibFzU7ohyphenhyphen8p3iB5EL2x5qaVu5etwE_Y-JUawikfcxphMl15yU2FIrxkz0sVZvztTMlEMFRoN0U971MFPJ8Lm8ypkgfwKzlFptzq4Ak/s320/Student+Mural+Exercises_Page_33.jpg" width="320" /></a></td></tr>
<tr><td class="tr-caption" style="text-align: center;">Student vision</td></tr>
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<tr><td style="text-align: center;"><a href="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEg0HDL5SwqEMbD49lrchMNjt7gY4ns1bw8eoudC22Z29wXDAyReiAMIH9C1N5r5ceITNwYE1D-zbU7gqGG68K7cpsS4jD32rxPqbh0HKHR0gIlCT860JXP2K1D4lnuTizXh2JG81-Fbdy4/s1600/Student+Mural+Exercises_Page_37.jpg" imageanchor="1" style="margin-left: auto; margin-right: auto;"><img border="0" height="247" src="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEg0HDL5SwqEMbD49lrchMNjt7gY4ns1bw8eoudC22Z29wXDAyReiAMIH9C1N5r5ceITNwYE1D-zbU7gqGG68K7cpsS4jD32rxPqbh0HKHR0gIlCT860JXP2K1D4lnuTizXh2JG81-Fbdy4/s320/Student+Mural+Exercises_Page_37.jpg" width="320" /></a></td></tr>
<tr><td class="tr-caption" style="text-align: center;">Student vision</td></tr>
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<tr><td class="tr-caption" style="text-align: center;">Day 1 of 3 days of mural install</td></tr>
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<tr><td class="tr-caption" style="text-align: center;">Day 3 of mural install</td></tr>
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Kaho'olawe Island Reserve Commissionhttp://www.blogger.com/profile/02774092696771114517noreply@blogger.com0tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-2296882462425428429.post-55040903254935409732015-11-13T12:59:00.000-08:002015-11-17T13:01:44.878-08:00KIRC Collaborates with UH Maui's Institute of Hawaiian Music for its Final Mahina‘ai Night<table align="center" cellpadding="0" cellspacing="0" class="tr-caption-container" style="margin-left: auto; margin-right: auto; text-align: center;"><tbody>
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The <a href="http://kahoolawe.hawaii.gov/home.php" target="_blank"><b>KIRC</b> </a>is proud to collaborate with UH Maui's Institute of Hawaiian Music (<a href="http://maui.hawaii.edu/ihm/" target="_blank"><b>IHM</b></a>) for its (final) <a href="http://kahoolawe.hawaii.gov/mahinaai.shtml" target="_blank"><b>Mahina‘ai</b></a> event on Thursday, November 19, 2015 from 5:30-7:30 PM.<br />
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An exemplary program that mentors and trains aspiring musicians in performing, singing, composition, repertoire development, recording techniques, and marketing of Hawaiian music, IHM comes to us through the leadership of Dr. Keola Donaghy. Here, we learn a bit more about Keola and IHM's involvement with Kaho‘olawe.<br />
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<b>Why are you volunteering your time for Mahina‘ai?</b><br />
I grew up in Kama‘ole myself, in the 1970s, when the bombing was still going on, and first visited Kaho‘olawe in 1993. Today's generation and those who have moved here need to be reminded of the history of the island, the damage that was inflicted not only to the island but the Hawaiian people because of its abuse.<br />
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<b>We have drastically scaled down access and operations on Kaho'olawe due to the results of this year's legislative session. How do you think these Mahina‘ai events can help garner more support for the 2016 session?</b><br />
I think that events like these are crucial to raising awareness of the dire situation of KIRC, and the pressing need for ongoing financial support in its effort to rehabilitate the island. People cannot see the damage that was inflicted on the island from our vantage point on Maui, so they do need to be reminded that there is an incredible amount of work remaining to be done.<br />
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<b>Why is it important to gather community in recognition of this cause? How can music play a part in that process?</b><br />
Music played a huge role in the Hawaiian Renaissance, documenting what was going on and being a voice for social and political change. It still does, and I try to instill in my students the importance of using their talents to support their community and to contribute to social causes such as this.<br />
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<b>Anything else you would like to share with our readers</b><b>?</b><br />
Regarding the Institute of Hawaiian Music, people should know that we are always looking for new students. We have students from late teens to their sixites, some who have recorded CDs and others that know just a few chords and songs. Hawaiian or not, long-time residents, or malihini. Whether they speak Hawaiian or not now, they will learn. We invest a lot of effort into our students and simply ask that they invest as much in them selves, their studies, rehearsals and performances. The next semester is less than two months away, so anyone interested can contact me. Feel free to share my email and phone number 808-769-8133.<br />
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Keola is a prolific haku mele (composer of Hawaiian poetry), whose compositions have been recorded by Keali‘i Reichel, Kenneth Makuakāne, Kainani Kahaunaele, Amy Hānaiali‘i, The Pandanus Club, The De Lima ‘Ohana, O’Brian Eselu, Patrick Landeza, and Steven Espaniola. He has received numerous nominations for the Nā Hōkū Hanohano Awards as a composer, producer, and liner note annotator. Keola is the Faculty Coordinator of the Institute of Hawaiian Music, coordinates music studies at UH-MC, and teaches Hawaiian and world music, music theory and applied music. He holds a B.A. in Hawaiian Studies and M.A. in Hawaiian Language and Literature from the University of Hawai‘i at Hilo, a Graduate Certificate in Telecommunications and Information Resource Managmement (TIRM) from UH-Mānoa, and a Ph.D. in Music (ethnomusicology focus) from the University of Otago in Aotearoa (New Zealand). Additionally, he is a voting member of the National Academy of Recording Arts and Sciences (“Grammy Awards”) a former member of the Board of Governors of the Hawai‘i Academy of Recording Arts (“Nā Hōkū Hanohano Awards”), an active member of The Recording Academy, Society of Ethnomusicology, International Council of Traditional Music, the British Forum for Ethnomusicology - and - currently serves on the Board of Governors of PBS Hawai‘i.<br />
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Part of a series of full moon events geared to raise awareness of and access to Kaho‘olawe, <a href="http://kahoolawe.hawaii.gov/mahinaai.shtml" target="_blank"><b>Mahina‘ai nights</b></a> offer a guided tour of the KIRC's new walking trail on its 8-acre Kihei, Maui property, live Hawaiian music, food vendors, an opportunity to talk story with experts in Kaho‘olawe history, restoration and culture and more. Through this program, we have met hundreds of individuals that may not be able to commit to the physical, time or financial commitments incurred by an on-island volunteer work trip, but are eager to be involved with Kaho'olawe. We see this as an important step in ensuring that the people of Hawai'i have access to Kaho'olawe, and in involving the broader community in developing the forthcoming Kaho'olawe Education and Operations Center.<br />
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<b>Join us!</b><br />
<b>Thursday, November 19, 2015</b><br />
<b>5:30 - 7:30 PM | FREE</b><br />
<b><a href="https://www.facebook.com/events/529325770556968/" target="_blank">RSVP's Requested here</a> or at 808.243.5020 </b><br />
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NOTES: Park at the Kihei Boat Ramp and follow signs for the Kaho'olawe Island Reserve Commission (KIRC) - just a short walk to the boat house site (2780 South Kihei Road). Flash lights and closed-toe footwear are strongly recommended as you will be walking on a mulch-lined path amongst kiawe. Because there are no ATM's on site, please bring cash or checks if you plan to purchase food, beverages or to make a contribution to the Kaho'olawe Rehabilitation Trust Fund.<br />
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This program is made possible by a grant through the Maui County Product Enrichment Program (CPEP). Visit <b><a href="http://kahoolawe.hawaii.gov/home.php">http://kahoolawe.hawaii.gov/home.php</a></b> for more.Kaho'olawe Island Reserve Commissionhttp://www.blogger.com/profile/02774092696771114517noreply@blogger.com1tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-2296882462425428429.post-41983170874249923432015-08-03T14:01:00.000-07:002015-09-14T11:21:44.339-07:00Clearing the Air: FAQ about the KIRC<div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: left;">
<b>Who is responsible for the management of the Kaho‘olawe Island Reserve?</b></div>
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The <a href="http://kahoolawe.hawaii.gov/home.php" target="_blank"><b>Kaho‘olawe Island Reserve Commission (KIRC)</b></a> was established in 1993 by the Hawai‘i State Legislature to manage the Reserve. Composed of seven commission <a href="http://kahoolawe.hawaii.gov/kircteam.shtml" target="_blank"><b>members</b></a>, the KIRC relies on an exemplary staff with expertise in Native Hawaiian culture, ocean management, environmental restoration, planning, policy development, education and ordnance safety to fulfill this responsibility. </div>
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<b>What is being done to restore the Reserve?</b></div>
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The KIRC has active <a href="http://kahoolawe.hawaii.gov/coreprograms.shtml" target="_blank"><b>grant projects</b></a> on land and sea, including re-vegetation, erosion control, data collection & analysis, monitoring, removal of invasive species, irrigation development and more. We continually appeal to the State for funding to sustain and develop these projects, and have just begun to see success at the Legislature.<br />
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<b>How can I access Kaho‘olawe?</b></div>
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The KIRC leads limited <a href="http://kahoolawe.hawaii.gov/volunteer.shtml" target="_blank"><b>volunteer work accesses</b></a> to Kaho‘olawe in order to help fulfill its mission. Because access to the Reserve (the island and the 2 miles of ocean surrounding it) is largely restricted due to both the continued danger of unexploded ordnance (UXO) and to the financial demands associated with transportation, lodging, staff and safety, it is permitted only with authorization of the KIRC for specific restoration, education, and cultural purposes. A limited number of volunteer groups are escorted to island each year in order to collaborate on cultural and restoration projects with the <b><a href="http://kahoolawe.hawaii.gov/home.php" target="_blank">KIRC</a></b> and/ or accesses led by the <b><a href="http://www.protectkahoolaweohana.org/index.html" target="_blank">Protect Kaho‘olawe ‘Ohana</a></b> (PKO). You can add your name (or your entire group) to the KIRC's wait list <b><a href="http://kahoolawe.hawaii.gov/volunteer.shtml" target="_blank">here</a></b>. </div>
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<tr><td class="tr-caption" style="text-align: center;">Volunteers learn about key preservation & restoration techniques on Kaho'olawe</td></tr>
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<b>Is Kaho‘olawe safe?</b></div>
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Only escorted access that is approved and authorized by the KIRC is safe. Unexploded ordnance (UXO) hazards <b><a href="http://kahoolawe.hawaii.gov/images/maps/Clearance%20Map%202008.gif" target="_blank">remain</a></b> throughout the Kaho‘olawe Island Reserve, even in the Navy-cleared areas, as well as in the uncleared areas and surrounding waters. Due to this and other hazards, including rough terrain and harsh environmental elements, no unauthorized persons are allowed into the Reserve and protective measures have been adopted to maximize safety for those persons with permission to access the Reserve. An <b><i><a href="http://kahoolawe.hawaii.gov/plans-policies-reports.shtml#access" target="_blank">Access and Risk Management Plan</a></i></b> was developed specifically for this purpose.</div>
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<b>How does the KIRC care for Kaho‘olawe’s cultural resources?</b></div>
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The KIRC works closely with the <b><a href="http://dlnr.hawaii.gov/shpd/" target="_blank">State Historic Preservation Division</a></b> to ensure cultural resources are protected in accordance with Federal and State laws. Cultural protocols are carefully followed and cultural practitioners routinely participate in planning and conducting <b><a href="http://kahoolawe.hawaii.gov/coreprograms.shtml#culture" target="_blank">cultural activities</a></b>. Restoration work is continuously carried out in archaeological and cultural sites throughout the island.</div>
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<b>Is fishing or boating allowed in the Reserve?</b></div>
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Trolling is permitted on two scheduled weekends each month in waters deeper than 30 fathoms (180 feet). No other fishing, ocean recreation or activities are allowed within the Reserve. Bottom fishing or use of anchors is prohibited due to the hazard of unexploded ordnance and risk of damage to coral and other areas of the marine ecosystem. Click to download a <b><i><a href="http://kahoolawe.hawaii.gov/announce.shtml" target="_blank">Trolling Right of Entry Registration Packe</a></i></b>t.</div>
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<b>Are there special rules that apply?</b></div>
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Yes. <b><a href="http://xn--hawaii%20administrative%20rules%20chapter%2013-261-sz05a/" target="_blank">Hawai‘i administrative rules Chapter 13-261</a></b> are specifically applicable to the Kaho‘olawe Island Reserve. The Reserve is divided into two zones: A and B. Zone A includes all the submerged lands and waters between Kaho‘olawe’s shoreline and the waters under 30 fathoms. Unauthorized entry into Zone A is prohibited at all times. Zone B includes all waters and submerged lands between a depth of 180 feet and two nautical miles from the shoreline of the island. Unauthorized entry into Zone B is prohibited at all times, except for trolling on the days stipulated at <b><a href="http://kahoolawe.hawaii.gov/announce">kahoolawe.hawaii.gov/announce</a></b>. Trollers must remain underway at all times while in Zone B. </div>
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<b>Who enforces the rules?</b></div>
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The rules governing use of the submerged lands and waters within two nautical miles of the shoreline of Kaho‘olawe are enforced by the State of Hawai‘i, Department of Land and Natural Resources, Division of Conservation and Resources Enforcement (DOCARE), the KIRC and the U.S. Coast Guard. Any person violating these rules is guilty of a petty misdemeanor and shall be fined up to $1,000 or imprisoned up to 30 days. The KIRC may also assess administrative fines of up to $10,000 per offense. </div>
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<b>What is planned for Kaho‘olawe?</b></div>
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Current initiatives include:</div>
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<li>Systematically restoring the native environment.</li>
<li>Developing a significant volunteer base for the purposes of cultural and natural resource restoration.</li>
<li>Installing and maintaining appropriate and sustainable infrastructure, including on-island improvements.</li>
<li>Improving and establishing new energy, communications and water resources, as well as a Kihei information center.</li>
<li>Developing an enforcement network spanning the community and government to protect Kaho‘olawe and its waters from illegal, inappropriate and unsafe uses.</li>
<li>Maintaining a significant on-island presence for the purposes of managing and protecting the Reserve.</li>
<li>Creating and distributing educational programs and materials to further the public’s understanding of the cultural, historical and spiritual significance of Kaho‘olawe.</li>
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Simply by sharing our resources, volunteering or donating, you can make a huge impact to our efforts on Kaho‘olawe.</div>
Kaho'olawe Island Reserve Commissionhttp://www.blogger.com/profile/02774092696771114517noreply@blogger.com0tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-2296882462425428429.post-63703636237333633132015-06-19T11:34:00.001-07:002015-06-19T11:34:08.569-07:00Volunteer Spotlight: Kevin Gavagan<br />
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Kevin Gavagan can’t sit still. A runner, bicyclist, surfer and basically every-other-endurance-sport-devotee, he is unwavering in his generosity, energy and service to <a href="http://kahoolawe.hawaii.gov/home.php" target="_blank">Kahoʻolawe</a>. <br />
<br />Growing up on a farm in Kula, Maui, he went on to study horticulture at UH Manoa before launching a career in landscape management with Starwood, Marriott, and, beginning in 2001, Four Seasons Resort Maui.<br />
<br />For years, Kevin has offered himself in any capacity to help Kahoʻolawe. From supporting his wife, Terri (KIRC <a href="http://kahoolawe.hawaii.gov/kircteam.shtml" target="_blank">Commission Coordinator</a>), with art & artifacts, to performing with his daughter, Kukui, at <a href="http://kahoolawe.hawaii.gov/mahinaai.shtml" target="_blank">Mahinaʻai Nights</a>, to putting in some major sweat equity at the Kihei Boat House site, Kevin consistently brings humor, grace and spirit to the job site. <br />
<br /><strong>Why did you initially volunteer for the KIRC?</strong><br />In celebration of its 50th anniversary, my company (Four Seasons Resort Maui) made a commitment to plant ten million trees around the world; our portion being 10,000. My staff identified Kahoʻolawe as a perfect partner and off I went. I felt like the KIRC’s mission was a great thing to be a part of and that our donation of plants, time and energy could make a real contribution. And of course, the obvious fact that we serve the same moku: Honuaʻula. <br />
<br /><strong>Why do you <em>continue</em> to volunteer?</strong><br />Because I respect that island, I respect it’s potential, and I hope - just like everyone else - for its best outcomes.<br />
<br /><strong>Why is it important to volunteer for <em>this </em>cause?</strong><br />Anywhere you go in Hawaiʻi, there is some adulteration of the culture and of the land. And yes, <a href="http://kahoolawe.hawaii.gov/history.shtml" target="_blank">Kahoʻolawe has a history</a> of destruction through goats and bombs, but more than anywhere else in the State it is untouched. It’s the real deal. I haven’t been to another place where you can physically see the remnants of kūpuna making tools. It makes you feel closer to your kūpuna when you are near that kind of place that is a sanctuary, a wahi pana, to see what it looks like if we leave it alone. Just watch how nature recovers, how the reef recovers, how much vitality there is in the water and how much vitality there might be on land.<br />
<br /><strong>What has been one of your favorite Kahoʻolawe memories?</strong><br />One night I had asked Lopaka if we could go up to Moaʻulaiki at 0 dark 30 to see the stars, and he obliged us — that was very memorable. I have never seen the pattern of the stars progress across the sky; a pattern talked about, sung about in songs, poetry and oli, but I never really could understand, appreciate or see it until I went to Kahoʻolawe. This was the first time I had seen this characteristic in nature: the zenith of the sun that spirals up into the sky - a piko of where it will rise - and the constellations that we had seen the night before. In the morning we saw where they had moved to. They talk about the Southern Cross spinning. Hoku paʻa does not spin, but the stars around it spiral around Nahiku and Pleiades. It was a very profound moment. <br />
<br /><strong>Anything else you would like to share?</strong><br />I have always said to people who tell moʻolelo (stories) of Honuaʻula that it is important to connect us to our kūpuna; to keep their wisdom in our lives. Those stories of the area are pertinent. I have always considered myself a student of that moku. I endeavor to learn more. The more I learn, the more I feel an affinity to that place. A sense of place is important. Kahoʻolawe has become integral to that energy there. I find myself feeling offended when I hear of Wailea referred to as the Gold Coast - it’s a trite, insensitive phrase. If people knew the history of that moku they would regard that place with more respect and more aloha.Kaho'olawe Island Reserve Commissionhttp://www.blogger.com/profile/02774092696771114517noreply@blogger.com0tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-2296882462425428429.post-32303672036349500042015-05-05T11:51:00.000-07:002018-01-04T13:43:23.639-08:00KIRC Membership Program: Exhibit Your Support<table align="center" cellpadding="0" cellspacing="0" class="tr-caption-container" style="margin-left: auto; margin-right: auto; text-align: center;"><tbody>
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<tr><td class="tr-caption" style="text-align: center;">Download <a href="http://kahoolawe.hawaii.gov/downloads/Member%20App%20for%20Website.pdf" target="_blank">HERE</a></td></tr>
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In order to help subsidize our public programs, Hawaiʻi State legislators have challenged the Kahoʻolawe Island Reserve Commission (KIRC) to exhibit community support of our work.<br />
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By demonstrating that our community values the historical, cultural, ecological and community building resources shared through the Kahoʻolawe Island Reserve, we aim to boost the State’s potential financial investment in our continued operations. Please help by joining as a member today.<br />
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If you have been impacted by Kahoʻolawe — as a volunteer, friend, teacher, student, researcher or otherwise interested community or family member, we hope that you will join in our campaign to Aloha Kahoʻolawe. With your support, we will see the continuation of Kahoʻolawe’s restoration, protection, preservation and access for generations to come.<br />
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Please submit this completed form and send with your cash or check to the address listed, or call us at (808) 243-5886 for assistance. <a href="http://www.gofundme.com/alohakahoolawe2015" target="_blank">Want to do this online? Sure! Click here.</a> Kaho'olawe Island Reserve Commissionhttp://www.blogger.com/profile/02774092696771114517noreply@blogger.com0tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-2296882462425428429.post-19481101093162603502015-05-01T11:47:00.002-07:002015-05-01T11:47:50.511-07:00Announcing Our First Mahinaʻai Night <div style="text-align: center;">
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The Kahoʻolawe Island Reserve Commission (KIRC) will be presenting its (first) Mahinaʻai Night on Saturday, May 9, 2015 at its Kihei boat house property; an 8-acre parcel designated to them in 2002 as the future site of a Kahoʻolawe learning center. <br />
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The first in a series of full moon events geared to raise awareness of and access to Kahoʻolawe, the event offers a guided tour of our new walking trail, live music by UH Maui College's Institute of Hawaiian Music, food vendors, an opportunity to talk story with experts in Kahoʻolawe history, restoration and culture and the unveiling of a 40-foot mural; a collaboration between Kihei Charter School and Maui artist Valentin Miro-Quesada. This program is made possible by a new grant made through the Maui County Product Enrichment Program (CPEP). <br />
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Our Kihei site is the first point of contact for all community volunteers accessing Kahoʻolawe, as it is where our vessel - the ʻOhua, the primary means of Kahoʻolawe transport - is housed. Cultivating the area responds to a strong demand for information and shared experiences for those that cannot commit to the 4-day volunteer restoration access trips on-island. We see this as an important step in strengthening understanding of and connection to Kahoʻolawe for all residents and visitors. <br />
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With grant support through the Atherton Family Foundation, Hawaiʻi Tourism Authority and Hawaiʻi Community Foundation, hundreds of Maui residents and visitors have volunteered their time during monthly Kākoʻo iā Kahoʻolawe work days to create the Kahoʻolawe educational walking trail, a native plant nursery that will propagate plants for both the Kihei site and for Kahoʻolawe and a traditional hale for Kahoʻolawe education and outreach activities - all of which will be unveiled at the Mahinaʻai Night event. Upon hearing about these opportunities to support Kahoʻolawe projects right here on Maui, independent groups such as Haleakalā National Park's Pōhai Maile High School Internship Program, the Kamehameha Schools Ipukukui program and the staff of Four Seasons Resort Maui have scheduled additional work days at the site - a testament to the value of sharing the Kahoʻolawe experience with the larger community. <br />
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A standout amongst these groups is the 7th & 8th grade classes of Kihei Charter School, who have adopted the Mālama Kahoʻolawe curriculum, developed by the Pacific American Foundation in partnership with the Protect Kahoʻolawe Ohana, the Polynesian Voyaging Society, and the Kahoʻolawe Island Reserve Commission, and have spent 2 mornings each week over the last year applying their lessons at the KIRC's Kihei site. <br />
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"For the seventh and eighth graders at Kihei Charter School, this is an opportunity to work with real scientists, historians, and preservationists in the field, getting their hands dirty, and making meaningful connections between the things they learn in class and the world around them," stated former director Jen Fordyce, "For some of our kids, it is the best part of coming to school (and the kind of experience that will hopefully keep them from dropping out in the future). I have seen boys who are completely unable to focus and keep their hands to themselves in class proudly carrying the heaviest branches and digging the biggest holes to make a contribution to this project. They give tours of the site as if it were their own home."<br />
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Mahina`ai Night: Saturday, May 9, 2015 (6 - 8 PM) / Free & open to the public / Park at the Kihei Boat Ramp and follow signs for The Kahoolawe Island Reserve Commission (KIRC) to their boat house site (2780 South Kihei Road). RSVP's are requested, but not required at facebook.com/KircMaui/events or <a href="mailto:administrator@kahoolawe.hawaii.gov">administrator@kahoolawe.hawaii.gov</a>.<br />
Kaho'olawe Island Reserve Commissionhttp://www.blogger.com/profile/02774092696771114517noreply@blogger.com0tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-2296882462425428429.post-32704623519749314122015-03-31T16:28:00.001-07:002015-03-31T16:33:41.136-07:00HŌ‘OLA IĀ KAHO‘OLAWE<div style="text-align: center;">
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Developed through a 2015 grant partnership with the County of Maui Product Enrichment Program (CPEP), new opportunities are available at our Kihei, Maui Boat House property — the future site of the Kaho‘olawe Education and Operations Center — to Hō‘ola iā (<em>revitalize</em>) Kaho‘olawe! Pick a date and email <a href="mailto:kmchugh@kirc.hawaii.gov">kmchugh@kirc.hawaii.gov</a> to confirm your participation.</div>
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<tr><td class="tr-caption" style="text-align: center;">School field trips to volunteer for the KIRC help bring together teachers, students, parents and others for community service and cultural learning opportunities.</td></tr>
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<strong><u>Kāko‘o iā Kaho‘olawe Work Days</u></strong></div>
<span style="color: purple;">Mar 28, Apr 25, May 23, Jun 27, Jul 25, Aug 22, Sep 26, Oct 24, Nov 28, Dec 19, 2015</span><br />
Make an active contribution to the restoration of Kaho‘olawe by working on the walking trail and native plant nursery to propagate plants for Kaho‘olawe. Complimentary lunch is included for volunteers as program experts share knowledge of Kaho‘olawe restoration techniques and Hawaiian history. (8 AM - 12 PM)<br />
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<strong><u>Mahina‘ai Nights</u></strong><br />
<span style="color: purple;">May 3, Jun 2, Jul 31, Aug 29, Sep 27, Oct 27, Nov 25, Dec 19, 2015</span><br />
Join a torch lit guided tour of our walking trail while learning about Kaho‘olawe. Then, gather in the KIRC’s Kalamalama traditional hale, where historical artifacts from Kaho‘olawe will be on display, to enjoy live entertainment provided by University of Hawai‘i Maui College’s Institute of Hawaiian Music. Vendors will be on site to provide non-alcoholic beverages and appetizers for purchase. (6 - 8 PM)Kaho'olawe Island Reserve Commissionhttp://www.blogger.com/profile/02774092696771114517noreply@blogger.com0tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-2296882462425428429.post-82116671594242805402015-03-24T13:51:00.002-07:002015-03-24T13:53:54.001-07:00Q & A with Hui Kāpehe program intern Boysie "Boy-Z" Burdett<div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: center;">
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<em>Selected as one of seven national grant program recipients through the Native Hawaiian Career and Technical Education Program (NHCTEP), in partnership with Alu Like Inc, </em><a href="http://kahoolawe.hawaii.gov/opportunities.shtml" target="_blank"><strong><em>the KIRC's Hui Kāpehe college internship program</em></strong></a><em> offers work-related experience, community service learning, and job shadowing opportunities related to career and technical education (CTE) focusing on sustainability and Hawaiian culture. Through the program, students of Native Hawaiian descent participate in intensive internships in each of the KIRC's <strong><a href="http://kahoolawe.hawaii.gov/coreprograms.shtml" target="_blank">core program areas</a></strong>: Operations, Ocean, Restoration, Culture and Administration.</em><br />
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<em>In preparation for our most recent newsletter, we interviewed 25 Kāpehe participants. Here, Boysie "Boy-Z" Burdett shares his story.</em> <br />
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Out of 20 Kāpehe that accessed the island this past winter break, I might appear to be one of the older ones of the group because of my age. But from a college standpoint, I am actually the youngest one being that I am in my first semester in school with the goal of accomplishing a degree in Hawaiian Studies. <br />
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Seven years ago, the organization that I was working for suggested that I go to Master Gardener’s School to get certified in Native Gardening. We had a 2.5 acre native garden on the grounds of the Waimanalo Health Center enveloped with trees such as Kukui Nut, Milo and Kou.Ti-leaf plants draped the subterranean shrubs and Kupukupu and Lawae Ferns blanketed the grounds. This cooled down the temperature and controlled erosion tremendously. We also had a vegetable garden and other medicinal plants used for dietary practices. However, my parents along with my wife’s aging parents started to get sick and old and needed a lot of attention. I was so sad to walk away from such a grand privilege but family comes first. On top of that, we just adopted four kids from Foster Parent’s Hawaii who also needed my care. So, I had to step down and step aside in my pursuits of Native Gardening. <br />
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Sixty days prior to the trip (to Kaho`olawe), my wife of 40 years fell asleep and didn’t wake up. She was my biggest supporter and advocate of me being a native gardener and a good father in raising our children because I raised our children in gardens. And to me, gardens are way better than a farm because it doesn’t only provide food, but provides everything else you need that are essential. So I didn’t think of gardening for a long time until this privilege came along. It is as if my wife is guiding me and saying to me “keep gardening” and “do your gardening in a bigger garden this time – KAHO`OLAWE!” <br />
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<strong>What are you doing to help Kaho`olawe?</strong><br />
I was so grateful for the privilege of going to Kaho`olawe that that event still ignites a fire within me. Since returning from the island, it has changed and exhilarated my life tremendously. How? After returning, I couldn’t stop talking, and sharing experiences of that honored privilege. I must’ve had hundreds of hours of conversational speaking with others about the trip because everybody asked: “How was your trip?”, so I tell them and show them my pictures that I proudly collected and documented about our journeys. And you would be proud to know that my fellow interns embraced that same sentiments as well, for a number of them has already given power-point presentations with pictures about our visit to the Reserve. And with great enthusiasm, we encourage others to get involved on our next trip if possible. <br />
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Personally, I couldn’t help but get in the hang of sharing weekly pictures and text messages of our trip through my smartphone with groups of fellow students that went with us so this reminds them what we need to do and about the time we spent on Kaho`olawe. The pictures really tell the story. And when you’re in the picture, it really proves it. Prior to the trip, I did not know how to use a cell phone. My wife used to be my secretary for a long time and now that I’ve learned how to use it, I feel the needed privilege to share.<br />
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<strong>How did you view Kaho`olawe prior to volunteering on-island?</strong><br />
Prior to visiting, I always thought that was a place for the elite group of Hawaiian people, and never felt that it would have been accessible for someone like us (students). It changed my life for the good and brought my natural creative inclinations out of me by allowing me to use a gift that was given me at birth; that is to live and to work on natural lands and to speak about it by living and practicing nativities. It also helps me to live up to my middle name, “ma pa`a e kaleo” which is also the last line of the entrance oli that is chanted prior to entering Kaho`olawe.<br />
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<strong>How did that perspective change upon accessing the Reserve? How did it affect you?</strong><br />
After accessing the Reserve, it changed my perspective each passing day. After touching base and seeing the island in person, you develop more feelings about it that help you to have empathy for the `aina. After letting Kaho`olawe talk to you personally, it moves one to take action and do something about being in collective association with other interns with similar interests about the island. This also helps one to react with contributions such as love by giving voluntarily for the recovery efforts. However, it will take more than love. It will also take time and more visits by people like us in order for it to progress.<br />
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<strong>Why should others get involved with this cause/ What's so important about preserving this place for current and future generations of Hawaii residents?</strong><br />
Others should get involved because it was humans who desecrated this beautiful place so it will also take humans, modern technology and more diligence in applying these methods and many hands to put it back together and making it even better than what it was, because of the collective efforts.<br />
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It is important because it is our heritage as native Hawaiian people. There is a lot of Hawaiian heritage that is already lost and forgotten. Why should we let even this beautiful island be lost? Would one put his grandmother out on the streets and allow her to get lost? Would one stop getting food for his family to get and allow them to get lost also? Same as Kaho`olawe…It is the last place where native people can practice their culture and be Hawaiian and educate the world while doing it.<br />
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<strong>10 years from now, how would you like to see Kaho`olawe function?</strong> <br />
10 years from now, I see Kaho`olawe as the biggest classroom (halau) in the state. I also see it as a modern day heiau built with many hands to include many others. I also see it as the oldest rain forest that needs to be redeveloped out on Kanaloa.<br />
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<strong>Do you see this internship impacting your future in any way? If so, how?</strong><br />
As a student, collectively with colleagues, we may contribute to the accuracy of knowledge and mo`olelo as well as traditions to putting it back, almost like how it was. As researchers, we should continue because this process not only validates but vindicates the native people of the land. It’s proof of the people who once lived here and call this place home. For culture, who do you think got the island back to the people in the first place? Wasn’t it P.K.O who practiced their culture and got the balls rolling? Why not all of us work together in putting it back to a beautiful land. Hell yea, I am fully involved and immersed now. I planted a grove of 20 Hau saplings and nearly 20 saplings of Milo and want to go back and see their progress. Many things that I am learning in class presently can contribute to progress too. I am currently trying to encourage native plants to grow in inhospitable areas like the Kaho`olawe Island Reserve. <br />
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Click on the April 2015 issue of Ko Hema Lamalama at <a href="http://kahoolawe.hawaii.gov/newsletter.shtml">http://kahoolawe.hawaii.gov/newsletter.shtml</a> and scroll to page 8 for snapshots of other Kāpehe experiences. Apply today at <a href="http://kahoolawe.hawaii.gov/opportunities.shtml">http://kahoolawe.hawaii.gov/opportunities.shtml</a>. Kaho'olawe Island Reserve Commissionhttp://www.blogger.com/profile/02774092696771114517noreply@blogger.com0