Conflict Resolution Alliance (CRA)"Hookuikahi Reconciliation Week" by the Pacific Justice and Reconciliation Center from January 13 - 20. More details in the attached PDF. Click here for the event week calendar for HOOKUIKAHI WEEK For further information contact Dr. Kahu Kaleo Patterson at kaleop@me.com.
With Nalani Takushi (Disparate Study Research Coordinator), and Shayna Lonoaea-Alexander (Hawaii Smart Justice Organizer, ACLU), and Dr. Kahu Haaheo Guanson, the Native Hawaiian Church.
The Red Mass is celebrated during the week of the opening of the Hawaii State Legislature which convenes on Jan. 15. Bishop Silva will preside at the 9 a.m. liturgy, which is the church’s annual prayer to the Holy Spirit for wisdom and guidance for Hawaii’s public servants.
An overview and update on important actions and matters w/ Leon Kaulahao Siu, Minister of Foreign Affairs for the Hawaiian Kingdom (2000 - present), Diplomat to the United Nations and other international venues, Poka Laenui, Attorney, Chair - Native Hawaiian Convention, Spokesperson to UN (1983 to 1990), Office of Hawaiian Affairs Trustee (1982 - 1986), Kioni Dudley, Ph.D., educator, Hawaiian scholar, co-author A Call for Hawaiian Sovereignty.
With Peter Young Director of Mission House and President of Hoʻokuleana LCC, and others. Come learn and share about the 2020 200th Anniversary Activities.
An overview of the Political and Legal History of the Hawaiian Islands, by Dr. David Keanu Sai; Keanu received his PHD in Political Science in 2008 and specializes in International law, state sovereignty, international laws of occupation, United States Constitutional Law and Hawaiian Constitutional Law.
Held monthly on Third Thursdays from 12:00 pm to 1:00 pm at the Office of the Prosecuting Attorney at 655 Kilauea Avenue in Hilo. Each month an invited speaker presents a different BROWN BAG LUNCH TALK. Attendees are encouraged to bring their own lunch, enjoy an informal and educational talk-story session, and meet others interested in “Finding Solutions, Growing Peace.” Free and open to the public. For more info, call Majidah at 935-7844 x 3 or email majidah@hawaiimediation.org.
New research in the Hawaiian language archive reveals an engaged native Christian church whose congregations faced challenges to their nation’s independence with claims on both God and nation. Dr. Ronald Williams Jr. holds a PhD in History with a specialization in Hawai’i and native-language resources. He is a former faculty member within the Hawai’inuiākea School of Hawaiian Knowledge at UH Mānoa, a past p 7-year-old Hawaiian Historical Society, and current Hoʻopaʻa Kūʻauhau (Historian) for Ka ʻAhahui Hawaiʻi Aloha ʻĀina.
Maunaʻala to Iolani Palace 9:00 AM meet and March begins at 10:00 AM; Pule and Protocols begin at Queen Liliuokalani Statue 11:30 AM Iolani Palace Program and Mea Ai at 12:00 Noon. Entertainment to follow and Aha at 5:30 PM w/ Lanakila Manguil.
Four Choirs - Kaumakapili Church, Central Union Church, Kawaiahao Church, Kapolei Chorale/UHWO University Chorus Special Recognition - Three Missionaries: Hiram Bingham, Betsy Stockton, & Lorenzo Lyons
Renown storyteller ALTON TAKIYAMA-CHUNG will help us bring in the New Year with a special Shinnen Enkai once-in-a-lifetime performance highlighting the Japanese American story on Saturday, January 18, 2020 from 1:00 pm to 3:00 pm at the Clubhouse (100th Infantry Battalion Veterans, Education Center). This event is suitable for all ages and is open to the public. Alton will perform selections from three of his popular pieces: 1. A yet unnamed story about early life of our ancestors on the plantations of Hawaii; 2. “Heroes” which tells the story of two brothers from Hawaii who join the 100th and 442nd to fight in Europe during WWII where they learn about courage and honor, how to be a part of a team, and the reality of war. 3. “Spark Matsunaga: Warrior Poet” which is a docudrama about Hawaii’s beloved son and 100th veteran, the late Senator SPARK MASAYUKI MATSUNAGA Click below for more details: Microsoft Word - 20200118 Alton Takiyama-Chung.docx
The parade begins at Magic Island with the formation of organizations at 7:30 a.m., then moves out 9:00 a.m., traveling on Kalakaua Avenue through Waikiki to Kapiolani Park. It is culminated with a unity rally celebration, which includes food, community booths…..
With Honoree Wally and Kaye Inglis, of Hale Mohalu, Ohana Kalaupapa, and Wally House.
Learn about the 360 approach to developing peacebuilders by developing Peace Within, Peace With Others, and Peace In Community. The Peacebuilding Workshop Series is designed for all adults who interact with children and youth, such as parents, caregivers, teachers, counselors, coaches, therapists, community youth workers. We all gather in the same room to learn and strategize together.