The positives and negatives of a constitutional convention – 25 Oct. 2008

 
In the October 25th edition of Na Kai Ewalu we are joined by former legislator Annelle Amaral to discuss the positives and negatives of a Hawaii state constitutional convention and possible impact a convention may have on native Hawaiian issues. The decision to hold a Hawaii state constitutional convention will be on the November 4th election ballot. The last Hawaii state constitutional convention was in 1978.

Association of Hawaiian Civic Clubs Convention – 18 Oct. 2008

 
In the October 18th edition of Na Kai `Ewalu we are joined by Leimomi Khan, President of the Association of Hawaiian Civic Clubs. We learn about the history of the Association of Hawaiian Civic Clubs and learn about the upcoming Association of Hawaiian Civic Clubs Convention.

Papa Ola Lokahi – 11 Oct. 2008

 
In the October 11th edition of Na Kai `Ewalu we are discussing Papa Ola Lokahi. Papa Ola Lokahi is a native Hawaiian health organization working to improve the health of native Hawaiians and their familes. We are joined by Kim Kuulei Birnie, Communication Director for Papa Ola Lokahi.

The Queen’s Medical Center – 4 Oct. 2008

 
The October 4th edition of Na Kai `Ewalu explores another Ali`i Trust, The Queen’s Medical Center. Established in 1859 as a 100 or so bed dispensary which has grown into a 500 bed plus acute medical center. We are joined in the studio by Diane Palloma who is the Director of Native Hawaiian Health at Queen’s Medical Center and Dr Gerard Akaka, Senior Vice President of Queen’s Medical Center and the Medical Director for the Native Hawaiian Health department. Kaho`onei also recaps the 7th Annual Native Hawaiian convention and Vicky interviews musician Paul Shimamoto.

A Day at Queen Emma’s Summer Palace – 27 Sept. 2008

 
In the September 27th edition of Na Kai `Ewalu we are joined by Hanakaulani Thompson, Vice-Regent for The Daughters of Hawaii. In this segment we discuss the upcoming “Day at Queen Emma’s Summer Palace” event on October 4th as well as learn a little more about Queen Emma and the Hulihe`e Palace on the Big Island.

Aha Punana Leo – 20 Sept. 2008

 
In the September 20th edition of Na Kai `Ewalu we are joined by Lilinoe Andrews from Aha Punana Leo to discuss the history of Aha Punana Leo, their impact on the Hawaiian language over the last 25 years as well as what lays ahead. Aha Punana Leo is the leading entity in Hawai`i and the United States for indigenous language revitalization.

Aloha Festivals – 12 Sept. 2008

 
In the September 12th edition of Na Kai `Ewalu we spend the morning talking about Aloha Festivals. Aloha Week was established in 1946 as a cultural celebration of Hawaii’s music, dance and history intended to perpetuate our unique traditions. Aloha Week has grown in to Aloha Festivals encompassing over 100 events over 2-months on all the major Hawaiian Islands. We’ll talk about a few of the different events throughout the islands aa well as some of the challenges Aloha Festivals has faced over the years and continues to overcome today.

The Queen Lili’uokalani Trust – 6 Sept. 2008

 
In the September 6th edition of Na Kai `Ewalu we discuss the Queen Lili’uokalani Trust and are joined by Leilani Collins from the Queen Lili’uokalani Children’s Center. We will learn how this Ali`i trust is funded and get more information on the different programs offered by the Queen Lili’uokalani Children’s Centers.

The Office of Hawaiian Affairs and economic development for native hawaiians – 30 Aug. 2008

 
In the August 30th edition of Na Kai `Ewalu, Noe Tanigawa and Kaho`onei Panoke are joined by Clyde Namu`o, Administrator of the Office of Hawaiian Affairs. In this segment, we discuss a few areas of economic development for native Hawaiians currently worked on by the Office of Hawaiian Affairs. We discuss the newly restructured Malama loan program allowing native Hawaiians easier access to an application for a business loan, home improvement loan or education loan. We also touch on the work of the Office of Hawaiian Affairs in gaining federal approval for OHA to become a Procurement and Technical Assistance Center which assists businesses with training and technical support for businesses wanting to bid on federal contacts.

The Office of Hawaiian Affairs – 23 Aug. 2008

 
In the August 23rd edition of Na Kai `Ewalu, we are joined by Clyde Namu`o, Administrator of the Office of Hawaiian Affairs. In this segment, we discuss the histroy and establishment of the Office of Hawaiian Affairs. We explore some of the major accomplishments of the Office of Hawaiian Affairs as well as some of the challenges the office presently faces.

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