Aloha Cami,
I had a wonderful trip to Denver reviewing Administration for Native
American grants. It was a great learning experience, and I learned a lot
about the federal grants process, and especially this program that is
targeted to assist American Indian, Alaska Native and Native Hawaiian
communities. I reviewed requests for technology initiatives to strengthen
native governments' capacity to better serve their communities.
I'm glad to hear that you are learning so much from your classes and
reading. The crowning achievement of your tutu is not only the volumes of
literature that she left for all of us to learn and benefit from, but more
importantly, I believe that her true legacy is your `ohana. One of my
instructors was a wonderful man, Lionel Kinunwa, who was a Lakota healer
and academic, who shared the concept of cellular memory, which refers to
the belief that our ancestral knowledge and wisdom is imbedded in our
genes and is ever with us awaiting our self-discovery and access. So,
it's in your blood, and you are just beginning on your wondrous journey.
What our kupuna left for us, can certainly help all of us to treat each
other with more kindness and respect. That is what Hawaii can do for the
world. Aloha, Uncle Peter.
Wednesday, May 26, 2010
Monday, May 24, 2010
Weekly check-in with Mentor for ILA-A
This is my weekly Monday check in with Uncle Peter...
Aloha Uncle Peter!
I hope this note finds you well. How were your travels?
I am so enjoying my online Hawaiiana classes! There is so much to learn! This week I learned about the 30 phases of the moon and how they affect planting, harvesting and fishing.
It's incredible. The systems that the ancient Hawaiians used were truly advanced, logical and totally made sense. I am learning things I never learned about my culture, and my family.
I am reading about the Polynesian family system in Ka'u. It is fascinating, and the reading is thick. There are so many interesting secrets of old right under my nose as I was growing up in Honolulu!
I am only now just beginning to understand the importance of the work that Tutu Puku'i did. It makes me sad that I have had many of her books but only now, am reading and finding the treasures that lie within.
I enjoyed the YouTube video of Manu Meyer very much, and have ordered several of her manuscripts from the Interlibrary loan. Additionally, I watched the documentary "Men of Hula" about Robert Cazimero and his halau Na Kamalei - celebrating their 30th year of dancing. There was a mention of how some of the Hula moves come from Lua, and they showed Uncle Teeny Suganuma teaching his Lua class.
Thank you for your mentorship and support. I will check back in with an email to you next Monday. My journaling will help me write my papers.
Please take care and have a nice week.
Aloha, Cami
Aloha Uncle Peter!
I hope this note finds you well. How were your travels?
I am so enjoying my online Hawaiiana classes! There is so much to learn! This week I learned about the 30 phases of the moon and how they affect planting, harvesting and fishing.
It's incredible. The systems that the ancient Hawaiians used were truly advanced, logical and totally made sense. I am learning things I never learned about my culture, and my family.
I am reading about the Polynesian family system in Ka'u. It is fascinating, and the reading is thick. There are so many interesting secrets of old right under my nose as I was growing up in Honolulu!
I am only now just beginning to understand the importance of the work that Tutu Puku'i did. It makes me sad that I have had many of her books but only now, am reading and finding the treasures that lie within.
I enjoyed the YouTube video of Manu Meyer very much, and have ordered several of her manuscripts from the Interlibrary loan. Additionally, I watched the documentary "Men of Hula" about Robert Cazimero and his halau Na Kamalei - celebrating their 30th year of dancing. There was a mention of how some of the Hula moves come from Lua, and they showed Uncle Teeny Suganuma teaching his Lua class.
Thank you for your mentorship and support. I will check back in with an email to you next Monday. My journaling will help me write my papers.
Please take care and have a nice week.
Aloha, Cami
Monday, May 17, 2010
Mahina - how lovely!
Monday May 17, 2010
In our Aloha ‘Aina class, I learned so many things today, among which, Tutu Mary Kawena Puku’i wrote a chant about the moon to teach little children the phases of the moon. The phases of the moon are very important because the people had this lovely relationship with nature, and they were very intelligent when it came to taking care of the land so that it can sustain them. Here is my posting:
I found it fascinating to read about how the Hawaiians use the moon calendar! Who knew that the waxing moon (increasing light between new and full moon) dictated planting plants that produce the edible part above ground, and the waning moon (decreasing light - full moon to new moon) dictated planting plants that produce the edible parts below ground. Honestly, I had no idea.
I loved hearing that it was customary for children to learn the mahina 'oli before the age of six! I thought the proverb was most interesting: "Kamali'i 'ike 'ole i ka helu po, Muku nei, Mulu ka malama, Hilo nei, kau ke Hoaka." "Children who do not know the moon phases: Muku is here, Muku the moon; Hilo comes next then Hoaka." This is the first part of the chant for children to learn the phases of the moon; also said of one who does not know the answer to a question, or is ignorant. He is compared to a small child who has not learned the moon phases. Check out the video: http://www.bigislandweekly.com/articles/2009/09/23/read/news/news05.txt
I am filled with wonder about the Hawaiian culture. Although I am part-Hawaiian, I don't think I remember learning this chant ever in my youth. It is fun learning it now though.
In our Aloha ‘Aina class, I learned so many things today, among which, Tutu Mary Kawena Puku’i wrote a chant about the moon to teach little children the phases of the moon. The phases of the moon are very important because the people had this lovely relationship with nature, and they were very intelligent when it came to taking care of the land so that it can sustain them. Here is my posting:
I found it fascinating to read about how the Hawaiians use the moon calendar! Who knew that the waxing moon (increasing light between new and full moon) dictated planting plants that produce the edible part above ground, and the waning moon (decreasing light - full moon to new moon) dictated planting plants that produce the edible parts below ground. Honestly, I had no idea.
I loved hearing that it was customary for children to learn the mahina 'oli before the age of six! I thought the proverb was most interesting: "Kamali'i 'ike 'ole i ka helu po, Muku nei, Mulu ka malama, Hilo nei, kau ke Hoaka." "Children who do not know the moon phases: Muku is here, Muku the moon; Hilo comes next then Hoaka." This is the first part of the chant for children to learn the phases of the moon; also said of one who does not know the answer to a question, or is ignorant. He is compared to a small child who has not learned the moon phases. Check out the video: http://www.bigislandweekly.com/articles/2009/09/23/read/news/news05.txt
I am filled with wonder about the Hawaiian culture. Although I am part-Hawaiian, I don't think I remember learning this chant ever in my youth. It is fun learning it now though.
Monday, May 10, 2010
Aloha 'Aina course starts today
My Aloha Aina course starts today! I am so excited...It is a self-paced online class through the A'o Makua program offered by Kamehameha schools.
The course is structured into 3 topic areas - Mahina (moon), Mahi'ai (farming) and Lawai'a (fishing). Also, within each topic area they have resources called Ka Mole (foundation), Ke Kumu (teaching modern day practices) and Ka Hua (suggested activities that you can teach to your family or keiki). Our Kumu's name is Lori Aiwohi - she lives on Maui with her husband and four children. For Earth day they shut their electricity off at 9 pm! How amazing - the whole family got into it.
We have to do an assignment that involves telling a little about yourself, where you are from, and what you'd like to get out of the course. Here is my posting:
Aloha! I can tell this class is going to be a lot of fun. My name is Cami (Wengler) Vignoe. I grew up in Honolulu in the Aina Haina area, lived in Lahaina for several years after graduation, and then moved to the mainland. I live in Santa Barbara, CA with my husband Dave. Although we have no children of our own, we have 30 nieces and nephews - the majority of whom live on Oahu and Big Island in Hilo.
I am a grad student, hoping to learn the ancient ways of our people. I find it fascinating how they naturally, instinctively knew how to take care of the 'aina. My grandfather was a fisherman and an organic farmer. He had a beautiful, bountiful garden patch in Moilili back in the day. My parents recycled ever since I could remember. We were blessed with mango, guavas, limes, papaya, lychee and banana - I think back to how cool it was to grow your own breakfast, and pick from your own back yard. Additionally, we had plumeria, stephanotis, gardenia, pakalana, and ti leaves to make fresh leis whenever there was a special occasion.
We are truly keiki 'o ka 'aina. What awesome childhood memories our parents and grandparents gave us...and what a lovely culture to have grown up in. I especially appreciate our visits home even more, and look forward to learning in this class. My heart is full of aloha 'aina. Thank you for this opportunity.
Well, It is very late and I have to get up early and work a full day (8 am - 6 pm) - then off to Tahitian practice at 7pm. I cannot wait until after dance class so I can jump online and learn more about our culture, the moon, farming, and fishing!
Aloha to all. Aloha 'Aina!
The course is structured into 3 topic areas - Mahina (moon), Mahi'ai (farming) and Lawai'a (fishing). Also, within each topic area they have resources called Ka Mole (foundation), Ke Kumu (teaching modern day practices) and Ka Hua (suggested activities that you can teach to your family or keiki). Our Kumu's name is Lori Aiwohi - she lives on Maui with her husband and four children. For Earth day they shut their electricity off at 9 pm! How amazing - the whole family got into it.
We have to do an assignment that involves telling a little about yourself, where you are from, and what you'd like to get out of the course. Here is my posting:
Aloha! I can tell this class is going to be a lot of fun. My name is Cami (Wengler) Vignoe. I grew up in Honolulu in the Aina Haina area, lived in Lahaina for several years after graduation, and then moved to the mainland. I live in Santa Barbara, CA with my husband Dave. Although we have no children of our own, we have 30 nieces and nephews - the majority of whom live on Oahu and Big Island in Hilo.
I am a grad student, hoping to learn the ancient ways of our people. I find it fascinating how they naturally, instinctively knew how to take care of the 'aina. My grandfather was a fisherman and an organic farmer. He had a beautiful, bountiful garden patch in Moilili back in the day. My parents recycled ever since I could remember. We were blessed with mango, guavas, limes, papaya, lychee and banana - I think back to how cool it was to grow your own breakfast, and pick from your own back yard. Additionally, we had plumeria, stephanotis, gardenia, pakalana, and ti leaves to make fresh leis whenever there was a special occasion.
We are truly keiki 'o ka 'aina. What awesome childhood memories our parents and grandparents gave us...and what a lovely culture to have grown up in. I especially appreciate our visits home even more, and look forward to learning in this class. My heart is full of aloha 'aina. Thank you for this opportunity.
Well, It is very late and I have to get up early and work a full day (8 am - 6 pm) - then off to Tahitian practice at 7pm. I cannot wait until after dance class so I can jump online and learn more about our culture, the moon, farming, and fishing!
Aloha to all. Aloha 'Aina!
Monday, May 3, 2010
Monday May 3, 2010
I will be setting a new time line today for my school work. The time line will include all my projects until graduation in August 2011.
My mentor, the amazing Dr. Peter Hanohano, Educational Director at OHA (Office of Hawaiian Affairs) just approved my ILA-A proposal! Hooray!!! It is quite lengthy, and will include 3 online Hawaiiana courses, 3 papers, this daily blog, weekly dialogue with mentor and bi-weekly phone calls.
Today I started my first online class. Our kumu's name is Tiare Ahu. She was born in Kapuhulu, and now lives in Kaneohe with her husband and two sons. She taught 9th grade English at KSBE, and now works as an Academic Specialist that helps acclimate new 9th graders to KS. Including me, there are 15 students in our class. Most live in Hawaii, but there are several that live on the mainland - in Colorado, Washington, MD, CA. In this course there are 4 major lessons, one per week, and each lesson has several modules. I will be online quite a bit. Here is my 1st post:
Aloha classmates,
My name is Cami. I graduated from KSBE in 1983. It seems like a long time ago.
I am married to Dave; we live in Santa Barbara, CA. Although we have no children of our own, we actually have 28 nieces and nephews... they are a lot of fun. Most of them live in Hawaii, and we enjoy visiting them in the summer and during the Christmas holiday break.
I work as a career counselor at Santa Barbara City college. The campus is beautiful - it sits on a hill and overlooks the beach which is about 50 yards away. I also teach psychology at the University.
I am in graduate school and am taking this 'olelo class to reconnect with my native roots. It's exciting. I am grateful for this opportunity to learn Hawaiian language long-distance. In a way, it's amazing that we can live so far away and still be connected and learn online. It was nice to read everyone's bio. I look forward to our future discussions and posts.
Aloha, Cami
My mentor, the amazing Dr. Peter Hanohano, Educational Director at OHA (Office of Hawaiian Affairs) just approved my ILA-A proposal! Hooray!!! It is quite lengthy, and will include 3 online Hawaiiana courses, 3 papers, this daily blog, weekly dialogue with mentor and bi-weekly phone calls.
Today I started my first online class. Our kumu's name is Tiare Ahu. She was born in Kapuhulu, and now lives in Kaneohe with her husband and two sons. She taught 9th grade English at KSBE, and now works as an Academic Specialist that helps acclimate new 9th graders to KS. Including me, there are 15 students in our class. Most live in Hawaii, but there are several that live on the mainland - in Colorado, Washington, MD, CA. In this course there are 4 major lessons, one per week, and each lesson has several modules. I will be online quite a bit. Here is my 1st post:
Aloha classmates,
My name is Cami. I graduated from KSBE in 1983. It seems like a long time ago.
I am married to Dave; we live in Santa Barbara, CA. Although we have no children of our own, we actually have 28 nieces and nephews... they are a lot of fun. Most of them live in Hawaii, and we enjoy visiting them in the summer and during the Christmas holiday break.
I work as a career counselor at Santa Barbara City college. The campus is beautiful - it sits on a hill and overlooks the beach which is about 50 yards away. I also teach psychology at the University.
I am in graduate school and am taking this 'olelo class to reconnect with my native roots. It's exciting. I am grateful for this opportunity to learn Hawaiian language long-distance. In a way, it's amazing that we can live so far away and still be connected and learn online. It was nice to read everyone's bio. I look forward to our future discussions and posts.
Aloha, Cami
Sunday, May 2, 2010
Sunday May 2nd, 2010 - Going Native
I think I am going to change advisors. this is the note I sent to my current advisor:
Dear (Kumu),
I hope you are doing well!
I have been meaning to call you, but I haven't been able to catch you live on Skype or online on First Class during the times I've been on.
I formulated my ILA - A proposal, and am almost done with dissertation concept paper.
It is looking like my studies will include a lot of hard to find Native/Aboriginal background materials... and Carolyn Kenny has access to a lot of these hidden treasures.
She has met me twice while on sabbatical to offer these resources.
Secondly, Carolyn referred me to Dr. Peter Hanohano, my mentor. They have known each other for quite some time through I believe some native education council.
I think because of their working relationship and shared circle of resources and colleagues, I can only benefit.
Finally, in-person guidance has proven t be extremely helpful in my case, and Carolyn can offer this since we both live in Santa Barbara.
I am thinking it might make sense for me to change advisors.
Please let me know your thoughts and if might have your blessing.
Thank you sincerely. Warm Aloha, Cami
In our culture, you ask permission before you just go ahead and do something. It is interesting that people from Western culture often think you are being passive by asking, instead of just telling the other person what you are going to do. Out of respect, peoples from Island culture and Native cultures always ask permission from their Kumus (teachers) and elders... and if they are unavailable, then for guidance from Ke Akua (God, or Higher Spirit).
Dear (Kumu),
I hope you are doing well!
I have been meaning to call you, but I haven't been able to catch you live on Skype or online on First Class during the times I've been on.
I formulated my ILA - A proposal, and am almost done with dissertation concept paper.
It is looking like my studies will include a lot of hard to find Native/Aboriginal background materials... and Carolyn Kenny has access to a lot of these hidden treasures.
She has met me twice while on sabbatical to offer these resources.
Secondly, Carolyn referred me to Dr. Peter Hanohano, my mentor. They have known each other for quite some time through I believe some native education council.
I think because of their working relationship and shared circle of resources and colleagues, I can only benefit.
Finally, in-person guidance has proven t be extremely helpful in my case, and Carolyn can offer this since we both live in Santa Barbara.
I am thinking it might make sense for me to change advisors.
Please let me know your thoughts and if might have your blessing.
Thank you sincerely. Warm Aloha, Cami
In our culture, you ask permission before you just go ahead and do something. It is interesting that people from Western culture often think you are being passive by asking, instead of just telling the other person what you are going to do. Out of respect, peoples from Island culture and Native cultures always ask permission from their Kumus (teachers) and elders... and if they are unavailable, then for guidance from Ke Akua (God, or Higher Spirit).
Saturday, May 1, 2010
May 1st, 2010 Saturday - Happy Birthday Daddy!
May 1st, 2010 Saturday - Happy Birthday Daddy!
Today is Daddy's birthday. I have to make sure I call him. I believe he is 75 years old today. Happy Birthday, Daddy!
I applied for the Al Guskin scholarship award yesterday. It required a 3 - 5 page essay that addresses:
1. How your doctoral studies are contributing to your professional/community practice.
2. Reflect on your own development as a scholar-practitioner during the course of your time in the program be it one, two or three years.
Well, I got my financial aid papers in, and completed the online application and essay. Now we wait and see what happens.
Actually, there's no waiting in the PhD program. In fact, if you wait, it costs you money. I feel like I have procrastinated long enough, and now I need to step on the gas! I had a lot of emotional blocks that come up, between the reading, writing, and processing. I've hired a cognitive-behavioral psychologist to help me process, and to keep me on deadline. This is actually genius in that I cannot procrastinate - she holds me accountable. I have to report to her every week...In person every other week, and voice mail check in on the weeks I don't see her. I have been able to process some personal issues regarding identity, and most recently, grief of losing my beloved Mom. Since I started seeing my therapist, I have turned in two papers, and have plans to turn another one (Dissertation Concept paper) in tomorrow before we meet, and yet another (Global Conceptual paper) by next week Monday.
I read two books yesterday: A is for Aloha, by Stephanie Freeney, and IZ: Voice of the people, by Rick Carol. A is for Aloha is a childrens' non-fiction alphabet book with pictures depicting the local way of life. It is really cool in that they use themes that are common to Hawaiian children. For example instead of "S is for snow" ("What is snow?", Keiki o'ka Aina might ask.) they have "S is for sand, sea, shell" and instead of "E is for elephant", they say "E is for eat" and they have a picture of these little kids eating saimin! Brilliant! I love it. I couldn't help but smile. I am going to try to get a copy of this book for my own personal library of childrens' books.
The story of Iz was extremely touching. He grew up in the same neighborhoods we did, on the east side of 'Oahu, until his family moved to Makaha. I could see all the places he described so clearly. In 1983 Iz and the Makaha Sons of Ni'ihau gigged at the Ranch House in Aina Haina, at the Jolly Roger restaurant in Kahala, just down the hill from where we grew up. Why did I not frequent those places? I realized that during that time I was going to school at the University of Hawaii, cheer leading at the big games and worked as a waitress at the Yum Yum Tree and at Ray's Seafood Restaurant in Waikiki - the same nights he gigged. Geez. It seems like yesterday.
His story made me laugh, cry, feel anger at injustice and prejudice directed at the Hawaiian people. His story gave me the space to contemplate, the plight of so many Hawaiians and how it is so hard for them to beat oppression, poverty, drugs and violence. Iz had a major eating disorder, that may have been partly genetic. He lost his mother and father, older brother Skippy and younger sister Baby, all to diabetes and heart failure due to morbid obesity. I was amazed at how devoted his wife and daughter were to caring for him – they never left his side. In the end, the onset of morbid obesity took his life as well, but not until he left his mark on the hearts of people all over the world. Israel Kamakawiwo’ole was just 38 years old.
I read two articles yesterday as well. The first one Native Hawaiian Epistemology: Exploring Hawaiian views of knowledge (Spring 1998, Cultural Survival Quarterly, p. 38 - 40) by Manu Aluli Meyer will be key to my Aloha Leadership concept. She quotes Kumu Hula Olana A'i as saying "Aloha is the intelligence with which we meet life". Isn't that beautiful? This article educates the reader by showing us that The Hawaiians were a deeply spiritual, cultural people, connected to Mother earth in their thoughts and in all that they did. She talks about being judged and criticized as "lazy" or "stupid" by westerners who didn't understand the Hawaiian way of life...For example, you work before the sun gets too hot, and you rest during the heart of the day. You never harvest more than is necessary for your family, and you shared whatever you had with your community. This is very different from the Western, individualistic thought of taking more than what you need from Mother Earth’s scarce resources and selling the extra for profit. No wonder Native Hawaiians struggle with the concept of free enterprise. Our collective culture shares by nature. Very good article.
The other article I read was from the Journal of American Indian Education (Fall 1999 vol. 39 no.1) by David Kekaulike Sing, Alapa Hunter, and Manu Aluli Meyer. I am learning that Manu Meyer is a passionate, educated, young Hawaiian scholar that really knows how to articulate the struggles of the native Hawaiian peoples in a way that "others" don't get offended...they learn empathy. In this article, Native Hawaiian Education: Talking story with three Hawaiian educators, the three of them - David, Alapa, and Manu talk about what cultural intelligence should be passed down to our children and grandchildren...and how can we do this through the educational system. They talk about our connection - to family, place, community and nature. These professors talk about values, and cultural intelligence, about teaching from a strengths-based model to shape the way teachers will teach Hawaii's children for years to come. Fascinating stuff.
Today is Daddy's birthday. I have to make sure I call him. I believe he is 75 years old today. Happy Birthday, Daddy!
I applied for the Al Guskin scholarship award yesterday. It required a 3 - 5 page essay that addresses:
1. How your doctoral studies are contributing to your professional/community practice.
2. Reflect on your own development as a scholar-practitioner during the course of your time in the program be it one, two or three years.
Well, I got my financial aid papers in, and completed the online application and essay. Now we wait and see what happens.
Actually, there's no waiting in the PhD program. In fact, if you wait, it costs you money. I feel like I have procrastinated long enough, and now I need to step on the gas! I had a lot of emotional blocks that come up, between the reading, writing, and processing. I've hired a cognitive-behavioral psychologist to help me process, and to keep me on deadline. This is actually genius in that I cannot procrastinate - she holds me accountable. I have to report to her every week...In person every other week, and voice mail check in on the weeks I don't see her. I have been able to process some personal issues regarding identity, and most recently, grief of losing my beloved Mom. Since I started seeing my therapist, I have turned in two papers, and have plans to turn another one (Dissertation Concept paper) in tomorrow before we meet, and yet another (Global Conceptual paper) by next week Monday.
I read two books yesterday: A is for Aloha, by Stephanie Freeney, and IZ: Voice of the people, by Rick Carol. A is for Aloha is a childrens' non-fiction alphabet book with pictures depicting the local way of life. It is really cool in that they use themes that are common to Hawaiian children. For example instead of "S is for snow" ("What is snow?", Keiki o'ka Aina might ask.) they have "S is for sand, sea, shell" and instead of "E is for elephant", they say "E is for eat" and they have a picture of these little kids eating saimin! Brilliant! I love it. I couldn't help but smile. I am going to try to get a copy of this book for my own personal library of childrens' books.
The story of Iz was extremely touching. He grew up in the same neighborhoods we did, on the east side of 'Oahu, until his family moved to Makaha. I could see all the places he described so clearly. In 1983 Iz and the Makaha Sons of Ni'ihau gigged at the Ranch House in Aina Haina, at the Jolly Roger restaurant in Kahala, just down the hill from where we grew up. Why did I not frequent those places? I realized that during that time I was going to school at the University of Hawaii, cheer leading at the big games and worked as a waitress at the Yum Yum Tree and at Ray's Seafood Restaurant in Waikiki - the same nights he gigged. Geez. It seems like yesterday.
His story made me laugh, cry, feel anger at injustice and prejudice directed at the Hawaiian people. His story gave me the space to contemplate, the plight of so many Hawaiians and how it is so hard for them to beat oppression, poverty, drugs and violence. Iz had a major eating disorder, that may have been partly genetic. He lost his mother and father, older brother Skippy and younger sister Baby, all to diabetes and heart failure due to morbid obesity. I was amazed at how devoted his wife and daughter were to caring for him – they never left his side. In the end, the onset of morbid obesity took his life as well, but not until he left his mark on the hearts of people all over the world. Israel Kamakawiwo’ole was just 38 years old.
I read two articles yesterday as well. The first one Native Hawaiian Epistemology: Exploring Hawaiian views of knowledge (Spring 1998, Cultural Survival Quarterly, p. 38 - 40) by Manu Aluli Meyer will be key to my Aloha Leadership concept. She quotes Kumu Hula Olana A'i as saying "Aloha is the intelligence with which we meet life". Isn't that beautiful? This article educates the reader by showing us that The Hawaiians were a deeply spiritual, cultural people, connected to Mother earth in their thoughts and in all that they did. She talks about being judged and criticized as "lazy" or "stupid" by westerners who didn't understand the Hawaiian way of life...For example, you work before the sun gets too hot, and you rest during the heart of the day. You never harvest more than is necessary for your family, and you shared whatever you had with your community. This is very different from the Western, individualistic thought of taking more than what you need from Mother Earth’s scarce resources and selling the extra for profit. No wonder Native Hawaiians struggle with the concept of free enterprise. Our collective culture shares by nature. Very good article.
The other article I read was from the Journal of American Indian Education (Fall 1999 vol. 39 no.1) by David Kekaulike Sing, Alapa Hunter, and Manu Aluli Meyer. I am learning that Manu Meyer is a passionate, educated, young Hawaiian scholar that really knows how to articulate the struggles of the native Hawaiian peoples in a way that "others" don't get offended...they learn empathy. In this article, Native Hawaiian Education: Talking story with three Hawaiian educators, the three of them - David, Alapa, and Manu talk about what cultural intelligence should be passed down to our children and grandchildren...and how can we do this through the educational system. They talk about our connection - to family, place, community and nature. These professors talk about values, and cultural intelligence, about teaching from a strengths-based model to shape the way teachers will teach Hawaii's children for years to come. Fascinating stuff.
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