NOVEMBER ACTIVITIES!

Aloha!!! We have some fun and exciting news!! In addition to the above listed activity, we are also pleased to announce a "Hui 'Olelo Hawai'i" (E kala mai, unable to include proper diacriticals here) which will meet twice a month for the sole purpose of practicing conversing in our mother tongue. We'll also include cultural discussion on various topics such as oli, mo'olelo, wahi pana, na mele and more! All ages and abilities welcome, absolutely free of charge!!! Stay tuned for more information!

For this month, we have a few FUN and FREE activities! We're hosting a FREE COUPONING CLASS, AND A HAWAIIAN LANGUAGE ACTIVITY FOR NA KEIKI! While that's going on we'll also have Charlene Lui speaking on Convention highlights, some of the resolutions that were highly debated, and some of the other activities that took place there as well. Potluck, please bring your favorite dish to share with everyone!!

IT'S OCTOBER ALREADY?! :)

Here we are nearing mid October, so much is happening this month, we'll try to keep you informed of the little bits and pieces that might otherwise go overlooked! :)

GREAT NEWS!
California Governor Jerry Brown also signs AB 1088 into law in California! AB 1088 requires various state agencies to disaggregate data for Native Hawaiians & Pacific Islanders & Asian Americans, allowing for us to be counted accurately enabling us to better access services and programs our people need. The numbers will be more specific, allowing organizations to be better equipped in securing funds and allowing them to better respond to the needs of our people. Now if only all states followed suit it would be great....c'mon UTAH!

Today was a "holiday". Refraining from calling it "You Know Who Day", it's instead, being called Indigenous People's Day by MANY. SO much more appropriate. Now, for all of us FIRST Peoples.....this is what our club's Facebook status read today: Us being indigenous means that we were FIRST. As in FIRST PEOPLE. Mind you, we did not merely exist, we flourished and lived as vibrant, artistic, creative and highly spiritual people. We were the first scientists, conservationists, and spiritual giants. Thank us by recognizing these facts and appreciating, NOT appropriating our Native cultures.

Another bit of information for our community: It's Flu Season!! Having the Flu is never fun, having a FULL BLOWN bout of it is even worse. As always, check with your doctor, but just so you're aware, FREE flu shots for kids & adults WITHOUT health insurance* 4-7p TUESDAY at Oquirrh Hills Elementary (5241 S. 4280 W.)* 4:30-7:30p WEDNESDAY at Kearns Jr. High (5305 S. 4040 W.)For info and other flu clinics, contact 801-207-8777 or www.cns-cares.

For the majority of us, we're all on Facebook. If you are, check out Ho'olaupa'i. It's a Native Hawaiian Newspaper Resource that is translating Hawaiian Newspaper articles and making them available for everyone to read/understand/enjoy. It is truly amazing work that they're doing, it's free, and it's beautiful! The literary contributions of our Hawaiian people are tremendous. TREMENDOUS.

We hope you're all joining us for the Clothing Drive this Saturday, what a great opportunity to give back and share your aloha with those less fortunate. MAHALO!

Scholarship deadline and Clothing Drive!!

An important date to remember for those who are seeking or know of someone who is seeking scholarships! The Asian and Pacific Islander American Fund (APIASF) scholarship application for the class of 2012 will be available on the 1st of October

Although closed for 2011 - 2012 school year, another great resource is Liko A'e, which, unlike many other scholarships for Native Hawaiians, IS available for those on the Continent, by working through the Association of Hawaiian Civic Clubs! Again, although it's closed for this school year, make sure you bookmark the site! Another terrific service is that they provide scholarships for non-traditional students as well!

Our October activity is a Community Clothing Drive! With the economy, shelters and other organizations that serve the less fortunate are seeing a marked decrease in the amount of donations they receive. Please join us on October 15th for a clothing drive to help keep our community warm!!! All clothing and blanket donations will be delivered to The Road Home to assist those whose need may be greater than most of ours. Every person who donates will be automatically entered into a drawing for fun prizes! Need not be present to win! If you'd like to donate but are unable to make it that day, please feel free to call Tina at 801.913.8980 to make alternate arrangements prior to October 15th. We hope you're able to help!

MAHALO!!!

'Ohana Retreat and Upcoming Events!

*** DON'T FORGET!! THIS THURSDAY THERE WILL BE A COMMUNITY KU'I FROM 5:30 - 9:00 AT THE HEW-LEN'S. POTLUCK, PLEASE BRING A DISH TO SHARE. FOR INFORMATION ON ORDERING YOUR FRESH KALO, PLEASE VISIT MALAMA HALOA O UTAH ***

Aloha kakou!!

Today we get ready to purchase the prizes for the KEIKI FISHING TOURNAMENT we're having at 'Ohana Retreat!!! As a reminder here is how you register to participate: Email your child's name and age, as well as name of parent/guardian and a contact phone number to us here and you're registered!! Check in time for the tournament starts at 7:30 am the morning of the event.

AGE CATEGORIES: 5 - 8 AND 9 - 12

PRIZE CATEGORIES: (CATEGORIES ARE THE SAME FOR EACH AGE GROUP)

FIRST FISH CAUGHT

HEAVIEST FISH

LONGEST FISH

MOST FISH CAUGHT (TOTAL NUMBER)

MOST FISH CAUGHT (TOTAL POUNDAGE)

Remember, it's FREE to participate, so register today!

Also at 'Ohana Retreat there will be FREE Shave Ice, FREE 'Ohe Kapala workshop, FREE Canoe Rides, FREE Hula workshop and MORE! Potluck, please bring a dish to share!

***PLEASE ALSO REMEMBER THAT THERE IS A 5.00 ENTRY FEE TO ENTER LINDON HARBOR. ***

Also happening during the month of August:

Our community is vibrant and flourishing! There are so many activities and programs available to all in our community to embrace our Native Hawaiian and Pacific Islander heritage! We encourage you to participate in any and all events, we'll see you there!

MAHALO!

July Gathering and 'Ohana Retreat!!!

Aloha!!!

We apologize for not being able to have our June gathering due to a scheduling conflict with the room we normally gather in. However, we WILL be showing the amazing film "Keepers of the Flame" by Eddie Kamae, which focuses on three INCREDIBLE Hawaiian women, Mary Puku'i, Edith Kanaka'ole and 'Iolani Luahine. Anyone interested in Hawaiian culture, history, hula won't want to miss this!!! In addition, we'll also have a free hula workshop for na keiki!!! FUN!!! Our gatherings are potluck, please bring your favorite dish to share.

We are also preparing for an 'Ohana Retreat, which will be on Saturday, August 6th at Lindon Harbor. We are so excited at being able to partner with Team Kalea, Kauwahi`Anaina Hawai`i Hawaiian Civic Club and Lei Aloha O Ka 'Ohana, making it truly a community event!!

You can download a schedule of events here.

We are VERY excited to once again be hosting a KEIKI FISHING TOURNAMENT!!! Open to kids ages 5 - 12, the tournament is FREE of charge, and no fishing license is required. However, please note, that all children participating MUST be accompanied and supervised by an parent or adult guardian AT ALL TIMES. As such, we've provided a link to download the 2011 Utah Fishing Guide which provides information on purchasing a Utah fishing license.

The tournament starts at 8:00 am sharp, on Saturday morning. Participants need to pre-register for an accurate headcount prior to the tournament as well as check in on the morning of the event.

**Registration and other information regarding the Keiki Fishing Tournament can be downloaded HERE.** We thank Team Kalea, and Kauwahi `Anaina Hawai`i Hawaiian Civic Club in advance for their generous donations for prizes.

For the `ohe kapala workshop, we will provide all materials EXCEPT the fabric to print on. Please bring your own scrap fabric pieces to practice stamping on.

Everyone's invited, we are looking forward to a great time with our community! Please stay tuned for updates !!! As always, if you have any questions please feel free to email us at huihawaiioutah at yahoo dot com

E kala mai

E kala mai for the lapse between updates!!! First things first, MAHALO to all those who helped with our shave ice booth at Living Traditions,and for those that supported it!!!! As our biggest fundraiser each year, we not only appreciate the many hands that come to assist, but the many people who come and enjoy the shave ice as well. Again, MAHALO!

Our June Gathering will be Saturday June 18th from 3 - 6pm at the Columbus Center. We're having a FREE showing of the film "Keepers of the Flame", a documentary by Eddie and Myrna Kamae about 'Iolani Luahine, Edith Kanaka'ole and Mary Kawena Puku'i. Lovers of Hawaiian history, Hawaiian culture and hula won't want to miss this!!! Speaking of hula, for na keiki we're also having a FREE hula workshop that day! Potluck, please bring a dish to share. See the flyer for more information.

Also in June, the Pacific Islander Medical Student Association (PIMSA) are having their Annual Utah Pacific Islander Health Summit, this year it will be held at Salt Lake Community College Redwood Campus. Great opportunity to get free screenings, while supporting an important community event.

Lastly, our newsletter is out, because of the file size, it's easier to provide the link for you to view/download yourselves. Here's the link! We hope you enjoy it as much as we enjoy creating it!!!

We hope to see you on June 18th, if you have any questions, mai hilahila, please feel free to call 801-913-8980. MAHALO!

April Events!

Aloha kakou!

For the month of April we'll be gathering on the 16th, for good food, good friends and good fun! We'll be having easter activities, an Easter Bingo, so make sure to check back here often for more information, and we'll be sending the postcards out shortly!

Lots in store for the month of April, which is right around the corner!!! For all club members, if you have not been contacted by Cheryl or U'i, they will be contacting you soon for your kokua for our club's upcoming scholarship fundraiser. Our club will be selling kalua pork for only $5.00 a pound. All proceeds go towards our scholarship fund to assist our Native Hawaiian children in obtaining higher education! Your kokua is so greatly needed!

Pick up will be at the Hawaiian Cultural Center on April 30th, funds due by our gathering on April 16th. Any questions, call Cheryl at 801.259.7386 or Ui at 801.864.3637 or the number on the flyer. MAHALO in advance for all of your support and assistance!

Aloha e Kupulau! (Hello Spring!)

Sorry it's been a while since our last post!!! We are pleased to report that the Anti-Affirmative Action Bill did not go through, so that's one thing to celebrate!!! We're sure it'll rear it's ugly head again during the next session, but with our efforts to inform our community, many more people will be aware and actively watching for it come next year, which is a great thing.

Last week Club Pelekikena Tina Cabiles-Carden was in Arizona for work and attended the Arizona Aloha Festival. There she was priviledged to meet members of the newest Hawaiian Civic Club, Laukanaka No Hawai'i. Her favorite person, was Kupuna "Pineapple Kamakea". Of course they bonded, both being from Wai'anae, and from the very same street, no less! She says, "It was incredible to get to visit and wala'au with our newest civic club!! So encouraging to see so many active kupuna who are engaged in positive work in the community. I look forward to being able to see them at Mainland Council gatherings and at Convention!"

She was also able to meet Dirk Soma and Kaui Asing, with OHA's Continental Community Outreach. She spoke for a bit with Kaui Asing, who shared the goals of the Continental Community Outreach program, and says she looks forward to further contact with Kaui and Dirk and seeing about creating an opportunity for them to come and meet community leaders, cultural practitioners and community members here in Utah sometime in the near future. Exciting potential to build great partnerships!

GOT PA'I 'AI? Join Malama Haloa O Utah on Wednesday, March 30th at a Community Ku'i at the Hawaiian Cultural Center, 6 - 8:30 p.m. Come and experience making pa'i 'ai, bring the 'ohana and learn about this beautiful cultural practice and how together you, and Malama Haloa O Utah can continue this practice right here in Utah! Potluck dinner served, please bring a dish to share! For more information on ordering, please visit their blog!

DON'T FORGET! Our next club gathering will be on Saturday, April 16th from 3 - 6pm at the Columbus Center, 2531 S. 400 E. in Room 106. Potluck, fun activities for the entire 'ohana! Keep watching for more information!

Our club will be participating in Lei Aloha O Ka 'Ohana's 'Ohana Saturday on April 30th from 3 - 6 p.m., come join us, talk story, hang out, participate in the FREE activities and events that day, incluing a FREE screening of "Ka'ilila'au's Canoe" which aired via "Emme's Island Moments" back home in Hawai'i.

Here's a link to our last Club newsletter, the Spring issue will be out during the first week of April, make sure you sign up to receive it!

/cOMMUNITY GATHERING/S.J.R. 2

Aloha! On February 4th there was a community gathering in regards to the potential effects of the proposal to ban Affirmative Action in the State of Utah. We were so fortunate to have 'Anapesi Ka'ili and Lavinia Taumoepeau present to share their thoughts and insights regarding thsi measure. Mahalo nui to Belinda Saltiban for all of her help in getting this gathering organized as well as to Stacy Harvey Wood for being the host.
At the time of the gathering, the proposal was not officially submitted. As of February 5th, Senator Dayton submitted S.J.R. 2, Joint Resolution on Equal Treatment by Government. This is a resurrection of Rep. Oda's bill last year which sought to eliminate Affirmative Action. Please be aware that Affirmative Action refers to programs that are designed to assist traditionally marginalized peoples by means of educational programs, language programs and more. It does NOT refer to hiring practices, which come under Equal Employment Opportunity.
Here is the link to the bill, it does not have "language" to it yet, although it has been submitted and has received a number. You can elect to follow along with the bill by signing up for email notifications near the bottom of the page.

Community Gathering January 18th

There were approximately 20 people at the Community Gathering regarding Affirmative Action on January 18th. While it would have been ideal to have more people attend, those that were there were able to get clarification on what Affirmative Action is and see the potential widespread ramifications should this bill go through.

It was unfortunate that more community leaders were not in attendance, and hopefully the follow up gathering on February 4th draws more people. The follow up gathering will be held on Friday February 4th at 6:30 at the Hawaiian Cultural Center, potluck.

Mahalo nunui to Belinda Saltiban for all of her kokua and to Susan Porter who so generously shared her time and mana'o to help increase awareness amongst our Polynesian community.

FUNDRAISERS!!!!! SUPPORT YOUR HAWAIIAN COMMUNITY!

Aloha kakou!

We are gearing up for two great fundraisers, the first is for our civic club, with the proceeds going towards scholarships and cultural activities for our community.

We're selling Char siu chicken plate lunches, consisting of Char siu chicken, fried noodles, rice, deep fried pork won tons and almond cookie for only $8.00. The pick up date is Saturday, February 19th, from 11 - 3 at the Columbus Center.

Second fundraiser is for KALEA, which will be a laulau fundraiser, $5.00 ea or 5 for $20.00. Pick up date is Saturday, February 26th, with two locations available for pick up! Please see flyer for pick up locations and times.

Also, KALEA is getting ready to start their 2011 paddling season!!! Make sure and follow their blog to receive all the latest information!

Don't forget!

Okay, don't forget, there is a Community Gathering tomorrow night at the Hawaiian Cultural Center, 741 Smelter St. in Midvale, at 6:30 in regards to the proposed amendment to ban affirmative action in the State of Utah. Regardless of whether you agree or disagree with affirmative action, we can all agree that an INFORMED COMMUNITY is a STRONG COMMUNITY. Please join us.

ALSO...the deadline to apply for Kamehameha Schools Ho'omaika'ika'i program/Explorations is February 28th. You can download the application here.

CELEBRATE!!

Today I am reminded of the scenes in the very first Harry Potter book where everyone is celebrating joyously, making toasts, because of Voldemort's defeat and an end to that oppressive state. Why? BECAUSE THE MILITARY HAS STOPPED LIVE FIRE TRAINING AT MAKUA VALLEY, that's why!! And as such, I feel like celebrating joyously!! Having grown up there and hearing the training, feeling the vibrations that came with it, and experiencing the hurt and devastation every time there was a fire, a bomb, live fire...ugh. And now it's free. And now the healing and restoration begins. Amama...ua noa. Read all about it here. And rejoice!

COMMUNITY GATHERING JANUARY 18TH!

Please join us! It has recently come to our attention that many in our Hawaiian and Polynesian community are unaware of the proposed amendment to the Utah State constitution to BAN Affirmative Action. This bill is positioned to go on the ballot for 2012.

This gathering on January 18th will be about getting the information regarding this proposal to our community in order to empower them to make informed decisions. We will have special guest speakers from the University of Utah to share what the proposal is, the possible ramifications and how they impact us as a community and as individuals. Please plan on attending! Mahalo nunui to Lei Aloha O Ka `Ohana through the Hawaiian Cultural Center for all of their kokua with having the gathering there. Mahalo!

GET SET, GO!!!

We are EXCITED for the many fun, culturally engaging, exciting things we have planned for our community in 2011!! We are blessed to be able to bring cultural education, family oriented activities to our community while partnering with other Hawaiian and Polynesian organizations. The resources within our Polynesian community here in Utah are immense and we are blessed to be able to partner with each other for the betterment of our community.
Our first gathering for 2011 starts us off with a cultural presentation. In our traditions, when a name is bestowed, it serves to activate that which is being named. It serves to breathe life into it, to animate it, serve as anchor to its life. Come and explore what our Native Hawaiian traditions are for bestowing a name, and who knows? You may just learn more about YOUR name, and who YOU are. All the information can be found on the flyer below.

To balance our activities, February will find us with a fun ACTIVITY/WORKSHOP for the whole family!! Want to know what it is? Make sure you come to January's gathering, and follow us here for more up to date information!!!

Also, make sure and follow KALEA'S blog, as they'll have their membership, practice schedule and race schedule for 2011 posted on the blog soon!!!

We hope all of you have had a terrific 2010, we're excited to share 2011 with all of you!