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CHAMINADE UNIVERSITY HOSTS SUMMER SERIES:
"Nana I Hawai'i I Ko'u Mau Makaa"
(See Hawai'i through My Eyes)

HONOLULU—June 6, 2008—Chaminade University will host a series of summer workshops and seminars entitled “Nānā I Hawai‘i I Ko‘u Mau Maka (See Hawai‘i Through My Eyes)” from June 16 through July 14. An important aspect of Chaminade’s mission is to offer its resources to the community in which it resides. Seminars and workshops have been chosen to meet community interests and enrich cultural understanding.

The popular annual summer presentation of native Hawaiian cultural workshops and seminars at Chaminade was originally developed by the late Kumu John Keola Lake, Chaminade’s Kumu-in-Residence. This is the sixth year for “Nānā I Hawai‘i I Ko‘u Mau Maka (See Hawai‘i Through My Eyes),” put together under Kumu Lake’s directive.

One of the most popular workshops for amateur and serious hula students is the Aha Hula Le‘a –Hula Workshop, an intensive weeklong series of half day sessions with some of Hawai‘i’s well-known kumu hula. This year’s guest kumu hula include Leimomi Maldonado, Kahalepuna Richardson-Naki, Kapi‘olani Ha‘o, Kula Abiva and Karen Aiu. Participants can enroll for the whole week at $150 or $30 per day.

Other non-credit enrichment offerings include “Kanaka Maoli Identity and Health”, “The Search for the First Hawaiian to Study Western Medicine”, “Hawaiian Christian Spirituality”, “Indigenous Peacemaking”, “Chant, Oli: The Lyrical Poetry and Prose of Hawai‘i”, “Traditional Hawaiian Basket Forms.” A detailed listing can be found at www.chaminade.edu, or contact Marcia Bulosan at marciab@chaminade.edu or at (808) 735-4739 for more information.

Celebrating more than 50 years of educating students for life, service and successful careers, Chaminade University is a Catholic/ Marianist university offering programs of study grounded in the liberal arts with day, evening, online and accelerated courses. Chaminade is also a Native Hawaiian / Pacific Islander serving institution with its main campus located at 3140 Waialae Ave., Honolulu, HI 96816, and 10 satellite locations around Oahu. For more information, visit the Chaminade Web site at www.chaminade.edu or call (808) 735-4711.

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CHAMINADE SUMMER SERIES WORKSHOP SEMINAR SCHEDULE

Nānā I Hawai‘i I Ko‘u Mau Maka (See Hawai‘i Through My Eyes) – Schedule

SEMINARS

KANAKA MAOLI IDENTITY AND HEALTH

Modern Kanaka Maoli have the worst health, social and economic indicators of all ethnic peoples in our island homeland. Whereas, in 1778-1779, our ancestors were described by their first western visitors as strong, agreeable, productive farmers and fisherfolk seemingly free of infections and other debilitating diseases. Only since the 1970’s have we Kanaka begun to re-discover our cultural identity, and in the 1980’s analyze our health plight and revive our nation. Dr. Blaisdell will explore our current status and barriers.

June 27 ● 6:30 pm-8:30 pm ● Henry Hall Rm 106 ● Cost: $35 Dr. Kekuni Blaisdell, Professor Emeritus of Medicine-John A Burns School of Medicine

Consultant, Department of Native Hawaiiian Health

THE SEARCH FOR THE FIRST HAWAIIAN TO STUDY WESTERN MEDICINE

Although there are over 300 Native Hawaiian physicians today, the question of who was the first to study western medicine is not only of historical importance or intellectual curiosity; but of cultural significance. It was finally answered by delving into Hawaiian history and reviewing King Kalakaua’s vision, by searching records in the Hawai‘i State Archives, and by researching academic records in England, until finally, the 3rd, 4th, and 5th generation of descendants of Dr. Matthew Manuia Makalua were located in London, and his final resting place was discovered in a cemetery two hours by train-ride on the South East corner of England. June 30 ● 1:00 pm-3:00 pm ● Henry Hall Rm 106 ● Cost: $35 Dr. Benjamin B.C. Young

A HAWAIIAN BUSINESS-TWO REALITIES

How do we define success as Hawaiians when operating in a Western world? What makes a business a Hawaiian business—ownership or operating principles? There are so many ways to answer questions filled with parallel realities. How do we as Hawaiians coexist and bridge these worlds? We need to be clear that they exist, and can coexist. As a small business owner, Maile Meyer will talk about some of the cultural elements that are the basis of her business practices—and have allowed her to continue to stay in business, and continue to define success as a Hawaiian.

July 2 ● 10:00 am-12:00 pm ● Henry Hall Rm 106 ● Cost: $35 Maile Meyer, Owner-Native Books/Na Mea Hawai‘i

HAWAIIAN CHRISTIAN SPIRITUALITY

Utilizing the Baibala Hemolele, Hawaiian Culture and Language for study, theological reflection, and personal spiritual development.

July 7 ● 6:00 pm - 8:30 pm ● Henry Hall Rm 106 ● Cost: $35

Rev. Dr. Kaleo Patterson and Dr. Ha‘aheo Guanson, Pacific Justice & Reconciliation Ctr.

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INDIGENOUS PEACEMAKING AND HO‘OPONOPONO

An introduction to peacemaking traditions of peaceful peoples of Hawai‘i, Asia, and Pacific with an overview of Ho‘oponopono in Hawai‘i.

July 14 ● 6:00 pm-8:30 pm ● Henry Hall Rm 106 ● Cost: $35

Rev. Dr. Kaleo Patterson and Dr. Ha‘aheo Guanson, Pacific Justice & Reconciliation Ctr.

WORKSHOPS

AHA HULA LE‘A –HULA WORKSHOP-JUNE 16-20, 2008

9:00 AM - -12:30 PM, CHING CONFERENCE CENTER, EIBEN HALL

Five days of Hula workshops, a consortium of Kumu Hula providing instructions in hula kahiko or hula auana, featuring a different Kumu each day. An excellent opportunity for teachers and students interested in expanding their hula knowledge.

Cost: $150/week or $30/day

Monday, June 16, 2008 Kumu Hula Leimomi Maldonado

Tuesday, June 17, 2008 Kumu Hula Kahalepuna Richardson-Naki

Wednesday, June 18, 2008 Kumu Hula Kapi‘olani Ha‘o

Thursday, June 19, 2008 Kumu Hula Kula Abiva

Friday, June 20, 2008 Kumu Hula Karen Aiu

CHANT, OLI, THE LYRICAL POETRY AND PROSE OF HAWAI‘I

The course will introduce the student to the significance of Hawaiian chant in the oral history of Hawai‘i. Students will learn some fundamental chants and their roles in the Hawaiian protocol, ceremony, and rituals. June 18, 25, July 2, 9 ● 6:30 pm-8:30 pm ● Eiben Hall Rm 207 ● Cost: $150 Dr. Samuel ‘Ohukaniohi‘a Gon, III Kahuna Kakalaleo (uniki under Kumu John Keola Lake, 2003)

NĀNĀ, ‘IKE, HAILI MOE

An art workshop on discovering the artist within. Bring a picture of your favorite person, place or thing for inspiration.

July 9 ● 1:00 pm-5:00 pm ● Henry Hall Rm 106 ● Cost: $50 Meleanna Meyer, Artist, Teacher, Film Director

TRADITIONAL HAWAIIAN BASKET FORMS

In this workshop, students will learn and appreciate the various types of traditional Hawaiian basket forms using plaiting, cordage and twining for everyday use.

June 23, 25, 30, July 2 ● 4:30 pm-6:30 pm ● Eiben Hall Rm 101 ● Cost: $160 Marques Hanalei Marzan, Cultural Practitioner, Artist, Bishop Museum

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