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Aloha Kakou:
“Noho Hewa” is almost pau and will be available by the end of August, maybe sooner. In the mean time, the first of several new t-shirt designs is available for pre-order. They should be in-hand by July 4th, or soon thereafter, just in time to celebrate the American empire’s declaration of liberation from the British empire.
This shirt was designed to visually symbolize what the U.S. presence in Hawaii has meant for Kanaka Oiwi with the hope that it will inspire Kuʻe. If there was ever a time for Hawaiians to resist, it’s now.
On both shirts, the front reads: “NOHO HEWA a documentary film,” and “THE WRONGFUL OCCUPATION OF HAWAIʻI.” The back reads: “NOHO HEWA” and “THE TRUTH ABOUT HAWAIʻI.”
Please include $3 per shirt shipping & handling fee with your order; for orders of 5 or more, s&h is FREE! Please include your phone number and follow up your online order with an email confirming which size you are requesting.
You can use the form above or mail orders and payments to 111A Hekili Street, #460 Kailua, HI 96734. Checks should be made out to Pacific Native News Service.
Mahalo nui to Ed Greevy for shooting the photo, Shane Pale for the original design, Donna Burns for initiating the final phase and layout, Leio at Rival Tees for the final artwork, Pomai and Kamaka for the Hawaiian flag in the background and Mana Caceras, the courageous kane who agreed to represent, quite literally, the oppression of the Hawaiian people.
A hui hou, malama pono,
Keala
The San Francisco Film Society is now the Non-Profit Fiscal Sponsor for “Noho Hewa.” Mahalo to Michele Turnure-Salleo for her help in setting this up and to Kimberly Hancock for her encouragement.
On May 9th, “Noho Hewa” was screened at Kamehameha Schools Kapalama campus for students in the Scholar’s Program and their parents. It was an honor to be able to show the film that day and talk-story with these families. I believe that’s the best way to see the film, with ohana, so that there can be a lively kukakuka afterwards. Mahalo nui to Jasmine Stein for arranging the screening and to everyone in the Scholar’s Program for doing such important work on behalf of Hawaiians.
Mahalo nui to Clyde Namuo at the Office of Hawaiian Affairs for some much needed support and to Bernadette and Chanetelle for taking care of the administrative process.
Aloha and mahalo to Kev and Ev at the Forward Foundation for facilitating the OHA grant.
Also, mahalo nui to Kimberly Hancock and her ohana for the kind support from Silicon Valley Community Foundation. That fabulous grant was facilitated by the San Francisco Film Society. Mahalo to Michele at SFFS.
‘Noho Newa’ viewing: Documentary follows Hawaiians’ plight
“Ethnic cleansing isn’t just something that they do physically to people, it’s something that happens in the mind.”
This was said by Haunani-Kay Trask in an onscreen interview in the documentary “Noho Hewa.” Haunani goes on to say that ethnic cleansing establishes within a people’s mind-set that “You have no place to live. You do not have a home, so you do not exist.” This manao (thought) is what Anne Keala Kelly is trying to capture in her first feature length documentary, “Noho Hewa.”
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Noho Hewa: Wrongful Occupation
As Hawaii prepares to celebrate its 50th year of statehood, a film that portrays militarism, sovereignty, and the loss of native Hawaiian culture comes at a particularly poignant moment for Hawaiians. Winner of the Hawaii International Film Festival’s 2008 Halekulani Golden Orchid Award for Best Documentary, Keala Kelly’s film “Noho Hewa, The Wrongful Occupation of Hawaii,” has an important message.
“If you really love this place, you need to watch this film,” says Molokai resident Hanohano Naehu of the 73 minute film.
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Mahalo nui to Kamakana Aquino and the folks who put together the Blanche Pope Waimanalo screening. I met an Aunty there I have not seen since I as 12… my grandfather’s niece… what a pleasure. And the talk-story after the film was more proof of our pule for Ea.
And mahalo nui loa to Lei and the entire Laimana Ohana– Lei ma have twice now arranged screenings for windward folks, and Kaneohe is a place I called home for many years and is still home to much of my ohana. And Thursday’s screening was extra special because Dean Saranilliio and Sharon Heijin Lee were seeing “Noho Hewa” for the first time along with other folks that night. And, well, these two souls were among a small number of people who made sure this film got to be more than a work in progress.
Continue reading December update
Last Thursday, “Noho Hewa” screened 3 times at Maui Community College. Liko A’e Native Hawaiian Scholarship Program, Ho?okahua Project and Hawaiian Studies sponsored my trip there. On the following day, a talk-story with Kaleikoa Ka’eo, myself and about 15 other people took place and was taped for their public access channel. Mahalo nui to the hundreds of people who attended those events and Kaleikoa, Kahele Dukelow, Malia Davidson and everyone who helped with organizing. I especially want to mahalo the kupuna for coming out and the individuals who shared their mana’o and moolelo. It was truly inspiring.
And last night, Sunday, “Noho Hewa” screened at the Nanakuli Intermediate/High School cafeteria. There were over 200 people in attendance and plenty folks stayed for the talk story after, which was, in part, focused on informing people about what the state of Hawaii is attempting to do (via a writ) at the U.S. Supreme Court right now. There is a demonstration today, 11:30am at the state Capitol and there will be others in the upcoming weeks. Mahalo to Lucy Gay, Walterbea Aldeguer, Uncle Black and everyone who organzied this event. And mahalo nui to the Malama Makua folks for the beautiful oli and lei, and to William Aila for keeping the talk-story grounded in Waianae, but connected to all of Hawaii Nei.
This is one last chance for UH students, faculty and community to see “Noho Hewa.” The film will be shown at the UH Manoa Art auditorium.
When: November 5, 2008 at 3:30pm
Where: University of Hawai’i Art Auditorium, 2500 Campus Road, Honolulu, HI
Price: free
Mahalo nui loa to sponsors of the Oct 29th screening at UH Manoa: Hawaiinuiakea School of Hawaiian Knowledge, Hawaiinuiakea Native Hawaiian Students Services Kauhale, Kaulele, Kokua A Puni: Native Hawaiian Strengthening Institutions Program, Hui Aloha Aina Tuahine, the University of Hawaii Richardson School of Law, the Office of Faculty Development and Academic Support, and the Center for Instructional Support.
And a speical mahalo to Hui Aloha Aina Tuahine students for their beautiful and moving mele (three times!), Lia O’Neill Keawe, and to Dean Maenette Benham… for them to malama the film and its maker as they did is truly appreciated.
Keala
Mahalo nui to the students at UH Hilo who attended the screenings and talked story afterwards. I also want to say mahalo nui to the UH Hilo Hawaiian Club, the History Department and Kerri Inglis, and to Kalani ma at Kipuka. They collectively and kindly sponsored my journey there and honored me with lei, awa, chanting and makana (a lovely umeke made by Lopaka.).
The November 6th screening on Maui may be moved to another date, so check back if you are interested in that screening or the screenings being set up now for Waianae, and the UH and LCC campuses. I am hoping to get as many Hawaiians as possible to see this film before the end of the year.
Keala
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