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Letter of support for Mililani Trask
By George Kahumoku Jr from Kahakuloa Maui 9-5-14
Aloha from Kahakuloa Maui.
My name is George Kahumoku Jr & I'm mostly known for my involvement in the Music industry playing Hawaiian Slack key Music, teaching & working with At Risk kids at Lahainaluna HS on Maui and working with At Risk kids in Kona at Hale O Ho'oponopono and Farming and Ranching. I have known Mililani Trask since I was 12 years old when we were classmates at Kamehameha. We are both graduates of the Kamehameha Schools class of 1969. We are both beneficiaries of Bernice Pauahi Bishop's Aloha & Vision to improve the Education & Lives on Native Hawaiians.
I am supporting Mililani Trask for the Following reasons :
# 1. I believe that she has the skills, experience, & time to represent us as an At-Large OHA trustee
#2. I also agree with her vision to reduce our dependency on imported oil and fossil fuels and her suggestion to develop alternative energy using our available Indigenous renewable sources here in Hawaii in a Hawaiian Cultural Acceptable way so that Hawaii can become energy self-sufficient
#3. I also support her because she has worked hard over many years to protect our Aina, our shoreline & our Kai for all to enjoy
#4. I also agree with her commitment to use all of OHA's assets to develop Cultural appropriate Projects to Employ our Hawaiians & our Hawaiian practitioners
#5. I also agree with Mililani Trask that OHA is not a Hawaiian Nation
#6. I sincerely believe that as an At-Large OHA Trustee Mililani Trask has the Vision, Background & Skills to get OHA to work along side our local & various Island communities to benefit all of us who call Hawaii our Home
Thanks for the opportunity to share my Mana'o
George Kahumoku Jr.
By George Kahumoku Jr from Kahakuloa Maui 9-5-14
Aloha from Kahakuloa Maui.
My name is George Kahumoku Jr & I'm mostly known for my involvement in the Music industry playing Hawaiian Slack key Music, teaching & working with At Risk kids at Lahainaluna HS on Maui and working with At Risk kids in Kona at Hale O Ho'oponopono and Farming and Ranching. I have known Mililani Trask since I was 12 years old when we were classmates at Kamehameha. We are both graduates of the Kamehameha Schools class of 1969. We are both beneficiaries of Bernice Pauahi Bishop's Aloha & Vision to improve the Education & Lives on Native Hawaiians.
I am supporting Mililani Trask for the Following reasons :
# 1. I believe that she has the skills, experience, & time to represent us as an At-Large OHA trustee
#2. I also agree with her vision to reduce our dependency on imported oil and fossil fuels and her suggestion to develop alternative energy using our available Indigenous renewable sources here in Hawaii in a Hawaiian Cultural Acceptable way so that Hawaii can become energy self-sufficient
#3. I also support her because she has worked hard over many years to protect our Aina, our shoreline & our Kai for all to enjoy
#4. I also agree with her commitment to use all of OHA's assets to develop Cultural appropriate Projects to Employ our Hawaiians & our Hawaiian practitioners
#5. I also agree with Mililani Trask that OHA is not a Hawaiian Nation
#6. I sincerely believe that as an At-Large OHA Trustee Mililani Trask has the Vision, Background & Skills to get OHA to work along side our local & various Island communities to benefit all of us who call Hawaii our Home
Thanks for the opportunity to share my Mana'o
George Kahumoku Jr.
Kumu Hinaleimoana Wong-Kalu & Kealiʻi Makekau support Mililani
“We are voices from the grass roots Pro Independence perspectives in the Hawaiian community that lend our support and confidence to the candidacy of Mililani Trask because she will represent a voice of parity and equitable representation at the Trustee Table.” - Hinaleimoana Wong-Kalu & Keali‘i Makekau
“We are voices from the grass roots Pro Independence perspectives in the Hawaiian community that lend our support and confidence to the candidacy of Mililani Trask because she will represent a voice of parity and equitable representation at the Trustee Table.” - Hinaleimoana Wong-Kalu & Keali‘i Makekau
Lurline Naone-Salvador (Proprietor and Hawaiian Cultural Consultant at Kahili'ula Associates) supports Mililani:
Mililani Trask is my choice for the Office of Hawaiian Affairs (OHA) trusteeship.
The State of Hawai'i has a significant role and strategic presence in our global environment. Therefore, it is imperative that our elected leaders are politically astute, experienced in international matters and committed to serving the people of Hawai'i.
Mililani Trask fulfills these requirements. For many years Mililani testified at the United Nations on various cases. She also spoke at federal, state, county and community forums on initiatives affecting Hawai'i and it's residents.
As a practicing attorney, she is able to assist OHA's efforts and decisions with her legal expertise.
Mililani was taught the Hawaiian traditions and cultural practices by her parents and kupuna. Their teachings were supplemented by 6 years of Hawaiian experiences at Kamehameha Schools.
Having the knowledge and understanding of Hawai'i's unique heritage and history are fundamental to the kuleana of an OHA trustee.
As a student and close friend of Mother Teresa, Mililani travelled to Calcutta for many years to visit and spend time with her beloved mentor. She accompanied and helped Mother Teresa care for the destitute, aged and sick. These trips were lessons in compassion, humanitarism, self-sacrifice and and ALOHA.
I have known Mililani since 1963, when we were 7th graders at Kamehameha Schools. Mililani lives and shares the spirit of ALOHA.
I believe that Mililani Trask will serve and represent us with that same spirit.
Me ka ha'aha'a.
Lurline Naone-Salvador
Mililani Trask is my choice for the Office of Hawaiian Affairs (OHA) trusteeship.
The State of Hawai'i has a significant role and strategic presence in our global environment. Therefore, it is imperative that our elected leaders are politically astute, experienced in international matters and committed to serving the people of Hawai'i.
Mililani Trask fulfills these requirements. For many years Mililani testified at the United Nations on various cases. She also spoke at federal, state, county and community forums on initiatives affecting Hawai'i and it's residents.
As a practicing attorney, she is able to assist OHA's efforts and decisions with her legal expertise.
Mililani was taught the Hawaiian traditions and cultural practices by her parents and kupuna. Their teachings were supplemented by 6 years of Hawaiian experiences at Kamehameha Schools.
Having the knowledge and understanding of Hawai'i's unique heritage and history are fundamental to the kuleana of an OHA trustee.
As a student and close friend of Mother Teresa, Mililani travelled to Calcutta for many years to visit and spend time with her beloved mentor. She accompanied and helped Mother Teresa care for the destitute, aged and sick. These trips were lessons in compassion, humanitarism, self-sacrifice and and ALOHA.
I have known Mililani since 1963, when we were 7th graders at Kamehameha Schools. Mililani lives and shares the spirit of ALOHA.
I believe that Mililani Trask will serve and represent us with that same spirit.
Me ka ha'aha'a.
Lurline Naone-Salvador
Brother Noland (Hawaiian musician) supports Mililani:
"I support Mililani Trask for OHA because she is for REAL!"
"I support Mililani Trask for OHA because she is for REAL!"
Cappy Fasi (Land-use planner & consultant) supports Mililani for OHA:
Aloha,
My family has been in Hawai'i politics my whole life.
My father was a leader who always put people and the "small guy" first. His positions were not always popular among his peers. Despite this, he always got the job done. He was Mayor of Honolulu for 22 years.
I support Mililani Trask for OHA for these same reasons.
I have known Mililani for over three decades.
She is a conscientious and consistent leader.
She has been on the leading edge for native Hawaiian rights and has dedicated her life to the cause of Human Rights Internationally. Her work in the Hawaiian community, building Housing for Humanity, and the UN, prove her commitment.
I humbly ask you to VOTE for my friend Mililani Trask for OHA.
Mahalo,
Cappy Fasi
Aloha,
My family has been in Hawai'i politics my whole life.
My father was a leader who always put people and the "small guy" first. His positions were not always popular among his peers. Despite this, he always got the job done. He was Mayor of Honolulu for 22 years.
I support Mililani Trask for OHA for these same reasons.
I have known Mililani for over three decades.
She is a conscientious and consistent leader.
She has been on the leading edge for native Hawaiian rights and has dedicated her life to the cause of Human Rights Internationally. Her work in the Hawaiian community, building Housing for Humanity, and the UN, prove her commitment.
I humbly ask you to VOTE for my friend Mililani Trask for OHA.
Mahalo,
Cappy Fasi
Winifred Niniaulani Barr supports Mililani:
I think Mililani would be a great addition to OHA...She has INTEGRITY and is TRUSTWORTHY in what she does and believes in. She is a person who demonstrates sound moral and ethical principals.
I think Mililani would be a great addition to OHA...She has INTEGRITY and is TRUSTWORTHY in what she does and believes in. She is a person who demonstrates sound moral and ethical principals.
Ciara Kahahane (student at UH Manoa) supports Mililani:
"Welina me ke aloha,
Mililani Trask has real knowledge of Hawaiʻi and the way these islands work. Though some of her stances are controversial, she is not afraid to make herself heard and initiate the conversation which we so desperately need. She uses critical thinking to solve island problems and is willing to do her research. That is why I admire Mililani Trask, and it is why she has my vote for OHA."
Ciara Kahahane
"Welina me ke aloha,
Mililani Trask has real knowledge of Hawaiʻi and the way these islands work. Though some of her stances are controversial, she is not afraid to make herself heard and initiate the conversation which we so desperately need. She uses critical thinking to solve island problems and is willing to do her research. That is why I admire Mililani Trask, and it is why she has my vote for OHA."
Ciara Kahahane
Kumu Leina'ala Kalama Heine supports Mililani for OHA:
"I support Mililani because she is the most capable leader, and because she's the smartest and most experienced candidate for OHA."
"I support Mililani because she is the most capable leader, and because she's the smartest and most experienced candidate for OHA."
Musical Producer and Writer, Kenneth Makuakane supports Mililani Trask:
Aloha family and friends,
I ask for your support to elect Mililani Trask for an OHA At-Large seat.
Mililani is a globally recognized indigenous leader with extensive experience in the United Nations. She has contributed to reforming public policy for water rights, public shoreline access and developing the State's renewable resources to achieve delivering affordable electricity. She's blazed trails for native Hawaiian rights and helped to steer the Hawaiian movement during its early days. While Hawaiian entitlements and nation building have become household words today, Mililani has forged nation building since back in the late 1980's with the creation of the first Hawaiian constitution under the proclaimed sovereign entity Ka Lahui Hawaii. Mililani worked with Mother Teresa in the House of the Orphan over a six year period and continues her international work today. This is the kind of leader we need to move OHA to its next level of attaining our Hawaiian settlements for our land assets and resources. Decisions at OHA impact all of Hawaii which is why we need a leader who has the legal and international training in making sound choices. I humbly ask for your vote for MILILANI TRASK for OHA.
Mahalo,
Kenneth Makuakane
Aloha family and friends,
I ask for your support to elect Mililani Trask for an OHA At-Large seat.
Mililani is a globally recognized indigenous leader with extensive experience in the United Nations. She has contributed to reforming public policy for water rights, public shoreline access and developing the State's renewable resources to achieve delivering affordable electricity. She's blazed trails for native Hawaiian rights and helped to steer the Hawaiian movement during its early days. While Hawaiian entitlements and nation building have become household words today, Mililani has forged nation building since back in the late 1980's with the creation of the first Hawaiian constitution under the proclaimed sovereign entity Ka Lahui Hawaii. Mililani worked with Mother Teresa in the House of the Orphan over a six year period and continues her international work today. This is the kind of leader we need to move OHA to its next level of attaining our Hawaiian settlements for our land assets and resources. Decisions at OHA impact all of Hawaii which is why we need a leader who has the legal and international training in making sound choices. I humbly ask for your vote for MILILANI TRASK for OHA.
Mahalo,
Kenneth Makuakane
The carpenter's union endorses Trask 4 oha!
The Mahie Trask 'Ohana proudly stands by their first cousin, Mililani Trask, in her efforts to seek election to OHA:
"I support my cousin because she is truly a devout and dedicated leader in the Hawaiian community. Who has consistently fought for the rights of Native Hawaiians and all indigenous peoples at the United Nations for over 3 decades. Mililani was instrumental in helping to craft laws for the protection of ocean water, wai-fresh water, and public access to the shoreline, that benefits the people of Hawaii. In her brilliance, she has managed to creatively utilize Hawaiian traditional laws to create state law such as the PASH (Public Access to the Shoreline Hawaii). My cousin worked for Mother Teresa over a 6 year period in Calcutta, India, in the house of the orphans. Show me one other OHA candidate in Hawaii that has accomplished what she has."
www.trask4oha.com
"I support my cousin because she is truly a devout and dedicated leader in the Hawaiian community. Who has consistently fought for the rights of Native Hawaiians and all indigenous peoples at the United Nations for over 3 decades. Mililani was instrumental in helping to craft laws for the protection of ocean water, wai-fresh water, and public access to the shoreline, that benefits the people of Hawaii. In her brilliance, she has managed to creatively utilize Hawaiian traditional laws to create state law such as the PASH (Public Access to the Shoreline Hawaii). My cousin worked for Mother Teresa over a 6 year period in Calcutta, India, in the house of the orphans. Show me one other OHA candidate in Hawaii that has accomplished what she has."
www.trask4oha.com
Malia Nobrega-Olivera (Director at Loli Aniau, Makaʻala Aniau (LAMA)) supports Mililani:
My 'ohana and I support Mililani Trask because she is a leader and voice for our people. I've been fortunate to have the opportunity to work with Mililani and learn from her for the last 12 years on issues important to indigenous peoples like climate change, biodiversity, traditional knowledge, intellectual property rights, etc... We have worked together at a local, regional, and international level. She is committed to our people, especially our youth. Mililani is always finding ways to implement the UN Declaration on Indigenous Peoples which include her strong support for programs such as native language programs, education, economic development, and training and working with our youth to be the next generation of leaders for our lāhui.
Malia
My 'ohana and I support Mililani Trask because she is a leader and voice for our people. I've been fortunate to have the opportunity to work with Mililani and learn from her for the last 12 years on issues important to indigenous peoples like climate change, biodiversity, traditional knowledge, intellectual property rights, etc... We have worked together at a local, regional, and international level. She is committed to our people, especially our youth. Mililani is always finding ways to implement the UN Declaration on Indigenous Peoples which include her strong support for programs such as native language programs, education, economic development, and training and working with our youth to be the next generation of leaders for our lāhui.
Malia
Aloha Intelligent & Conscious Hawaiians!
I endorse and support Mililani Trask for OHA at large because she will ensure OHA meets their legal obligations to us. I’ve known her to be diligent, smart, trustworthy, and thankfully--- for the good of the Hawaiian people. I believe some of the trustees have used their positions that benefit a small few and sadly to the detriment of our people. I know Mililani will always ask the right questions, such as “how is this going to impact our people? And is it going to better their conditions? Will it help to sustain and improve our quality of life?” Mili has the heart, the vision, the integrity and the fortitude to lead us, as a people to a better Hawai`i for all. Make a positive difference, please cast your vote for Mililani Trask today, I DID!
Lani Weigert (Executive Director of Hawai`i AgriTourism Association, Co-Founder of Alii Kula Lavender, Director of Marketing for Hamakua Mushrooms)
I endorse and support Mililani Trask for OHA at large because she will ensure OHA meets their legal obligations to us. I’ve known her to be diligent, smart, trustworthy, and thankfully--- for the good of the Hawaiian people. I believe some of the trustees have used their positions that benefit a small few and sadly to the detriment of our people. I know Mililani will always ask the right questions, such as “how is this going to impact our people? And is it going to better their conditions? Will it help to sustain and improve our quality of life?” Mili has the heart, the vision, the integrity and the fortitude to lead us, as a people to a better Hawai`i for all. Make a positive difference, please cast your vote for Mililani Trask today, I DID!
Lani Weigert (Executive Director of Hawai`i AgriTourism Association, Co-Founder of Alii Kula Lavender, Director of Marketing for Hamakua Mushrooms)
Jamie Clark (Principal Designer at Jamie Clark Interior Design) supports Mililani:
I am endorsing Mililani Trask, and ask all of my friends and ʻohana to vote for her. I have known her my entire life. She is one of the most intelligent, courageous, and honest women I know. What makes her stand out is her compassion and big heart for the people of Hawaii. She is a fighter who gives no harm, but takes no B.S.
Everyone can vote for OHA so please tell everyone you know to vote for Mililani. We need her in OHA, especially at this crucial time of our history.
Jamie Laniakea Clark
Wailuku, Hawaii
I am endorsing Mililani Trask, and ask all of my friends and ʻohana to vote for her. I have known her my entire life. She is one of the most intelligent, courageous, and honest women I know. What makes her stand out is her compassion and big heart for the people of Hawaii. She is a fighter who gives no harm, but takes no B.S.
Everyone can vote for OHA so please tell everyone you know to vote for Mililani. We need her in OHA, especially at this crucial time of our history.
Jamie Laniakea Clark
Wailuku, Hawaii
"The Hawaiian people truly need your leadership, your integrity, your tremendous knowledge and intelligence, as well as your advocacy and fighting spirit at the Office of Hawaiian Affairs."
-Richard Naiwi Wurdeman (Native Hawaiian Attorney)
-Richard Naiwi Wurdeman (Native Hawaiian Attorney)
Tena koutou
I have had the privilege of working and knowing Mililani Trask for over 10 years. Mili is honest, loyal and fundamentally passionate about the interests of the Hawaiian people. As a trustee of OHA Mili would be a vigilant kaitiaki (guardian) for her people.
I to tatou aroha katoa, me te tautoko ki a koutou i to tatou hoa i tou whanau i roto i te Aotearoa. Kia kaha, kia manawanui.
-Loretta Lovell (Maori Attorney practicing in Wellington, NZ)
I have had the privilege of working and knowing Mililani Trask for over 10 years. Mili is honest, loyal and fundamentally passionate about the interests of the Hawaiian people. As a trustee of OHA Mili would be a vigilant kaitiaki (guardian) for her people.
I to tatou aroha katoa, me te tautoko ki a koutou i to tatou hoa i tou whanau i roto i te Aotearoa. Kia kaha, kia manawanui.
-Loretta Lovell (Maori Attorney practicing in Wellington, NZ)
Pepe Trask of Kauai supports Mililani:
Aloha...... I have known Mililani since our childhood growing up together, and she has always played well with others. Additionally, she is humble, smart, well spoken, considerate, thoughtful, insightful, patient, caring of others, selfless, and has demonstrated a lifelong passionate commitment to the protection of Native Hawaiian legal rights, the well being of our Hawaiian Community, Hawaiian Issues, and Hawaiian Self Determination. I am blessed to be related to Mililani, and we as Hawaiians are fortunate to have her passionate commitment. I wholeheartedly support, and ask for your support and vote of my first cousin Milillani Trask........ Mahalo ....... Pepe Trask, Anahola, Kauai.
Aloha...... I have known Mililani since our childhood growing up together, and she has always played well with others. Additionally, she is humble, smart, well spoken, considerate, thoughtful, insightful, patient, caring of others, selfless, and has demonstrated a lifelong passionate commitment to the protection of Native Hawaiian legal rights, the well being of our Hawaiian Community, Hawaiian Issues, and Hawaiian Self Determination. I am blessed to be related to Mililani, and we as Hawaiians are fortunate to have her passionate commitment. I wholeheartedly support, and ask for your support and vote of my first cousin Milillani Trask........ Mahalo ....... Pepe Trask, Anahola, Kauai.
Hinewirangi Morgan of New Zealand endorses Mililani:
Kia ora tatou katoa, Greetings to you all.
I am writing this letter in support of Millilani Trask whom I have known for a number of years,
In those years I have been a part of, witnessed, her total commitment to her own people, the indigenous peoples of Hawaii, and also the indigenous peoples of the world at a United Nations level.
Millilani's love of her traditions and culture formulates the passion and commitment she has that drives her in all her efforts to bring justice to the Peoples of Hawaii and the world.
Millilani has work relentlessly to make things better for those she is serving. She is a formidable woman with the drive that will being to those on the grassroots, all that they need to have a better life through he own skills as a woman who knows the law.
Millilani is driven by a Hawaiian Spirituality and with that she also can come from her head of the Academic/intellect to her heart and bring 'feel' to any of the issues that she has to address, always remembering she is not there for her- self but her people.
Finally in a visit to Aotearoa I hosted her and her business partner driving them to Taupo and staying with them throughout their visit and in that time, I found a very different woman in Millilani, she was a vibrant and warm young woman, excited by the spread of our beautiful Aotearoa, I appreciated the learning, because I have held her in the highest of esteem.
It is with much aroha that I support this woman in what she is trying to achieve.
Mauri ora Kia kaha
Hinewirangi kohu Morgan
Kia ora tatou katoa, Greetings to you all.
I am writing this letter in support of Millilani Trask whom I have known for a number of years,
In those years I have been a part of, witnessed, her total commitment to her own people, the indigenous peoples of Hawaii, and also the indigenous peoples of the world at a United Nations level.
Millilani's love of her traditions and culture formulates the passion and commitment she has that drives her in all her efforts to bring justice to the Peoples of Hawaii and the world.
Millilani has work relentlessly to make things better for those she is serving. She is a formidable woman with the drive that will being to those on the grassroots, all that they need to have a better life through he own skills as a woman who knows the law.
Millilani is driven by a Hawaiian Spirituality and with that she also can come from her head of the Academic/intellect to her heart and bring 'feel' to any of the issues that she has to address, always remembering she is not there for her- self but her people.
Finally in a visit to Aotearoa I hosted her and her business partner driving them to Taupo and staying with them throughout their visit and in that time, I found a very different woman in Millilani, she was a vibrant and warm young woman, excited by the spread of our beautiful Aotearoa, I appreciated the learning, because I have held her in the highest of esteem.
It is with much aroha that I support this woman in what she is trying to achieve.
Mauri ora Kia kaha
Hinewirangi kohu Morgan
Kealoha ʻohana supports mililani
Aloha from the Kealoha ohana (Moku O Keawe),
We pray to Akua for guidance, strength, protection, and wisdom, as we support Mililani in her continued work for our people. Her credentials defy superlatives.
Our ohana, both Kealoha and Cooper (from Hana, Makawa'o, and Pukalani, Maui), whose kupuna guide us, firmly stand with Mililani at this hour. May we all pave the way for our keiki and mo'opuna, and we know Mililani will not waiver in that charge.
Imua, and Akua bless all of us.
Warmest aloha,
Ku'uleiohuokalani Kealoha Cooper, Trustee
James Kimo Kealoha & Miulan Pelekumu Young Kealoha Estate
We pray to Akua for guidance, strength, protection, and wisdom, as we support Mililani in her continued work for our people. Her credentials defy superlatives.
Our ohana, both Kealoha and Cooper (from Hana, Makawa'o, and Pukalani, Maui), whose kupuna guide us, firmly stand with Mililani at this hour. May we all pave the way for our keiki and mo'opuna, and we know Mililani will not waiver in that charge.
Imua, and Akua bless all of us.
Warmest aloha,
Ku'uleiohuokalani Kealoha Cooper, Trustee
James Kimo Kealoha & Miulan Pelekumu Young Kealoha Estate
Aloha!
I would like to sincerely endorse OHA candidate, Mililani Trask. Mililani brings an extensive list of accomplishments that is unmatched to the Office of Hawaiian Affairs. A highly educated woman of native Hawaiian stature, Mililani will certainly be a guiding force for the hawaiian people as well as all of Hawaii nei. Her heart is and has always been for the people of Hawaii. Having Ms. Trask elected to OHA is the best decision anyone hawaiian or non-hawaiian can make. I am so very happy to finally support a candidate whom we all can be proud of! Mililani Trask, Imua, Imua Lanakila!
Sincerest aloha,
Luana Alapa
I would like to sincerely endorse OHA candidate, Mililani Trask. Mililani brings an extensive list of accomplishments that is unmatched to the Office of Hawaiian Affairs. A highly educated woman of native Hawaiian stature, Mililani will certainly be a guiding force for the hawaiian people as well as all of Hawaii nei. Her heart is and has always been for the people of Hawaii. Having Ms. Trask elected to OHA is the best decision anyone hawaiian or non-hawaiian can make. I am so very happy to finally support a candidate whom we all can be proud of! Mililani Trask, Imua, Imua Lanakila!
Sincerest aloha,
Luana Alapa
As an educator of aspiring young entrepreneurs, I have come to appreciate the magic that comes from combining in depth-knowledge and proven skills with impassioned enthusiasm for what can be possible when one stays genuinely open to new ideas and new ways of looking at old problems.
It is hard to imagine a candidate who possesses more of these qualities than Mililani Trask and it is my honor to support her candidacy for election to the OHA Board of Trustees. I plan to vote for her and for Peter Apo and Hulu Lindsey, also candidates who bring an entrepreneurial mind set to the public policy process.
Respectfully,
John Webster, PhD
Director of the Hogan Entrepreneurial Program
University Professor
It is hard to imagine a candidate who possesses more of these qualities than Mililani Trask and it is my honor to support her candidacy for election to the OHA Board of Trustees. I plan to vote for her and for Peter Apo and Hulu Lindsey, also candidates who bring an entrepreneurial mind set to the public policy process.
Respectfully,
John Webster, PhD
Director of the Hogan Entrepreneurial Program
University Professor
“The trustees have a fiduciary duty to oversee the trust, so any skills or experience candidates bring to that task should count a lot.” Star Advertiser Friday July 18, 2014.
I truly believe OHA –and its beneficiaries—are fortunate that Mililani Trask has decided that it is time to once again lend her skills and experience to managing this vital trust.
The breadth of her international experience, her history of brave,
advocacy on behalf of Kanaka Maoli and her understanding of the challenges facing Hawaii and what we must ALL do to step up to them make her the kind of principled, pragmatic trustee OHA needs.
I understand Hawaii, the legacy of its painful past and the promise of its future better because of people like Miliani Trask.
I can think of few candidates with the kind of formidable intellect and unquenchable passion Mililani Trask offers to discharge the fiduciary duty of being an OHA trustee.
In doing right by Native Hawaiians, Mililani Trask will do right by all of Hawaii.
That is why ALL of Hawaii needs to make sure that Mililani Trask is back at the OHA table.
(Dawn Morais Ph.D. teaches in the Honors Program at University of Hawaii, Manoa, advocates for issues important to the community and blogs for Huffington Post Hawaii, freecatholic808.com, and FeminismandReligion.com)
I truly believe OHA –and its beneficiaries—are fortunate that Mililani Trask has decided that it is time to once again lend her skills and experience to managing this vital trust.
The breadth of her international experience, her history of brave,
advocacy on behalf of Kanaka Maoli and her understanding of the challenges facing Hawaii and what we must ALL do to step up to them make her the kind of principled, pragmatic trustee OHA needs.
I understand Hawaii, the legacy of its painful past and the promise of its future better because of people like Miliani Trask.
I can think of few candidates with the kind of formidable intellect and unquenchable passion Mililani Trask offers to discharge the fiduciary duty of being an OHA trustee.
In doing right by Native Hawaiians, Mililani Trask will do right by all of Hawaii.
That is why ALL of Hawaii needs to make sure that Mililani Trask is back at the OHA table.
(Dawn Morais Ph.D. teaches in the Honors Program at University of Hawaii, Manoa, advocates for issues important to the community and blogs for Huffington Post Hawaii, freecatholic808.com, and FeminismandReligion.com)
Mililani Trask is one of the most informed and articulate community leaders in all of Hawai`i nei. Trained as an attorney, she is respected by the community and beyond for her remarkable analytical and advocacy abilities. Mililani is clearheaded and pragmatic. Since the 1970s she has used her legal background to help draft visionary documentation on local Hawaiian and global matters. We need leaders in our community like Mililani Trask who are able to understand the issues, design smart solutions and serve with integrity and wisdom. Our community deserves transparency, good ideas and accountability at OHA, and Mililani can help make sure we get that. Protect and invigorate our unique island culture, VOTE Mililani Trask for OHA.
Pete Britos, Ph.D., University Professor, Filmmaker, Creative Director Black Sand Hawai`i
Pete Britos, Ph.D., University Professor, Filmmaker, Creative Director Black Sand Hawai`i
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Aloha Our Dear Friends and Supporters,
A reminder: You do not need to be Native Hawaiian to vote in the Office of Hawaiian Affairs (OHA) at-large board elections – you need only care for the future of the Native Hawaiian people. Your vote at this vital juncture really counts!
For the first time – ever – we are stepping out (at the request of our many friends) and endorsingthree of the fifteen folk seeking a seat as at-large board members of OHA. If you support our work and our vision, we ask you to consider jotting down these names and supporting:
Keali’i Makekau
Mililani Trask
Hina Wong-Kalu
Ho’omaika’i-blessings,
Inette and ‘Iokepa ‘Īmaikalani
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A reminder: You do not need to be Native Hawaiian to vote in the Office of Hawaiian Affairs (OHA) at-large board elections – you need only care for the future of the Native Hawaiian people. Your vote at this vital juncture really counts!
For the first time – ever – we are stepping out (at the request of our many friends) and endorsingthree of the fifteen folk seeking a seat as at-large board members of OHA. If you support our work and our vision, we ask you to consider jotting down these names and supporting:
Keali’i Makekau
Mililani Trask
Hina Wong-Kalu
Ho’omaika’i-blessings,
Inette and ‘Iokepa ‘Īmaikalani
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"Mililani is ahead of the times. She is a strong political strategist. She has been involved with Global Indigenous Peoples. Her view on the rights of indigenous people is universal. Her experience makes her qualified for the time and space in the Hawaiian Movement to take action for government-to-government relations to happen. She is in the perfect position to offer all of Hawaii the best that we deserve as Kanaka Maoli. I support Mililani Trask 4 OHA." -Nanifay Paglinawan
I support Mililani for OHA because she has a brilliant mind and will use her position as Trustee to help the Hawaiian people. I know she will do her best to ensure OHA is using its resources to elevate the level or our Hawaiian people. Look at her life and you will see Mililani has always been at the forefront of our Hawaiian issues. I VOTE for Mililani for OHA and I encourage everyone else to do the same.
Mahalo,
Kumu Hula Karl Veto Baker
Mahalo,
Kumu Hula Karl Veto Baker
Aloha Kakou,
Mililani B. Trask is one of my many Hawaiian friends and fellow clean energy advocates, so it goes without saying that I support her for OHA Trustee at large.
Mililani knows all too well that our state and city government continue to fail us by standing up for and supporting the "Big Guy" instead of the "Little Guy". She has acted accordingly over the years and persevered as a Hawaiian activist, an attorney, clean renewable energy advocate, and United Nations expert on indigenous people of the earth, to help ordinary people everywhere, not just in Hawaii.
She is keenly aware of how residents are struggling to survive because we have the highest electric rates in the nation, as well as the highest shipping costs, the result of having monopolies in control of both.
Yet, our Governor and Legislature continue to support and protect these 2 egregious monopolies vigorously, to the detriment of our economy, and the financial stability of our businesses and families, some burning candles at night, cooking with wood, burning down homes in the process, choosing between food, health care, Etc. and electricity, with many businesses closing or unable to expand.
Mililani understands that this situation is no longer tolerable and not pono for our people, for our kupuna, or as a legacy to leave to our children and grandchildren.
She has tirelessly supported attorney John Carroll's ongoing efforts through his legal action to bring about an end to the HECO monopoly in particular and have it converted to publicly owned, non-profit power to help bring down electricity rates significantly for our residents and to ramp up our vast renewable energy resources, the development of which the HECO monopoly continues to block and stall every step of the way to protect itself from what has been described as its "death spiral" brought about by "disruptive" renewable energy technologies that have made its business obsolete.
John's breach of public trust lawsuit against the HECO monopoly and the State ( PUC, DCA, DBEDT, Governor Neil Abercrombie. ) was accepted by the court on May 29. He won the 1st battle, but the war has yet to be won. Mililani is a key part of our efforts to win the war.
Mililani provided us with an important venue, her Olelo First Friday Show on Feb. 7, to educate the ratepayers about why it became necessary to file this lawsuit, and she is prepared to do so again as the lawsuit moves forward.
http://olelo.granicus.com/MediaPlayer.php?view_id=30&clip_id=39003
http://petitions.moveon.org/sign/class-action-lawsuit-6/
Please help John Carroll to lower YOUR electric rates too by voting for Mililani as OHA Trustee At Large so she can continue her support in a broader capacity for the "Little Guy", both Hawaiians and non-Hawaiians alike, in this and other critical efforts, and at this critical juncture for Hawaii's future.
Malama Pono,
Ed Wagner
Mililani B. Trask is one of my many Hawaiian friends and fellow clean energy advocates, so it goes without saying that I support her for OHA Trustee at large.
Mililani knows all too well that our state and city government continue to fail us by standing up for and supporting the "Big Guy" instead of the "Little Guy". She has acted accordingly over the years and persevered as a Hawaiian activist, an attorney, clean renewable energy advocate, and United Nations expert on indigenous people of the earth, to help ordinary people everywhere, not just in Hawaii.
She is keenly aware of how residents are struggling to survive because we have the highest electric rates in the nation, as well as the highest shipping costs, the result of having monopolies in control of both.
Yet, our Governor and Legislature continue to support and protect these 2 egregious monopolies vigorously, to the detriment of our economy, and the financial stability of our businesses and families, some burning candles at night, cooking with wood, burning down homes in the process, choosing between food, health care, Etc. and electricity, with many businesses closing or unable to expand.
Mililani understands that this situation is no longer tolerable and not pono for our people, for our kupuna, or as a legacy to leave to our children and grandchildren.
She has tirelessly supported attorney John Carroll's ongoing efforts through his legal action to bring about an end to the HECO monopoly in particular and have it converted to publicly owned, non-profit power to help bring down electricity rates significantly for our residents and to ramp up our vast renewable energy resources, the development of which the HECO monopoly continues to block and stall every step of the way to protect itself from what has been described as its "death spiral" brought about by "disruptive" renewable energy technologies that have made its business obsolete.
John's breach of public trust lawsuit against the HECO monopoly and the State ( PUC, DCA, DBEDT, Governor Neil Abercrombie. ) was accepted by the court on May 29. He won the 1st battle, but the war has yet to be won. Mililani is a key part of our efforts to win the war.
Mililani provided us with an important venue, her Olelo First Friday Show on Feb. 7, to educate the ratepayers about why it became necessary to file this lawsuit, and she is prepared to do so again as the lawsuit moves forward.
http://olelo.granicus.com/MediaPlayer.php?view_id=30&clip_id=39003
http://petitions.moveon.org/sign/class-action-lawsuit-6/
Please help John Carroll to lower YOUR electric rates too by voting for Mililani as OHA Trustee At Large so she can continue her support in a broader capacity for the "Little Guy", both Hawaiians and non-Hawaiians alike, in this and other critical efforts, and at this critical juncture for Hawaii's future.
Malama Pono,
Ed Wagner
1) Your position on the current attempt by the state legislature to circumvent both the US and the state of Hawaii’s constitution reflects your intelligence and courage.
2) Being Hawaiian and having been active in promoting the rights of native Hawaiians is commendable.
3) You have a doctors of jurisprudence degree, which can be most helpful in the lawmaking process.
4) I am certain having twenty-three Hawaiian descendants that you will have the welfare of Hawaiians at the center of all you do.
Yours truly,
John S. Carroll
2) Being Hawaiian and having been active in promoting the rights of native Hawaiians is commendable.
3) You have a doctors of jurisprudence degree, which can be most helpful in the lawmaking process.
4) I am certain having twenty-three Hawaiian descendants that you will have the welfare of Hawaiians at the center of all you do.
Yours truly,
John S. Carroll
"The purpose for this letter is to express our full support of Mililani Trask in her decision to run for the Office of Hawaiian Affairs (OHA) at Large seat. Her efforts continue to make a difference for our kupuna, keiki, and mo'opuna. She has been a champion for our people, and works tirelessly for a better future for all.
Mililani is one of the most brilliant minds in this day and age. As she comes from a family of educated, ethical and morally sound people, she emulates her father, and grandfather in the legal arena. More important, is her continued dedication to human rights, evidenced by her service at the United Nations. Her accomplishments defy superlatives.
In her service for the good of all people, Mililani has worked with the Dalai Lama, and Mother Teresa. Over the course of many years of hard work abroad, we are fortunate to have Mililani back home to help our people through very difficult times. Although controversial at times, it is people like Mililani Trask that provoke discussion, and keep centered, without being swayed by politics nor potential personal gain. This is where integrity, morals and values are important, and those qualities she holds and never waivers.
As a candidate for OHA, we have great hope that OHA will be brought back to the initial intent of the organization, with Mililani being elected to contribute to this process. In her first election, Mililani was elected by the largest number of Hawaiian votes cast in any election since OHA's inception. I sincerely hope history repeats itself.
To Mililani, mahalo for your contributions to our people, and may Akua bless you, guide you, and protect you in all future endeavors. Please let us know if there is anything we can do to kokua. We are all proud to be part of this effort, and proud to know you as ohana, and as a warrior for our people."
- Ku`ulei Kealoha Cooper
(Ku`ulei Kealoha Cooper is the Trustee for the Kealoha Estate on Hawaii Island)
Mililani is one of the most brilliant minds in this day and age. As she comes from a family of educated, ethical and morally sound people, she emulates her father, and grandfather in the legal arena. More important, is her continued dedication to human rights, evidenced by her service at the United Nations. Her accomplishments defy superlatives.
In her service for the good of all people, Mililani has worked with the Dalai Lama, and Mother Teresa. Over the course of many years of hard work abroad, we are fortunate to have Mililani back home to help our people through very difficult times. Although controversial at times, it is people like Mililani Trask that provoke discussion, and keep centered, without being swayed by politics nor potential personal gain. This is where integrity, morals and values are important, and those qualities she holds and never waivers.
As a candidate for OHA, we have great hope that OHA will be brought back to the initial intent of the organization, with Mililani being elected to contribute to this process. In her first election, Mililani was elected by the largest number of Hawaiian votes cast in any election since OHA's inception. I sincerely hope history repeats itself.
To Mililani, mahalo for your contributions to our people, and may Akua bless you, guide you, and protect you in all future endeavors. Please let us know if there is anything we can do to kokua. We are all proud to be part of this effort, and proud to know you as ohana, and as a warrior for our people."
- Ku`ulei Kealoha Cooper
(Ku`ulei Kealoha Cooper is the Trustee for the Kealoha Estate on Hawaii Island)
"I support Mililani because I trust that she has the best interest of the Hawaiian people at heart!" - Paula Biondine
(Paula Biondine is a successful media traffic manager both for television and radio)
(Paula Biondine is a successful media traffic manager both for television and radio)
"I support Mililani because she has never allowed criticism to inhibit her fierce defense of the rights of native Hawaiians as well as other indigenous peoples. She has never allowed decorum to stifle debate if questions about Hawaii’s future hang in the balance. I support Mililani Trask 4 OHA!" -Coach Cal Lee
ALOHA KAKOU,
HONESTLY, POLITICS HAVE NEVER BEEN MY THING. IN THE LAST DECADE AND A HALF HOWEVER,
THOUGHTS HAVE CHANGED, OUR HAWAI`I HAS CHANGED AND I HAVE CHANGED. AND SO I FIND MYSELF NOW ASKING YOUR SUPPORT FOR MILILANI TRASK. I HAVE WATCHED, SEEN AND LISTENED THROUGH THE YEARS AS MILI, LIKE ALL OF US, HAS CHANGED.
NOW WHEN SHE SPEAKS, I LISTEN. I LISTEN BECAUSE THE ANGER HAS SUBSIDED BUT NOT THE INTENT. I LISTEN BECAUSE I BELIEVE TRUTH THESE DAYS, IS A RARE COMMODITY.
I LISTEN BECAUSE IN MILILANI, I FIND THE CALL OF OUR PEOPLE FINDING VOICE AND ACKNOWLEDGEMENT IN A NEW RENAISSANCE OF WHO WE ARE AND WHAT WE CAN DO.
COME, FOLLOW AND TRUST.
ROBERT ULUWEHI CAZIMERO
HONESTLY, POLITICS HAVE NEVER BEEN MY THING. IN THE LAST DECADE AND A HALF HOWEVER,
THOUGHTS HAVE CHANGED, OUR HAWAI`I HAS CHANGED AND I HAVE CHANGED. AND SO I FIND MYSELF NOW ASKING YOUR SUPPORT FOR MILILANI TRASK. I HAVE WATCHED, SEEN AND LISTENED THROUGH THE YEARS AS MILI, LIKE ALL OF US, HAS CHANGED.
NOW WHEN SHE SPEAKS, I LISTEN. I LISTEN BECAUSE THE ANGER HAS SUBSIDED BUT NOT THE INTENT. I LISTEN BECAUSE I BELIEVE TRUTH THESE DAYS, IS A RARE COMMODITY.
I LISTEN BECAUSE IN MILILANI, I FIND THE CALL OF OUR PEOPLE FINDING VOICE AND ACKNOWLEDGEMENT IN A NEW RENAISSANCE OF WHO WE ARE AND WHAT WE CAN DO.
COME, FOLLOW AND TRUST.
ROBERT ULUWEHI CAZIMERO
"I support Mililani Trask, not because she's my cousin, but because of all her accomplishments and contributions to improving the conditions of the Lahui. She has been proactive in making a difference in public policy for all of Hawaii Nei and the Native Hawaiian community."-Kawika Trask
(Mr. Trask is a prominent Hawaiian musician of the band: Kawika Trask & Friends).
(Mr. Trask is a prominent Hawaiian musician of the band: Kawika Trask & Friends).
"I'm Sergio Arellano, owner of Serg's Mexican Kitchen, and I support Mililani Trask 4 OHA!"
(Sergio Arellano owns Serg's Mexican Kitchen with locations in Manoa & Waimanalo)
(Sergio Arellano owns Serg's Mexican Kitchen with locations in Manoa & Waimanalo)
"I support Mililani because she is brilliant, passionate about our rights, and always ready to take on difficult issues. We don't always agree but I always know that she says what she means and she means what she says." -Patricia Brandt
(Ms. Brandt has worked with community groups on strategic planning and development. She is an accomplished professional with extensive background in both public and private sectors.)
(Ms. Brandt has worked with community groups on strategic planning and development. She is an accomplished professional with extensive background in both public and private sectors.)
Leina'ala Kalama Heine, Roxanne Yadao, and Bob Uyehara support Mililani Trask 4 OHA!
(Aunty Leina'ala is the Kumu Hula for Halau Na Pualei O Likolehua which was established in 1976. She has participated in the Merrie Monarch as a judge and as a competitor. Kumu Leina'ala is also a featured solo dancer for the Brothers Cazimero).
(Roxanne Yadao is a successful personal trainer with deep ties in the Hawaiian community).
(Uncle Bob Uyehara is a respected family man from Kailua).
(Aunty Leina'ala is the Kumu Hula for Halau Na Pualei O Likolehua which was established in 1976. She has participated in the Merrie Monarch as a judge and as a competitor. Kumu Leina'ala is also a featured solo dancer for the Brothers Cazimero).
(Roxanne Yadao is a successful personal trainer with deep ties in the Hawaiian community).
(Uncle Bob Uyehara is a respected family man from Kailua).
Aloha, my name is Kaʻili Britos. I am a graduate of Kamehameha Schools, and the University of Hawaiʻi at Mānoa, and I support Mililani Trask 4 OHA!
(Ms. Britos is a former Wahine Golfer for UH, and has represented Hawaii for golf throughout the U.S. and Asia.)
(Ms. Britos is a former Wahine Golfer for UH, and has represented Hawaii for golf throughout the U.S. and Asia.)
Kailua Boys support Mililani Trask 4 OHA!
Ironworkers union endorses Mililani!
masons union endorses mililani!
The building trades endorse mililani!
