Sunday, November 17, 2019
Kia’i ke Kahaukani: Lā 84
Mauna Kea: Lā: 129
Today, many of us have Kalaeloa / Kahuku on the forefront of our hearts/minds.
As part of our hui will be making their way out to Kalaeloa tonight to answer the kahea and stand in solidarity, I'll be praying for all who continue to put their bodies on the line because of their ancestral sukubun / kuleana to mālama 'āina - including all the kia'i at Kalaeloa, Hūnānāniho, Kahuku, and Mauna Kea.
I also continue to hold close to my heart and in my prayers all those across the Pacific and back on Turtle Island who who are working to protect and heal our precious land and water. In my dreams last night, I saw the tears and laughter lines on the faces of some of our brave elders holding the line at Henoko. They couldn't hear me when I tried to speak to them, but they smiled when I joined hands with the kia'i and fellow Shimanchu here on these islands and sang...
On that note, the crew here at Bachman continue to hold protocol 3x daily, every day at 8am, noon, and sunset*.
At 4pm today, some of Kumu Snowbird's haumana will be leading our weekly workshop. If you're in the area, come join us to learn/practice the hula, mele, oli, and pule used in protocol for the Mauna.
*Quick reminder that sunset 'aha here at Bachman / Wise Field will now be held at 5pm, starting today.
Ku Kia’i Mauna! Rise For Henoko! Together, We Rise!!