Maile's District 21 Blog

We enjoyed a wonderful informational briefing this afternoon from a native Hawaiian health advocacy group, Papa Ola Lokahi. Below is the slide show link from their presentation today. There is a lot of wonderful information — if you ever have questions regarding traditional healing practices, programs for teaching health care workers, etc., visit: http://www.papaolalokahi.org

Sharlene Chun-Lum, Papa Ola Lokahi Executive Director; Sen. Maile Shimabukuro; Sen. Lorraine Inouye; and Tercia Ku of Papa Ola Lokahi.

Click image to view PowerPoint presentation.

Power Point

• POL Booklet, 2015 (2007-2011)
• POL Mandates, updated 2016
• Chronology of Traditional Healing Events, updated 2016
• Health Education materials (also, ‘Imi Hale – Native Hawaiian Cancer Network)
• Native Hawaiian Health Scholarship Program

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Senator Gil Riviere had a meeting February 3 to discuss his Kaena Point Bill SB 3065 to reinforce protection to the Albatrosses that are protected under the Migratory Bird Treaty Act and the Hawaii state wildlife rules after heinous crimes were committed to the birds. In late December 2015 a group of minors killed and dismembered four adult Albatrosses.

The birds were killed with a stick while they were sitting on their nest. After they were killed their legs were cut off using a knife to remove the identification bands. The minors also destroyed 17 nets and stole $3,100 worth of equipment that included: cameras to monitor the birds and car batteries to power them. Along with the 4 birds killed, 13 birds are missing. They are suspected to have been killed as well. The bodies of the birds were scattered across the estuary with bloody piles of feathers.

Kaena Point is a special place because it gives the public a window into what Midway Island looks like. From this tragic story of the Albatrosses comes a call to action to protect and enforce the safety of the birds so that everyone can enjoy them. Senator Riviere’s Bill SB 3065 goes beyond the death of a few birds.  Senator Shimabukuro and others co-introduced the bill, which hopes to have full-time enforcement officers assigned to the area from the Department of Land and Natural Resources along with on-site educational staff to inform people about preserving the natural beauty of the place.

                       Protect Kaena Point — Support SB 3065

Senate Hearing for SB 3065 Monday February 8, 2016 10am Room 224

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Aloha e nā hoa, Today marks Day 3 of the ʻAha where 154 Native Hawaiians from across Hawaiʻi and the continental U.S. are gathering to discuss the future of Hawaiian self-governance. This week consists of presentations by experts in various subject matters including international law, American Indian law, and Native Hawaiian law and history. Presenters have made their resources available for your information at www.naiaupuni.org/aha. Watch portions of the proceedings live via ʻŌlelo television channel 53 or at www.olelo.org (you must have Silverlight installed on your computer, www.microsoft.com/silverlight/). Here is the schedule of the remaining broadcasts: Today, February 3 12:30 p.m. – 1:45 p.m. Thursday, February 4 9:15 a.m. – 10:30 a.m. Friday, February 5 12:30 p.m. – 1:45 p.m. Programs will also be posted on ʻŌleloNet and YouTube.

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 Kulana Hawaii is a weight management program offered to Native Hawaiians for FREE.  Those that do not have Native Hawaiian ancestry may also participate but may have to pay the “Co-pay” that you would pay if you were seeing your primary care-physician.

Here’s a brief write up about the program:

About the Program: Kūlana Hawai‘i uses evidence-based behavioral health interventions for obesity management.  The program involves your patient’s participation in obesity management and lifestyle modification treatment interventions, including motivational interviewing, psychoeducation, physical activity, and stress management. It will consist of an individual assessment, three ninety-minute treatment sessions conducted by a licensed clinical psychologist. Following completion of treatment, your patient will have the opportunity to engage in 2 support groups per month for 10.5 months.  Additionally, physical activity will be incorporated into each of the three intervention sessions and offered as part of the support group meetings.

Physical Activities will include:

Lomilomi, Yoga, Strength Training, Walking or Jogging on a Treadmill, Zumba, Aerobics, Stretching, Dancing

For more information visit: http://www.iolalahui.org/kulana.html

I hope this helps you live a happier healthy lifestyle!

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