Kula no na Po'e Hawai'i
Education Is Our Priority  

 

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Technology and Resource Center
Blessing and Dedication

 

Ho `opōmaika `i Māi Kālani
Makana O` Kalani

On July 5, 2005, Winona Freitas, Rufina Molaka-Lee and Maria Ka`ahanui Suganuma's dream of an educational and wellness center was dedicated at Papakōlea.

 

The great day began with an Oli by Kua`ana Lewis, Assistant Pastor at the Word of Life Christian Center.

 

Kaleo Keawe welcomed  all who helped make the Technology and Resource Center a reality.

Opening Pule and acknowledgments by Puni Kekauoha, Executive director of the Papakōlea Community Development Center.

Ben Henderson, Deputy Director of the Department of Hawaiian Home Lands provided opening remarks.

Theone Kanuha, President of Kula no na Po`e Hawaii and Annie Au Hoon, President of the Kewalo Hawaiian Homes Community Association speak on behalf of Kupuna Freitas, Molaka-Lee and Suganuma whose dream for a better Papakōlea was brought to fruition on this day.

 

The Freitas, Kaili, Chung and Suganuma `Ohana were recognized for their Kupuna's contribution to community.

 

 

Aunty Genoa and Keiki from the summer program provided entertainment for guests.

 

 

 

Guest speakers included Admiral Kihune (Ret.) Harold Johnston and Ray Soong from Sandwich Isles Communication and Hawaiian Homestead Technology.

 

 

Pastor Lewis blessing the Technology and Health Center.

 

Uncle Bob welcomes guests to the Technology Center.

 

Puni Kekauoha and Adrienne Dillard, Papakōlea leaders who made the Kupuna dream a reality.

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