Stanford University Hawai‘i Club

Aloha Kkou! With the school year rapidly approaching, we have some information we feel it is important to share. The membership of the two Stanford organizatio...ns, Hui o N Moku and Hawai’i Club, have made the joint decision to merge memberships and unite the two clubs. We will adopt Hui o N Moku as our official name, but will ensure the continuation of the values and practices that the Hawai’i Club has done a wonderful job of upholding for so many years. If you would like to continue to follow our journey through the upcoming years, we ask that you either continue to like the Facebook page of Hui o N Moku or head over from the Hawai’i Club Facebook page and give the Hui page a like so we can keep sharing with you as we will not be posting on the Hawai’i club page any longer. (Feel free to follow our Instagram as well: @huionamoku). The goals of this merger are many, but the overarching hope is to strengthen the connection between all Pacific Islander students on Stanford campus and create a united group where we will be the most effective in disseminating information about issues close to our hearts (such as the TMT) and sharing our cultural practices. We are so incredibly excited for what 2019-2020 holds, and can’t wait to welcome the Class of 2023 into the vibrant and enriching Polynesian community on campus. We have no doubt that from this merger will come an even stronger and more united Pacific Islander presence at Stanford. Mahalo nui loa for your continued support! Sincerely, Hui o N Moku 2019 Co-President, Olivia Leilani Panarella

Stanford Hui O Na Moku, the Pacific Islander Coalition of Stanford University, is launching a social media campaign to educate and disseminate information about... the involvement of the Gordon and Betty Moore Foundation in the funding of the Thirty Meter Telescope project on Mauna Kea. Our aim is to show the world that the Hawaiian people are still here and are fighting to preserve our sacred traditions and spaces. The explicit desecration of sacred land and the silencing of Hawaiian voices will not be tolerated. We hope that the Gordon and Betty Moore Foundation will listen to the Hawaiian people who are crying out for justice. The TMT project is but one in a long line of developments on sacred Hawaiian land without the consent of the aboriginal people of the Islands and disregard for the cultural, physical, and spiritual needs of the Hawaiian people: -The TMT will disrupt and prevent the cultivation of a contemporary site for Hawaiian spirituality by restricting those allowed on the mountain and the ways that traditional religious practice may be carried out. -Mauna Kea is a conservation district and exists as a keystone for the ecological well-being of a distinctly fragile ecosystem. The magnitude of the project will greatly disrupt the habitat of both flora and fauna endemic to the region. -Mauna Kea lies within the crown lands of the Hawaiian Kingdom, a set of lands specifically claimed by the Hawaiian people and illegally occupied by the United States government since 1898. The TMT has an alternative site for the project that could be utilized. The Moore Foundation is directly responsible and morally culpable for the desecration of Hawaiian traditions that have existed for hundreds of years. The Hawaiian people only have one sacred and indelible Mauna Kea. We will defend it forever. #divestfromTMT #aoleTMT #imuaTMT #protectmaunakea #kukiaimauna #alohaaina SIGN THE PETITION: https://www.change.org/p/gordon-and-betty-moore-foundation- DONATE: http://kahea.org/donate

Stanford Hawai`i Club and Hui o N Moku present 2019's Polynesian Cultural Festival (PCF)! Previously known as L`au, this event is a free and open to the public, so come engage with Polynesian culture in an atmosphere of learning and appreciation. There will be plenty of food, performances, and activities too! The theme this year is "Aloha `ina". Want to learn what that means? Join us at PCF!

The first hula, O Mai O Emalani, performed by Kamaka Kukona, is a kahiko composed for the beloved Queen Emma. In the year 1874, an election was held to determine the new reigning monarch of Hawaii. The two candidates were David Kalkaua, who became king, and Queen Emma. While King Kalkaua may have won due to intervention from foreign influences, Queen Emma was considered the People’s Queen. This kahiko was written by her supporters stating that she, and only she, could ...and should be the head of the nation. The second hula, No Ka Moku Kiakahi Ke Aloha, was written by Keali’i Reichel, telling the story of a skilled Hawaiian sailor. This mele is a passionate recountment of the kanaka’s relationship with the ocean - piloting through any condition, by the light of the sun or by the guidance of the stars, to feel the thrill of successfully navigating harsh seas. Kaorihiva would also like to extend their thanks to Kumu Kawika for gifting them a recording of the ho’opuka and the ho’i

This group has received numerous accolades for their incredible vision of sharing stories with song. They have performed at the Hollywood Bowl, the White House, and the 1996 Olympics, as well as for distinguished guest such as Oprah, Bill and Hillary Clinton, and Bill and Melinda Gates. This group was founded in 1990 in an effort to bring light to underrepresented music and stories on campus. While originally rooted in South African music, their repertoire has since grown to include euphonies from around the world, guided under the mission of sharing human stories through song. This past year, they learned a number of songs from Hawaii in honor of one of their trip to Hawaii, inspired by the ancestry of one of their leaders. Please enjoy the beautiful voices of Talisman.

There is so much diversity throughout Polynesia, but there are a few things that many of our cultures share in common. One of those things is the Polynesian cheer, the cheehoo. Enjoy as members of the community all put their own spin on the traditional cheer and compete for the title of Best Cheehoo!

This year, the Stanford Hawai’i Club has made an effort to burst the Stanford Bubble in order to build and strengthen relationships with the greater Polynesian community of the Bay Area. We feel very fortunate to have had the students of Menlo College’s Pacific Islander Club with us. The final song by Menlo College was a haka. The haka is a traditional war cry, war dance, or challenge in Mori culture. It is a posture dance performed by a group, with vigorous movements and ...stamping of the feet with rhythmically shouted accompaniment. Haka is a fierce display of a tribe's pride, strength and unity. Actions include violent foot-stamping, tongue protrusions and rhythmic body slapping to accompany a loud chant. The words of a haka often poetically describe ancestors and events in the tribe's history. The haka was originally performed by warriors before a battle, proclaiming their strength and prowess in order to intimidate the opposition, but haka are also performed to welcome distinguished guests, or to acknowledge great achievements, occasions or funerals. See more

Our lau was made so much better thanks to two seniors (and now recent grads)! First, Evan Enriques describes a video he made of sustainability through fishing, going along with our theme of Aloha ina. Then, Aliyah Chavez dances a beautiful solo hula auana to Pua Kiele by Josh Totofi, in honor of her father.

"Green Rose Hula" performed by volunteers from throughout our student body. Led by Kaorihiva members Marisa Mission and Nicole Apana, who was also our very own lau co-chair

2018 Lau: Aloha ina Professional photos here: https://deaneyreiiiphotos.shutterfly.com/6165 Some videos / other photos to be posted soon!

Our emcees introduce Kaorihiva in their first dance of the show: Tutuki, a celebration of Polynesian heritage and cultural pride!

This years lau was held on April 22, on Earth Day, to further support our theme: Aloha ina