Ka Wai Ola - Office of Hawaiian Affairs, Volume 1, Number 6, 1 August 1984 — Calling Maui Land Heirs [ARTICLE]

Calling Maui Land Heirs

There are still heirs of 27 individuals who have not eome forward to present claims for parcels of land owned in Kahana Valley on Maui and in Honokohau. A story on how the Office of Hawaiian Affairs, through the Native Hawaiian Legal Corporation (NHLC) was able to combat the taking of land by "adverse possession" was told in the winter and February issues of Ka Wai Ola O OHA. Six individuals owned parcels of land in Kahana and 21 in Honokohau. OH A is concerned about these heirs, especially those who have not eome forward to present their claims. If you are an heir and youfeelyou have a legitimate elaim, here are three steps in presenting such elaim. • Write your geneology on paper. • Fill in as many dates as possible (birth, marriage, death). These must later be substantiated with documented proof. • Call OHA and ask for claims receiver Holani Moikeha. lf he is not in, leave your name and telephone number. Currently, OH A is lookingforthe heirs of Luukia Kalawaia aka Luukia Hali; Kumu; Kalawali aka Kalawai Kalawaia; Holani Keahe; Kaahanui Liilii Waha; Uilama Kaukau; Hualii; Kaahaku; Agnes Brown; Kupali; Pahiaua; Kapunonoula and Elani; S. P. Luahine; Namakaokaia II; Lahapa; Kuhua; Lopa; Kawika Kawahinekoa; Kepano; Nakanaka; C. Kenui; Ekela; Kahanaumaikai; KauiSylva; Kaumauma and Kamokuikai. If there are any questions on any of these names, contact Moikeha at OHA, 548-8960.