She has asked people to share her video, posted on FB, concerning mistreatment of two beloved Kupuna at the Prince Kuhio Plaza in Hilo.
This happened during Merrie Monarch week in Hilo, HI. Please watch Kumu Hina’s entire statement to learn about the incident.
Here is her text:
<<PLEASE SHOW YOUR ALOHA FOR TWO BELOVED KUPUNA OF OUR HAWAI’I
Kupuna Iwalani Evelyn Walsh Tseu and Kupuna Melveen Leed
The nerve of what was done them! Auwe! Hewa Loa!
PLEASE HOWEVER I DO NOT ADVOCATE FOR VIOLENCE OR RETALIATION AGAINST THE INDIVIDUAL WHO MISTREATED THEM MAHALO
Email daniel.kea@brookfieldpropertiesretail.com [the one who caused the incident]
And for the official record
my email is hinaleimoana@hawaiiancouncil.org>>
Please learn more about the Kupuna involved.
Please see the links for more information about the immense accomplishments of the kupuna Iwalani Evelyn Walsh Tseu and Melveen Leed.
For more information about Kumu Hina, please see https://www.pbs.org/independentlens/documentaries/kumu-hina/
Pau.
