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Chairman’s Report Jan. 2020

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I was out shopping recently when an old acquaintance accosted me to ask why the East Hawai’i Cultural Center (EHCC) was attacking its supporters. He politely listened as I explained the facts. Because this is a matter of concern to our community, we want our readers to hear those facts too.
 
EHCC is a cherished part of Hilo’s history.

“Anahā” Sculpture Dedication Ceremony

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In a moving ceremony on February 18, 2022, a new bronze sculpture that graces the front of EHCC was dedicated to scholar, cultural leader and retired kumu hula Dr. Pualani Kanahele Kanaka’ole. The sculpture, created by artist Michael Shewmaker, was given the name “Anahā” (Reflection) by Dr. Kanaka’ole. Her family members honored the sculpture with traditional hula and a chant, and Dr. Kanaka’ole presented insights into the nuances of “Anahā,” explaining that it means “the reflection of light, not shadow” and it implies progression, which she compared to the work that EHCC undertakes. 

New Grants to EHCC

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 Two donor-advised funds of the Hawai’i Community Foundation (HCF) have awarded grants to EHCC. We would like to thank HCF, the Anderson-Beck Fund, and the Serendipity II Fund in memory of Joseph and Luella Spadaro. Their contributions will help us make some needed repairs, in particular to our ADA-compliant bathroom, so that we can continue to serve everyone in our community. Mahalo!

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