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  Ka'ahumanu - Wikipedia, the free encyclopedia
Kaʻahumanu served as Queen Regent of the Kingdom of Hawaiʻi during the terms of Kamehameha II and Kamehameha III.
Kaʻahumanu, formally Elizabeth Kaʻahumanu, (1768-1832), Queen Regent of the Kingdom of Hawaiʻi.
Keʻeaumoku was a royal advisor and friend of Kamehameha I, to whom Kaʻahumanu was arranged to be married at the age of 13.
en.wikipedia.org /wiki/Kaahumanu   (551 words)

  
 Kuhina Nui - Wikipedia, the free encyclopedia
When King Kamehameha II assumed the throne in 1819, his father’s favorite wife, Queen Kaahumanu, told him that his father, Kamehameha I, had wished for her to rule the kingdom alongside him.
Kaahumanu became the driving force behind the kingdom’s policy during the reign of Kamehameha II.
After her death in 1832, a chiefess named Kinau assumed the office of kuhina nui and the regency until Kauikeaouli declared himself to be of age in 1833.
en.wikipedia.org /wiki/Kuhina_Nui   (899 words)

  
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Letters from Kaahumanu and her sister to the American Board-Letter of Mr, Evarts to the young king-Arrival and reception of the second reinforcement of the mission-Captain Beechey's letters--State of the field at Maui Death of Mrs.
Kaahumanu, then about eight years of age, having sought with others an asylum in the sacred place of refuge at Honaunau, was, after the battle, thence removed by her wounded father, who appears to have cherished the revenze 'of a savage against Keoua for years.
Although Kaahumanu was the favorite of the king, still she often had to endure his anger, and experience violence from his iron hands, as many a Hawaiian wife, less honored, and less firmly attached, can testify was customary, even where polygamy did not foster jealousy, eavyings, bickerings, strife and cruelty.
lcweb2.loc.gov /award/mymhiwe/du625b6/du625b6.txt   (17566 words)

  
 The Woman Who Changed A Kingdom - Hawaiian Queen Ka'ahumanu
Kaahumanu ate with the sailors, ignoring the taboo.
Kaahumanu saw in the foreign religion a set of laws which she herself could enforce.
Kaahumanu replaced the religious taboos of her ancestry with the religious taboos-the commandments of the west.
www.coffeetimes.com /july98.htm   (1955 words)

  
 Hawaiian Reformation
Her father had been an avid supporter and counselor of Kamehameha and it was believed that his daughter would have the same understanding of the political sphere.
Kaahumanu was allowed to sit on the king’s council of advisors, something that was unheard of at that time.
Queen Kaahumanu is a great example of what female strength and power can accomplish, but we must also look past the US and honor those who are making a difference around the world.
www.womenscalendar.org /WCContent/HawaiianReformation.htm   (479 words)

  
 Kaahumanu
The infant, Ka`ahumanu was taken to Heiau Kaniomoku at Hana, after her birth in the cave at Pu`u Ka`uiki.
Ka`ahumanu was installed as kuhina nui/prime minister and ruled as regent until her death.
Returning from a tour of the windward islands, Ka`ahumanu became ill. Servants carried the regent to her cottage in Manoa Valley, pausing at the fresh water spring at Punahou for refreshment, before continuing the 3 miles to her home.
www.huapala.org /Kaahumanu1.html   (516 words)

  
 Aloha-Hawaii.com: Queen Kaahumanu
Kaahumanu spent much of her childhood in the Kau district on the Big Island of Hawaii.
Kaahumanu, however, revealed that her husband believed that Liholiho lacked the leadership abilities required to lead the kingdom.
In May 1832, Kaahumanu fell ill. Recognizing that the end was near, she requested to be taken to her mountain home in Manoa Valley on Oahu.
www.aloha-hawaii.com /hawaii/queen+kaahumanu   (503 words)

  
 THE HANA HOU SERIES
Kaahumanu eventually came to embrace Christianity and persuaded her people to believe as well (partly to replace the religious system that was lost).
She became known as Kaahumanu hou (the new) by the missionaries and toured the islands destroying carved statues of old gods.
Kaahumanu sensed that the future of her people lay in the ways of the missionaries rather than that of the traders.
holoholo.org /hanahou/hhpart31.html   (1390 words)

  
 Kaahumanu School's English as a Second Language (ESL) Program: Creative Solutions to Some Nagging Problems
Kaahumanu Elementary School is located in perhaps one of the most dangerous locales for a school in Honolulu, Hawaii.
Kaahumanu School’s SLEP program emphasizes the application of whole language concepts and approaches with added emphasis on literature-based thematic units within the context of a second language learning environment.
Thirty eight percent of the statewide ESL population is enrolled in the Honolulu District schools and Kaahumanu is within that district.
www.prel.org /products/Products/esl2.htm   (2710 words)

  
 Email Entry to a Friend
Such was the life of a Queen in ancient Hawaii…; Queen Kaahumanu was born in a cave near Kauiki Head on Maui in 1772.
When Kaahumanu was only ten years old, the neighborhood prophet sized her up (those were women of size back then) and declared she would be loved by a powerful chief and become the wife of a king.
He said Kaahumanu was the most beautiful woman in all the South Seas.
www.hawaiicam.com /index.php/hawaiicam/friend/hawaii   (398 words)

  
 HI 11/Hawai`i CR 182 Multiplex - Central PA/MD Roads
The southern split of the multiplex is mis-signed with an HI 180 shield instead of 182.
HI 11/Queen Kaahumanu Highway northbound approaching the southern split of the multiplex.
When the modern, two-lane HI 11/Queen Kaahumanu Highway was built, part of it paralleled the windy Hualalai Road, and so the alignments were combined for this quarter-mile stretch.
www.m-plex.com /roads/himplex/mp_hi11_cr182.html   (267 words)

  
 NEW! Queen Kaahumanu Hawaiian Wedding Holoku
Only a most regal holoku, a blending of Hawaiian culture and Western influence, would be fitting of Hawaii's beloved Queen, who cherished her people and the Hawaiian culture, yet was at the forefront of utilizing Western culture to modernize Hawaii.
A feminist even before the concept was named, she was a surfer and is credited with abolishing the kapu or taboo system of ancient Hawaii, thus women were then allowed to eat with men, and allowed to eat certain foods, such as bananas.
Queen Kaahumanu became the first kuhina nui, or co-ruler, alongside King Liholiho, and was, at times, the sole ruler over Hawaii.
hawaiianweddingshop.com /holoku3.html   (179 words)

  
 Kaahumanu: Molder of Change by Jane L. Silverman
Kaahumanu, 1777-1832, grew up before the Hawaiian language became a written language.
Samuel M. Kamakau at the age of seventeen became a student at the missionary seminary at Lahainaluna in the year that Kaahumanu died.
Observation of Kaahumanu by missionaries, traders, visiting naval officers, and seamen has been important in piecing together external evidence about her life.
www.booklineshawaii.com /book/bhh/923407.html   (268 words)

  
 Maui Historical Timeline by Maui Real Estate .com
Kaahumanu persuades the new king to abandon old religious taboos, including those that forbade women to eat with men or to hold positions of power.
First, Kaahumanu and then Kamehameha II defy kapu (taboo) without attracting divine retribution.
Kaahumanu is baptized and dies a few months later.
www.mauirealestate.com /maui-info/history.html   (1288 words)

  
 Maui : Shopping | Frommers.com
The town has its own antiques alleys, the new Sig Zane Designs has brought a delightful infusion of creative and cultural energy, and a major promenade on Main Street is in the works.
The Kaahumanu Center, in neighboring Kahului, is becoming more fashionable by the month.
Kaahumanu covers all the bases, from arts and crafts to a Foodland Supermarket and everything in between: a thriving food court; the island's best beauty supply, Lisa's Beauty Supply & Salon (tel.
www.frommers.com /destinations/maui/0015010031.html   (2573 words)

  
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In addition to Kahului's Food Court at Kaahumanu Center, where children have their pick of everything from tacos to teriyaki chicken, here's a sampling of places that go the extra mile for families:
The place is largely takeout, but those who eat in have a fast-food type of environment that goes with the keiki menu: $2.75 keiki burritos; $3 for the tacos with churro (pastry) and a small drink; $4 for the ever-popular cheese quesadilla without lettuce or tomatoes, and minisize combination plates.
In all Maui Tacos except Kaahumanu Center, there's a candy machine with everything from Chiclets to Gummi Bears.
www.deltavacations.com /frommers.aspx?recordid=0015026798&iata=ogg   (597 words)

  
 The Sport of the Gods: The Historical Adventure of Surfing - Michael Cobb - March, 1999
Probably one of the biggest successes of the missionaries was the conversion of Queen Kaahumanu by Hiram Bingham.
As was mentioned earlier, the cultures and traditions which the Hawaiians held so dearly, including surfing, were considered evil and an abomination to the Christians.
As a result of Kaahumanu now holding Christian beliefs, all the Hawaiian cultures and traditions were banned.
www.blackmagic.com /ses/surf/papers/surfhistory.html   (2420 words)

  
 Aloha-Hawaii.com: Kauikeaouli: The Reign of Kamehameha III
He was torn between the Christian guidelines imposed on the kingdom by the kuhina nui (prime minister) Kaahumanu and the desires to return to the ways of old Hawaii.
For the next seven years, he was guided by Kaahumanu and the high chief Kalanimoku.
When Kaahumanu died in 1832, she was replaced by Kauikeaouli’s half-sister, Kinau.
www.aloha-hawaii.com /hawaii/kamehameha+iii   (480 words)

  
 Honolulu Star-Bulletin Hawaii News
Parents filled the school cafeteria as their children performed songs, dances and chants in honor of Queen Kaahumanu at the school's centennial celebration yesterday.
Because Kaahumanu stressed the importance of learning during her reign, the Board of Education renamed the school Queen Kaahumanu Elementary School in 1900.
In 1785, at age 17, Kaahumanu married Kamehameha I. When Kamehameha I died in 1819, Kaahumanu became co-ruler of Hawaii along with Liholiho, Kamehameha's successor.
starbulletin.com /2000/05/20/news/story5.html   (403 words)

  
 SurfArt.com Surf History King Kamehameha and Ka'ahumanu
Even the most renowned and powerful chiefess in Hawaiian history- Kaahumanu, the Queen Regent and favorite wife of Kamehameha the Great- was an enthusiastic surfer.
The opening through which the surfer entered was like a sea pool, with a rocky hill above and rows of lava rocks on both sides, and deep in the center.
This was a difficult feat and not often seen, but for Kaahumanu and the King it was easy.
www.surfart.com /surf_history/kamehameha.html   (372 words)

  
 Lahaina Walking-Driving Tour
She was born in Hana in March of 1768, and was to become King Kamehameha’s favorite and most powerful wife, Queen Kaahumanu.
She was a decendant of the powerful Kekaulike ruling family of Maui, and began her training for leadership at a young age.
When she was eight years old, Kaahumanu’s parents brought her to the court of Kamehameha the Great, who was then about 22, and she was pledged to him as wife.
www.maui-info.com /LahainaWalk1a.html   (8099 words)

  
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Anthony moved into the semifinals of the Maui Interscholastic League Division II tournament with a 43-22 victory over Kaahumanu Hou Christian at King Kekaulike on Thursday night.
Kaahumanu Hou Christian came into the game without a win in the MIL.
Kaahumanu Hou pulled within six, 14-8, at the outset of the third quarter, but that is when Tiara Dole took control for St. Anthony.
www.mauinews.com /story.aspx?id=8596   (398 words)

  
 Kaahumanu Hou Christian Schools of MauiTHE POINT 101 FM   (Site not responding. Last check: 2007-07-08)
Kaahumanu Hou Christian Schools of MauiTHE POINT 101 FM You are here:
Assembly of God Ka'ahumanu Hou Schools offer a college preparatory and standard course of instruction based on a Christ centered curriculum.
All students are required to take Bible, which includes memorization and Bible history.
www.thepointfm101.com /schools/directory/Kaahumanu.shtml   (90 words)

  
 Honolulu Star-Bulletin Business
The Queen Kaahumanu Center on Maui has been sold to a Los Angeles-based real estate investment company, Somera Capital Management LLC, for an undisclosed price.
ERS has close to 10 percent of its money invested in real estate and is not at all averse to real estate investments in Hawaii, said Rick Humphreys, chairman of the retirement fund's investment committee.
Humphreys said that while he had not heard that General Growth Properties would be managing the center, it would make sense because a management company with many locations can make better tenant connections than a small center working on its own.
starbulletin.com /2003/09/19/business/story1.html   (286 words)

  
 Maui News   (Site not responding. Last check: 2007-07-08)
During the parade, the Kahului-bound lane of Kaahumanu will remain open to traffic, although Fontaine said police also would urge that drivers avoid the roadway between 4 and 6 p.m.
The Queen Ka’ahumanu Center entrance drive will be open, but traffic will be required to turn right onto Kaahumanu Avenue.
Wakea Avenue will be open, but traffic will not be allowed to turn left onto Kaahumanu Avenue or to go straight to the MCC campus.
www.mauinews.com /print_version.aspx?id=1782   (361 words)

  
 HR183   (Site not responding. Last check: 2007-07-08)
H.R. WHEREAS, the AHAHUI KAAHUMANU – a benevolent group of Hawaiian and part-Hawaiian women – was founded on August 8, 1863 at Kawaiahao Church by her Royal Highness Princess Victoria Kamamalu, granddaughter of His Majesty King Kamehameha the Great and Chieftess Lydia Kamaka'eha Dominis; and
WHEREAS, AHAHUI KAAHUMANU was discontinued after her passing and revived some forty years later under the leadership of Lady Lucy Kahihiemalie Peabody on June 14, 1905; and
WHEREAS, AHAHUI KAAHUMANU embodies the dignity and honor of native Hawaiian people and is committed to upholding and perpetuating their traditions; now, therefore,
www.capitol.hawaii.gov /session2001/bills/HR183_.htm   (183 words)

  
 Extraordinary Women of Hawaii: A Bibliography   (Site not responding. Last check: 2007-07-08)
This work covers Kaahumanu’s activities from 1819 to her death in 1832.
At the time she received the Hawaii Award for Literature in 1995, seven of her plays had been presented in Hawaii.
The script of the play, “From the Conversion of Kaahumanu,” is included.
www.hawaii.gov /hidocs/women.html   (2598 words)

  
 KPUA.net - KPUA Hawaii News - Brush fire closes part of Queen Kaahumanu
(KPUA)Big Island police have closed a portion of Queen Kaahumanu Highway (Route 19) in South Kohala because of a large brush fire.
Tuesday (June 14, 2005), South Kohala police closed the portion between the Kawaihae junction and the Mauna Kea Beach Hotel.
A police spokesman said it could not be determined when the closed section of highway will be open to traffic again.
www.kpua.net /news.php?id=5532   (84 words)

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