Individual iLeader Projects
Maurice of Nassau and Leinaʻala Heine by Mokihana
The Hawaiian leader I am talking about is Leina'ala Kalama Heine. She is from Kalihi but lived in Waikiki on Oʻahu, Hawaii. She was born on May 19, 1940 and passed on September 9, 2015. The Dutch leader I am talking about is Maurice of Nassau. He is from Germany and lived all over Europe. He lived from 1567 to 1625.
Western traits that I believe these two leaders show are determination, success and they were both hardworking. Heine showed her determination and hard work by teaching hula and performing at 8 different shows around Waikiki all at the same time. Maurice showed his determination and hard work by ensuring that his soldiers were properly paid, equipped with better arms, given improved and more regular training, and instructed in the science of fortification and siege warfare. By doing these things, these teachers were both successful because of their success with their student and teaching habits.
Hawaiian traits they both possess are huahua (productive), kūlia (excellence) , and mālama (to take care). Heine showed huahua because she was not only a teacher but was also a performer. Maurice showed huahua because he was a teacher and the prince of orange. They both showed kūlia because their teaching skills were shown by the excellence of their students skills. They both showed mālama because they took care of their students. Maurice would take care of his students by making sure they were accommodated and Heine was very loving towards her students making sure they were never down.
Heine would tell her students: “excellence is in the eyes of your kumu”. She would say that so show that they should only look for validation in her because she is the one who taught them. There arenʻt any quotes of Maurice directly but, an English visitor once noted that he was “of great forwardness, good presence and courage, flaxen haired, endued with a singular wit."
Leina'ala "'Ala" Rebecca Kalama Heine Obituary: Honolulu Star. (n.d.). Retrieved June 3, 2020, from https://obits.staradvertiser.com/2015/09/27/leinaala-ala-rebecca-kalama-heine/
Maurice of Nassau. (2020, May 23). Retrieved June 3, 2020, from https://www.encyclopedia.com/people/history/benelux-history-biographies/maurice-nassau
Kubota, L., Blair, A., & Mendoza, J. (2015, September 9). Award-winning Kumu Hula Leina'ala Kalama Heine dies at 75. Retrieved June 3, 2020, from https://www.hawaiinewsnow.com/story/29992458/award-winning-kumu-hula-leinaala-kalama-heine-dies-at-75/
Wilson, C. H., & Wintle, M. J. (2020, April 19). Maurice. Retrieved June 3, 2020, from https://www.britannica.com/biography/Maurice-stadholder-of-The-Netherlands
Sunday, M. 27. (2018, January 7). 'Through hula we will heal': Halau will perform in memory of Kalama Heine: Hawaii Tribune. Retrieved June 4, 2020, from https://www.hawaiitribune-herald.com/2016/03/27/hawaii-news/through-hula-we-will-heal-halau-will-perform-in-memory-of-kalama-heine/
Wilson, C. H., & Wintle, M. J. (2020, April 19). Maurice. Retrieved June 3, 2020, from https://www.britannica.com/biography/Maurice-stadholder-of-The-Netherlands
King William III and David Malo by Pomai
Both leaders, William III, King of Netherlands and David Malo, historian of Hawaii both positively impacted their societies through their respect and knowledge.
These two leaders led with dignity and passion. King William III was born and raised in The Kingdom of Netherland. His life was a span of 73 years, from 1817 to 1890. During his life he succeeded to the throne in 1849 and had a long reign till 1890. After his dealth he was succeeded by his daughter. Now we go to Hawaiʻi Island, the birth place of David Malo. He was born in 1793 an passed in the year 1853. David was able to impact the world through his teachings while William III impacted those he ruled over.
The first quality displayed was respect. King William III showed his respect to the Sates of Holland and to the proponents of True Freedom. Not only is he being kind but he also respecting the traditions and regulations in place for a King like him. David did something very similar, he spoke the word of God. Those who are invited into the church are to respect him, he allows this but also pays his respect to the alii/chiefs that come into the church. This shows how much of his heart is dedicated t his community that he is able to step down like King William and obey. Next, they both displayed their ability of ʻImi Naʻauao. King William showed how much knowledge he has, making him a good leader by finding in interest in the Arab culture. He loved to read books about Islamic science and philosophy. Similarly, David also studied the works of the Hawaiian culture. He was the first to put into writing the oral traditions natives had before European contact. That shows how much time he dedicates to the culture making him an excellent leader just like William.
Where there is great leaders there are wise words to be said. King William III of Netherlands once said, “There is one certain means by which I can be sure never to see my countryʻs ruin: I will die in the last ditch.” This quote shows how much he loved his people and how much we should love others. We need to have hope and find those people who make us who we are and once we find them, never let them go. David Malo also stated, “Hawaiian authorities are able to throw no light, and conjecture, but little light upon the true meaning of Ia.” This line shows how the words of others are taken very seriously especially those who are leading. He talks about how day/light can mean so much and how others can help but you need to be the light. As William III and David Malo have led their communities with Respect and Knowledge we should fight for those we love and be the brightness in the day.
The Editors of Encyclopaedia Britannica. (2020, February 15). William III. Retrieved from https://www.britannica.com/biography/William-III-king-of-The-Netherland
(n.d.). Retrieved from https://www.google.com/search?q=william III of netherlands&safe=active&source=lnms&tbm=isch&sa=X&ved=2ahUKEwiOjOO8tObpAhWdFjQIHZ17Dq8Q_AUoAXoECBsQA
Painting of William III: Stadtholder and Captain-General. (n.d.). Retrieved from https://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/List_of_monarchs_of_the_Netherlands#cite_ref-1
King William II and Samuel Kamakau by Hoku
William II of Orange lived from 1626 to 1650 in the Netherlands. He was the stadtholder or ruler from 1647 to 1650 when he died of smallpox. During his reign he wanted to keep fighting a 80 year long war between Spain and the Netherlands for Dutch independence and had a lot of conflicts with the Holland Parliament because of it. Samuel Kamakau, 1815 to 1876, lived on Oʻahu. He was a very smart student and eventually came to write stories of Hawaiian history and moʻolelo in the newspaper. Both of these leaders cared about their land and culture and fought hard to preserve those things each in their separate ways.
These two men lived in very different time periods and led very different lives. But they both had similar goals. Kamakau fought to bring back Hawaiian history and moʻolelo through his writing, showing his intelligence, to preserve his people’s culture and teach their roots (Hana Hou!, 2012). Though he received much criticism, he continued to write, showing his dedication. William II fought hard to gain independence against Spain and free his people and land. He showed that he was assertive and competitive when after a peace treaty was signed, he joined forces with France to attempt to continue war and reconquer a part of Spanish Netherlands (Britannica, 2020).
As you can see both men had great respect for their land, culture, and history and wanted to protect it. There are no existing quotes from William II but a quote from William III who was stadtholder after William II conveys the same spirit as William II when he says, “There is one certain means by which I can be sure never to ee my country’s ruin: I will die in the last ditch.” As for Kamakau, please see Ruling Chief of Hawaiʻi to see his full statement. These men were great leaders from two eras of history. You can be a leader too.
William II . (2020, May 23). Retrieved from https://www.britannica.com/biography/William-II-prince-of-Orange
Ruling Chiefs of Hawaiʻi. (n.d.). Retrieved from https://www.goodreads.com/book/show/1612253.Ruling_Chiefs_of_Hawaii
Portrait of Samuel Kamakau. (n.d.). Retrieved from https://commons.wikimedia.org/wiki/File:Samuel_Kamakau_(PP-74-6-024).jpg
Oʻahu Koʻolau Mountains. (n.d.). Retrieved from https://www.journeyera.com/mountains-of-oahu-hawaii/
Painting of William II of Orange. (n.d.). Retrieved from https://www.pinterest.com/pin/479563060312612990/
Picture of House of Orange, Netherlands. (n.d.). Retrieved from https://www.pinterest.com/pin/521995413038229361/?nic_v1=1abZwr93Pf5MQQZWUqYxOnXeIhT7dCXXPB9quOrt5pjhv88yfO8%2FgNu8N4zKXMvqOE
Netherlands Royal Coat of Arms. (n.d.). Retrieved from https://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Coat_of_arms_of_the_Netherland
These two men lived in very different time periods and led very different lives. But they both had similar goals. Kamakau fought to bring back Hawaiian history and moʻolelo through his writing, showing his intelligence, to preserve his people’s culture and teach their roots (Hana Hou!, 2012). Though he received much criticism, he continued to write, showing his dedication. William II fought hard to gain independence against Spain and free his people and land. He showed that he was assertive and competitive when after a peace treaty was signed, he joined forces with France to attempt to continue war and reconquer a part of Spanish Netherlands (Britannica, 2020).
As you can see both men had great respect for their land, culture, and history and wanted to protect it. There are no existing quotes from William II but a quote from William III who was stadtholder after William II conveys the same spirit as William II when he says, “There is one certain means by which I can be sure never to ee my country’s ruin: I will die in the last ditch.” As for Kamakau, please see Ruling Chief of Hawaiʻi to see his full statement. These men were great leaders from two eras of history. You can be a leader too.
William II . (2020, May 23). Retrieved from https://www.britannica.com/biography/William-II-prince-of-Orange
Ruling Chiefs of Hawaiʻi. (n.d.). Retrieved from https://www.goodreads.com/book/show/1612253.Ruling_Chiefs_of_Hawaii
Portrait of Samuel Kamakau. (n.d.). Retrieved from https://commons.wikimedia.org/wiki/File:Samuel_Kamakau_(PP-74-6-024).jpg
Oʻahu Koʻolau Mountains. (n.d.). Retrieved from https://www.journeyera.com/mountains-of-oahu-hawaii/
Painting of William II of Orange. (n.d.). Retrieved from https://www.pinterest.com/pin/479563060312612990/
Picture of House of Orange, Netherlands. (n.d.). Retrieved from https://www.pinterest.com/pin/521995413038229361/?nic_v1=1abZwr93Pf5MQQZWUqYxOnXeIhT7dCXXPB9quOrt5pjhv88yfO8%2FgNu8N4zKXMvqOE
Netherlands Royal Coat of Arms. (n.d.). Retrieved from https://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Coat_of_arms_of_the_Netherland
King William I and Mililani Trask by Nic
The Leaders I did for my Leader project was William the 1st and Mililani Trask. William the 1st of Orange was born on August 24, 1772. He came to be known as the Father of the Fatherland among many other names. He was the first king of the Dutch republic. He was also the leader of the Dutch Revolt. He didn’t enforce religious laws against protestants. He later, married Wilhelmin, daughter of his uncle, Frederick William II. As the King of the Netherlands he led the battle of Hastings against King Harold II of England and won the battle. He is known as the Silent, the conquer and the duke. He battle in many other battles like the battle of Menin and Veurne. He sadly died on December 12, 1843 because he was brutally murdered. He ruled between 1815 - 1840. Mililani Trask was born on 1951. She went to Kamehameha schools as a kid and graduated in 1969 with honors. She later went to the universities of Redland, San Jose, and Santa Clara, School of Law. In 1978, she became a prosecutor in Honolulu. This is where she started or political speaking skills and would later become a political speaker and later after that the leader of the Hawaiian sovereignty movement.
The traits I chose for these men where Koa or Strong as a warrior, Akamai or Intelligent, and Alakaʻi or a leader. These traits connect with these two people because they were both leaders in their own way. William I was a Strong warrior in battle and a strong warrior in his palace. Mililani Trask would fight for Hawaii to be a sovereign state and she would fight in court for those who were innocent. Mililani Trask went to three colleges to earn her law degree. She is also very intelligent because she was a political speaker for many movements. William I was the literal leader of the Netherlands and a leader in many battles. Mililani Trask is a the leader in the Hawaiian Sovereignty movement. William I was a good strategist in battle and thats how he won the battle of Hastings and many others. These two leaders are so much alike. The quote that Mililani Trask kept with her was "Indigenous rights protects us all."
The Editors of, E. (2019, December 08). William I. Retrieved June 16, 2020, from https://www.britannica.com/biography/William-I-king-of The-Netherlands
Trask, Mililani. “Mililani Trask 4 Oha.” Google Search, Google, www.google.com/search?q=Mililani%2BTrask%2Btaking%2Baction&tbm=isch&ved=2ahUKEwj0ueqxiefpAhVThJ4KHVmWCsQQ2-cCegQIABAA&oq=Mililani%2BTrask%2Btaking%2Baction&gs_lcp=CgNpbWcQA1BUWLQNYJwPaABwAHgAgAEAiAEAkgEAmAEIoAEBqgELZ3dzLXdpei1pbWc&sclient=img&ei=C1fYXrSIPNOI-gTZrKqgDA&bih=821&biw=714&safe=active#imgrc=wJVDs98knPfB9M.
The traits I chose for these men where Koa or Strong as a warrior, Akamai or Intelligent, and Alakaʻi or a leader. These traits connect with these two people because they were both leaders in their own way. William I was a Strong warrior in battle and a strong warrior in his palace. Mililani Trask would fight for Hawaii to be a sovereign state and she would fight in court for those who were innocent. Mililani Trask went to three colleges to earn her law degree. She is also very intelligent because she was a political speaker for many movements. William I was the literal leader of the Netherlands and a leader in many battles. Mililani Trask is a the leader in the Hawaiian Sovereignty movement. William I was a good strategist in battle and thats how he won the battle of Hastings and many others. These two leaders are so much alike. The quote that Mililani Trask kept with her was "Indigenous rights protects us all."
The Editors of, E. (2019, December 08). William I. Retrieved June 16, 2020, from https://www.britannica.com/biography/William-I-king-of The-Netherlands
Trask, Mililani. “Mililani Trask 4 Oha.” Google Search, Google, www.google.com/search?q=Mililani%2BTrask%2Btaking%2Baction&tbm=isch&ved=2ahUKEwj0ueqxiefpAhVThJ4KHVmWCsQQ2-cCegQIABAA&oq=Mililani%2BTrask%2Btaking%2Baction&gs_lcp=CgNpbWcQA1BUWLQNYJwPaABwAHgAgAEAiAEAkgEAmAEIoAEBqgELZ3dzLXdpei1pbWc&sclient=img&ei=C1fYXrSIPNOI-gTZrKqgDA&bih=821&biw=714&safe=active#imgrc=wJVDs98knPfB9M.
Frederick Henry and Nainoa Thompson by Kiaʻi
Nainoa Thompson and Frederick Henry both did great things to impact their societies for the better. Frederick Henry is the prince of Orange. He was born in January 29, 1584-March 14, 1647. He was the third hereditary stadholder from 1625-47 for the Dutch Republic. Nainoa Thompson Is a Native Hawaiian navigator from the island of Oahu, Hawaii. He was born on March 11, 1953. He is the first Hawaiian to practice the ancient Polynesian art of navigation since the 14th century. He sailed from Hawaiʻi to Tahiti in 1980 and has now become the lead navigator for the Hōkūleʻa. These two leaders represent the leadership traits of being a strategists, humble, good listeners, hoʻomau, kulia, and ʻike loa. Fredrick Henry displays these traits because he lead a very successful military, he cared for his enemies religion, he pushed through hard times, he won many wars, and he had a lot of knowledge. Nainoa Thompson shows the same leadership traits because of his navigation skills, respecting others, listening to others, going through tough times with a clear mind, completing the sail from Hawaiʻi to Tahiti, and being smart enough to share his knowledge with others. Nainoa Thompson once said, “when people come together around common vision, they can accomplish great things. We need the instruments that pull our people together, not apart.” and “wealth is also defined by family, connection to our ancestry, and our best vision of future. All of these find their inner spirit, their constancy, and their strength in the values that shape our thinking and our actions.” These leaders did their best to make their people proud and give them the best that they could in their separate ways.
(n.d.). Retrieved from http://archive.hokulea.com/index/founder_and_teachers/nainoa_thompson.html
Wintle, M. J., & Poelhekke, J. J. (2020, March 10). Frederick Henry, prince of Orange, count of Nassau. Retrieved from https://www.britannica.com/biography/Frederick-Henry
Wintle, M. J., & Poelhekke, J. J. (2020, March 10). Frederick Henry, prince of Orange, count of Nassau. Retrieved from https://www.britannica.com/biography/Frederick-Henry