Aloha spirit awaits world's indigenous people

From: Honolulu Star - Bulletin | Date: July 29, 1999| Author: | Copyright information

Keala'aumoe Inciong-Ako believes the best way to turn around the lives of inmates -- most of whom are Hawaiian -- starts with an understanding of fundamental Hawaiian values.

The Women's Community Correctional Center education administrator said that when these native women realize how important they are to the aina, or land, and to the Hawaiian community, they tend to build self-esteem and identity, which pushes them to get out of prison -- and stay out.

"Within the Hawaiian community itself, we know there's a big need to address this because this is our ohana," said Inciong-Ako, who will ...

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