United Nations University Global Seminar
1st Hawai‘i Session
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SCHEDULE OF EVENTS

Buildings:
William S. Richardson School of Law
Gladys Kamakakuokalani ‘Ainoa Brandt Center for Hawaiian Studies
East-West Center Abraham E. Lincoln Hall
East-West Center Hale Mānoa
Hale Aloha Cafeteria

DATE/TIME ACTIVITY LOCATION
Friday, March 19, 2004
10:00 AM Participant room check-in Lincoln Hall or Hale Mānoa
11:00 AM-12:00 PM Lunch Hale Aloha Cafeteria
12:00-1:00 PM Registration Law School Courtyard
1:00-1:30 PM Seminar Convenes
Master of Ceremonies
Edgar A. Porter, Interim Dean School of Hawaiian, Asian and Pacific Studies and Liaison for International Affairs University of Hawai‘i at Mānoa
Welcome and Opening Remarks
J. Kalani English, Senator Hawai‘i State Legislature

Peter Englert, Chancellor University of Hawai‘i at Mānoa
Law School Classroom 2
1:30-2:30 PM Keynote 1
"Identity, Interaction and Peaceful Co-existence"

Speaker
Hans J. A. van Ginkel, Rector United Nations University [text] [abstract]
Moderator
Jon Kamakawiwo‘ole Osorio, Acting Director Kamakakuokalani Center for Hawaiian Studies University of Hawai‘i at Mānoa
Law School Classroom 2
2:30-2:45 PM Break  
2:45-5:00 PM Keynote 2
"Pacific Identities: Histories of Encounters, Suppression, Self-Discovery and Self-Determination"

Speakers
Konai Helu Thaman, Pro Vice Chancellor and UNESCO Chair in Teacher Education and Culture University of the South Pacific [abstract]
Vilsoni Hereniko, Professor Center for Pacific Islands Studies University of Hawai‘i at Mānoa

Katerina Teaiwa, Assistant Professor Center for Pacific Islands Studies University of Hawai‘i at Mānoa [abstract]
Moderator
Tarcisius Kabutaulaka, Research Fellow Pacific Islands Development Program East-West Center
Law School Classroom 2
5:00-5:15 PM Announcements/Break  
5:15-6:15 PM Group Orientation and Set-Up
Group 1
Group 2
Group 3
Group 4
Group 5
Group 6
Law School
Seminar 1
Seminar 2
Seminar 3
Seminar 4
Seminar 5
Seminar 6
6:30-8:30 PM Opening Reception
Meet at the front entrance to the Center for Hawaiian Studies
Center for Hawaiian Studies Halau
Saturday, March 20, 2004
7:00-8:00 AM Breakfast Hale Aloha Cafeteria
8:00-8:30 AM 8:30 AM Group Photo Coffee Law School Courtyard
8:30 AM Coffee
9:00-10:30 AM Lecture 1
"Defining Identities: Culture and Place"
Speakers
Tarcisius Kabutaulaka, Research Fellow Pacific Islands Development Program East-West Center [abstract]
Jon Kamakawiwo‘ole Osorio, Acting Director Kamakauokalani Center for Hawaiian Studies University of Hawai‘i at Mānoa
Moderator
Rapata Wiri, Assistant Professor Dept. of Hawaiian, Indo-Pacific Languages and Literature University of Hawai‘i at Mānoa
Law School Classroom 2
10:30-10:45 AM Break (Walk to Center for Hawaiian Studies Lo‘i)  
10:45 AM-12:15 PM Lecture 2
"Defining Identities: Land Resources"
Speaker
Vicky Holt Takamine, Kumu Hula and Founder Pua Ali‘i ‘Ilima Lecturer of Hawaiian Chant and Dance Dept. of Music University of Hawai‘i at Mānoa
Moderator
Ricardo Trimillos, Chair Asian Studies Program School of Hawaiian, Asian and Pacific Studies University of Hawai‘i at Mānoa
Center for Hawaiian Studies Lo‘i
12:15-1:15 PM Lunch (catered plate lunch) Center for Hawaiian Studies Halau
1:15-1:30 PM Break  
1:30-4:00 PM Break-Out Sessions
Group 1
Group 2
Group 3
Group 4
Group 5
Group 6
Law School
Seminar 1
Seminar 2
Seminar 3
Seminar 4
Seminar 5
Seminar 6
4:00-4:15 PM Break  
4:15-5:45 PM Lecture 3
"Law, Politics and Identity: Government Policies"
Speakers
Sandra Pierantozzi, Vice President Republic of Palau [abstract]
Robert Underwood, Former Guam Representative United States Congress Retired Academic Vice President, University of Guam [abstract]
Moderator
David Hanlon, Director Center for Pacific Islands Studies University of Hawai‘i at Mānoa
Law School Classroom 2
5:45-6:00 PM Break  
6:00-7:00 PM Dinner Information Session on the United Nations Hale Aloha Cafeteria
6:00-10:00 PM Seminar Rooms open for optional group sessions Law School Seminar Rooms 1-6
Sunday, March 21, 2004
7:00-8:00 AM Breakfast Hale Aloha Cafeteria
8:30 AM Coffee Law School Courtyard
9:00-10:30 AM Lecture 4
"Law, Politics and Identity: Self-Determination, Indigenous Peoples and the International Community"
Speakers
Moana Jackson, Co-Founder and Director Nga Kaiwhakamarama I Nga Ture (Maori Legal Service) Former Member, UN Permanent Forum on Indigenous Issues
Mililani Trask, Pacific Representative UN Permanent Forum on Indigenous Issues [abstract]
Moderator
Richard Kekuni Blaisdell, MD, Professor John A. Burns School of Medicine University of Hawai‘i at Mānoa Convenor, Kanaka Maoli Tribunal Komike and Ka Pakaukau
Law School Classroom 2
10:30-10:45 AM Break  
10:45 AM-12:15 PM Lecture 5
"Cultural Diversity and Education for Peace ­ UNESCO Programs"
Speakers
Marshall Conley, President Conley-International Education Associates Former Vice President, Canadian Commission to UNESCO [abstract]
Victor Ordonez, Senior Education Fellow East-West Center Former Director, UNESCO Regional Office for Asia and the Pacific [abstract]
Moderator
Birgit Poniatowski, Academic Programme Officer United Nations University
Law School Classroom 2
12:15-1:15 PM Lunch Hale Aloha Cafeteria
1:15-1:30 PM Break  
1:30-3:00 PM Lecture 6
"NGO Experiences in Negotiating Identities: Introduction of NGO Activities"
Speaker
Maire Bopp, Chief Executive Officer Pacific Islands AIDS Foundation [abstract]
Moderator
Gerard A. Finin, Deputy Director Pacific Islands Development Program East-West Center
Law School Classroom 2
3:00-3:15 PM Break  
3:15-5:45 PM Break-Out Sessions
Group 1
Group 2
Group 3
Group 4
Group 5
Group 6
Law School
Seminar 1
Seminar 2
Seminar 3
Seminar 4
Seminar 5
Seminar 6
6:00-7:00 PM Dinner  
6:00-10:00 PM Seminar rooms open for optional group sessions Law School Seminar Rooms 1-6
Monday, March 22, 2004
7:00-8:00 AM Breakfast Hale Aloha Cafeteria
8:30 AM Coffee Law School Courtyard
9:00-11:00 Group Presentations
Moderator
Vilsoni Hereniko, Professor Center for Pacific Islands Studies University of Hawai‘i at Mānoa
Law School Classroom 2
11:15-11:30 AM Response to Group Presentations
11:30 AM-12:00 PM Closing Remarks
Certificate Presentation
12:00-1:30 PM Closing Reception Law School Courtyard
1:30-3:00 PM Participant room check-out Lincoln Hall or Hale Mānoa
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