Uncle George Keoki Fukumitsu, “Kaloman”*

Fukumitsu, one of the original members of the Hakipu’u ‘Ohana in the Waiāhole case, is a well-known and respected advocate, activist, organizer and and kumu mahiaʻai kalo whose family has resided in the Koʻolaupoko region for over seven generations. His knowledge of these traditions was passed from Keoki Fukumitusʻ mother, Victoria Sheldon, his grandmother Jennie Kaiʻalau Fukumitsu, paternal grandfather, George Sebastian, maternal grandfather Glen Sheldon, great grandfather Ruisuki Fukumitsu. Fukumitsu was appointed to the statesʻ Taro Purity and Security Task Force, he has also advised on various Taro Projects for UH Mānoa, Windward Community College, Kauaʻi Community College, Native Hawaiian Advisory Council, and on the Kawainui Marsh Opolu Heiau Project.