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SUMMARY The elders of a culture are often the designated transmitters of long-standing values and ways that define the unique essence of a people. Küpuna (elders) teachings are especially important to Native Hawaiians who have experienced the cumulative effects of cultural imperialism, which has taken their lands, discouraged use of their language and cultural ways, damaged their identity as a people and destroyed their sovereignty. Modern day cultural imperialism, which universalizes the dominant group's experience and culture, renders minority groups as invisible while marginalizing them (Young, 1990). The chronic stress of this insidious form of oppression can translate into physical, mental health problems which lead to decreased life expectancy (McEwen, 1998; Schulkin, Gold & McEwen, 1998). Statistics on Hawaiians and other Asian/Pacific Islanders in Hawaiì indicate these groups have high rates of health problems and increasing rates of substance abuse (Office of Hawaiian Affairs, 1998). This article describes the roles and Hawaiian practices of küpuna who acted as facilitators in the healing of Asian/Pacific Islander pregnant and postpartum women who participated in a culturally based substance abuse treatment program (CBSATP). The findings of a qualitative study, which examined the effectiveness of küpuna in these roles and their implications for practice are discussed.
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