Torch Journey around Maui for Lands, Water, People and Rights
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From: Kekahuna
Keaweiwi Sent: Sunday, February 15, 2009 9:07
AM Subject: Ka`apuni E Ho`a Kukui Na Moku
Aina
Ka`apuni E Ho`a Kukui Na Moku
Aina
February 20-27,
2009
For Our Lands, Water, People
and Fundamental Human
Rights
BEGINNING on Friday Night,
February 20, 2009 at 11:00pm the people of Maui will gather at Moku`ula
(Malu`uluolele Park), Lahaina to embark on a 200 mile journey circumnavigating
the Island of Maui. We anticipate completing our journey on Friday, February 27,
2009 at Moku`ula with closing protocol and the handing-off of the torches for
its finally journey.
A Copy of the
Appeal (Hawaii v. Office of Hawaiian Affairs, No. 07-1372, Oct. 1, 2008) to
The U.S. Supreme Court will be burned and used to IGNITE TORCHES
that will be carried across and through all the districts of
Maui.
The Torches represent the
awakening and enlightenment of knowledge to what is really and truly taking
place for all kanaka maoli-native
Hawaiians.
CONTRARY to what the State of
Hawaii (et al) and United States of America is saying, the truth for na kanaka
maoli-native Hawaiians since and well before so-called Statehood of 1959
is:
·
Lack of adequate Health Care for native Hawaiian
Beneficiaries.
·
Lack of Housing (Homelessness) for native Hawaiian
Beneficiaries.
·
Lack of Funding for Education for native Hawaiian Beneficiaries-are there
funds from the State of Hawaii set aside for native Hawaiian Beneficiaries
separate from the State’s General
Funds?
If we COLLECTIVELY do not remedy
this immediately, beginning with igniting community awareness we must
add
· Ethnic
Cleansing – by the State of Hawaii and United States of
America.
ALL people of Maui are welcome
and encouraged to join the marchers as we journey through the many
ahupua`a/districts of Maui. Join us and proudly carry the torch which ignites
the awakening of a greater humanity for us
all.
For more information you can
Contact: Keeaumoku Kapu -
250-1479 Foster Ampong – 281-3894 /
email: kekahunakeaweiwi@yahoo.com
Here's
a video of a meeting with various agencies of the county and Keeaumoku Kapu
discussing the intention and logistics of the
march:
...is about Hawaii's status as an independent country under prolonged illegal occupation by the United States, and the history, culture, law & politics of the islands.
And about East Maui kalo farming and other ahupua'a projects.
Over at the Free Hawaii blog, Koani Foundation is giving away "Free Hawaii" stickers and pins, and will post photos of them displayed in interesting places. Spread them far and wide!