This blog 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.
By Scott Crawford, Hana, Maui
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Star-Bulletin article considers the effect of the loss of Democrat’s supermajority in the Senate on the fate of the Akaka bill:
Although its author expresses optimism that the Akaka Bill will pass this year, the loss of the Democrats’ supermajority in the Senate and last-minute changes to the bill that fueled objections in Hawaii may […]
Reminder that the second of OHA’s two live TV specials about the “Native Hawaiian Government Reorganization Act of 2009” (aka Akaka Bill) will be on tonight. From OHA’s press release:
The second show will broadcast on Thursday, January 14, at 7 p.m. on KITV and will feature the legal implications of the bill before a […]
From OHA press release…
The Office of Hawaiian Affairs will present a series of two live television specials beginning this week to inform the public about the Native Hawaiian Government Reorganization Act of 2009.
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The first show, which will air on Thursday, January 7, at 8 p.m. on KITV, will feature community leaders as […]
The Native Hawaiian Bar Association is hosting an event this Friday, January 8, noon – 1:30 at the Kanaina Bldg at ‘Iolani Palace with Rep. Abercrombie to update on the “Native Hawaiian Government Reorganization Act” and “other Native Hawaiian issues.”
You can download the flyer for more information and to register (extended deadline to RSVP […]
CALLING ALL HAWAIIAN PATRIOTS
What: No Akaka Bill Demonstration
Where: Near Obama Compound in Aikahi, Kailua – Corner of N. Kalaheo and Kailuana Plc. near bridge, location may change slightly, be flexible, look 4 banners and flags
When: Friday, January 1st, 2010, Set up at 4pm (need kokua), Start at 5pm- till dark
Specifics Main […]
A couple Akaka Bill related things today…
Jerry Burris has an commentary in the Advertiser discussing the revision to the bill that was passed through committee in the Senate version, and the differences between the two versions.
In short, the first version had Hawaiians enabled to negotiate self-government rights and powers with the state and […]
The Native Hawaiian Government Reorganization Act of 2009 (aka Akaka Bill) last week passed through the House Natural Resources Committee and Senate Indian Affairs Committee. But there are two different versions now. The Senate version was amended by Akaka which has caused a bit of a firestorm. Yesterday’s editorial in Star-Bulletin Akaka Bill Needs Airing […]
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