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Na’i Aupuni will not pursue ratification vote

Press release from Na’i Aupuni:

NAʻI AUPUNI DECIDES NOT TO PURSUE RATIFICATION VOTE

Education and Ratification of Native Hawaiian Constitution Best Pursued by Broad-based Group

HONOLULU – Naʻi Aupuni said today it would not be conducting a ratification vote on the proposed constitution produced by the recently completed ‘aha. It believes that the ‘aha […]

‘Aha Aloha ‘Aina – Wai’anae

What really happened at the ʻAha, part II

From the Hawaii Independent:

Whitewashed press releases, a sinister state bill and a flippant disregard for the rules of the convention

Editor’s note: As one of the 154 kānaka maoli who agreed to participate in the state-sponsored, Naʻi Aupuni-initiated Native Hawaiian ʻAha, Kaʻiulani Milham had a front row seat at the month-long […]

Dr. Keanu Sai discusses the British Influence in Hawai`i – Part 1

Published on Mar 8, 2016 February 1, 2016 at Lyman Museum in Hilo, Dr. Sai lectured on Hawaii’s relationship with the British starting with Captain Cook, through Captain George Vancouver and also Davis & Young

What really happened at the Aha, part I

Report from The Hawaii Independent:

Editor’s note: As one of the 154 kānaka maoli who agreed to participate in the state-sponsored, Naʻi Aupuni-initiated Native Hawaiian ʻAha, Kaʻiulani Milham had a front row seat at the month-long proceedings. What follows is the first installment of a multi-part, first-hand account that highlights various and consistent affronts to […]

Bumpy Kanahele and Hawaiian National Sovereignty

Some videos for your edification and enjoyment…

This video helps to explain the overall situation in regard to Hawaiian National Sovereignty and what Bumpy Kanahele is doing to assist in the integral education process and background of Hawaiian issues.

https://www.facebook.com/piphd/videos/10153634831788073

Bumpy Kanahele says that, “I can not stay with this Aha any longer. It […]

Maunawili Declaration

From Prof. Williamson Chang’s Facebook page

The Maunawili Declaration No. 1

Williamson Chang and the International Committee

The Maunawili I Declaration: The United States has permanently Occupied the dominion of the Kingdom of Hawaii in violation of International and United States Law

We, the undersigned declare the following:

“The Kingdom of Hawaii,” is the name […]

Native Hawaiian convention adopts constitution

From the Star-Advertiser

Native Hawaiian convention adopts constitution By Timothy Hurley February 26, 2016

The Native Hawaiian constitutional convention this afternoon adopted a governing document that will go out to a vote for ratification.

The constitution, approved by an 88 to 30 vote with one abstention, apparently allows room for federal recognition by […]

The Other Aha: Aha Aloha Aina 2016 for “real” independence.

Chad Blair reports in Honolulu Civil Beat:

The Other Aha: Hawaiian Independence Backers Make Their Case

Aha Aloha Aina 2016 rejects the Nai Aupuni process for self-governance and insists on pushing for “real” independence.

Walter Ritte beamed as he flashed a shaka to the kupuna in the front row of Hale A‘o Hawaiian […]

Draft Declaration of Permanent Occupation

Prof. Williamson Chang posted the following on his Facebook page:

Independence caucus at the Aha

The Caucus appointed me to draft two resolutions. The first declaration is still in draft and not for the public. I have decided that the second declaration should be sent to all outside the ‘Aha in light of the protests […]