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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“Darkness Over Hawaii” paper by Williamson Chang

Darkness over Hawaii: The Annexation Myth Is the Greatest Obstacle to Progress

by Williamson Chang

Asian-Pacific Law & Policy Journal, Vol. 16.2, 2015

Abstract: To Delegates to the Hawaiian Convention to Establish a Governing Entity

Before moving ahead, Native Hawaiians must study and learn about the various forms of government throughout the world. Others around […]

Lawful Hawaiian Government 2015 Election Results

“On September 12, 2015, eligible voters in the twenty-four districts of Hawai’i cast ballots in the country’s fifth governmental election since 1999.”

LHG 2015 Election Results (PDF)

Interviews with Sai/Gonschor, Schweizer/Gonschor and Sai

The Hawaiian Kingdom as a Non-European Power

An interview of Dr. Keanu Sai and Ph.D. candidate Lorenz Gonschor by Dr. Lynette Cruz on Issues that Matter. The subject of the interview focused on the Hawaiian Kingdom as a non-European Power in the nineteenth century and its relationship with Japan.

Academics Dispelling the Myths of […]

“Native Hawaiian Law: A Treatise” by Kamehameha Publishing

Kamehameha Publishing is holding a book launch event this evening, Tuesday, October 20, at William S. Richardson School of Law from 5:00 – 7:00 p.m. for Native Hawaiian Law: A Treatise.

Native Hawaiian Law: A Treatise is the definitive resource for understanding critical legal issues affecting Native Hawaiians. This extensively revised and updated edition of […]

Maui Aloha ʻĀina Unity March Draws 6,000

From MauiNow.com

The Aloha ʻĀina Unity March down Front Street in Lahaina on Sunday was a huge success, according to event organizers, calling it a “a beautiful day of activation.”

Determined to raise awareness about development and the exploitation of the natural and cultural resources of the Hawaiian Islands, Aloha ʻĀina enjoyed an epic […]

Aloha ‘Aina Unity March in Lahaina

Hawaii County Council recognizes Hawaiian Independence Day

From Hawaii Tribune-Herald:

The Hawaiian Kingdom’s most important national holiday — La Kuokoa, or Independence Day — officially was recognized Wednesday by the Hawaii County Council in a nonbinding resolution asking the state Legislature to add Nov. 28 to its list of state holidays.

Nov. 28, 1843, was the date Great Britain and France formally […]

Na’i Aupuni Community Presentations – Wai’anae

209 delegate candidates for constitutional convention

From the Star-Advertiser

Some 209 candidates will vie for 40 delegate positions across the islands for the Native Hawaiian ‘aha constitutional convention that will work to form a Native Hawaiian government.

Kuhio Asam, president of Na‘i Aupuni, which is in charge of running the November election and subsequent Native […]

Ho’okuikahi 2 with Coalition of Hawaiian Nationals – What is Our Vision?