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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Dr. Sai presentation to Maui Council Planning Committee

On Wednesday, May 15 at 9:00 am, Dr. Keanu Sai will make a presentation to the Planning and Sustainable Land Use Committee of the Maui County Council, chaired by Tamara Paltin.

From the agenda:

Pursuant to Rule 7(B) of the Rules of the Council, the Committee intends to receive a presentation from Dr. […]

Pursuing Hawaiian Sovereignty in the Time of Trump

Trisha Kehaulani Watson has a column in Civil Beat questioning the status of the push for federal under the Trump administration, and arguing for the importance of considering all options, including independence:

On one level independence seems unimaginable, and there are real questions as to whether Hawaii has enough of an economic base to […]

Aloha Lā Hānau E Ka Mōʻī Kauikeaouli

Ho‘omana‘o Kūkula Aupuni

Hawaiian Kingdom Global Diplomatic Presence

This Saturday at Hale Hōʻikeʻike [Bailey House Museum Gallery], Wailuku, Maui 2pm – 4pm

“Eia Hawaiʻinuiākea: Marking Hawaiian Kingdom Diplomatic Presence Across the Globe, 1843-1893”

an illustrated research presentation by Ronald Williams Jr. PhD

New research on Hawaiian diplomatic consulates – E hele mai!

for more info contact MHS at (808) 244-3326

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VOA: Native Hawaiians Divided on Federal Recognition

Voice of America News has a reasonably accurate and balanced article on the push for federal recognition of Native Hawaiians versus full independence.

‘Onipa‘a Peace March

‘Onipa‘a events 2019

Ka Lei Maile Ali’i – The Queen’s Women reenactment

Here’s your chance to view rare documents from the Hawaiian Kingdom

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The Hawaii State Archives is showing off rare documents in an upcoming open house.

The items, which have never been displayed, are in recognition of the 175th Anniversary of the signing of the Anglo-French Declaration.

This acknowledged the Hawaiian Kingdom as a diplomatic equal to the world powers of the time with a “government […]