KU’E ACTIONS for Jan. 16, 17 and 19
From: The Committee of Hawaiian Nationals
(Pilipo Souza, Pomai Kinney, Kahumoku Flores…)
Contact: Pilipo Souza at 358-6428
Aloha kakou,
The Committee of Hawaiian Nationals invites you to the following Ku’e (oppose, object, resist, protest) Actions planned for next week. These public demonstrations serve as a reminder that events of 118 years ago deprived us of our country, and we are here to say “give it back,” “FREE HAWAII”. You are most welcome to join us. The more, the better!
January 16, 2011 – Sovereign Sunday – KU’E on the 118th anniversary of the U.S. Invasion. This protest action is a reminder that on this day in 1893 fully armed United States Marines landed in Honolulu, an act of foreign aggression in blatant violation of Hawaii’s sovereignty. It is a call to make pono the hewa.
ACTION: HOLDING BANNERS AND SIGNS – This ku’e action is to demand the return of our country – FREE HAWAII.
9:00 AM Meet at Beretania Street fronting Fake State Capitol to hold FREE HAWAII, HAWAIIAN INDEPENDENCE banners and signs
9:45 AM Assemble at Queen Liliu’okalani statue to honor her, then proceed to Iolani Palace grounds for …
10:00 AM People Talk (see flyer)
January 17, 2011 – Monday – Dr. Martin Luther King Day Events. On January 17, 1893, a faction of merchants and sugar barons, backed by the invasion force of US Marines that landed the day before, forced Queen Lili’uokalani to yield her ruling power to the U.S. and seized control of the Hawaiian Kingdom government. Coincidentally, the annual Martin Luther King Day parade and rally is being held on January 17 this year and The Committee of Hawaiian Nationals will participate in this event to draw attention to our efforts to FREE HAWAII.
ACTION: MARCHING IN MLK PARADE WITH “FREE HAWAII” AND OTHER KU’E BANNERS AND SIGNS. MANNING A BOOTH AT KAPIOLANI PARK AT MLK RALLY. This ku’e action is to demand the return of our country – FREE HAWAII.
BOOTH AT KAPIOLANI PARK
6:30 – 7:30 AM Set-up at Queen Kapiolani Park / make pono; Check with Pomai Kinney / Display must be ready by 9:00 AM. Please bring your own chair to sit. We will have a few.
MLK DAY PARADE
8:00 AM Marchers to meet at Magic Island, Ala Moana Park / Check with Pilipo / Park your vehicles at Magic Island, Set up banners/signs
Wear good walking shoes/ FREE HAWAII T shirts
9:00 AM Parade begins at Ala Moana Park
Parade route Ala Moana Blvd. to Kalakaua Ave. to Queen Kapiolani Park.
Parade should end by 11:00 AM
Pilipo to shuttle marchers back to Magic Island to pick-up their vehicles.
10:30 AM Help to man “FREE HAWAII” booth at Kapiolani Park.
3:00 PM Pau. Break down. Pule Kakou / Move out!
January 19, 2011 – Wednesday – Ku’e at opening of the Fake-State Legislature
ACTION: HOLDING BANNERS AND SIGNS AT THE FAKE-STATE CAPITOL – This ku’e action on the opening day of the fake state legislative session is to make state officials aware that Hawaiian Nationals demand the return of our country – FREE HAWAII.
8:00 AM Meet at Punchbowl Street side walkway to the Queen / make pono
Set up banners/ signs (FREE HAWAII, FAKE STATE, etc.)
8:30 AM Begin Walk to Queen Liliu’okalani statue, pause. Walk through the state capitol rotunda to Beretania street. Back and forth.
9:00 AM Deliver FREE HAWAII message to Governor and legislators.
10:00 AM Opening ceremonies in both chambers of the State Legislature
Mahalo piha,
Pilipo Souza
“FREE HAWAII” T-SHIRTS WILL BE AVAILABLE FOR PURCHASE AT MLK PARADE AND RALLY
Well thought out design for Ku‘e Events. The purpose is clearly stated. As somebody else has said, “We go forward in dignity.” Good job in communication. Everybody welcome. Mahalo nui to organizers and those who participate in the actions of these 3 days.
I have this question. How does the Committee of Hawaiian Nationals define the term or concept of Hawaiian Nationals? Does it include all descendants of Hawaiian subjects of any race who made up the body politic of the Hawaiian Kingdom before the overthrow? As would only be right.
This definition is important, as it will swell the ranks of the real body of Hawaiians of today according to nationality, i.e. political allegiance through historical reference.
Question #2 Beyond the protest memorial events of Jan. 16, 17, 19 of 2011 where as stated, “You are most welcome to join us,” would the Committee of Hawaiian Nationals consider opening its ranks to non-Hawaiian nationals to work side by side with Hawaiian nationals for the same objective of restoring the country that was lost through deceit and is now illegally occupied by the United States?
Again, inclusivity is vital, not only to build a mass of supporters for the Hawaiian cause, but to form a sacred community of moral human beings that are willing to move forward in a positive direction.
These are my reflections as I think over the enormity of what is wanted to be achieved and the spiritual foundation necessary that defines and attracts Aloha so that we can truly move forward with a personal and community dignity that heals and not wounds.
I cannot apologize for writing such a long comment. Hawaii is too close to my heart that I should do less. Keahi
Aloha no Keahi,
Ae on both questions. Hawaiian Nationals are all descendants of Hawaiian subjects of any race who made up the body politic of the Hawaiian Kingdom before the overthrow. And all are welcome who wish to work for the restoration of our country. It’s an aloha kakou movement. Leon