From Hawaii Tribune-Herald

Have you ever wondered why the British Union Jack is part of the Hawaiian flag?

Some scholars say that Kamehameha I considered Britain’s King George III as his liege lord, and that between 1794 and 1843 the Hawaiian Kingdom was actually part of the British Empire.

Windward Community College political scientist Dr. Keanu Sai will explore the complex and intriguing historical connection between Britain and Hawaii during a presentation from 7-8:30 p.m. Monday at the Lyman Museum.

Admission to this program is free to museum members; $3 for nonmembers.

The nationally accredited and Smithsonian-affiliated Lyman Museum showcases the natural and cultural history of Hawaii.

The museum is located at 276 Haili St. in Hilo and is open 10 a.m.-4:30 p.m. Monday through Saturday.

For additional information, call 935-5021 or visit www.lymanmuseum.org.

From Kimo Kaleohano on Facebook

We are sending out the kahea to all Hawaiians, Kanaka, Aloha Aina, Hawaiians at Heart and Defenders of Truth. 

We will come together Sunday, January, 17, 2016 at Mauna Ala on the 123 anniversary of the illegal overthrow of our kingdoms government, beginning the illegal occupation of the Hawaiian Kingdom. We will come together to honor Queen Lili’uokalni and stand for our Lahui Hawaii. We will be meeting at the gates of Mauna Ala at 9:30am. The Kalakaua crypt will be opened so that we may honor our queen through mele, chant and pule. We will then march to ‘Iolani palace, where we will join with anakala Hank Fergerstrom who will be holding vigil for the weekend. We will come together as one Lahui to honor our Queen and our Kupuna, and to stand for our Keiki and our People. 

Please share this information and flyer on your pages and in your groups. 

Onipa’a Lahui Hawaii

****!!!! Update Update Update !!!!****
We will be having Roberts Hawaii shuttling people from ‘Iolani palace up to Mauna Ala between 9:00am and 10:00am. On the 17th. This will allow you to park in or around the palace, then take the shuttle up to Mauna Ala for the ceremony and then march back to the palace. The shuttle will pick up on the Beretania street side directly in front of the fs capitol and drop off directly in front of Mauna Ala. The shuttle will run promptly from 9am to 10am when the ceremonies at Mauna Ala will begin. Any questions regarding airport transportation to the palace or the shuttle to Mauna Ala should be directed to Blanca Larson at 808-436-2395. Please help it’s get this info out by sharing on your groups and pages.

Mahalo / Onipa’a Lahui Hawaii.