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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“UA MAU KE EA: Sovereignty Endures”
Now screening at the 2012 Hawaii International Film Festival
Sunday, October 21, 5:45 p.m. at the Dole Cannery Theater E.
Attendance is free, and we’ll have a discussion afterwards with the team. Bring along your family, friends, neighbors, co-workers, students, teachers, boss, lover, etc. There is limited seating, so please reserve your seat here.
This film is part of the Pacific Showcase at the Film Festival.
Official Trailer – “Ua Mau Ke Ea: Sovereignty Endures”
Prepare yourself for a virtual mind-walk through the historical plateaus of the Hawaiian Islands. “Ua Mau Ke Ea” takes its audience on a fascinating journey through the history of Hawaii as it examines key events which shaped the laws and politics of Polynesia’s first nation state.
Director: Kau’i Sai-Dudoit
Screenwriter: Peter Sai
Executive Producer: Toni Bissen, Executive Director, Pu`a Foundation
More information at hiff.org
Ke Aupuni Alert
Two screenings of “Hawaii a Voice for Sovereignty” next week
If you haven’t seen it yet, now’s your chance…
This documentary by photojournalist Catherine Bauknight, spoken in the words of kanaka maoli, explores the culture of the people and their connection to the land. At the forefront of the film are social, economic, and ecological issues that have developed in Hawaii since the takeover by the U.S. in 1893, revealed in interviews with grassroots indigenous people and scholars.
Honolulu:
When: Monday, October 8
Time: 7:00 PM
Where: MONDAY MOVIE CAFE at BAMBU Venue
1146 Bethel Street, Honolulu
Leon Siu will host a Q&A after the screening.
$10 ($5 students) at door. Call (808) 436-4326 for more info
Hilo:
When: Saturday October 13, 2012
Time: 11:00 AM – 4:00 PM
Where: Keaukaha Elementary School Cafeteria
240 Desha Ave, Hilo HI. 96720
Call Agnes Tavares for seating, (808)315-7976. Seating limited.
From: Leon Siu <leon@hits.net>
Subject: Ke Aupuni Update 09/21/12
Date: September 23, 2012 9:45:18 AM HST
Ke Aupuni Update
September 21, 2012
Keeping in touch and updated on activities regarding the restoration of Ke Aupuni o Hawaii, the Hawaiian Kingdom. Ua mau ke ea o ka aina I ka pono.
Aloha mai kakou,
This is to bring you up to date on some of the recent activities.
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Cleveland’s Grandson Visits
In early September, George Cleveland, the grandson of President Grover Cleveland visited Hawaii to participate in a series of events honoring the remarkable ties between Queen Lili’uokalani and President Cleveland — a bond created through their efforts to pursuepono for Hawaii in spite of adverse and disappointing circumstances. George Cleveland participated in formal honoring ceremonies at Mauna’ala, ‘Iolani Palace, Washington Place, St. Andrew’s Cathedral as well as several public meetings and seminars. Mahalo to the pacific Justice and Reconciliation Center, the Episcopal Diocese, the Forgiveness Project, the Kingdom of Hawaii and others who sponsored the visit and the activities to honor those who stood for pono for our nation.
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Onipa’a 2012
This year’s celebration of Onipa’a took place at ‘Iolani Palace grounds on September 2, the Queen’s Birthday. It was a very inspiring and encouraging time of stirring speeches, music, dance and various cultural and educational displays and activities. Next major Hawaiian Kingdom holiday: La Kuo Koa, November 28.
Continue reading Ke Aupuni Update
From Hawaii News Now
WASHINGTON D.C. (HawaiiNewsNow) – A streamlined bill to grant native Hawaiians federal recognition has passed the Senate committee on Indian affairs. Sen. Daniel Akaka, who chairs the commission, cut his namesake bill from 60 to 15 pages and reduced the amount of terminology to simplify the proposed law.
The Akaka bill now incorporates a new Hawaii state law that created a roll commission that determines who qualifies as a native Hawaiian.
Sen. Akaka is hoping opponents may reconsider a leaner bill.
Sen. John McCain voted against passing the bill out of committee.
It now goes to the Senate floor. The bill has reached this point before but has never received an up or down vote.
From SF Gate Hawaii Insider Blog, excerpt:
Renowned as a vacationers’ paradise, Hawai‘i was once a sovereign nation, with accomplished people that enthusiastically fostered their land with great pride. Then, at the close of the 19th century, American business interests led to the overthrow of the kingdom and its annexation to the United States.
That’s the short version, but new information teaches us there is more to discover, and more to be told, about the events of those turbulent times. Inspired by newly transcribed Hawaiian newspaper articles from that era, Bay Area kumu hula Mark Keali‘i Ho‘omalu and performers from his Academy of Hawaiian Arts will present “Kingdom Denied — Between the Lines,” a dramatic production with song and dance, Saturday at Chabot College in Hayward. With a title evoking feelings of empathy and betrayal, the story of a nation’s stripped independence is meant to educate as well as entertain.
“The recent transcription of Hawaiian newspapers — known as the Awaiaulu Project, led by Puakea Nogelmeier, a professor of Hawaiian language at UH Mānoa, has allowed us to look further into the history of this period,” Ho‘omalu explained. “These papers delivered local news and knowledge and were a place of dialogue and public communication for Hawaiian people. It shows the advancement of the Hawaiian people and their excitement for literacy, with a written language and active publications in place just 50 years after the missionaries arrived. … It speaks to the intelligence of the Hawaiians.”
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“Kingdom Denied — Between the Lines,” 7 p.m. Saturday, Sept. 8, Buffington Center for Visual & Performing Arts, Chabot College, Hayward. Tickets are $35 to $70.
From: “Joe Enos Farias, III” <joeenosfariasiii@gmail.com>
Subject: “PETITION FOR REDRESS”
Date: August 29, 2012 10:39:11 AM HST
Hawaii Aloha Aina is a gathering of people. Hawaii Aloha Aina has created an online: Petition To Redress The State of War Between The Hawaiian Kingdom And The United States of America.
Hawaii Aloha Aina is determined to collect 10,000 signatures by September 11, 2012 and we could use your help. If you can pay it forward to your family, friends, colleagues and neighbors to sign Hawaii Aloha AIna’s petition that would be very much appreciated.
To read more about what Hawaii Aloha Aina is determined to do and to sign Hawaii Aloha Aina’s petition, click below:
It’ll just take a minute!
Aloha aina no,
Joe Enos Farias, III
Hawaii Aloha Aina
Date: August 19, 2012 8:54:38 PM HST
Subject: UHM HAWAIIAN STUDIESʻ NEW WEBSITE FOR LAND RESEARCH!
PRESS RELEASE: 8.19.12
CONTACT: LILIKALĀ KAMEʻELEIHIWA, PHD
PROFESSOR, KAMAKAKŪOKALANI CENTER FOR HAWAIIAN STUDIES
HAWAIʻINUIĀKEA SCHOOLOF HAWAIIAN KNOWLEDGE
UH MĀNOA
CELL: 753-5826
UHM HAWAIIAN STUDIES MOUNTS A WEB SITE TO SERVE THE HAWAIIAN NATION IN LAND RESEARCH!
We are proud to announce that the AVAKONOHIKI.ORG website is being published today in order to serve as a Hoʻokupu no Ka Lāhui, a gift to the Hawaiian Nation, from the students of the UHM Kamakakūokalani Center for Hawaiian Studies [KCHS]. Working on the AVA Konohiki project, funded by a federal grant from the Administration of Native Americans [ANA], and through the Edith Kanakaʻole Foundation [EKF], our Hawaiian students have created a web site to provide free and easy access to all 8,500 of the Hawaiian Kingdom Land Commission Awards [LCAs] and LCA Testimonies, as well as LCA maps for the 81 Ahupuaʻa of Oʻahu. They even have video webinars to walk you through LCA land and map research!
I missed it last week, but 8/9 was the 9-year anniversary of this blog…
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