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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Sydney Iaukea talks about her new book entitled ‘The Queen and I’ at the Palace bookstore today at 4 pm.
In this exposé Sydney L. Iaukea ties personal memories to newly procured political information about Hawai`i’s crucial Territorial era. Spurred by questions surrounding intergenerational property disputes in her immediate family, she delves into Hawai`i’s historical archives. There she discovers the central role played by her great-great-grandfather in the politics of late-nineteenth- and early-twentieth-century Hawai`i—in particular, Curtis P. Iaukea’s trusted position with the Hawaiian Kingdom’s last ruling monarch, Queen Lili`uokalani. As Iaukea charts her ancestor’s efforts to defend a culture under siege, she reveals astonishing legal and legislative maneuvers that show us how capitalism reshaped cultural relationships. She finds resonant parallels and connections between her own upbringing in Maui’s housing projects, her family’s penchant for hiding property, and the Hawaiian peoples’ loss of their country and lands.
Kumu Kahua Theatre will present a revival by Alani Apio of KAMAU A’E from May 31st through July 1st.
The Hawaiian Sovereignty movement, with its complexities and controversies, takes the stage in this powerful drama. Fresh out of prison, Michael Kawaipono Mahekona joins a group of activists on a mission to reclaim Hawaiian land. As the group splinters over whether to stand firm or compromise on its principles, Michael must decide how to stay true to what he believes.
First produced in 1997, KAMAU A’E returns to Kumu Kahua, sharing its message with a new generation of audiences.
Performances will take place on Thursday, Friday & Saturday at 8pm (May 31; June 1, 2, 7, 8, 9, 14, 15, 16, 21, 22, 23, 28, 29, 30, 2012) and on Sundays at 2pm (June 3, 10, 17, 24; July 1, 2012).
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Honolulu Civil Beat reports on the visit:
The queen’s message of peace was expected to be the focal point of a planned palace visit by the Dalai Lama Saturday — his first-ever visit to the grounds.
“We felt it was important for the Dalai Lama to come to the site to better understand our history — especially that of Queen Liliuokalani, when she was overthrown, her message of peace and how she wanted no bloodshed,” Iolani Palace Executive Director Kippen de Alba Chu told Civil Beat. “We thought these messages would resonate with him.”
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Beyond those historical events, de Alba Chu said he wanted to share with the Dalai Lama the significance of Iolani Palace itself, which was completed in 1882 under King David Kalakaua, Liliuokalani’s brother.
“One thing I would like to impress upon him is the reason why the palace exists, what the monarchy was trying to do with the palace, and how Hawaii was trying to be international to protect its sovereignty,” de Alba Chu said. “You build palaces not just for your people, but for foreigners; you’re making a statement to foreigners that you should be treated equal.”
The Daily Mail in London has a feature today on Queen Liliu’okalani
Check out this resolution HR68 in the state legislature:
RECOGNIZING HAWAIIAN NATIONALS AS A POPULATION RESIDING LAWFULLY IN THE HAWAIIAN ISLANDS.
Hearing in the Hawaiian Affairs Committee this morning “recommend that the measure be PASSED, UNAMENDED.”
A Special Invitation to the:
President Grover Cleveland
Hoolaulea La Hanau – Birthday Celebration
& Cleveland Portrait Unveiling and Onipaa Photo Event
Date: March 17th, 2012, Saturday
Place: Cleveland Court – Mililani Street and Queen Street (Look for the Cleveland Pohaku)
http://archives.starbulletin.com/2007/09/23/news/kokualine.html
Time and Event Schedule: 10:00 AM
10:00 AM Registration (pre-registration recommended)
10:30 Program / Portrait Unveiling w/ Gov. John Waihee
11:15 Onipaa Photo Event (group photo – everyone, & groups) 11:30 Refreshments
Pre-registration available just contact PJRC 330-3771
Office of Hawaiian Affairs (event co-sponsor) Association of Hawaiian Civic Clubs
Royal Societies, Royal Guard, Kingdom of Hawaii Crown Order
Pacific Justice and Reconciliation Center U.H. Peace Studies and
Myron B. Thompson School of Social Work St. Andrews Cathedral, Members and Na Kahu Hawaiian Kahu
Forgiveness Project
Interfaith Alliance
Others
Staging for large group photo behind Cleveland pohaku will take place after program. Photos will document Hawaii support for Cleveland and be sent to Cleveland’s home states of New York and New Jersey. Other group photos will follow.
A reproduced portrait of Cleveland from the Caldwell, NJ, Grover Cleveland Birthplace Museum will be unveiled and blessed for use in the community from the community – those who attend this March 17th event.
For more info and to pre-register please contact PJRC: (Pacific Justice and Reconciliation Center) at 330-3771
 
Aloha ‘Oe Uncle Charlie.
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