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Dr. Sai sets Ken Conklin straight

Check out this essay from Keanu in Hawaii News Daily, in response to Ken Conklin. Read if you want to understand where Keanu is coming from, and why Conklin has no qualified expertise in Hawaiian political science.

Kui Da Vote benefit concert in Paia

Promotional Sovereign Vote Event
Sunday, Sept 11, 10am-6pm  FREE
Paia Bay Park

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Gov. Appoints 5 To Hawaiian Roll Commission

Gov. Appoints 5 To Hawaiian Roll Commission

Commission To Create Qualified List Of Participants

POSTED: 12:51 pm HST September 8, 2011
HONOLULU — Gov. Neil Abercrombie on Thursday announced his choices for the Native Hawaiian Roll Commission.
The commission is made up of five members of the Native Hawaiian community.
They are:
  1. former Gov. John D. Waihee;
  2. ‘Oiwi TV executive director and documentary film director Naalehu Anthony;  
  3. attorney Lei Kihoi, who has helped shape Hawaiian rights legislation;
  4. former Native Hawaiian Legal Corporation Executive Director Mahealani Perez-Wendt;
  5. and Council for Native Hawaiian Advancement President and Chief Executive Officer Robin Puanani Danner.
The commission has been directed to create a roll of qualified Native Hawaiians defined by state law to participate in the formation of a Native Hawaiian government.
“These individuals represent various sectors of the Hawaiian community. Each brings experience, talent, knowledge, and skills that collectively create a broad-based team,” Abercrombie said. “This team will put together the roll of qualified and interested Native Hawaiians who want to help determine the course of Hawaii’s indigenous people.”
The delegates represent the four counties and one at-large seat: Waihee (At-Large), Kihoi (Hawaii), Perez-Wendt (Maui), Anthony (Oahu) and Danner (Kauai). Waihee will be the commission chairman

Read more: http://www.kitv.com/politics/29124166/detail.html#ixzz1XPcpmMgL

20th Anniversary Stopping the Bombing of Kahoʻolawe

From: Samuel Kaleikoa Ka’eo <skaeo@hawaii.edu>
20th Anniversary
Stopping the Bombing of Kahoʻolawe
The Protect Kahoʻolawe ʻOhana
P.O. Box 39 Kaunakakai, HI 96748

Aloha Aina Oiaio!  Two great events next week.  Free and open to the public.  Please share.  see attachment.  Mahalo Kaleikoa

The Protect Kahoolawe Ohana (PKO) is celebrating its 20th Anniversary of Stopping the Bombing on the island of Kanaloa-Kahoolawe with events on each island that are free and open to the public.  Mission of PKO is to perpetuate Aloha Aina throughout our islands through cultural, educational, and spiritual activities that heal and revitalize the cultural and natural resources of Kahoolawe.

The yearlong events will culminate on October 22, 2011 with the dedication o fa new mua (monument) at Honokanaia on Kanaloa-Kahoolawe and a central ceremony with the Kanoa that will have gathered the mana (strength), support of participants and sacred sites throughout our islands.


Thursday Sept 8 2011 6:30 pm  
Student Lounge, Pilina Building 
UH Maui College  
SPEAKERS, MUSIC, POETRY 
FILM: “MAI KA PIKO MAI, A HOI:  
RETURN TO KANALOA” 
The parallel stories of struggle to free Kahoolawe from the U.S. 
Military and the challenge of re-establishing inter-Polynesian 
voyaging by the Polynesian Voyaging society through Hokulea 

Sponsored by the PKO & Hawaiian Studies & Language, UHMC 
Saturday Sept 10 2011 
4:30pm to 9:30pm 
Hawaiian Canoe Club, Kahului Harbor 
Music & Entertainment 
Poetry | Film: “Mai Ka Piko Mai, A Ho!i: Return to 
Kanaloa” | ”All our Aloha in One Kanoa Uniting” 
in a commitment to Aloha aina and Kanaloa- 
Kaho!olawe | Silent auction and fundraising | 
!Ono Food and drinks
Sponsored by the PKO & Hawaiian Canoe Club
Call Lopaka Aiwohi at (808) 242-5888 for more information and/or donations.
Mahalo a nui loa
Aloha Aina Oiaio!

Sai to present Ua Mau Ke Ea book at UH Maui

David Keanu Sai, Ph.D. will be presenting his new book, Ua Mau Ke Ea–An overview of the Political and Legal History of the Hawaiian Islands.

FREE–Public is invited
Monday, August 29, 2011
6 PM, UH Maui College
Student Lounge, Pilina Building
Sponsored by Hawaiian Language and Hawaiian Studies Department of UH Maui College

PDF Flyer

‘Onipa‘a – Birthday Celebration for Queen Lili‘uokalani

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www.hawaiiponoi.info

Ua Mau Ke Ea: Sovereignty Endures – book announcement

Click on flyer images for PDF versions.

Purchase the book online at http://www.puafoundation.org/products/, $35.00 plus $5.00 shipping and handling.

 

Sai v. Obama update – Appellee’s Reply

From Dr. Sai…

UPDATE: AUGUST 16, 2011 — On August 12, 2011, Appellees (Clinton, Gates and Willard) filed with the U.S. District Court of Appeals for the District of Columbia Circuit a Appellee’s Reply in Further Support of Their Motion for Summary Affirmance. Appellees are claiming that the Appellant (Dr. Keanu Sai) does not understand the political question doctrine. Appellant argues it is in fact the Appellees that do not understand the political question because they are using it to protect a “political decision” made in 1898 to annex the Hawaiian Islands. Appellee cannot use the court to protect a “political decision” that violated the Lili`uokalani assignment and call it a political question. Appellant’s case centers on the violation of the 1893 Lili`uokalani assignment and the tort injuries suffered as a result of the President not faithfully executing this sole-executive agreement. What the President did five years later 1898 to seized the Hawaiian Islands for military purposes during the Spanish-American War cannot be protected as argued by the Appellees, even if it affects the legal status of President Obama who cannot claim to be a natural born Citizen.

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Kumu Kahua Theater features Hawaiian sovereignty themed plays

Kumu Kahua announces its 41st season, including…

Kumu rounds out the season with two plays that look at native Hawaiian history and issues. Writer-musician-actor Sean T.C. O’Malley returns to the intriguing character of Robert Wilcox for inspiration in Wilcox’s Shot. O’Malley first brought the complex native Hawaiian political character to life in 2002’s To the Last Hawaiian Soldier. Now O’Malley hones in on Wilcox’s time in Washington, D.C., as Hawai‘i’s first delegate to Congress. His work is followed by the a revival of Alani Apio’s Kamau A‘e, a powerful look at the Hawaiian Sovereignty movement.

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Wilcox’s Shot
A World Premiere
By Sean T.C. O’Malley
Robert Kalanihiapo Wilcox, the revolutionary-turned-politician, arrives in Washington as Hawai‘i’s first delegate to Congress in 1901. A man of action in a powerless position, Wilcox confronts some of the most famous names of the era as he grapples with his own role in shaping Hawai‘i’s future.
Wilcox’s Shot dramatizes the life of one of Hawai‘i’s most fascinating historical figures, at the dawn of the 20th century.
Thursday, Friday & Saturday 8pm: January 26, 27, 28; February 2, 3, 4, 9, 10, 11, 16, 17, 18, 23, 24, 25, 2012
Sundays 2pm: January 29; February 12, 19, *26, 2012
(No show Sunday, February 5, because of the Superbowl)

Kamau A‘e
A Kumu Kahua Revival by Alani Apio
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. This play contains strong language.
Thursday, Friday & Saturday 8pm: May 31; June 1, 2, 7, 8, 9, 14, 15, 16, 21, 22, 23, 28, 29, 30, 2012
Sundays 2pm: June 3, 10, 17, 24; July *1, 2012

Follow the link above for more about the theater, ticket info, etc. or visit the Kumu Kahua Theater website.

 

Sai v. Obama – Appellant’s Reply

From Dr. Sai…

UPDATEAUGUST 5, 2011 — On August 4, 2011, the Appellant filed with the U.S. District Court of Appeals for the District of Columbia Circuit a Appellant’s Reply to Motion for Summary AffirmanceIn the Reply, Appellant addresses the political question doctrine relied upon by Appellees and why it is a flawed argument. Appellant requests the Court to deny the Motion for Summary Affirmance and remand the case back to the U.S. District Court for trial. To read more about the federal lawsuit and pleadings go to http://hawaiiankingdom.org/sai-obama.shtml.