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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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.
Continue reading Sai v. Obama update – Appellee’s Reply
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.
From Dr. Sai…
UPDATE: AUGUST 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 Affirmance. In 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.
Molokai Dispatch has an article on Henry Noa and the reinstated Hawaiian nation.
Sai v Obama update From Dr. Sai…
UPDATE: AUGUST 1, 2011 — On July 22, 2011, the Appellees filed with the U.S. District Court of Appeals for the District of Columbia Circuit a Motion for Summary Affirmance. Appellees are asking the Appellate Court to affirm the U.S. District Court’s determination that Appellant has presented a political question that prevents the court from adjudicating Appellant’s lawsuit. The Appellate Court gave Appellant until August 4, 2011 to file its Reply to the Motion.
Today is “La Ho’iho’i Ea,” also known as Restoration Day, the day in 1843 when Admiral Thomas restored the Hawaiian Kingdom by symbolically lowering the British Union Jack and raising the Hawaiian flag thus restoring sovereignty to King Kauikeaouli (Kamehameha II) who stated the famous motto of “Ua mau ke ea o ka aina i ka pono.”
Time: July 31, 2011 from 12pm to 5pm
Location: Thomas Square (Ward, Beretania, King, Victoria, across from the Blaisdell Arena)
12pm Opening Flag Ceremony, Narrated by Baron Ching, Music by John & Jamaica Osorio
Entertainment (Stage Manager, Imaikalani Winchester):
Musical Performances
Hula Halau
Discussion Tent (Facilitator, Ilima Seto-Long):
The Meaning of La Ho’iho’i Ea – Leilani Basham
Executive Agreement- Keanu Sai
R.I.S.E. Up Youth- Discussion will be lead by the Opio of Hawaii
Mauna Kea & Iwi Kupuna updates
Cultural & Educational booths (Administrator, Katie Kamelamela & Makaala Rawlins):
La Ho’iho’i Ea Information Booth
La Ho’iho’i Ea Registration Booth
La Ho’iho’i Ea Art Tent (bring a puka shirt and LHE apply art)
Halau Ku Mana Public Charter School
Na Mea Hawaii, Native Books
Protect Kahoolawe Ohana
Kaena Cultural Practice Project
Hawaiian Force
Ka Lei Maile Ali’i Hawaiian Civic Club
Kumu Ola Foundation
Pa Ola Hawaii
Homestead Poi
Nani Ka’ala
KAHEA, The Hawaiian- Environmental Alliance
MANA, Movement for Aloha No ka Aina
DMZ, De-Militarize Zone
Hands on activities:
Lauhala weaving with Nani Ka’ala
Poi pounding with Homestead Poi
Lomilomi by Pa Ola Hawaii
Ku’e Petitions curated by Ka Lei Maile Ali’i Hawaiian Civic Club (Organizer: Lynetter Cruz)
5pm Ernie Cruz, Closing Ceremony
Gov. Abercrombie today signed into law SB1520, which was created by the state legislature as a state-level substitute for the Akaka Bill once the Republicans took over Congress and it became apparent that the window had closed for any hope of a federal recognition bill passing any time soon.
Here’s the bill (PDF).
It spends several pages recounting the history of the state’s relationship with Native Hawaiians, including mention of “the Sovereignty Advisory Council, the Hawaiian Sovereignty Advisory Commission, the Hawaiian Sovereignty Elections Council, and Native Hawaiian Vote, and the convening of the Aha Hawai’i ‘Diwi (the Native Hawaiian Convention)” which were all variations on the same theme, the state trying to facilitate some process for “Native Hawaiians” to organize a government. They had with varying levels of participation and none of them actually resulted in much as far as ongoing process or established institutions, but they were part of an evolving dialogue and educational process. But we really have been through this before already, for good and bad, and I get a bit of deja vu with this bill. Even with OHA itself, OHA is described in this bill as a “trust vehicle to act on behalf of Native Hawaiians until a Native Hawaiian governing entity could be reestablished…” and before Rice v. Cayetano there was already a roll of eligible voters in the OHA election, with basically the same criteria, which was just a subset of the whole state election roll.
Anyway, then it has the formal statement of recognition.
The Native Hawaiian people are hereby recognized as the only indigenous, aboriginal, maoli people of Hawaii.
The bill then establishes “a five-member Native Hawaiian roll commission within the office of Hawaiian affairs” appointed by the governor and nominated by “qualified Native Hawaiians and qualified Native Hawaiian membership organizations.” One member must come from each of the four counties, with one member at-large. The commission then compiles and publishes a roll which
shall serve as the basis for the eligibility of qualified Native Hawaiians whose names are listed on the rolls to participate in the organization of the Native Hawaiian governing entity.
and
is intended to facilitate the process under which qualified Native Hawaiians may independently commence the organization of a convention of qualified Native Hawaiians, established for the purpose of organizing themselves.
Then it has the disclaimers, including ”
Nothing in this chapter is intended to serve as a settlement of any claims against the State of Hawaii, or affect the rights of the Native Hawaiian people under state, federal, or international law.
So that’s the bill.
Here’s the AP initial breaking news article and the state senate news release in the Molokai Dispatch. There’s also an op-ed piece in the UK Guardian by J Kēhaulani Kauanui which expresses an opposing argument from a pro-independence perspective.
Update: here’s the full report from the Star-Advertiser.
(I’ll share some of my own thoughts about the bill when I get together soon.)
KEEP HAWAIIAN LAND IN HAWAIIAN HANDS
COME
Celebrate, Remember, Confront and Continue
20 years of advocacy
With Keahi Felix
July 15, 1991 – July 15, 2011
ANAHOLA documentary film and WAHINE NOA book signing: at Books, Nooks and Crannies – July 15 – 6:00 PM
14 Waianuenue Avenue, Hilo, Hawai‘i
(mauka of Koehnen’s Interiors)
808. 961.1110
Continue reading Wahine Noa: for the life of my country
On this American Independence Day weekend, in a Star-Advertiser op-ed piece NHLC attorneys David Kauila Kopper and Camille Kalama take a look at the kingdom/state motto “Ua mau ke ea o ka ‘āina i ka pono” and it’s origin and deeper meaning, and what that tells us about the Hawaiian perception of sovereignty and independence for the people and the land.
Join Hanalaei Fergustrom and Hawaiian Nationals this weekend!
Iolani Palace grounds at the ahu
July 2, 2011 – Saturday, 10 am – 4 pm
July 3, 2011 – sunday, 10 am – 4 pm
For a talk story on
Past/Present/Future
Connecting points of resistance
Honoring our ancestors
Building on the truth of our history
Proposed outcomes:
Statement (document) of
1) resistance to fake history (so-called annexation, statehood, federal
recognition, state recognition)
2) honoring of our queen and our ancestors who defended their country
3) desire to rebuild a nation based on truth and pono behavior
For more information, call Hanalei at (808) 938-9994
Bring mats or chairs to sit on and food to share.
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