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Final text of Akaka bill released

Advertiser reports that:

Hawaii’s Congessional delegation today released its final text of the Akaka bill, which it said includes clarifications addressing concerns by the state of Hawaii and members of the Native Hawaiian community.

U.S. Sen. Daniel Akaka’s office said the legislation was “fine-tuned in consultation between the Delegation and the White House, the U.S. Departments of Justice and Interior, and the Hawaii State Attorney General.”

The changes are designed to clarify the authority and powers of a Native Hawaiian governing entity prior to negotiations with the United States while ensuring that the final bill is legally sound and consistent with U.S. policy toward indigenous people and their native governments, Akaka said in a statement.

Akaka’s office said the House Committee on Rules will meet today at noon, Hawaii time, to determine a timeline for consideration of the bill on the House floor. There is currently no timeline for Senate consideration.

The final text of the Akaka bill can be seen at:

http://akaka.senate.gov/upload/Feb-22-2010-NHGRA-final.pdf

Akaka Bill to House vote next week?

Advertiser reports that a version of the Akaka bill could be up for a vote on the floor of the U.S. House next week, and that “Hawai’i’s congressional delegation is close to reaching compromise language designed to satisfy both state and federal attorneys.” A vote in the Senate remains uncertain, since 60 votes will be needed to overcome a block (threat of filibuster) and the Dems lost their 60th seat with the election of Scott Brown in place of the late Edward Kennedy.

Another Path for Ending the Occupation

“Another Path for Ending the Occupation”
Talk by Kuhio Vogeler

Sunday, Feb. 21, 10 am – noon
Native Books @ Ward Warehouse
1050 Ala Moana Blvd.

This event is free and open to the public.  For more information, call 284-3460.


Update 2/21: Lynette posted some photos of the event.

How would the U.S react if China supported Hawaiian sovereignty?

In the Huffington Post, Fred Teng has a piece on U.S.-China relations and Pres. Obama’s visit from the Dalai Lama, and in it he makes the comparison between Hawaii and Tibet:

Tibet has been part of China long before Hawaii was a state of the United States. The U.S. Congress passed the Public Law 103-150, otherwise known as the Apology Resolution, which apologized for the U.S. Government’s role in supporting the 1893 overthrow of the Kingdom of Hawaii. However, Hawaii is still a solid part of the U.S. sovereignty. How would the U.S. government react if the government of China supported a leader of the Hawaiian sovereignty movement?

The Chinese government is well aware of the history and situation in Hawaii. It has diplomatic implications in this situation with the Dalai Lama.

Update 2/18: China Daily quotes the above excerpt from Teng in an article on the Dalai Lama’s visit.

Honoring Kūpuna Reveals the Annexation Lie

Update 2: Kuhio has some good reflections on the event, comparing it to another event in August, with observations on what makes a successful action, and also ponders a question Hawaiian nationality… very worth reading.

Update: Lynette posted photos of the event and here’s a KITV News clip.


FOR IMMEDIATE RELEASE

Contact: Leon Siu
(808) 488-4669
leon@hits.net

Honoring Kūpuna Reveals the Annexation Lie

McKinley High School Statue in Error

Honolulu, Hawaii – The Hawaiian Independence Action Alliance (HIAA), consisting of more than ten different Hawaiian groups, will present a “Circle of Witnesses” depiction at 12:00 noon on President’s Day (Feb. 15) at the William McKinley statue in front of McKinley High School.

Feb. 23, 2010 marks the 99th anniversary of the dedication of the statue of William Mckinley on the grounds of the present day McKinley High School. This statue holds in its hand the so-called Treaty of Annexation annexing Hawaii to the United States.

Continue reading Honoring Kūpuna Reveals the Annexation Lie

Political History of the Hawaiian Kingdom

You can read Keanu’s dissertation “The American Occupation of the Hawaiian Kingdom: Beginning the Transition from Occupied to Restored State” and his other publications.

Bill to remove portraits of Prov. Gov. Officials

URGING THAT PORTRAITS OF OFFICIALS OF THE PROVISIONAL GOVERNMENT OF HAWAI`I BE REMOVED FROM DISPLAY IN POSITIONS OF HONOR IN STATE GOVERNMENT BUILDINGS.

http://www.capitol.hawaii.gov/session2010/bills/HCR8_.pdf

Introduced by House Speaker Rep. Calvin Say

Update: (apparently initiated by OHA (Clyde Namuo))

Akaka Bill: Hear Both Sides @ MCC

There’s actually more than just 2 sides even, but discussion is good, information is good, bring it out and let people make up their own minds.

Mālama Hāloa

From: Kalei (Tsuha) Nuuhiwa
Sent: Thu, February 4, 2010 12:31:50 PM
Subject: Malama Haloa

MĀLAMA HĀLOA encourages opportunities for our community to become more familiar with traditional and modern ways of caring for Hāloa. The 4-day event will include presentations by respected practitioners who will share intimate knowledge of their practice. Topics include:

Rare Plant Preservation by Nellie Sugii
Wednesday, March 31, 2010 – 1:30 pm
Lyon Arboretum – meet at the gift shop

Kau Ka Mahina by Kalei Nu‘uhiwa
Thursday, April 1, 2010 – 10:30 am
UH Mānoa Kamakūokalani – Hālau

Kalo Varieties and Current Issues by Jerry Konanui
Friday, April 2, 2010 – 10:30 am
UH Mānoa Ka Papa Lo‘i ‘O Kānewai

Ka Papa Lo‘i ‘o Kānewai (1st Saturday)
April 3, 2010 – 8:15 am

On the final day of Mālama Hāloa, attendees will be able to work with the staff and practitioners at Ka Papa Lo‘i ‘o Kānewai. This and other 1st Saturdays are open to the community to experience traditional farming methods, converse with Hawaiian speakers, ku‘i ‘ai and ku‘i imu. It is a day for family and friends to enjoy. Light morning refreshments are provided. All are welcome to contribute and share in the potluck at the end of the workday.

Special Mahalo to: Ho‘okulāiwi, Lyon Arboretum, Hawai‘inuiākea School of Hawaiian Knowledge, and the UH Mānoa SAPFB. If you would like more information, please contact Makahiapo Cashman at kanewai @ hawaii.edu

MALAMA HALOA FLYER (pdf)