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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A Kanaka Way of Life Is Sovereignty

Join us for the final Lāhui Rising event in our Makahiki series about Ea, sovereignty and self-determination.We continue our series with “Mauli Ea, A Kanaka Way of Life is Sovereignty.”

A special feature of this series includesbreakout groups that will allow audience membersto share their own manaʻo and ʻike, which will berecorded to help […]

Kama’aina Sunday at ‘Iolani Palace – special presentation by Dr. Ron Williams

Kama’aina Sunday at ‘Iolani Palace – Special Presentation by Dr. Keanu Sai

30th Anniversary of Apology

Happy 30th anniversary of Public Law 103-150, the Apology Resolution for the 1893 overthrow of the Hawaiian Kingdom.

Lā Kū’oko’a

Lā Kū’okō’a – Mālama Loko Ea

Why Hawaiian sovereignty has undeniable context for the Maui fires

Scholars and activists say Native Hawaiians have ultimately been seeking their right to self-determination — an issue they say touches on the cause of the fires and affects Hawaii’s healing.

NBC News, Aug. 24, 2023

As those in Maui try to make sense of the wildfires that left behind a trail of loss, experts […]

Celebrating Lā Ho’iho’i Ea

While US celebrates its independence, Hawaiians still wait for theirs

SF Gate

July 4, 2023

On the day celebrating the American colonies’ separation from Great Britain, Hawaii is relatively quiet in contrast to the continental United States, where fireworks light up neighborhoods across the country.

In Hawaii, July 4 is not a joyous occasion for some residents. This is because July 4 is also the day […]

Lā Ho’iho’i Ea 2023