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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Aloha ‘Aina Unity March in Lahaina

Anthony Bourdain Revisits Hawaii

Ryan Ozawa reviews Anthony Bourdain’s “Parts Unknown” episode on Hawaii that airs on Sunday, June 14 at 3 p.m. Hawaii time (9 p.m. ET/PT).

Thompson talks of the dark days of native Hawaiian culture, and its resurgence, and Bourdain gives a decent 30-second history lesson running from the arrival of Westerners through the overthrow and […]

OHA meeting on Mauka Kea livestream

Livestreaming now, for those interested: http://oiwi.tv/Live/

(h/t Lynette C)

Kū Kiaʻi Mauna March – Honolulu 04.21.15

Ku Kia’i Mauna at ‘Iolani Palace

Protect Mauna Kea Sign Waving

Kaʻapuni Torchlit March Around Maui

MauiNow.com reports

For the second time in six years, a week long 193-mile torchlit march will be held around the island of Maui.

The Kaʻapuni or circle-island march will cover the 12 moku or districts of Maui, and is described as a spiritual journey.

In an event announcement, founder Keʻeaumoku Kapu of Kauaʻula Valley, said […]

Hawai’i and Native Hawaiians – What You May Not Know

This is a great synopsis of Hawaiian history, important facts that everyone who lives in or visits Hawaii should know:

Hawai’i and Native Hawaiians – What You May Not Know

Book Launch: “A Nation Rising”

Sunday, November 2, 3:00 pm

Revolution Bookstore

Book Launching, Book Signing, Reception & Photo Exhibit

“A Nation Rising: Hawaiian Movements for Life, Land and Sovereignty”

With editors Noelani Goodyear Ka`opua, Ikaika Hussey, Erin Kahunawaika`ala Wright; and photographer Ed Greevy.

NATIVE PLANET episode on Hawaii

NATIVE PLANET, Season 1, Episode 4 – Hawaii (from Canadian Television)