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By Scott Crawford, Hana, Maui

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The Other Aha: Aha Aloha Aina 2016 for “real” independence.

Chad Blair reports in Honolulu Civil Beat:

The Other Aha: Hawaiian Independence Backers Make Their Case

Aha Aloha Aina 2016 rejects the Nai Aupuni process for self-governance and insists on pushing for “real” independence.

Walter Ritte beamed as he flashed a shaka to the kupuna in the front row of Hale A‘o Hawaiian […]

Draft Declaration of Permanent Occupation

Prof. Williamson Chang posted the following on his Facebook page:

Independence caucus at the Aha

The Caucus appointed me to draft two resolutions. The first declaration is still in draft and not for the public. I have decided that the second declaration should be sent to all outside the ‘Aha in light of the protests […]

Hawaiian Consciencism discussion

Na’i ‘Aupuni Convention moves toward independence

Free Hawaii TV reports that 60% of remaining delegates are pro-independence, and the constitution being drafted supports independence.

Ua Mau Ke Ea – Sovereignty Endures

Aloha Aina & The Independent Path presentation

‘Aha Aloha ‘Aina Big Island

Bumpy withdraws from Na’i Aupuni ‘Aha

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February 15, 2016

Contact: Brandon Makaawaawa — (808) 221-6906

Waimānalo, Hawai’i — After eight days of participation, Dennis Bumpy Kanahele announced today, that he is pulling out of the Na’i Aupuni process, explaining:

“That process from its Act 195 inception is a trap — a very sticky trap, to undermine the national […]

‘Aha Aloha ‘Aina on Maui

‘Aha Aloha ‘Aina