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Umi Perkins interview on First Voices Indigenous Radio

‘Umi Perkins will be John Kane‘s guest tomorrow morning (July 3) on “First Voices Indigenous Radio,” WBAI 99.5 FM in New York City, 9-10 a.m. Eastern Time / 3-4 a.m. Hawai’i Time. The show will stream live at www.wbai.org. It will be available in the WBAI archive immediately following the broadcast.

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Umi Perkins: New Research in Hawaiian History

Lynette Cruz interviews Umi Perkins on New Research in Hawaiian History

(He talks about being in a deep loʻi kalo as being “immersed in the land” … quite literally… I like that phrase. I always say there’s nothing more grounding then actually standing in the ground when you’re up to your thighs in lo‘i […]

The Real Question: By what authority DOI in Hawaii?

Highly recommend reading “By What Authority is the U.S. Department of Interior In Hawai‘i?” at HawaiianKingdom.org. For those planning to testify at the upcoming hearings, read the whole thing, but especially consider this conclusion:

So before the “five threshold questions that will be the subject of the […]

Keanu Sai on ‘First Voices Indigenous Radio’

Dr. Keanu Sai will be John Kane’s guest on “First Voices Indigenous Radio,” from WBAI-FM this Thursday, June 19, 3-4 a.m. Hawai’i Time for the entire hour.

The show will air live. It can be streamed live at www.wbai.org and will be available in the WBAI’s station archives immediately following the broadcast. The show also […]

Radio Australia interview with Willy Kauai

Willy Kauai, Hawaiian studies lecturer at UH, interviewed on Radio Australia regarding Crabbe’s letter and the reactions, the role of OHA and Obama’s move towards federal recognition, and the importance of education on the true history of Hawaii. (Kauai’s doctoral dissertation was on dis/continuity of Hawaiian nationality.)

Video from OHA’s public hearing on nation-building

Some videos by Pono Kealoha from OHA’s public hearing on Thursday regarding nation-building process.

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OHA CEO Crabbe Statement

From OHA’s website:

Statement by Kamana`opono Crabbe, OHA Ka Pouhana and CEO

Reestablishing our Hawaiian nation is perhaps the most important kuleana of hoa kānaka (Hawaiian patriots) living today. This kuleana requires each of us to contribute to rebuilding our nation to better care for our […]

OHA special meeting for public comment on nation-building

From: The Koani Foundation Date: May 28, 2014 at 6:58:38 PM HST The Office of Hawaiian Affairs will hold a special meeting tomorrow, Thursday, May 29 at 10 AM at their Nimitz headquarters to gather public comment on OHAʻs nation-building efforts — the possible first step in what may lead to a delay in […]

Noho Hewa DVD offer

A good chance for folks to get a copy of this important video to share with family and friends…

 

 

www.nohohewa.com

Boyle upcoming book: Free Hawaii!

From: Boyle, Francis A Sent: Sunday, May 25, 2014 1:59 PM Subject: New book: Free Hawaii! Kanaka Maoli Genocide, Sovereignty, and Independence

Aloha, Dear Friends:

Just to let you know that I recently signed a contract with Clarity Press for my next book:

Free Hawaii!

Kanaka Maoli Genocide, Sovereignty, and Independence

We hope to have […]