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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Hawai‘i’s historical connection with Crimea and neutrality

Very interesting article connecting history of Hawai’i with current affairs in Crimea…. The Hawaiian Kingdom was involved with the development of international neutrality agreements back in 1854 during and following the Crimean War, and was itself declared and recognized as a neutral country. That neutrality has been violated by the US for over 121 years.

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The Sovereignty Conversation forum #2 video

Here’s the video from the second forum of The Sovereignty Conversation series… A Fresh Look at Hawaiian History from Kamehameha to 1900 Tuesday, February 25, 7:00pm-8:30pm Olelo Community Media studio 1122 Mapunapuna St.

Harvard International Review: “Hawai‘i: An Occupied Country”

From the Winter 2014 edition of the Harvard International Review, “Hawai‘i: An Occupied Country” by Noelani Goodyear-Kaopua, here’s the PDF of the article to download, very worth reading:

Goodyear-Kaopua, Hawaii Occupied Country 2014

Sovereignty No Laughing Matter

Umi Perkins has a good response in the Hawaii Independent to Ian Lind’s piece that was published earlier in Honolulu Civil Beat. I have appreciated Lind’s writings in the past but in this case he really shows his ignorance and Perkins does a good job addressing some of the points.

Lind’s main problem is relying […]

Kekula testifying in Hana at 1993 Tribunal

Mahalo to Joan and Puhipau who sent this video hali‘a aloha for Kekula with her testimony in Hana at the 1993 Kaho‘okolokolonui, Peoples’ International Tribunal, followed by some words from Kekuni with video of Kekula during the tribunal days. (This is three months after I had met her and I was there in Hana, too.)

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Series of Forums on Hawaiian Sovereignty

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New Website: The Committee of Hawaiian Nationals

Check out this new website for The Committee of Hawaiian Nationals (hawaiiannational.com)

The Committee of Hawaiian Nationals (CHN) was formed a few years ago by the late Pomaikaʻiokalani Kinney, Pilipo Souza, Leon Siu and other patriots.

The purpose of the committee is to encourage people to get involved in peaceful, practical, creative actions to help […]

Ke Aupuni Update + ‘Overthrow’ actions from Leon Siu

From: Leon Siu <leon@hits.net> Subject: Ke Aupuni Update 01-16-14 Date: January 17, 2014 at 1:03:41 AM CST Ke Aupuni Update

January 16, 2014

Keeping in touch and updated on activities regarding the restoration of Ke Aupuni o Hawaii, the Hawaiian Kingdom. Ua mau ke ea o ka aina I ka pono. ———

TOMORROW! […]

‘Onipa‘a event Friday at UH Maui

President Cleveland’s Message to Congress – 120 years

Today marks the 120th anniversary of President Grover Cleveland’s message to Congress regarding the situation in Hawaii.

I highly recommend you take a few minutes and go (re)read it. Not only is it quite informative in understanding the true history of Hawaii and the nefarious nature of the overthrow, but it is remarkably relevant to […]