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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Ka La Ku’oko’a – Hawaiian Independence Day

Ka La Ku’oko’a (Hawaiian Independence Day) is November 28th, celebrating the day in 1843 when England and France formally recognized Hawaii’s independence.

This year it happens to fall on the same day as the American holiday of Thanksgiving. But while we’re gathered for sharing gratitude and good food, we can also share some knowledge about […]

Hawaiian Nationals co-opt Apology 20th Anniversary

Begin forwarded message:

From: Leon Siu <leon@hits.net> Subject: Ke Aupuni Update 11-25-13 Date: November 25, 2013 at 5:59:45 PM HST Ke Aupuni Update November 25, 2013 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. ——— […]

Video: Apology Talk-story 11/23 @ Palace

Mahalo to Pono Kealoha for the video.

20 years since Apology

 

20 years ago today President Clinton signed the “Apology Bill” (U.S. Public Law 103-150) for the Unites States’ illegal invasion of the internationally recognized Hawaiian Kingdom and overthrow of its lawful government 100 years earlier.

The bill is not entirely accurate. For example, while acknowledging that Hawaii was a fully recognized independent country, […]

Talk-story gathering re Apology, 11/23 @ Palace

From: Leon Siu <leon@hits.net>

Subject: Ke Aupuni Bulletin 11-22-13 Date: November 22, 2013 at 9:06:04 AM HST Ke Aupuni Bulletin November 22, 2013 Aloha Kakou, E kala mai for the late notice… Talk-story gathering TOMORROW, SATURDAY, NOVEMBER 23 at IOLANI PALACE at 12:00 NOON COME share your mana’o about the significance (or insignificance) of US […]

Leon Siu briefings on int’l arena; Hawaii: A Voice for Sovereignty screening

From: Leon Siu <leon@hits.net>

Subject: Talk-story session at AHCC Date: November 9, 2013 at 7:24:57 PM HST PUBLIC EVENT

I will be giving two talk-story briefings on what’s happening in the international arena regarding our assertions of independence. One in Koloa Friday night, November 15; and the other in Lihue, Saturday morning, November 16.

Following […]

Aloha ‘Oe my beloved Kekula

My beloved ku‘uipo Kekula Peiler Bray Crawford passed peacefully into the embrace of na kupuna on Monday evening, October 21, 2013, around 7:30, surrounded by loved ones, music and blessings. She was present to the end, brave and beautiful as always.

Mahalo to all our family and dear friends who made her life rich and […]

National Radio Project “Hawaii: A Voice for Sovereignty”

Hawai‘i’s Place In International Law – The International Court of Justice

Originally posted at http://hawaiiankingdom.org/blog/?p=906

Hawaiian Kingdom files application instituting proceedings at ICJ

THE HAGUE, NETHERLANDS, 27 September 2013 — The acting Government of the Hawaiian Kingdom filed with the Registrar of the International Court of Justice anApplication Instituting Proceedings against multiple states for treaty violations and serious breaches of peremptory norms.

The filing of the Application is directly tied to the Hawaiian Kingdom’s Protest and Demand filed […]