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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Understanding the Overthrow

The Queen’s birthday celebration is on Sunday, Sept. 1, at Iolani Palace, sponsored by the Hawaii Pono’i Coalition and the Friends of Iolani Palace. Please come and remember her here, in this special place. Ceremonies begin at 10 am. Hui Aloha Aina o Ka Lei Maile Alii will be performing the reenactment titled, Ka […]

Kanaka Maoli Flag origin

With the abundance of “Kanaka Maoli flags” being displayed at Mauna Kea and many demonstrations and vehicles flying the flag in support, I thought it would be helpful to revisit the origin of this flag.

At some point there was some misinformation spread that this was an historical flag, perhaps “once was the […]

Dr. Sai presentation to Maui Council Planning Committee

On Wednesday, May 15 at 9:00 am, Dr. Keanu Sai will make a presentation to the Planning and Sustainable Land Use Committee of the Maui County Council, chaired by Tamara Paltin.

From the agenda:

Pursuant to Rule 7(B) of the Rules of the Council, the Committee intends to receive a presentation from Dr. […]

Pursuing Hawaiian Sovereignty in the Time of Trump

Trisha Kehaulani Watson has a column in Civil Beat questioning the status of the push for federal under the Trump administration, and arguing for the importance of considering all options, including independence:

On one level independence seems unimaginable, and there are real questions as to whether Hawaii has enough of an economic base to […]

Aloha Lā Hānau E Ka Mōʻī Kauikeaouli

Ho‘omana‘o Kūkula Aupuni

Hawaiian Kingdom Global Diplomatic Presence

This Saturday at Hale Hōʻikeʻike [Bailey House Museum Gallery], Wailuku, Maui 2pm – 4pm

“Eia Hawaiʻinuiākea: Marking Hawaiian Kingdom Diplomatic Presence Across the Globe, 1843-1893”

an illustrated research presentation by Ronald Williams Jr. PhD

New research on Hawaiian diplomatic consulates – E hele mai!

for more info contact MHS at (808) 244-3326

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VOA: Native Hawaiians Divided on Federal Recognition

Voice of America News has a reasonably accurate and balanced article on the push for federal recognition of Native Hawaiians versus full independence.

‘Onipa‘a Peace March

‘Onipa‘a events 2019