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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Experts at the Palace Lecture Series

In the Honolulu Weekly Ragner Carlson has a Q&A with Spencer Leineweber to preview the launch of the “Experts at the Palace” lecture series today

This week marks the launch of the Experts at the Palace lecture series at ‘Iolani Palace. Presented by the University of Hawaii’s Historic Preservation Program, this year’s series focuses on […]

Hawai’i Pono’ï: Hawaiian Patriotism

Please join the Hawai’i Pono’i Coalition in this annual event that observes the wrongful overthrow of Queen Lili’uokalani.

Hawai’i Pono’ï: Hawaiian Patriotism

Lunch hour observance marks the wrongful overthrow of Queen Lili’uokalani

January 19, 2010

What: A lunch hour concert featuring mele lāhui with Leon Siu, Jon Osorio & Ikaika Hussey and Kupa’aina.

Where: Tamarind […]

ONIPA‘A: Aloha ‘Aina, Malama ‘Aina Art & Poetry Exhibit

ONIPA‘A

Aloha ‘Aina, Malama ‘Aina

Art & Poetry Exhibit

January 14 to February 14, 2010 Samuel Manaiakalani Kamakau Room Hawaii State Library Downtown Honolulu, Diamondhead side of ‘Iolani Palace

Opening & Award Ceremony Saturday, January 16, 2010, 1-4pm Courtyard Area, Hawaii State Library

For more info, view the event flyer (PDF)

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Hawaiian Kingdom Bicentennial to be Observed

FOR IMMEDIATE RELEASE

Contact: Henry Noa, Phone – (808) 741-7257

HAWAIIAN KINGDOM BICENTENNIAL TO BE OBSERVED

“A Nation Reunited” Theme of `Iolani Palace Event

HONOLULU, HAWAI`I – A two-day event marking the bicentennial of the Hawaiian Kingdom will be held at `Iolani Palace this Saturday and Sunday.

Sponsored by the Lawful Hawaiian Government, “Ho`okahi Lahui […]

Films about Princess Kaiulani

From Lynette Cruz via email… These short films were produced a few years ago by Kristen Zambucka but were never released. They are being presented on public access television by John Marsh. “Cry of the Peacocks” features Heather Marsh Manuel as Princess Kaiulani. “Songs on the Wind” also is portrayed by local actors and focuses […]

“Hawaiian Flag Quilts: Legacy of Patriotism” exhibit

Star-Bulletin article on the Hawaiian flag quilt exhibit at the Mission Houses Museum.

In presenting the exhibit “Hawaiian Flag Quilts: Legacy of Patriotism” to mark the 50th anniversary of statehood, the Mission Houses Museum walks a fine line. The institution literally exists because of missionaries who […]

HawaiiTVBlog

Check out Kaleo Farias and his HawaiiTVBlog.com for some video blogging relating to Hawaiian independence and rights, including a “12 part series to confront and tackle the issue and topic of ‘Nationalism’ in Hawai’i until U.S. President Barack Obama confronts it and addresses it,” and a video of Auntie Dawn Wasson and her ‘ohana sharing […]

Ho`okahi Lahui Hawai`i

`Iolani Palace, January 16-17, 2010

Visit hookahilahuihawaii.org for more info.

Awakening a Sleeping Hawaiian Giant

Kuhio has a new post on his blog, Awakening a Sleeping Hawaiian Giant, that is worth reading, about the distinction between the national and native/ethnic definition of “Hawaiian” and the role of various agencies and organizations in expressing the will of Hawaiian nationals and facilitating the transition to restored independence.

The Prolonged Occupations of Hawaiʻi and the Baltic States

I highly recommend checking out Kuhio Vogeler’s blog and especially read his dissertation For Your Freedom and Ours: The Prolonged Occupations of Hawaiʻi and the Baltic States. Here’s the abstract:

The occupations of […]