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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20th Anniversary
Stopping the Bombing of Kahoʻolawe
The Protect Kahoʻolawe ʻOhana
P.O. Box 39 Kaunakakai, HI 96748
Aloha Aina Oiaio! Two great events next week. Free and open to the public. Please share. see attachment. Mahalo Kaleikoa
The Protect Kahoolawe Ohana (PKO) is celebrating its 20th Anniversary of Stopping the Bombing on the island of Kanaloa-Kahoolawe with events on each island that are free and open to the public. Mission of PKO is to perpetuate Aloha Aina throughout our islands through cultural, educational, and spiritual activities that heal and revitalize the cultural and natural resources of Kahoolawe.
The yearlong events will culminate on October 22, 2011 with the dedication o fa new mua (monument) at Honokanaia on Kanaloa-Kahoolawe and a central ceremony with the Kanoa that will have gathered the mana (strength), support of participants and sacred sites throughout our islands.
Thursday Sept 8 2011 6:30 pm
Student Lounge, Pilina Building
UH Maui College
SPEAKERS, MUSIC, POETRY
FILM: “MAI KA PIKO MAI, A HOI:
RETURN TO KANALOA”
The parallel stories of struggle to free Kahoolawe from the U.S.
Military and the challenge of re-establishing inter-Polynesian
voyaging by the Polynesian Voyaging society through Hokulea
Sponsored by the PKO & Hawaiian Studies & Language, UHMC
Saturday Sept 10 2011
4:30pm to 9:30pm
Hawaiian Canoe Club, Kahului Harbor
Music & Entertainment
Poetry | Film: “Mai Ka Piko Mai, A Ho!i: Return to
Kanaloa” | ”All our Aloha in One Kanoa Uniting”
in a commitment to Aloha aina and Kanaloa-
Kaho!olawe | Silent auction and fundraising |
!Ono Food and drinks
Sponsored by the PKO & Hawaiian Canoe Club
Call Lopaka Aiwohi at (808) 242-5888 for more information and/or donations.
Mahalo a nui loa
Aloha Aina Oiaio!
David Keanu Sai, Ph.D. will be presenting his new book, Ua Mau Ke Ea–An overview of the Political and Legal History of the Hawaiian Islands.
FREE–Public is invited
Monday, August 29, 2011
6 PM, UH Maui College
Student Lounge, Pilina Building
Sponsored by Hawaiian Language and Hawaiian Studies Department of UH Maui College
PDF Flyer
Click image for PDF file.
www.hawaiiponoi.info
Click on flyer images for PDF versions.
Purchase the book online at http://www.puafoundation.org/products/, $35.00 plus $5.00 shipping and handling.
From Dr. Sai…
UPDATE: AUGUST 16, 2011 — On August 12, 2011, Appellees (Clinton, Gates and Willard) filed with the U.S. District Court of Appeals for the District of Columbia Circuit a Appellee’s Reply in Further Support of Their Motion for Summary Affirmance. Appellees are claiming that the Appellant (Dr. Keanu Sai) does not understand the political question doctrine. Appellant argues it is in fact the Appellees that do not understand the political question because they are using it to protect a “political decision” made in 1898 to annex the Hawaiian Islands. Appellee cannot use the court to protect a “political decision” that violated the Lili`uokalani assignment and call it a political question. Appellant’s case centers on the violation of the 1893 Lili`uokalani assignment and the tort injuries suffered as a result of the President not faithfully executing this sole-executive agreement. What the President did five years later 1898 to seized the Hawaiian Islands for military purposes during the Spanish-American War cannot be protected as argued by the Appellees, even if it affects the legal status of President Obama who cannot claim to be a natural born Citizen.
Continue reading Sai v. Obama update – Appellee’s Reply
Kumu Kahua announces its 41st season, including…
Kumu rounds out the season with two plays that look at native Hawaiian history and issues. Writer-musician-actor Sean T.C. O’Malley returns to the intriguing character of Robert Wilcox for inspiration in Wilcox’s Shot. O’Malley first brought the complex native Hawaiian political character to life in 2002’s To the Last Hawaiian Soldier. Now O’Malley hones in on Wilcox’s time in Washington, D.C., as Hawai‘i’s first delegate to Congress. His work is followed by the a revival of Alani Apio’s Kamau A‘e, a powerful look at the Hawaiian Sovereignty movement.
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Wilcox’s Shot
A World Premiere
By Sean T.C. O’Malley
Robert Kalanihiapo Wilcox, the revolutionary-turned-politician, arrives in Washington as Hawai‘i’s first delegate to Congress in 1901. A man of action in a powerless position, Wilcox confronts some of the most famous names of the era as he grapples with his own role in shaping Hawai‘i’s future.
Wilcox’s Shot dramatizes the life of one of Hawai‘i’s most fascinating historical figures, at the dawn of the 20th century.
Thursday, Friday & Saturday 8pm: January 26, 27, 28; February 2, 3, 4, 9, 10, 11, 16, 17, 18, 23, 24, 25, 2012
Sundays 2pm: January 29; February 12, 19, *26, 2012
(No show Sunday, February 5, because of the Superbowl)
Kamau A‘e
A Kumu Kahua Revival by Alani Apio
The Hawaiian Sovereignty movement, with its complexities and controversies, takes the stage in this powerful drama. Fresh out of prison, Michael Kawaipono Mahekona joins a group of activists on a mission to reclaim Hawaiian land. As the group splinters over whether to stand firm or compromise on its principles, Michael must decide how to stay true to what he believes.
First produced in 1997, Kamau A‘e returns to Kumu Kahua, sharing its message with a new generation of audiences. This play contains strong language.
Thursday, Friday & Saturday 8pm: May 31; June 1, 2, 7, 8, 9, 14, 15, 16, 21, 22, 23, 28, 29, 30, 2012
Sundays 2pm: June 3, 10, 17, 24; July *1, 2012
Follow the link above for more about the theater, ticket info, etc. or visit the Kumu Kahua Theater website.
From Dr. Sai…
UPDATE: AUGUST 5, 2011 — On August 4, 2011, the Appellant filed with the U.S. District Court of Appeals for the District of Columbia Circuit a Appellant’s Reply to Motion for Summary Affirmance. In the Reply, Appellant addresses the political question doctrine relied upon by Appellees and why it is a flawed argument. Appellant requests the Court to deny the Motion for Summary Affirmance and remand the case back to the U.S. District Court for trial. To read more about the federal lawsuit and pleadings go to http://hawaiiankingdom.org/sai-obama.shtml.
Molokai Dispatch has an article on Henry Noa and the reinstated Hawaiian nation.
Sai v Obama update From Dr. Sai…
UPDATE: AUGUST 1, 2011 — On July 22, 2011, the Appellees filed with the U.S. District Court of Appeals for the District of Columbia Circuit a Motion for Summary Affirmance. Appellees are asking the Appellate Court to affirm the U.S. District Court’s determination that Appellant has presented a political question that prevents the court from adjudicating Appellant’s lawsuit. The Appellate Court gave Appellant until August 4, 2011 to file its Reply to the Motion.
Today is “La Ho’iho’i Ea,” also known as Restoration Day, the day in 1843 when Admiral Thomas restored the Hawaiian Kingdom by symbolically lowering the British Union Jack and raising the Hawaiian flag thus restoring sovereignty to King Kauikeaouli (Kamehameha II) who stated the famous motto of “Ua mau ke ea o ka aina i ka pono.”
Time: July 31, 2011 from 12pm to 5pm
Location: Thomas Square (Ward, Beretania, King, Victoria, across from the Blaisdell Arena)
12pm Opening Flag Ceremony, Narrated by Baron Ching, Music by John & Jamaica Osorio
Entertainment (Stage Manager, Imaikalani Winchester):
Musical Performances
Hula Halau
Discussion Tent (Facilitator, Ilima Seto-Long):
The Meaning of La Ho’iho’i Ea – Leilani Basham
Executive Agreement- Keanu Sai
R.I.S.E. Up Youth- Discussion will be lead by the Opio of Hawaii
Mauna Kea & Iwi Kupuna updates
Cultural & Educational booths (Administrator, Katie Kamelamela & Makaala Rawlins):
La Ho’iho’i Ea Information Booth
La Ho’iho’i Ea Registration Booth
La Ho’iho’i Ea Art Tent (bring a puka shirt and LHE apply art)
Halau Ku Mana Public Charter School
Na Mea Hawaii, Native Books
Protect Kahoolawe Ohana
Kaena Cultural Practice Project
Hawaiian Force
Ka Lei Maile Ali’i Hawaiian Civic Club
Kumu Ola Foundation
Pa Ola Hawaii
Homestead Poi
Nani Ka’ala
KAHEA, The Hawaiian- Environmental Alliance
MANA, Movement for Aloha No ka Aina
DMZ, De-Militarize Zone
Hands on activities:
Lauhala weaving with Nani Ka’ala
Poi pounding with Homestead Poi
Lomilomi by Pa Ola Hawaii
Ku’e Petitions curated by Ka Lei Maile Ali’i Hawaiian Civic Club (Organizer: Lynetter Cruz)
5pm Ernie Cruz, Closing Ceremony
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