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U S of Hypocrisy: The Movie

Documentary about the effect of American imperialism in Hawaii and what can be done about it.

Airing on Olelo Community Media, Livestreaming at www.olelo.org

Available 24 hrs after 2/11/10 at Olelonet On Demand

2/8/10 Mon 9:30 am NATV 53

2/11/10 Thu 9:00 am NATV 53

2/12/10 Fri 7:30 pm NATV 53

2/22/10 Mon 6:00 pm FOCUS 49

Akaka Bill 2nd OHA TV special

Reminder that the second of OHA’s two live TV specials about the “Native Hawaiian Government Reorganization Act of 2009” (aka Akaka Bill) will be on tonight. From OHA’s press release:

The second show will broadcast on Thursday, January 14, at 7 p.m. on KITV and will feature the legal implications of the bill before a panel of legal experts. Both shows will also be streamed live on KITV.com.

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 the Hawaiian monarchy and the kingdom. The first event, set for Thursday at noon, features a talk by Spencer Leineweber, a historical architect and graduate chair of the UH-Manoa architecture program. Leineweber’s presentation is titled, “Rituals of Place: Palaces of the Kamehameha Monarchy,” and she gave the Weekly a preview of her talk earlier this week.

Here’s the full schedule:

Jan 14 – Spencer Leineweber, “Rituals of Place: Palaces of the Kamehameha Monarchy”
Jan 21 – Stuart Ching “Iolani Palace and the British Country House”
Jan 28 – Yongthanit Pimosathean “A Compromise of East and West: King Rama V and the Design of Chakkri Throne Hall in the Grand Palace, Bangkok”
Feb 4 – Neil Dukas “The Military Forces of King Kalakaua’s Reign”
Feb 11 – Niklaus Schweizer “Kalakaua’s Foreign Policy”
Feb 18 – Nanette Napoleon “The Royal Mausoleum”

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 Park at Bishop Square (Bishop and King)

When: Tuesday, January 19, 2010, 12:00 a.m. – 1:00 p.m.

Sponsored by the Native Hawaiian Bar Association and the Native Hawaiian Legal Corporation

Presented by the Hawai’i Pono‘ī Coalition

Hawai’i Pono’ī is the title of the Hawai’i National Anthem written by King Kalākaua in 1874. Literally translated “Hawai’i’s own,” Hawai’i Pono’ī connects us to the history of the Islands and the heritage of its Indigenous people, a heritage that enriches us all. The Hawai’i Pono’ī Coalition was formed to educate those who choose to live in and visit the islands about Hawai’is true history, and the culture that makes Hawai’i a place like no other.

www.huiohawaiiponoi.org

For more information contact: Native Hawaiian Legal Corporation, 521-2302

View the event flyer (PDF)

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)

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 Hawai`i – One Nation,” is a call to reunite native Hawaiians and others.

Continue reading Hawaiian Kingdom Bicentennial to be Observed

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 on what is was like to be part of the opposition to annexation.

These are the upcoming play dates airing on Olelo Community Media, NATV Channel 53.

They are live streamed on the Olelo website at www.olelo.org and will be available on Olelonet On Demand for 24 hour access.

Cry of the Peacocks

1/11/10 9:30 am Mon

1/25/10 12:30 pm Mon

1/27/10 6:00 pm Wed

1/28/10 4:30 pm Thu

1/29/10 9:00 pm Fri

Songs on the Wind

1/26/10 1:00 pm Tue

1/27/10 3:30 pm Wed

1/28/10 6:00 pm Thu

1/29/10 9:30 pm Fri

“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 mostly supported annexation and statehood, yet it seeks to convey respect and sensitivity to those who sit on the other side of the politically charged issue.

The museum pulls off this feat superbly, shedding light on how quilters of the late 19th century used their craft to protest annexation. The 12 quilts on display include numerous works by supporters of the Hawaiian monarchy, who combined motifs of the Hawaiian flag with crowns and other symbols of the monarchy, something Hawaii’s provisional government (in 1893), republic (1894) and territorial government (1900) worked to remove.

[…]

The exhibit also features ceramics, sheet music and military uniforms that bear emblems of both the monarchy and the United States, bringing together pieces from the collections of the Honolulu Academy of Arts, Iolani Palace, Bishop Museum and Kauai Museum.

“This exhibit looks at patriotism through the Hawaiian arts and shows the variety of ways people exhibited patriotism,” Nosek says.

‘HAWAIIAN FLAG QUILTS: LEGACY OF PATRIOTISM’

On exhibit: 10 a.m. to 4 p.m. Tuesdays to Saturdays through Jan. 23

Place: Mission Houses Museum, 553 S. King St.

Admission: $6

Call: 447-3910 or visitwww.missionhouses.org

OHA presents TV specials on Akaka Bill

From OHA press release…

The Office of Hawaiian Affairs will present a series of two live television specials beginning this week to inform the public about the Native Hawaiian Government Reorganization Act of 2009.

[…]

The first show, which will air on Thursday, January 7, at 8 p.m. on KITV, will feature community leaders as panelists including:

Lilikalā Kame’eleihiwa…

Michael Kahikina…

Robin Danner…

Bruss Keppeler…

The second show will broadcast on Thursday, January 14, at 7 p.m. on KITV and will feature the legal implications of the bill before a panel of legal experts. Both shows will also be streamed live on KITV.com.

“We encourage the public to email their questions now to akakabill@oha.org. Viewers will also be able to call in their questions on the nights of the shows.

Update 1/7: J. Kehaulani Kauanui recorded the audio for those who missed the show and might want to listen (some of her keyboard tapping is audible).

NHBA: Akaka Bill update w/ Abercrombie

The Native Hawaiian Bar Association is hosting an event this Friday, January 8, noon – 1:30 at the Kanaina Bldg at ‘Iolani Palace with Rep. Abercrombie to update on the “Native Hawaiian Government Reorganization Act” and “other Native Hawaiian issues.”

You can download the flyer for more information and to register (extended deadline to RSVP is this Wednesday, January 6th by noon.)

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