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"FIGHTING FOR CONTROL"

Would You Believe There's A Huge Behind-The-Scenes Struggle Going On For Who Ends Up In Control In Hawai`i If The Akaka Bill Passes?

Who Are The Players & What's At Stake?

What Should You Do? Watch & Find Out.

NO SALE - HAWAI`I'S CEDED LANDS

Fake State Blocked From Selling Seized Hawaiian Lands

Story & Details Here

HAVE YOU BEEN FAKED OUT?

Find Out Here - HawaiiFakeState.com

STRENGTH IN NUMBERS STOP AKAKA BILL ON VOICES OF TRUTH - ONE-ON-ONE WITH HAWAI`I'S FUTURE

The momentum to stop the Akaka bill, US federal legislation which would legitimize the illegal US takeover and occupation of Hawai`i, continues to grow.

Now, there’s not one but two petitions online for you to sign to make known your opposition to this bill.

Last week we told you about StopAkakaPetition.com. You can also sign the other online petition here.

We urge you to take a moment and sign both. Here’s why – two different petitions were combined successfully to kill the proposed annexation treaty of Hawai`i before the US Senate back in 1897.

If they could do it then, we can certainly honor those patriots by following in their footsteps and do it now.

Please be sure to pass the word on to all your `ohana, your family, and your friends so they may sign too. It’s an easy way to do your part today for a Free Hawai`i.

We’ve got some great examples this week of those who stepped forward to do their part and more on Voices Of Truth – One-On-One With Hawai`i's Future.

MONDAY, July 13th At 6:30 PM – Maui – Akaku, Channel 53
“Fish Out Of Water – A Visit With Andre Perez”

You’ll be as riveted as us as Andre describes his experiences visiting inside prison, and what it was like working with Hawaiian inmates, including a surprise he could have never imagined – coming face to face with a convict who committed a crime against his own family – and who turned out to be his cousin. Watch It Here.

MONDAY, July 13th At 7:00 PM & FRIDAY, July 17th At 5:30 PM – Hawai`i Island – Na Leo, Channel 53
THURSDAY, July 16th At 8:30 PM & FRIDAY, July 17th At 8:30 AM - Kaua`i – Ho`ike, Channel 52
“Can Of Worms – A Visit With Chris Kauwe”

Long-time Kaua`i resident Chris Kauwe is never one to leave something alone that needs resolving, whether it’s fish-pond preservation or stopping the Superferry. A cultural activist, practitioner and accomplished media producer, Chris thinks nothing of opening a can of worms and diving straight in. You’ll see what we mean - and become hooked on his message yourself. Watch It Here.

SATURDAY, July 18th At 8:00 PM – O`ahu, `Olelo, Channel 53 “Hawai`i The Fake State - A Visit With Leon Siu”

The history books are wrong. Hawai`i is not part of the US according to Leon Siu, who reveals why more people every day are awakening to realize one simple fact – Hawai`i's annexation to the US and subsequent statehood vote were both fake. How can this be? The truth is out there - Watch It Here.

Voices Of Truth interviews those creating a better future for Hawai`i to discover what made them go from armchair observers to active participants. We hope you'll be inspired to do the same.

If you support our issues on the Free Hawai`i Broadcasting Network, please email this to a friend to help us continue. A donation today helps further our work. Every single penny counts.

Donating is easy on our Voices Of Truth website via PayPal where you can watch Voices Of Truth anytime.

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YOU CAN HELP SUPPORT A FREE HAWAI`I

It's Fast & Easy!

Sign The Stop Akaka Bill Petition Today

SIGN HERE - StopAkakaPetition.com

Tell Your Family & Friends

Mahalo For Supporting A FREE HAWAI`I

AKAKA BILL HITS WALL IN WASHINGTON

July 9, 2009 - Honolulu Advertiser

WASHINGTON — A House panel has postponed a key vote on legislation known as the Akaka bill, which would create a process for Native Hawaiian self-governance....

...The vote postponement follows some written criticisms of the bill by prominent members of the Native Hawaiian legal community.

In a four-page analysis of the legislation sent to the Natural Resources Committee, the Native Hawaiian Bar Association voiced concern that some provisions would grant the federal government too much immunity against potential claims by Native Hawaiians, especially for land....

...At stake ultimately — in addition to the political future of the Native Hawaiians — is control over some 1.8 million acres of land that many Native Hawaiians believe was taken illegally in the United States' annexation of Hawai`i in 1898.

Approval of the Akaka bill in the Natural Resources Committee would send the bill to the full House for a vote. The Senate has not acted on the bill yet....

THE AKAKA BILL REPORT THEY DIDN'T WANT YOU TO SEE

Testimony Of The Native Hawaiian Bar Association Before The House Committee On Natural Resources On The Akaka Bill, HR 2314, The Native Hawaiian Government Reorganization Act

June 11, 2009

Chairman Rahall, Ranking Member Hastings, and members of the committee:

As members of the Native Hawaiian Bar Association (NHBA) Board of Directors, we are writing to express our support for H.R. 2314, the Native Hawaiian Government Reorganization Act, commonly known as the Akaka bill, which was reintroduced on May 7, 2009, and provides a self-determination process for Native Hawaiians to be federally recognized by the U.S. government. However, we condition our continuing support of the bill as it moves forward in the process on the hope that certain major concerns will be addressed.

The Native Hawaiian Bar Association is a membership organization of Native Hawaiian judges, lawyers, and other legal professionals. Founded in 1992, the NHBA promotes unity, cooperation and the exchange of ideas among its members and within the broader legal community. The NHBA strives for justice and effective legal representation of Native Hawaiians and provides a forum for discussion, examination and resolution of legal issues affecting Native Hawaiians. It has offered symposia, amicus curiae and other collaborations in the areas of self determination, access and gathering protection, Hawaiian Home Lands and ceded lands breach of trust claims.

Since the first introduction of the Akaka bill in 2000, the NHBA has monitored the legislation’s progress and the challenges it has faced within our Hawaiian
community, policymakers in Washington, D.C, and Hawaii, and the general public. During 2006, the NHBA Board of Directors worked very closely to secure the support of the American Bar Association in a resolution urging Congress to pass legislation to establish a process to provide federal recognition and to restore self-determination of Native Hawaiians.

Our major concerns with H.R. 2314 are as follows:

Role of the U.S. Department of Defense

The exclusion of the U.S. Department of Defense (DOD) as it relates to the Office for Native Hawaiian Relations and the Native Hawaiian Interagency Coordinating Group (ICG) in section 5 (c) and section 6 (e) is unnecessary. First, the provisions contain no mandatory or onerous requirements for DOD. For the Native Hawaiian ICG, the President has the authority to designate which federal officials comprise the ICG.

Second, DOD already interfaces with the Hawaiian community under a multitude of federal laws, regulations, policies, and processes closely affiliated with DOI, including the Hawaiian Homes Commission Act, the Hawaiian Home Lands Recovery Act, the Native American Graves Protection and Repatriation Act, the Religious Freedom Restoration Act, the National Environmental Policy Act, and the National Historic Preservation Act, to name a few.

Most recently in September 2008, the DOD invited the Hawaiian community to review and comment on a draft DOD Native Hawaiian Organizational Consultation Protocol. The protocol is expected to provide guidance to DOD civilian and military personnel who are required to consult with Native Hawaiian organizations in accordance with the requirements of federal laws, regulations, and policies. During its outreach to the Hawaiian community, DOD worked closely with the state Office of Hawaiian Affairs in its efforts. DOD's draft protocol proposes language in its preamble recognizing that Native Hawaiians have a unique heritage and the distinction of being indigenous peoples that have maintained a rich tradition and culture developed over generations.

Lastly, the participation of federal agencies, including DOD, is a common practice and beneficial to the overall federal relationship with various communities in our nation. Recent examples include the Interagency Group on Insular Areas (IGIA) and the Interagency Working Group on Asian Americans and Pacific Islanders (IWG). The IGIA provides advice on the establishment or implementation of federal policies concerning American Samoa, Guam the U.S. Virgin Islands, and the Commonwealth of the Northern Mariana Islands. The IWG provides advice on improving access to federal opportunities for Asian Americans and Pacific Islanders. DOD participates in both interagency groups.

Role of the U.S. Department of Justice

The bill should include the provision in previous versions of the Akaka bill authorizing the designation of a U.S. Department of Justice (DOJ) representative to assist the Interior Department’s Office for Native Hawaiian Relations in the implementation and protection of the rights of Native Hawaiians and their political, legal, and trust relationship with the United States, and upon the recognition of the Native Hawaiian government, the implementation and protection of the rights of the Native Hawaiian government and its political, legal, and trust relationship with the United States.

Given the history of federal treatment toward Native Hawaiians, including the inconsistency in its federal policy on self-determination and federal programs, it is important to clarify that DOJ has a mandatory role to safeguard the rights of Native Hawaiians in the federal-Native Hawaiian relationship.

Claims and Sovereignty Immunity

We believe it is unnecessary and premature to include provisions on claims and sovereign immunity prior to federal recognition of a Native Hawaiian Government and recommend that these provisions under section 8(c) be taken out of the bill. Such provisions could be contemplated during implementation legislation after federal recognition is conferred and negotiations between the Native Hawaiian Governing Entity and the State of Hawai‘i and Federal Government are completed.

The bill’s provisions on claims and federal sovereign immunity appear to be overly broad and may prohibit lawsuits by individual Native Hawaiians for claims that could be pursued by any other member of the general population. For instance, under section 8(c)(2)(B), the Federal Government not only retains sovereign immunity but revokes any preexisting waiver of sovereign immunity including waivers under the Administrative Procedures Act and the Quiet Title Act. Moreover, this revocation appears to apply to claims of individual Native Hawaiians, not just possible claims of the Native Hawaiian governing entity. Thus, a Native Hawaiian who owns land next to a Federal Government facility and wishes to bring a quiet title action within the applicable 12-year statute of limitations against the United States to clarify boundaries would be foreclosed from doing so, but any other person in similar circumstances could bring such an action. Under a literal reading of the provision, this would be the result whether or not the Native Hawaiian lived in Hawai‘i or the property was located in Hawai‘i.

The negative impacts of this provision are also amplified in section 8(c)(2)(C) by applying the prohibition to “claims of a similar nature and claims arising out of the same nucleus of operative facts[.]” The provision goes on to state that such claims would be rendered nonjusticiable when brought by any plaintiff “other than the Federal Government.” This provision thus creates the situation in which only the Federal Government can bring claims against itself – surely an anomalous result and one that cannot have been purposefully intended.

The federal sovereign immunity provisions also raise strong Equal Protection concerns in prohibiting claims by Native Hawaiians in situations where others could bring claims. They also create an extraordinarily unusual circumstance in which Native Hawaiians are barred from bringing an action and allowing only the Federal Government to bring an action against itself.

Conclusion

In summary, we look forward to further discussions on the concerns raised in our testimony and will continue to review other areas of the bill, including the issues of state sovereign immunity and civil and criminal jurisdiction.

Self-determination is a critical issue for our Hawaiian community. We wish to participate in this process and continue the progress made with our Federal Government since the enactment into law of the 1993 Apology Resolution (P.L. 103-150) and the reconciliation efforts previously initiated by the Departments of Interior and Justice and reflected in their 2000 report “From Mauka to Makai: The River of Justice Must Flow Freely.”

We respectfully request that the members of the House Natural Resources Committee work with our Hawai‘i Congressional Delegation and the NHBA and our Hawaiian community as H.R. 2314 moves through the legislative process.

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"THEY TRIED TO HIDE IT"

The Native Hawaiian Bar Association Has Been Trying To Hide Their Recent Akaka Bill Report.

We Got A Copy & Wait Until You Find Out What It Says.

Want To Know? Watch & We'll Tell You.

HAWAIIAN PATRIOT SPEAKS OUT AGAINST THE AKAKA BILL

Why do I oppose the Akaka Bill?

It is simple.

I vehemently OPPOSE the Akaka Bill aka the Native Hawaiian Government Reorganization Act because it is really the native Hawaiian LAND Reorganization Act.

Hawaiians and their legal heirs have not and do not agree to transfer our title to anyone and/or to any government entity set up as a trust in order to transfer our title without our consent.

Lana Ululani Robbins

HOW MANY STATES ARE THERE REALLY?

FIND OUT HERE - HawaiiFakeState.com

STOPPING THE SELL-OUT ON VOICES OF TRUTH - ONE-ON-ONE WITH HAWAI`I'S FUTURE

The new Stop Akaka Bill petition is now online for all to sign. A big mahalo to everyone who already has at StopAkakaPetition.com

It’s your opportunity to add your name to those who demand a free, fair and open process for the future of Hawai`i.

It’s also a call for hearings in Hawai`i on the current version of the Akaka bill now before the US House of Representatives.

Visit StopAkakaPetition.com to add your name to the growing list of those who say “No!” to federal recognition and “Yes!” to a Free Hawai`i.

If you want to meet two individuals who dedicate themselves every day to a Free Hawai`i, check out Andre and Chris this week on Voices Of Truth – One-On-One With Hawai`i's Future.

MONDAY, July 6th At 6:30 PM – Maui – Akaku, Channel 53
“Fish Out Of Water – A Visit With Andre Perez”

You’ll be as riveted as us as Andre describes his experiences visiting inside prison, and what it was like working with Hawaiian inmates, including a surprise he could have never imagined – coming face to face with a convict who committed a crime against his own family – and who turned out to be his cousin. Watch It Here.

MONDAY, July 6th At 7:00 PM & FRIDAY, July 10th At 5:30 PM – Hawai`i Island – Na Leo, Channel 53
THURSDAY, July 9th At 8:30 PM & FRIDAY, July 10th At 8:30 AM - Kaua`i – Ho`ike, Channel 52
SATURDAY, July 11th At 8:00 PM – O`ahu, `Olelo, Channel 53
“Can Of Worms – A Visit With Chris Kauwe”

Long-time Kaua`i resident Chris Kauwe is never one to leave something alone that needs resolving, whether it’s fish-pond preservation or stopping the Superferry. A cultural activist, practitioner and accomplished media producer, Chris thinks nothing of opening a can of worms and diving straight in. You’ll see what we mean - and become hooked on his message yourself. Watch It Here.

Voices Of Truth interviews those creating a better future for Hawai`i to discover what made them go from armchair observers to active participants. We hope you'll be inspired to do the same.

If you support our issues on the Free Hawai`i Broadcasting Network, please email this to a friend to help us continue. A donation today helps further our work. Every single penny counts.

Donating is easy on our Voices Of Truth website via PayPal where you can watch Voices Of Truth anytime.

And for news and issues that affect you, watch Free Hawai`i TV, a part of the Free Hawai`i Broadcasting Network.

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Say "NO!" To The Theft Of Hawaiian Lands

Say "NO!" To The AKAKA BILL

Sign The STOP AKAKA BILL PETITION Today HERE

Say "YES!" To A Free Hawai`i

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RESTORATION OF THE NATION - LOOKING TO THE FUTURE

• Vision The Future Of A Free Hawai`i
• Identify Our Common Values
• Reconnect To Our Ancestors

July 3, 4 & 5 At `Iolani Palace

Free & Open To The Public - Everyone Welcome

SPECIAL EVENT!

O`ahu Premier Of Catherine Bauknight’s Film
"Hawai`i – A Voice for Sovereignty"
Saturday, July 4th - 1PM - Kana`ina Building

For More Info Call (808) 938-9994 or 284-3460

STOP THE THEFT OF THE HAWAIIAN NATION

SIGN THE ANTI-AKAKA BILL PETITION

Show You Support A FREE HAWAI`I

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"YOU CAN PUT A STOP TO THIS!"

Now You Can Add Your Name To Those Who Don't Support An Akaka Bill Sell Out.

Put The US On Notice You Want Hearings In Hawai`i First.

Let Them Know You Want A Free, Impartial Process.

How? Watch & We'll Show You.

WHAT DO HAWAI`I NATIONALS WANT ?

What They Say About Themselves, Their Country & The US -

"The most common sense thing is for total independence.

We were a progressive modern nation of our time and recognized as a friendly, neutral nation within the Family of Nations, the predecessor of the League of Nations and the United Nations.

We had a democratic form of government, a constitutional monarchy with a bicameral legislative assembly.

The works and legacies of our monarchs are legendary and noteworthy.

Today under the American system, we are concerned about our lands, culture, people and lifestyle which has been under attack for over a hundred years.

The Kingdom of Hawai`i is not only Native Hawaiians but subjects of non-Hawaiian blood who were legitimate subjects of the Kingdom.

This racial argument is an American thing and not a Hawaiian thing.

So our concerns are well within our scope to protect all subjects of the Kingdom.

We do expect reparations and restitution from the US for the injurious damages to our nation, land and people.

The US government is well aware of this and is attempting a piecemeal settlement.

If the tables were turned around; which would you do? I'm sure it wouldn't be a hard decision.

Remember, Hawaiians never hated Americans; but only those that did harm to us and the US government for its complicity and deceit.

We were never afraid that another country would take us over; we had over twenty-four treaties with various countries but the US is the only country that broke their treaties with us."

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INDEPENDENCE DAY IS COMING ON VOICES OF TRUTH - ONE-ON-ONE WITH HAWAI`I'S FUTURE

There’s plenty of outrage and disgust at the Akaka bill, a blatant US attempt to seal the theft of the Hawaiian Nation and turn native Hawaiians into American Indians, an idea Hawai`i’s people testified overwhelmingly against nine years ago.

Since then, no hearings have been held in Hawai`i – the people’s voice has not been heard.

Many have asked what they can do to express their opposition, since the bill is being considered once again in the US congress.

Starting this Wednesday you’ll have your chance. You’ll not only be able to express your own opposition, we’ll tell you how you can help others declare their independence too.

Watch Free Hawai`i TV this coming Wednesday for details - we’ll tell you how you can say no to the Akaka bill and yes to a Free Hawai`i.

We feature this week just that - people seeking to determine their own future on Voices Of Truth – One-On-One With Hawai`i's Future.

MONDAY, June 29th At 6:30 PM – Maui – Akaku, Channel 53
SATURDAY, July 4th At 8:00 PM – O`ahu, `Olelo, Channel 53
“Can Of Worms – A Visit With Chris Kauwe”

Long-time Kaua`i resident Chris Kauwe is never one to leave something alone that needs resolving, whether it’s fish-pond preservation or stopping the Superferry. A cultural activist, practitioner and accomplished media producer, Chris thinks nothing of opening a can of worms and diving straight in. You’ll see what we mean - and become hooked on his message yourself. Watch It Here.

MONDAY, June 29th At 7:00 PM & FRIDAY, July 3rd At 5:30 PM – Hawai`i Island – Na Leo, Channel 53
“To Restore Our Kingdom – A Visit With Pomaikaiokalani Kinney”

His country never went away no matter what the history books say. You’d be hard pressed to find anyone more loyal to Hawai`i and its people than Pomai Kinney. A long-time activist Pomai movingly speaks of what his grandmother taught him about the coming changes, his own awakening, and years of resistance against the illegal US occupation. He reminds us all the Hawaiian Kingdom is very much alive right now. Watch It Here.

THURSDAY, July 2nd At 8:30 PM & FRIDAY, July 3rd At 8:30 AM - Kaua`i – Ho`ike, Channel 52
“24-Hour Volunteer – A Visit With U`ilani Kapu”

It's one thing to see a need and fill it. But U`ilani Kapu isn't your average volunteer. She dedicates all her time to the people of Maui. Dealing with more issues in a single day than many do in a month, U`ilani is a tireless advocate for the `aina and its people. Need a dose of inspiration? Look no further. We promise you'll have all you need. Watch It Here.

Voices Of Truth interviews those creating a better future for Hawai`i to discover what made them go from armchair observers to active participants. We hope you'll be inspired to do the same.

If you support our issues on the Free Hawai`i Broadcasting Network, please email this to a friend to help us continue. A donation today helps further our work. Every single penny counts.

Donating is easy on our Voices Of Truth website via PayPal where you can watch Voices Of Truth anytime.

And for news and issues that affect you, watch Free Hawai`i TV, a part of the Free Hawai`i Broadcasting Network.

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MAUI PRAISES NEW SOVEREIGNTY FILM

Maui Weekly - June 24, 2009

We all know the story of the annexation of Hawai`i and the arguments for and against sovereignty. We've heard and read about it ad infinitum.

However, Catherine Bauknight's film, Hawai`i, A Voice for Sovereignty, which had its world premiere at the Maui Film Festival this past Sunday, brings new insight.

Bauknight, who is also a world-renowned photographer, has produced a documentary that looks at the story with a fresh view and brings bright-eyed enthusiasm to the telling that makes the entire issue completely comprehensible and compelling....

Her telling of the imprisonment of Queen Lili`uokalani and of the attempt by the plantation owners to exterminate the Hawaiians is
heartbreaking. The photograph of the murderers imported by the plantation owners to hunt down the Hawaiians is chilling....

The consequence of the illegal annexation, according to Bauknight's film, is the subjugation and attempted eradication of the Hawaiian culture. A culture defined by the ahupua`a system, which was destroyed when Queen Lili`uokalani was overthrown.

Since that time, the film says, Hawai`i has been an occupied colony....

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"DID YOU CATCH IT?"

The Office Of Hawaiian Affairs Snuck Something Past Most People Recently That Could Have A Huge Impact On Your Future.

Did You Miss It?

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KU`U `AINA ALOHA - MY BELOVED COUNTRY

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WHY ARE THEY AFRAID OF HOLDING AKAKA BILL HEARINGS IN HAWAI`I?

It is unfortunate that several indigenous peoples continue to be misled by the Office of Hawaiian Affairs (a quasi-state entity that has been compared to the BIA) and other American establishments (i.e. CNHA and NHOs) who feel they can promote and seek federal recognition on behalf of the kānaka maoli.

Yes, there are some Native Hawaiians who desire federal recognition. For the most part, these Native Hawaiians have some form of self-interest (i.e. OHA trustee or employee, NHO president, Executive Director of non-profit receiving funds designated for native and part-Hawaiians) that will be expanded through federal recognition, while the majority of kānaka maoli continue to live in poverty, suffer from poor health, and lack educational opportunities.

Contrary to the establishments' messages that kānaka maoli support and favor federal recognition; thousands of kānaka maoli do not support nor desire federal recognition.

Instead, these kānaka maoli desire a "fair, free, and impartial process" to determine our future without being forced to consent to federal recognition that would automatically remove independence as an option.

Furthermore, it is undemocratic that requested hearings by kānaka maoli on the Akaka Bill (H.B. 2314, S.B. 1011) have not been acknowledged and arranged.

Kānaka maoli have never been allowed to present testimony on these measures. In 2000, two days of hearings were held on O`ahu Island, all other hearings were canceled.

As a kānaka maoli, I humbly request that you support democratic hearings for the kānaka maoli to voice their concerns about the Akaka Bill and a democratic process that is "fair, free, and impartial" that will allow kānaka maoli to determine their future, rather than giving the Akaka Bill your blanket support.

Kanakaokawaikaaipohaku
Hawai`i Island, Hawai`i

PATRIOTS PREMIERE ON VOICES OF TRUTH - ONE-ON-ONE WITH HAWAI`I'S FUTURE

The public world premiere of “Hawaii A Voice for Sovereignty” will be 8 PM tonight at the SandDance Theater on Wailea Beach below the Four Seasons Resort Maui in Wailea.

The showing is free and open to the public.

The film by award winning photojournalist Catherine Bauknight, explores the culture and spirituality of native Hawaiians and their connection to the `aina.

The film first screened recently at a private event in the US Capitol Building visitor’s center to honor the legacy of Queen Lili`uokalani after the illegal US takeover of Hawai`i in 1893.

Everyone is welcome and encouraged to attend this evening’s free screening.

We feature two present-day patriots this week, Maui’s U`ilani Kapu and our brand new show with Chris Kauwe of Kaua`i. Both carrying forth our Queen’s legacy on Voices Of Truth – One-On-One With Hawai`i's Future.

MONDAY, June 22nd At 6:30 PM – Maui – Akaku, Channel 53
“Can Of Worms – A Visit With Chris Kauwe”

Long-time Kaua`i resident Chris Kauwe is never one to leave something alone that needs resolving, whether it’s fish-pond preservation or stopping the Superferry. A cultural activist, practitioner and accomplished media producer, Chris thinks nothing of opening a can of worms and diving straight in. You’ll see what we mean - and become hooked on his message yourself. Watch It Here.

MONDAY, June 22nd At 7:00 PM & FRIDAY, June 26th At 5:30 PM – Hawai`i Island – Na Leo, Channel 53
THURSDAY, June 25th At 8:30 PM & FRIDAY, June 26th At 8:30 AM - Kaua`i – Ho`ike, Channel 52
SATURDAY, June 27th At 8:00 PM – O`ahu, `Olelo, Channel 53
“24-Hour Volunteer – A Visit With U`ilani Kapu”

It's one thing to see a need and fill it. But U`ilani Kapu isn't your average volunteer. She dedicates all her time to the people of Maui. Dealing with more issues in a single day than many do in a month, U`ilani is a tireless advocate for the `aina and its people. Need a dose of inspiration? Look no further. We promise you'll have all you need. Watch It Here.

Voices Of Truth interviews those creating a better future for Hawai`i to discover what made them go from armchair observers to active participants. We hope you'll be inspired to do the same.

If you support our issues on the Free Hawai`i Broadcasting Network, please email this to a friend to help us continue. A donation today helps further our work. Every single penny counts.

Donating is easy on our Voices Of Truth website via PayPal where you can watch Voices Of Truth anytime.

And for news and issues that affect you, watch Free Hawai`i TV, a part of the Free Hawai`i Broadcasting Network.

YOU CAN HELP STOP THE AKAKA BILL

Make Your Voice Heard Today

Help stop the Akaka bill today by submitting testimony to the US congress.

Testimony must be submitted by this Thursday, June 25, 2009, 11am (HST.)

Cut and paste the example below. Email to the House Natural Resources Committee to teresa.bravo@mail.house.gov and also fax to (202) 225-1931.

Please Note - If emailing your testimony, it must be in a Word or PDF format attached to your email.

Here's The Sample Testimony To Use -

June 20, 2009

The Honorable Nick J. Rahall II, Chairman
The Honorable Doc Hastings, Ranking Member
House Committee on Natural Resources
U.S. House of Representatives
1324 Longworth House Office Building
Washington, DC 20515

RE - OPPOSITION TO H.R. 2314 - Native Hawaiian Government Reorganization Act of 2009

Dear Honorable Rahall, Honorable Hastings, and Members of the House Committee on Natural Resources,

I thank you for allowing me to submit this testimony in OPPOSITION to H.R. 2314, which seeks to express the policy of the United States regarding the United States relationship with Native Hawaiians and to provide a process of the recognition by the United States of the Native Hawaiian governing entity.

I OPPOSE H.R. 2314: Native Hawaiian Government Reorganization Act of 2009 because -

Lack of hearings held in Hawai`i that would allow the Hawaiian people to present testimony on the Native Hawaiian Government Reorganization Act.

In 2000, only two (2) days of hearings were held on O`ahu Island. All other hearings were cancelled.

The current and past bills addressing the United States relationship with Native Hawaiians to provide a process of the recognition by the United States of the Native Hawaiian governing entity were subsequently redrafted and amendments were added with no input or testimony from the Hawaiian people.

Therefore no hearings have ever been held in Hawai`i on the current legislation before the 2009 Congress.

The Hawaiian people seek the right to a fair and democratic process that includes hearings on H.R. 2314 throughout the islands that comprise the state of Hawai`i.

For 9 years, Hawaiians have requested that the island wide hearings be rescheduled so that the hundreds of Hawaiians who want to testify can be included and their concerns heard.

H.R. 2314 disenfranchises the Hawaiian people by ensuring that persons residing on the US continent, many of whom have no contact or relationship with Hawaiian culture or Hawai`i, will control the electoral process.

By including a huge American continental population, the drafters of H.R. 2314 have guaranteed that Hawaiians of Molokai, Maui, Kaua`i, Hawai`i Island and Lana`i will be outvoted at their own Constitutional Convention.

Most importantly, the Hawai`i based native Hawaiians such as Hawaiian Homesteaders who are the sole beneficiaries of the Ceded Lands and Hawaiian Homelands trusts will be outvoted by a margin of 10 to 1.

The effort being pursued in the US Congress violates the most fundamental principles of democracy and human rights.

In the 9 years during which time the Native Hawaiian Government Reorganization Act has evolved, the Hawai`i Federal Delegation made several concessions to previous federal and state administrations, the goal of which is to maintain the political status of the Hawaiian peoples as wards of the United States and state of Hawai`i, and to ensure that the vast land and fiscal resources of the Hawaiian people are utilized for US federal and state priorities.

The Administration of President Barrack Obama came to office promising open government dedicated to truth and justice for all peoples. I call upon the Obama Administration, and Democrats in the US Congress to live with the integrity of their own words.

I call for the Congressional Committee to hold hearings on the Native Hawaiian Government Reorganization Act in Hawai`i to provide the Hawaiian peoples their right to participate in the process and to seek amendments to the Native Hawaiian Government Reorganization Act.

Therefore, I strongly urge you to OPPOSE H.R. 2314 until Congressional hearings are scheduled and held in Hawai`i on all islands, and in all States on the US continent where a significant population of Hawaiians reside, in order to provide the Hawaiian peoples their right to a democratic fair, free, and impartial process of self-determination and to empower them with the ability to determine the culturally appropriate mechanism for their own self-governance.

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AKAKA BILL = FALSE PROMISES & RACISM

Maui News - June 16, 2009

When will the misinformation ("Akaka Bill a vital step," Today's Editorial, June 13) stop about how great the Native Hawaiian Government Reorganization Act of 2009 is?

The writer, as do many proponents, contends - "It is only possible to create an equitable, honorable and peaceful future for Hawaiians and those who support them" through the passage of S. 1011. The written facts prove otherwise.

Between the legalese, fancy play and placement of inspiring words in this bill, if passed by the United States Congress it will have manufactured the illusion Hawaiians are giving consent to the terms in this bill.

The "Native Hawaiians" in this bill are subject to the definition in The Hawaiian Homes Act of 1920, Section 201 - any descendant of not less than one-half part of the blood of the races inhabiting the Hawaiian Islands previous to 1778.

Aside from the blood quantum language (genocidal), how come the United States government does not legally recognize the years and accomplishments after 1778? No matter how pleasant to our ears the Akaka Bill is played, it clearly resounds with false promises and racism....

Foster Ampong
Kahului, Maui

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US Supreme Court Says Tribes Have No Religious Rights

Flagstaff, AZ - On Monday, June 8th 2009, the Supreme Court denied the petition by Tribes & Environmental groups to hear a case to protect the holy San Francisco Peaks.

For nearly a decade, the Save the Peaks Coalition, Tribes, Environmental groups, and community members led an effort to stop the Snowbowl ski area’s plan to expand it’s development on the Peaks, and make snow from treated sewage effluent.

The ski resort operates on the Holy Mountain through a lease by the United States Forest Service, which sanctioned the proposed development in 2004.

According to Howard Shanker, attorney for the Navajo Nation, the Havasupai Tribe, the Yavapai-Apache Nation, the White Mountain Apache Tribe, Flagstaff Activist Network, the Center for Biological Diversity and others, and former congressional candidate, “It is unfortunate that the Supreme Court denied our petition for certiorari.

"The Court’s denial serves to perpetuate injustice and the application of bad law regarding the rights of Native Americans to protect sacred and holy sites....

...The Court dismissed Plaintiffs' religious beliefs as calling them mere "damaged spiritual feelings."

Mere Damaged Spiritual Feelings???