FREEHAWAII.INFO PRESENTS -
"POSITIONS ON THE ISSUES"
SEVEN CRITICAL AREAS OF LIFE THAT MOST OF US TAKE FOR GRANTED BUT NATIVE HAWAIIANS ARE DEPRIVED OF IN THEIR OWN HOMELAND
Today's Focus -
ECONOMIC DEVELOPMENT AND EMPLOYMENT –
Economic self-sufficiency is a goal of sovereignty. Since the precious environmental and cultural resources of Hawai’i are exploited for profit by entities external to the islands, an economic strategy for Hawai’i must serve the needs of the people first.
We call for -
- Development of cultural crops, food and medicine as an economic development priority.
- Land use should prioritize the following industries: kalo, (taro,) fishponds, ‘awa, (ceremonial drink,) mamaki, (a tree bark for tapa making,) etc.
- First source hiring for Native Hawaiians and residents.
- Development of Native Hawaiian consumer and producer cooperatives on each island.
- Development of Native Hawaiian commercial fishing rights.
- Development of an emergency assistance program for Hawaiian families in need.
- One percent of tourism tax receipts to support the development of Native Hawaiian arts.
