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 -
HOUSING –
No Kanaka Maoli (Native Hawaiian) should be houseless in Hawai’i. Yet Kanaka Maoli comprise the largest percentage of the homeless. If affordable housing is not available or suitable for Kanaka Maoli habitation, they should have the right to occupy and malama the ‘aina (be caretakers of the land.)
We call for -
- An end to the evictions of Kanaka Maoli from trust lands.
- Lands on each island should be designated as pu’uhonua (safe sanctuary) for houseless persons/families in transition.
- The creation of a low-income emergency rent fund to assist Kanaka Maoli who face eviction due to delinquent rent payments.
