THE DANGERS OF FEDERAL RECOGNITION ON VOICES OF TRUTH - ONE-ON-ONE WITH HAWAI`I'S FUTURE
We’ve been amazed at the continuing reaction and response this past week regarding part one of “A Violation Of Trust - A Voices Of Truth Special Report.”
So many of you were shocked and angry to learn of the sad and sorry effects of federal recognition on Alaska's Native people and the fact that the Council For Native Hawaiian Advancement would not allow them to speak at their annual convention.
Nothing we’ve aired has sparked the outrage of you, our viewers like this.
A one-hour special as well as part two of “A Violation Of Trust" is coming soon – watch for details.
Also airing this week on Hawai`i Island is “The Truth About Federal Recognition – Part One – A Visit With David Ingham.”
One of the world’s leading experts on the harm federal recognition has inflicted on Native peoples, David tells you what you need to know, as well as what the Office of Hawaiian Affairs (OHA) and others don’t want you to know.
It’s the dangers of Federal Recognition week, so be sure and tell your friends and family to watch Voices Of Truth – One-On-One With Hawai`i’s Future.
MONDAY, March 27th At 7:00 PM & FRIDAY, March 31st At 5:30 PM - Hawai`i Island - Na Leo, Channel 54 -
“The Truth About Federal Recognition - A Visit With David Ingham - Part One."
Filmed in San Francisco with David Ingham, one of the world's foremost authorities on federal recognition and what it has done to native peoples, this segment is a real eye-opener on just how damaging the Akaka bill would be for Hawai`i should it ever become law.
David shares with us how he came to be so interested in this issue as it pertains to Hawai`i and exactly why it’s bad news despite what OHA has been saying.
Given that an attempt will be made once again to pass the "Akaka Bill" this year in the US Congress, this is a show that no one should miss.
The interview, in two parts, is packed with powerful and revealing information.
This is one to tell your 'ohana (family) and all your friends to watch - find out what OHA doesn’t want you to know about this bill.
WEDNESDAY, March 29th At 6:30 PM - Maui - Akaku, Channel 53
"Ancient Mana`o For A Pono Future - A Visit With Alex Pua`a - Revisited."
One of our most popular shows ever, "Ancient Mana`o For A Pono Future - A Visit With Alex Pua`a," has received more feedback from our viewers than practically any other segment.
When we taped Alex, we ended up with far more footage than we could use. So we have re-edited a new version to include never before seen footage.
Both a spiritual and cultural practitioner, Alex shares unique and moving spiritual and cultural values that underpin the Hawaiian culture.
Like the original, this new segment has a timeless feel to it as knowledge that is beyond time is revealed.
THURSDAY, March 30th At 8:30 PM & FRIDAY, March 31st At 8:30 AM - Kaua`i - Ho`ike, Channel 52
SATURDAY, April 1st At 8:00 PM - O`ahu - 'Olelo, Channel 53
"A Violation Of Trust - Part One - A Voices Of Truth Special Report."
At their conference in Honolulu last August, the Council For Native Hawaiian Advancement (CNHA) invited several representatives of federally recognized Native American tribes and Alaska Native Corporations to promote the economic benefits of federal recognition and oil drilling in the Artic National Wildlife Refuge.
When the Gwich'in, the native people who actually live on that land asked to participate in the discussions, the CNHA refused their request.
Not to be silenced, the Gwich'in did come to Honolulu and, with help from their many Hawai`i supporters, presented panel discussions and an Artic Film Festival at the State Capitol.
They also rented a conference room close to the CNHA convention to share the truth with all who would listen.
What they revealed was stunning.
A proud and self-sufficient people, the Gwich'in refuse to allow the violation of their natural environment.
They recount their life of poverty and deprivation under federal recognition and their constant battles with the US federal government and alien economic opportunists.
It has become clearly apparent that certain individuals within the CNHA have been secretly working with senators from both Alaska and Hawai`i to promote drilling in the ANWR, against the wishes of the Gwich'in, and also to force federal recognition here in Hawai'`i - for personal gain.
In this emotionally charged segment, hear the truth for yourself - what the CNHA has tried to hide as Alaskan Natives describe how oil is destroying their physical and spiritual health and their traditional lives. Hear the disastrous effects of federal recognition on these special people.
Voices of Truth interviews those creating a better future for Hawai`i to discover what made them go from armchair observers to active participants in the hopes of inspiring viewers to do the same.
Those not in Hawai`i wishing to view the series may do so by visiting www.olelo.org and then clicking "NAT-Channel 53." A screen should then display allowing you to see the show via live streaming.
Please refer to the `Olelo television programming notes above for segment times and titles.
All show times listed above are Hawai`i Standard Time (HST.)
Now - For our international viewers, both parts one and two of "The Truth About Federal Recognition - A Visit With David Ingham" are available for viewing worldwide, 24/7, on the Internet at www.villageaccess.com. Don't miss it!
Also available are "Travels To Foreign Lands," "Who Are The Real Hawaiians?," "From Fisherman To Activist" and "Perpetuating Makahiki - A Time Of Peace" among others. Visit the Village Access home page for immediate viewing.
