DECIDING YOUR FUTURE - YOU OR THE US - ON VOICES OF TRUTH - ONE-ON-ONE WITH HAWAI`I'S FUTURE
On June 8th, an attempt will be made to pass the Akaka bill in the US Congress.
If passed, this legislation would be a disaster for the future of Hawai`i.
It will affect the future of every single Hawaiian who will ever live from that point forward, as well as legitimize lies that have been told about the past.
Our shows this week, therefore, take on an added importance.
Anyone you know who is for or undecided about federal recognition should tune in.
“A Global Warrior” and both parts one and two of “A Violation Of Trust,” describe the negative effects federal recognition would bring.
Now is the time to educate everyone you can who might still be undecided or unaware others may soon be deciding their fate.
Whether family or friends, sit them down, have them watch, and then discuss the implications of the message we bring you this week on Voices Of Truth – One-On-One With Hawai`i’s Future.
MONDAY, May 29th At 7:00 PM & FRIDAY, June 2nd At 5:30 PM - Hawai`i Island - Na Leo, Channel 54
“A Violation Of Trust – Part One”
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.
WEDNESDAY, May 31st At 6:30 PM & THURSDAY, June 1st At 6:45 AM - Maui - Akaku, Channel 53
SATURDAY, June 3rd At 8:00 PM - O`ahu - 'Olelo, Channel 53
“Global Warrior – A Visit With Mililani Trask”
Virtually everyone in Hawai`i has heard of Mililani Trask.
Most are familiar with her many years at the forefront of the self-determination struggle for the Hawaiian Nation.
But not everyone many know of her more recent work on the world stage to advance the cause of a Free Hawai`i.
With her frontline participation as part of the Pacific Caucus in the fifth annual Permanent Forum on Indigenous Issues at the UN in New York this week and next, we made an effort to catch up with Mililani recently at `Iolani Palace.
What she told us was both fascinating and exciting.
As head of Na Koa Ikaika O Ka Lahui Hawai`i, Mililani spends her time at the United Nations in New York City and Geneva, Switzerland, among other world capitals, to bring the international family of nations together to demand the U.S. own up to its complicity in what happened 113 years ago by ending human rights abuses against Native Hawaiians, and returning Hawai`i’s land and natural resources to their rightful owners.
Don’t miss this rare opportunity to find out how other peoples of the world view the illegal overthrow and occupation of Hawai`i and what goes on at the highest levels of world diplomacy to make it right.
THURSDAY, June 1st At 8:30 PM & FRIDAY, June 2nd At 8:30 AM - Kaua`i - Ho`ike, Channel 52
"A Violation Of Trust - Part Two"
We continue our discussions in part two with the Gwich'in of Alaska, who bravely refuse to allow the violation of their natural environment.
They continue to recount their dramatic life of poverty and deprivation under federal recognition as well as their constant battles with the US federal government and alien economic opportunists.
As Native people who actually live in the Arctic Circle, they came to Honolulu to tell their story through panel discussions and an Artic Film Festival at the State Capitol when refused an opportunity to speak at last years Council For Native Hawaiian Advancement conference.
As in part one, hear for yourself what the future will hold should federal recognition ever become reality in Hawai`i. Be sure and catch this unique window into what to prevent at all costs right here at home.
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.)
