HAWAIIAN PATRIOTS PAST & PRESENT ON VOICES OF TRUTH - ONE-ON-ONE WITH HAWAI`I'S FUTURE
A big mahalo for the overwhelming response we’ve received regarding the defeat of the Akaka bill earlier this month.
We continue a second week highlighting another of those individuals, Leon Siu, who traveled to Washington, DC at his own expense to successfully lobby the US Congress to defeat the bill.
As multi-talented as he is a loyal patriot of the Hawaiian Nation, Leon shares with us why unity is indeed the key to our cause.
We’re also excited to debut a brand new Voices Of Truth segment with one of Hawai`i’s beloved cultural icons, Kumu John Keola Lake.
With federal recognition sitting on the ash heap of history, we now begin to move in a new direction.
Kumu Lake tells us of his upbringing, and shows us why the past is so important to the future.
Once again bringing you the best of what a Free Hawai`i has to offer on Voices Of Truth – One-On-One With Hawai`i’s Future.
MONDAY, June 26th At 7:00 PM & FRIDAY, June 30th At 5:30 PM - Hawai`i Island - Na Leo, Channel 54
“Who Are The Real Hawaiians? - A Visit With Isaac Harp”
In the wake of the defeat of the Akaka bill, why is the Office of Hawaiian Affairs now saying they’re going ahead with nation building but only with aboriginal rights?
Confused? You're not alone. Well, get ready to separate fact from fiction.
Native Hawaiian rights, aboriginal rights and Kingdom rights. What's the difference between them, and why did federal recognition only offer aboriginal and not Kingdom rights?
Which is more significant, and why don't OHA and the backers of federal recognition want you to know the difference between the two?
Long time Hawaiian freedom fighter Isaac Harp explains the difference and what's at stake for us all, Kanaka or not.
Watch this segment and discover for yourself what they don't want you to know and more importantly don't want you to have.
WEDNESDAY, June 28th At 6:30 PM & THURSDAY, June 29th At 6:45 AM - Maui - Akaku, Channel 53
“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.
THURSDAY, June 29th At 8:30 PM & FRIDAY, June30th At 8:30 AM - Kaua`i - Ho`ike, Channel 52
"Build A Canoe? It Takes A Community - A Visit With Leon Siu"
Leon, of the musical duo of Leon & Malia, shares with us his insights on how paddling in the same direction can lead to community building.
A remarkable Kanaka, with fascinating insights, he’s also a lecturer, public policy and political consultant, composer, visual artist, writer and media producer.
In this segment, Leon talks about those elements that actually move a community forward as one in the same direction.
If you've felt like you've been paddling in different directions, be sure to gather your `ohana and catch this one to learn the steps of working together and what a difference it can make.
SATURDAY, July 1st AT 8:00 PM - O`ahu - 'Olelo, Channel 53
“Keeping The Old Ways Alive – A Visit With Kumu John Keola Lake”
A true legend, Kumu John Lake lives his heritage.
For more than four decades he has shared his knowledge of Hawaiian language, hula and chant.
And he’s done it with a geniality that draws people to him, that recalls the kupuna (elders) of old.
Because of his love for the culture, it comes out in his personality, the way he teaches and shares information.
He makes you want to be informed and live it yourself.
Why then is it so important to bring the knowledge of the past to the present?
What messages do our ancestors have waiting for us to learn today?
Join us as we visit with Kumu Lake, an incomparable wellspring of knowledge who has made a priceless impact on so many, as he shows us why the lessons of old are the keys of success for our Nation today.
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.
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All show times listed above are Hawai`i Standard Time (HST.)
