A WAKE UP CALL FOR US ALL ON VOICES OF TRUTH - ONE-ON-ONE WITH HAWAI`I'S FUTURE
With the US Congress back in session this week, we can expect the Akaka bill, a plan to impose federal recognition on Native Hawaiians, to be brought up again sometime this year.
Even though it’s well documented what would happen should it ever pass and therefore become imposed law in Hawai`i, there are still a handful who believe “it’s the best we can get.”
This week we bring you another brand new segment that shows, once and for all, why it would be anything but.
We introduce two individuals from very different parts of the world - Rebecca Tsosie, an attorney and Yaqui tribe member from Arizona, and Maui Solomon, Maori from Aotearoa, also an attorney.
Both have seen the devastating effects of federal recognition on their peoples.
Both now spend the majority of their time in their own law practices trying to protect their own people from those effects.
Rebecca and Maui came to Hawai`i to warn us all what’s in store should the Akaka bill succeed.
Their message, both disturbing and shocking, should be a wake up call.
Don’t miss this rare opportunity to look into the future and see an outcome that we don’t want, so instead we may all work together, with lokahi (unity) for one we do on Voices Of Truth – One-On-One With Hawai`i’s Future.
Programming Change Note - Voices Of Truth – One-On-One With Hawai`i’s Future is now seen across Hawai`i Island on Channel 53 on Na Leo.
MONDAY, January 8th At 7:00 PM & FRIDAY, January 12th At 5:30 PM – Hawai`i Island – Na Leo, Channel 53
“Songs For Our Soul – A Visit With Liko Martin”
Hawai`i has a lot of singers and songwriters, but none more talented than Liko Martin.
We’ve been trying to get Liko to join us on the show for quite a while and it was definitely worth the wait.
Liko is a musician’s musician – his talents and abilities are up there with the best the world over.
He tells us details of his just finished sessions in a recording studio in Oakland, California with “A list” performers, and even about a Hawaiian opera he’s currently writing!
Perhaps best known for his “Hawai`i Loa Ku Like Kakou, All Hawai`i Stand Together,” Liko has seen and done it all – from Hollywood to Hawai`i, and for the first time reveals what the journey has been like and taught him.
Here’s your opportunity to catch one of Hawai`i’s most unique and treasured talents as he talks about his life, his music, how it comes to him, the role model that inspired it all and how he went from living in a car on the streets of Los Angeles to being one of Hawai`i’s premier musicians today.
WEDNESDAY, January 10th At 6:30 PM & THURSDAY, January 11th At 6:45 AM – Maui – Akaku, Channel 53
THURSDAY, January 11th At 8:30 PM & FRIDAY, January 12th At 8:30 AM – Kaua`i – Ho`ike, Channel 52
SATURDAY, January 13th At 8:00 PM – O`ahu - ‘Olelo, Channel 53
“Even They Can See It – A Visit With Maui Solomon & Rebecca Tsosie”
Maui Solomon, a Maori from Aotearoa (New Zealand,) and Rebecca Tsosie, a member of the Yaqui tribe from southern Arizona, come from two different worlds geographically apart.
Yet, they have much in common.
Successful attorneys, both Maui and Rebecca focus their legal practice in helping to protect their own native people.
And both have seen the devastating effects of federal recognition in their own lands.
“Don’t let it happen here,” is the message they brought to us loud and clear.
By describing what did happen to their people after federal recognition, we have an opportunity to see both the “before and after” picture.
And it’s one they tell us it’s a mistake we don’t ever want to make.
You’ll be as hooked as we were as they describe the very same slick arguments and false promises their own politicians put forth to sell federal recognition as those we’ve heard in Hawai`i. And you'll be equally as disgusted when you hear the results. Compelling as they are convincing, their message is one all of us need to hear.
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 http://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.)
