WILL HAWAIIANS RIGHT WRONG THROUGH VOTE ON INDEPENDENCE ?
The U.S. Justice Department knows that in 1898 the Congress of the United States made a grave mistake by attempting to annex Hawai`i by joint resolution 51.
They violated their own constitution and laws.
Hawaiians were not allowed to vote for or against annexation.
The U.S. Senate tried two times to pass a treaty of annexation of Hawai`i.
Twice it failed.
If they had allowed the majority of the citizens of the Kingdom of Hawai`i in 1898 to vote, it would have been an overwhelming "no."
The only way the U.S. government can right the wrong it inflicted on Hawaiians is to let those descendants of the citizens of the Hawaiian Kingdom decide if they want independent status or be part of the American system.
If Hawaiian Kingdom national descendants are not allowed to vote for the form of governance they prefer then the whole American democratic process is good for nothing.
Wednesday, May 30, 2007
Tuesday, May 29, 2007
WHAT CAN AMERICANS DO TO HELP HAWAI`I RECOVER ITS INDEPENDENCE ?
US Americans should start using critical thinking in resolving the Hawaiian issue.
If, in fact, the US is unlawfully occupying Hawai`i; logically it should deoccupy it.
One should become familiar with the laws of occupation to understand the issues.
One will also understand the folly of attempting to turn Hawaiians into American indians and tribes through federal recognition and what it seditiously represents.
The misrepresentation of the facts have been fostered on the US Americans and what has and is being done in their name.
Amid the myths and hoax lie documented facts with US admittance of misprison through covert and overt activities to destabilize the Hawaiian Kingdom, invasion, and takeover through a declaration among those involved, with the complicity of the USA and unbeknownst to the subjects of the Kingdom over a century ago.
This then took shape in a fake revolution to validate the nefarious actions spurred by the US government officials and their US American counterparts residing within the Hawaiian Kingdom.
US Americans should start using critical thinking in resolving the Hawaiian issue.
If, in fact, the US is unlawfully occupying Hawai`i; logically it should deoccupy it.
One should become familiar with the laws of occupation to understand the issues.
One will also understand the folly of attempting to turn Hawaiians into American indians and tribes through federal recognition and what it seditiously represents.
The misrepresentation of the facts have been fostered on the US Americans and what has and is being done in their name.
Amid the myths and hoax lie documented facts with US admittance of misprison through covert and overt activities to destabilize the Hawaiian Kingdom, invasion, and takeover through a declaration among those involved, with the complicity of the USA and unbeknownst to the subjects of the Kingdom over a century ago.
This then took shape in a fake revolution to validate the nefarious actions spurred by the US government officials and their US American counterparts residing within the Hawaiian Kingdom.
Monday, May 28, 2007
WHO VOTED FOR HAWAI`I TO BECOME A U.S. STATE?
Wrong Question Asked Of The Wrong Population
The Maui News - Thursday, May 24, 2007
Wendell Nakamura writes that "94 percent of the people of Hawai`i voted yes to becoming the 50th state" in 1959 (Letters, May 18).
Fact check - Only 22 percent of the population even voted in the so-called plebiscite for statehood. More importantly, though, are the questions of who was allowed to vote, and for what
Any U.S. citizen who had resided in the islands for a year was allowed to vote, which included large numbers of American military servicemen and their families, who were essentially the occupation force that has held Hawaii since the purported annexation in 1898.
Imagine U.S. soldiers being allowed to vote in Iraqi elections today! The question on the ballot was: "Shall Hawai`i immediately be admitted into the union as a state?" Yes or No?
Yet, the U.N. resolution guiding the process for removal of territories from the List of Non-Self-Governing Territories under which Hawai`i was administered (Resolution 742) stated: "the manner in which Territories . . . can become fully self-governing is primarily through the attainment of independence."
Why was the option of independence not on the ballot in 1959?
But with the wrong question asked of the wrong population, even the vote in 1959 was not a valid act of self-determination, and did nothing to legitimize the occupation or legally transfer Hawai`i's sovereignty to the United States.
Scott Crawford
Hana, Maui
Wrong Question Asked Of The Wrong Population
The Maui News - Thursday, May 24, 2007
Wendell Nakamura writes that "94 percent of the people of Hawai`i voted yes to becoming the 50th state" in 1959 (Letters, May 18).
Fact check - Only 22 percent of the population even voted in the so-called plebiscite for statehood. More importantly, though, are the questions of who was allowed to vote, and for what
Any U.S. citizen who had resided in the islands for a year was allowed to vote, which included large numbers of American military servicemen and their families, who were essentially the occupation force that has held Hawaii since the purported annexation in 1898.
Imagine U.S. soldiers being allowed to vote in Iraqi elections today! The question on the ballot was: "Shall Hawai`i immediately be admitted into the union as a state?" Yes or No?
Yet, the U.N. resolution guiding the process for removal of territories from the List of Non-Self-Governing Territories under which Hawai`i was administered (Resolution 742) stated: "the manner in which Territories . . . can become fully self-governing is primarily through the attainment of independence."
Why was the option of independence not on the ballot in 1959?
But with the wrong question asked of the wrong population, even the vote in 1959 was not a valid act of self-determination, and did nothing to legitimize the occupation or legally transfer Hawai`i's sovereignty to the United States.
Scott Crawford
Hana, Maui
Sunday, May 27, 2007
ONE AMAZING NATIVE HAWAIIAN ON VOICES OF TRUTH - ONE-ON-ONE WITH HAWAI`I'S FUTURE
We hope you enjoyed our daily live video reports from the United Nations In New York City.
The Koani Foundation participated along with over 2,500 other native peoples community members from all over in the sixth annual Permanent Forum On Indigenous Issues.
It’s a great way over two weeks to discuss challenges and strategies for improving conditions of the world’s indigenous peoples.
If you haven’t already done so, check our daily reports on Free Hawai`i TV.
And of course a very special mahalo to you all who let us know how much you’ve enjoyed our brand new Voices Of Truth segment featuring Kaleikoa Kaeo.
Last week, we promised you a special interview with him on Free Hawai`i TV.
Well, wait no more, have a look –
Is this one amazing Kanaka Hawai`i Maoli (Native Hawaiian) or what?
We have lots more exciting things coming your way over the next few weeks.
So stay tuned to Free Hawai`i TV and Voices Of Truth – One-On-One With Hawai`i’s Future – both a part of the Free Hawai`i Broadcasting Network.
MONDAY, May 28th At 7:00 PM & FRIDAY, June 1st At 5:30 PM – Hawai`i Island – Na Leo, Channel 53
THURSDAY, May 31st At 8:30 PM & FRIDAY, June 1st At 8:30 AM – Kaua`i – Ho`ike, Channel 52
SATURDAY, June 2nd At 8:00 PM – O`ahu - ‘Olelo, Channel 53
“An Hawaiian Philosopher – A Visit With Kaleikoa Kaeo”
Rarely have we come across anyone as brilliant as Kaleikoa Kaeo.
An instructor at Maui Community College with a master’s degree in Hawaiian studies and political science, Kaleikoa is literally a modern day Kanaka Maoli visionary.
An articulate philosopher for a Free Hawai`i, Kaleikoa speaks movingly of the importance of our relationship to the `aina, (land) why our cultural qualities must come from the inside out and what he sees for Hawai`i’s future.
We feel sure you’ll agree with us Kaleikoa is a prime example of the brilliance of our younger and up and coming Kanakas.
So sit your entire `ohana (family) down and experience this highly inspirational role model and hear why he says we need to be watchful in everything we do so that we never fall into the trap of becoming no better than those who currently oppress us.
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.)
We hope you enjoyed our daily live video reports from the United Nations In New York City.
The Koani Foundation participated along with over 2,500 other native peoples community members from all over in the sixth annual Permanent Forum On Indigenous Issues.
It’s a great way over two weeks to discuss challenges and strategies for improving conditions of the world’s indigenous peoples.
If you haven’t already done so, check our daily reports on Free Hawai`i TV.
And of course a very special mahalo to you all who let us know how much you’ve enjoyed our brand new Voices Of Truth segment featuring Kaleikoa Kaeo.
Last week, we promised you a special interview with him on Free Hawai`i TV.
Well, wait no more, have a look –
Is this one amazing Kanaka Hawai`i Maoli (Native Hawaiian) or what?
We have lots more exciting things coming your way over the next few weeks.
So stay tuned to Free Hawai`i TV and Voices Of Truth – One-On-One With Hawai`i’s Future – both a part of the Free Hawai`i Broadcasting Network.
MONDAY, May 28th At 7:00 PM & FRIDAY, June 1st At 5:30 PM – Hawai`i Island – Na Leo, Channel 53
THURSDAY, May 31st At 8:30 PM & FRIDAY, June 1st At 8:30 AM – Kaua`i – Ho`ike, Channel 52
SATURDAY, June 2nd At 8:00 PM – O`ahu - ‘Olelo, Channel 53
“An Hawaiian Philosopher – A Visit With Kaleikoa Kaeo”
Rarely have we come across anyone as brilliant as Kaleikoa Kaeo.
An instructor at Maui Community College with a master’s degree in Hawaiian studies and political science, Kaleikoa is literally a modern day Kanaka Maoli visionary.
An articulate philosopher for a Free Hawai`i, Kaleikoa speaks movingly of the importance of our relationship to the `aina, (land) why our cultural qualities must come from the inside out and what he sees for Hawai`i’s future.
We feel sure you’ll agree with us Kaleikoa is a prime example of the brilliance of our younger and up and coming Kanakas.
So sit your entire `ohana (family) down and experience this highly inspirational role model and hear why he says we need to be watchful in everything we do so that we never fall into the trap of becoming no better than those who currently oppress us.
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.)
Saturday, May 26, 2007
FREE HAWAI`I IN NEW YORK CITY!
Mahalo To The Hawai`i Solidarity Committee
Get Your Free Hawai`i Bumper Sticker & Pin
Visit www.FreeHawaiiStickers.com
Mahalo To The Hawai`i Solidarity Committee
Get Your Free Hawai`i Bumper Sticker & Pin
Visit www.FreeHawaiiStickers.com
Friday, May 25, 2007
ALOHA MAI KAKOU!
WELCOME IF YOU'RE VISITING FREEHAWAII.INFO FOR THE FIRST TIME!
Free Hawai`i means returning the Hawaiian Islands back to an independent nation status, as it was before it was illegally overthrown by US marines and rich sugar barons in 1893.
In 1993, President Clinton formally apologized for that act and publicly acknowledged the illegality of the overthrow.
DID YOU KNOW -
98% of all Hawaiians living at the time opposed the illegal overthrow!
Today, less than 20% of all land in Hawai`i is in Hawaiian hands.
Over 60% today is in non-Hawaiian hands!
A few individuals, who are non-Hawaiian, lease an amount of land in Hawai`i that is greater than all land leased to all Native Hawaiians!
Currently, only 72 landowners control 95% of all land in Hawai`i.
Native Hawaiians make up the largest percentage of homeless in Hawai`i today.
Native Hawaiians have the worst social, educational and economic indicators compared to any ethnic group in the US.
Native Hawaiians currently have the worst health profile compared to any ethnic group in the US.
Descendants of the Hawaiian Nation want their country and land back so they can grow their own foods, become healthy once again, and control their own destiny.
Hawai`i Was A Free Nation - But Never Free For The Taking!
WELCOME IF YOU'RE VISITING FREEHAWAII.INFO FOR THE FIRST TIME!
Free Hawai`i means returning the Hawaiian Islands back to an independent nation status, as it was before it was illegally overthrown by US marines and rich sugar barons in 1893.
In 1993, President Clinton formally apologized for that act and publicly acknowledged the illegality of the overthrow.
DID YOU KNOW -
98% of all Hawaiians living at the time opposed the illegal overthrow!
Today, less than 20% of all land in Hawai`i is in Hawaiian hands.
Over 60% today is in non-Hawaiian hands!
A few individuals, who are non-Hawaiian, lease an amount of land in Hawai`i that is greater than all land leased to all Native Hawaiians!
Currently, only 72 landowners control 95% of all land in Hawai`i.
Native Hawaiians make up the largest percentage of homeless in Hawai`i today.
Native Hawaiians have the worst social, educational and economic indicators compared to any ethnic group in the US.
Native Hawaiians currently have the worst health profile compared to any ethnic group in the US.
Descendants of the Hawaiian Nation want their country and land back so they can grow their own foods, become healthy once again, and control their own destiny.
Hawai`i Was A Free Nation - But Never Free For The Taking!
Thursday, May 24, 2007
Wednesday, May 23, 2007
Tuesday, May 22, 2007
Monday, May 21, 2007
Sunday, May 20, 2007
HAWAIIAN BRILLIANCE & LEADERSHIP ON VOICES OF TRUTH - ONE-ON-ONE WITH HAWAI`I'S FUTURE
Greetings from the United Nations in New York City!
The Koani Foundation is participating along with other Native Hawaiian rights organizations in articulating and addressing human rights, environmental, economic and social issues at the sixth annual Permanent Forum On Indigenous Issues.
And we’re reporting live each day from the UN on Free Hawai`i TV, a part of the Free Hawai`i Broadcasting Network.
Each year native Hawaiians and Pacific Region representatives join Indigenous leaders, senior United Nations officials, academics and over 2500 indigenous community members for two weeks to discuss challenges and strategies for improving conditions of the world’s indigenous peoples.
Naturally, we wanted to take all of you along with us, so check our daily reports on Free Hawai`i TV.
You’ll be going inside the UN, meeting participants from the world over, hearing about issues that affect us all, and see our Pacific Region in action as we update you live as the action happens.
We’re happy to present another brand new Voices Of Truth segment this week featuring Kaleikoa Kaeo.
We’ve come across some pretty amazing people, but Kaleikoa just might top them all.
If you’ve ever had doubts about the “younger generation,” doubt no more.
Kaleikoa’s a fine example of the brilliance and leadership we have to look forward to.
In fact, next week, we’ll debut a special interview with him on Free Hawai`i TV so you can see for yourself exactly what we’re talking about.
Its’ all part of our commitment to you on Free Hawai`i TV as well as Voices Of Truth – One-On-One With Hawai`i’s Future – both a part of the Free Hawai`i Broadcasting Network.
MONDAY, May 21st At 7:00 PM & FRIDAY, May 25th At 5:30 PM – Hawai`i Island – Na Leo, Channel 53
THURSDAY, May 24th At 8:30 PM & FRIDAY, May 25th At 8:30 AM – Kaua`i – Ho`ike, Channel 52
SATURDAY, May 26th At 8:00 PM – O`ahu - ‘Olelo, Channel 53
“An Hawaiian Philosopher – A Visit With Kaleikoa Kaeo”
Rarely have we come across anyone as brilliant as Kaleikoa Kaeo.
An instructor at Maui Community College with a master’s degree in Hawaiian studies and political science, Kaleikoa is literally a modern day Kanaka Maoli (native Hawaiian) visionary.
An articulate philosopher for a Free Hawai`i, Kaleikoa speaks movingly of the importance of our relationship to the `aina (land,) why our cultural qualities must come from the inside out and what he sees for Hawai`i’s future.
We feel sure you’ll agree with us Kaleikoa is a prime example of the brilliance of our younger and up and coming Kanakas.
So sit your entire `ohana (family) down and experience this highly inspirational role model and hear why he says we need to be watchful in everything we do so that we never fall into the trap of becoming no better than those who currently oppress us.
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.)
Greetings from the United Nations in New York City!
The Koani Foundation is participating along with other Native Hawaiian rights organizations in articulating and addressing human rights, environmental, economic and social issues at the sixth annual Permanent Forum On Indigenous Issues.
And we’re reporting live each day from the UN on Free Hawai`i TV, a part of the Free Hawai`i Broadcasting Network.
Each year native Hawaiians and Pacific Region representatives join Indigenous leaders, senior United Nations officials, academics and over 2500 indigenous community members for two weeks to discuss challenges and strategies for improving conditions of the world’s indigenous peoples.
Naturally, we wanted to take all of you along with us, so check our daily reports on Free Hawai`i TV.
You’ll be going inside the UN, meeting participants from the world over, hearing about issues that affect us all, and see our Pacific Region in action as we update you live as the action happens.
We’re happy to present another brand new Voices Of Truth segment this week featuring Kaleikoa Kaeo.
We’ve come across some pretty amazing people, but Kaleikoa just might top them all.
If you’ve ever had doubts about the “younger generation,” doubt no more.
Kaleikoa’s a fine example of the brilliance and leadership we have to look forward to.
In fact, next week, we’ll debut a special interview with him on Free Hawai`i TV so you can see for yourself exactly what we’re talking about.
Its’ all part of our commitment to you on Free Hawai`i TV as well as Voices Of Truth – One-On-One With Hawai`i’s Future – both a part of the Free Hawai`i Broadcasting Network.
MONDAY, May 21st At 7:00 PM & FRIDAY, May 25th At 5:30 PM – Hawai`i Island – Na Leo, Channel 53
THURSDAY, May 24th At 8:30 PM & FRIDAY, May 25th At 8:30 AM – Kaua`i – Ho`ike, Channel 52
SATURDAY, May 26th At 8:00 PM – O`ahu - ‘Olelo, Channel 53
“An Hawaiian Philosopher – A Visit With Kaleikoa Kaeo”
Rarely have we come across anyone as brilliant as Kaleikoa Kaeo.
An instructor at Maui Community College with a master’s degree in Hawaiian studies and political science, Kaleikoa is literally a modern day Kanaka Maoli (native Hawaiian) visionary.
An articulate philosopher for a Free Hawai`i, Kaleikoa speaks movingly of the importance of our relationship to the `aina (land,) why our cultural qualities must come from the inside out and what he sees for Hawai`i’s future.
We feel sure you’ll agree with us Kaleikoa is a prime example of the brilliance of our younger and up and coming Kanakas.
So sit your entire `ohana (family) down and experience this highly inspirational role model and hear why he says we need to be watchful in everything we do so that we never fall into the trap of becoming no better than those who currently oppress us.
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.)
Saturday, May 19, 2007
Friday, May 18, 2007
Thursday, May 17, 2007
HAWAIIAN INDEPENDENCE MOVEMENT
Forum In New York City
May 21, 2007 - Monday - 7:00 PM - Doors Open 6:30 PM
Featuring Kai`opua Fyfe & `Ehu Kekahu Cardwell of the Koani Foundation and FreeHawaii TV
FILM -
WE ARE WHO WE WERE - FROM RESISTANCE TO AFFIRMATION
“On August 12, 1898, the U.S. flag was raised over 'Iolani Palace in Honolulu, But was there really a treaty of annexation? And did Hawai'i really become a territory of the United States
Using archival photos and film, this program presents the legal and historic background to the annexation.”
SOLIDARITY CENTER - 55 West 17th Street 5th Floor
(between 5th & 6th Ave) Manhattan/NYC
Donations accepted - No One Turned Away
Co-sponsored by the Hawai`i Solidarity Committee & IAC
Forum In New York City
May 21, 2007 - Monday - 7:00 PM - Doors Open 6:30 PM
Featuring Kai`opua Fyfe & `Ehu Kekahu Cardwell of the Koani Foundation and FreeHawaii TV
FILM -
WE ARE WHO WE WERE - FROM RESISTANCE TO AFFIRMATION
“On August 12, 1898, the U.S. flag was raised over 'Iolani Palace in Honolulu, But was there really a treaty of annexation? And did Hawai'i really become a territory of the United States
Using archival photos and film, this program presents the legal and historic background to the annexation.”
SOLIDARITY CENTER - 55 West 17th Street 5th Floor
(between 5th & 6th Ave) Manhattan/NYC
Donations accepted - No One Turned Away
Co-sponsored by the Hawai`i Solidarity Committee & IAC
Wednesday, May 16, 2007
Tuesday, May 15, 2007
WHAT'S THE DIFFERENCE BETWEEN FEDERAL RECOGNITION AND A FREE HAWAI`I ?
A Free Hawai`i is a sovereign state with dominion, the right to join the UN, and fly it's own flag.
More important, independent states have a well-defined set of rights under international law, such as the right not to be invaded and belligerently occupied.
On the other hand, under federal recognition and the Akaka bill, Hawai`i would technically become a "captured nation," meaning that international law could not prohibit the US commencing aggression and total extermination of its indigenous Hawaiian population.
Even worse, Native recognition would be conditional only after extinguishment of Hawaiian Kingdom Citizenship political status (your right to exist.)
US law would not grant full autonomous self-rule and would in fact destroy territorial integrity which continues to exist right now, even as you read these words.
Why reject "native recognition" for a Free Hawai`i ?
Independence is a formal recognition of Hawai`i's territory and laws. It's subjects are not under US jurisdiction.
The Hawaiian Kingdom still has its own bill of rights, constitution and comprehensive complied laws.
Only by the assertion of our Dominion and Hawai`i Territorial Authority can we protect our beloved homeland with international support.
A Free Hawai`i is a sovereign state with dominion, the right to join the UN, and fly it's own flag.
More important, independent states have a well-defined set of rights under international law, such as the right not to be invaded and belligerently occupied.
On the other hand, under federal recognition and the Akaka bill, Hawai`i would technically become a "captured nation," meaning that international law could not prohibit the US commencing aggression and total extermination of its indigenous Hawaiian population.
Even worse, Native recognition would be conditional only after extinguishment of Hawaiian Kingdom Citizenship political status (your right to exist.)
US law would not grant full autonomous self-rule and would in fact destroy territorial integrity which continues to exist right now, even as you read these words.
Why reject "native recognition" for a Free Hawai`i ?
Independence is a formal recognition of Hawai`i's territory and laws. It's subjects are not under US jurisdiction.
The Hawaiian Kingdom still has its own bill of rights, constitution and comprehensive complied laws.
Only by the assertion of our Dominion and Hawai`i Territorial Authority can we protect our beloved homeland with international support.
Monday, May 14, 2007
FREE HAWAI`I IN SAN LORENZO, CALIFORNIA!
Mahalo To Michelle V.
Get Your Free Hawai`i Bumper Sticker & Pin
Visit www.FreeHawaiiStickers.com
Mahalo To Michelle V.
Get Your Free Hawai`i Bumper Sticker & Pin
Visit www.FreeHawaiiStickers.com
Sunday, May 13, 2007
KNOWING OUR HISTORY & CREATING THE FUTURE ON VOICES OF TRUTH - ONE-ON-ONE WITH HAWAI`I'S FUTURE
Mahalo to everyone who responded about our brand new segment with Baron Ching, “The History Beneath Our Feet.”
Yes, Baron is indeed an inspiration and we’re glad all of you mentioned the two most important things that moved you most.
First, how amazed a lot of you are about the history of Hawai`i’s illegal overthrow all around you. Some of you remarked that you walk or drive past those places each day.
Second, Baron’s a great reminder that Hawai`i was indeed a multi-ethnic nation.
And that’s one big difference between a Free Hawai`i and the Akaka bill, which would take only Kanaka Maoli (native Hawaiians) and doom them to a life of deprivation as wards of the US federal government where even title to their lands would be held by the US.
Starting later this week, we’ll be reporting live each day from the United Nations in New York City on Free Hawai`i TV, a part of the Free Hawai`i Broadcasting Network.
The Koani Foundation is participating with other Native Hawaiian non-governmental organizations in articulating and addressing human rights, environmental, economic and social issues at the sixth annual Permanent Forum On Indigenous Issues.
Each year native Hawaiians and Pacific Region representatives join Indigenous leaders, senior United Nations officials, academics and over 1200 indigenous community members for two weeks to discuss challenges and strategies for improving conditions of the world’s indigenous peoples.
Naturally, we want to take all of you along with us, so staring Friday, you can watch our reports on http://FreeHawaiiTV.com
You’ll be able to actually go inside the UN right along with us and meet participants from the world over, hear about issues that affect them, and see our Pacific Region in action as we update you live as the action happens.
Its’ all part of our commitment to you and you can see it for yourself on Free Hawai`i TV as well as Voices Of Truth – One-On-One With Hawai`i’s Future.
MONDAY, May 14th At 7:00 PM & FRIDAY, May 18th At 5:30 PM – Hawai`i Island – Na Leo, Channel 53
THURSDAY, May 17th At 8:30 PM & FRIDAY, May 18th At 8:30 AM –Kaua`i – Ho`ike, Channel 52
SATURDAY, May 19th At 8:00 PM - O`ahu - ‘Olelo, Channel 53
“History Beneath Our Feet – A Visit With Dr. Baron Ching”
Hawaiian history hooks Baron Ching, a doctor of internal medicine by training.
With not a drop of Hawaiian blood in him, Baron is nevertheless both a direct descendant of a Hawaiian Kingdom national and an expert in the history of Hawai`i’s illegal overthrow.
We met up with Baron at Thomas Square in Honolulu during the annual Ka La Ho`iho`i Ea, or Sovereignty Restoration Day ceremonies.
He not only recounts events that occurred with the British leading up to Hawai`i’s sovereignty being temporarily taken, but he also reveals the fascinating things that happened at the very place we were standing!
Movingly, he tells of his Chinese great grandfather, one of many non-Hawaiians who came to `Iolani Palace at the time of the US overthrow, arriving with his weapons, ready to defend the Queen.
Don’t miss our visit with Baron, one of those rare individuals who make history come alive. And we promise you’ll be as captivated as we were when Baron describes the day he found his great grandfather’s signature on the Ku`e Petitions.
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.)
Mahalo to everyone who responded about our brand new segment with Baron Ching, “The History Beneath Our Feet.”
Yes, Baron is indeed an inspiration and we’re glad all of you mentioned the two most important things that moved you most.
First, how amazed a lot of you are about the history of Hawai`i’s illegal overthrow all around you. Some of you remarked that you walk or drive past those places each day.
Second, Baron’s a great reminder that Hawai`i was indeed a multi-ethnic nation.
And that’s one big difference between a Free Hawai`i and the Akaka bill, which would take only Kanaka Maoli (native Hawaiians) and doom them to a life of deprivation as wards of the US federal government where even title to their lands would be held by the US.
Starting later this week, we’ll be reporting live each day from the United Nations in New York City on Free Hawai`i TV, a part of the Free Hawai`i Broadcasting Network.
The Koani Foundation is participating with other Native Hawaiian non-governmental organizations in articulating and addressing human rights, environmental, economic and social issues at the sixth annual Permanent Forum On Indigenous Issues.
Each year native Hawaiians and Pacific Region representatives join Indigenous leaders, senior United Nations officials, academics and over 1200 indigenous community members for two weeks to discuss challenges and strategies for improving conditions of the world’s indigenous peoples.
Naturally, we want to take all of you along with us, so staring Friday, you can watch our reports on http://FreeHawaiiTV.com
You’ll be able to actually go inside the UN right along with us and meet participants from the world over, hear about issues that affect them, and see our Pacific Region in action as we update you live as the action happens.
Its’ all part of our commitment to you and you can see it for yourself on Free Hawai`i TV as well as Voices Of Truth – One-On-One With Hawai`i’s Future.
MONDAY, May 14th At 7:00 PM & FRIDAY, May 18th At 5:30 PM – Hawai`i Island – Na Leo, Channel 53
THURSDAY, May 17th At 8:30 PM & FRIDAY, May 18th At 8:30 AM –Kaua`i – Ho`ike, Channel 52
SATURDAY, May 19th At 8:00 PM - O`ahu - ‘Olelo, Channel 53
“History Beneath Our Feet – A Visit With Dr. Baron Ching”
Hawaiian history hooks Baron Ching, a doctor of internal medicine by training.
With not a drop of Hawaiian blood in him, Baron is nevertheless both a direct descendant of a Hawaiian Kingdom national and an expert in the history of Hawai`i’s illegal overthrow.
We met up with Baron at Thomas Square in Honolulu during the annual Ka La Ho`iho`i Ea, or Sovereignty Restoration Day ceremonies.
He not only recounts events that occurred with the British leading up to Hawai`i’s sovereignty being temporarily taken, but he also reveals the fascinating things that happened at the very place we were standing!
Movingly, he tells of his Chinese great grandfather, one of many non-Hawaiians who came to `Iolani Palace at the time of the US overthrow, arriving with his weapons, ready to defend the Queen.
Don’t miss our visit with Baron, one of those rare individuals who make history come alive. And we promise you’ll be as captivated as we were when Baron describes the day he found his great grandfather’s signature on the Ku`e Petitions.
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.)
Saturday, May 12, 2007
HAWAIIANS SPEAK OUT AGAINST FEDERAL RECOGNITION
Akaka Bill Would Complete Theft Of Hawaiian Nation
"The Akaka Bill and Kau Inoa are a farce!...
...We object to the wording of the Bill which tries to further obfuscate the facts and their US puppet "governing entity" which has no power or clout nor jurisdiction to negotiate our lands, resources or our people's rights as Hawai`i nationals which our nation-state has.
The passage of the Akaka Bill will not deter us from seeking the US to deoccupy our country.
We seek justice and won't stop till we get it."
Tane
Pearl City, O`ahu
Akaka Bill Would Complete Theft Of Hawaiian Nation
"The Akaka Bill and Kau Inoa are a farce!...
...We object to the wording of the Bill which tries to further obfuscate the facts and their US puppet "governing entity" which has no power or clout nor jurisdiction to negotiate our lands, resources or our people's rights as Hawai`i nationals which our nation-state has.
The passage of the Akaka Bill will not deter us from seeking the US to deoccupy our country.
We seek justice and won't stop till we get it."
Tane
Pearl City, O`ahu
Friday, May 11, 2007
DO YOU THINK LIVES OF HAWAIIANS WOULD IMPROVE UNDER THE AKAKA BILL ?
Just look at these comments from the Senate Indian Affairs Committee March 11, 2003 letter to the Budget Committee justifying their budget request for fiscal year 2004.
"Native people in the U.S. continue to rank at or near the bottom of nearly every social, health and economic indicator as compared to all other citizens.
"Natives continue to suffer the highest rates of unemployment and poverty, live in substandard housing, have poor health, receive an inadequate education, and contend with disintegrating social systems, all of which erode both the quality and dignity of life in Native communities.
"Improving effectiveness in the Indian agencies is important but also recognizes that these agencies have witnessed a pattern of under-funding for decades and that, in part at least, increased resources are needed to alleviate the dire conditions in Native America and address the basic human needs Native people.
"The educational attainment for Native youth is deficient compared with other groups in the U.S. For example, Native youth receive fewer high school and college degrees.
"An aggravating factor in educational achievement is the continued inability of the Federal government to ensure adequate, safe and clean educational facilities conducive to learning.
"There is also unmet demand for electricity in Native communities: a recent Department of Energy report estimated that 14.2% of all Native homes on reservations have no access to electricity compared to just 1.4% of all U.S. households.
"With unemployment averaging 43% and poverty rampant, Native communities are particularly sensitive to high energy prices. Given the near-complete absence of a private sector in most Native communities, 31.2 % of Natives live in poverty.
"In the U.S. today, the unemployment rate is 5.8%, whereas the rate for Natives is near 50% - twice that of the national unemployment rate in the Great Depression.
"The earning capacity of Natives also lags behind that of other Americans - for every $100 earned by the average American family, an Indian family earns $62. The per capita income for Indians averages $8,284.
"Most striking are the health statistics involving Native people - diabetes, tuberculosis, alcoholism, Fetal Alcohol Syndrome (FAS) and increasingly, AIDS, plague Native communities at rates far and above the incidence for other Americans."
Just look at these comments from the Senate Indian Affairs Committee March 11, 2003 letter to the Budget Committee justifying their budget request for fiscal year 2004.
"Native people in the U.S. continue to rank at or near the bottom of nearly every social, health and economic indicator as compared to all other citizens.
"Natives continue to suffer the highest rates of unemployment and poverty, live in substandard housing, have poor health, receive an inadequate education, and contend with disintegrating social systems, all of which erode both the quality and dignity of life in Native communities.
"Improving effectiveness in the Indian agencies is important but also recognizes that these agencies have witnessed a pattern of under-funding for decades and that, in part at least, increased resources are needed to alleviate the dire conditions in Native America and address the basic human needs Native people.
"The educational attainment for Native youth is deficient compared with other groups in the U.S. For example, Native youth receive fewer high school and college degrees.
"An aggravating factor in educational achievement is the continued inability of the Federal government to ensure adequate, safe and clean educational facilities conducive to learning.
"There is also unmet demand for electricity in Native communities: a recent Department of Energy report estimated that 14.2% of all Native homes on reservations have no access to electricity compared to just 1.4% of all U.S. households.
"With unemployment averaging 43% and poverty rampant, Native communities are particularly sensitive to high energy prices. Given the near-complete absence of a private sector in most Native communities, 31.2 % of Natives live in poverty.
"In the U.S. today, the unemployment rate is 5.8%, whereas the rate for Natives is near 50% - twice that of the national unemployment rate in the Great Depression.
"The earning capacity of Natives also lags behind that of other Americans - for every $100 earned by the average American family, an Indian family earns $62. The per capita income for Indians averages $8,284.
"Most striking are the health statistics involving Native people - diabetes, tuberculosis, alcoholism, Fetal Alcohol Syndrome (FAS) and increasingly, AIDS, plague Native communities at rates far and above the incidence for other Americans."
Thursday, May 10, 2007
IS IT ANY WONDER MORE & MORE PEOPLE WANT THE ILLEGAL U.S. OCCUPATION OF HAWAI`I TO END?
Life Harder under U.S. Occupation
Native Hawaiians constitute roughly 20 per cent of the state population, but they represent 54 per cent of the prison population.
Not coincidentally, they also have the lowest per capita income, the highest poverty rate and the shortest lifespan of any ethnic group in Hawai`i.
Hawai`i public school students receive a very poor education by any standard of measurement. They consistently rank among the lowest of any state in test scores.
In the 1980s, Hawai`i gained the enviable reputation of providing medical insurance to the highest percentage of residents of any state.
A decade after the state ended dental cover, toothless smiles are commonplace among the poor. Tens of thousands of residents have no medical insurance at all.
Despite higher profits for many businesses, jobs are scarce and most of the available work pays minimum wage or close to it... In some cases, the lives of the working poor are worse than the unemployed.
Among other things, they don't qualify for state financial assistance or full food stamp benefits.
Today most of the Island of Hawai`i (Big Island) as well as the islands of Moloka`i, Lana`i and Kaua`i are economic wastelands with little opportunity to make a decent living.
On Kaua`i workers often share apartments or small houses with several other workers because rents are too expensive for one or two individuals to afford.
On every island married couples with children often work two jobs each to make ends meet - if they are fortunate enough to find that many jobs, even at minimum wage.
Hawai'i imports two-thirds of its food from the mainland and locally-grown food is expensive due to high land prices.
As one long-time resident commented: "Hawai`i is turning into one of those Caribbean tourist islands where you have fancy hotels and a tiny rich neighbourhood and the rest of the island is a shantytown of poverty and crime."
Life Harder under U.S. Occupation
Native Hawaiians constitute roughly 20 per cent of the state population, but they represent 54 per cent of the prison population.
Not coincidentally, they also have the lowest per capita income, the highest poverty rate and the shortest lifespan of any ethnic group in Hawai`i.
Hawai`i public school students receive a very poor education by any standard of measurement. They consistently rank among the lowest of any state in test scores.
In the 1980s, Hawai`i gained the enviable reputation of providing medical insurance to the highest percentage of residents of any state.
A decade after the state ended dental cover, toothless smiles are commonplace among the poor. Tens of thousands of residents have no medical insurance at all.
Despite higher profits for many businesses, jobs are scarce and most of the available work pays minimum wage or close to it... In some cases, the lives of the working poor are worse than the unemployed.
Among other things, they don't qualify for state financial assistance or full food stamp benefits.
Today most of the Island of Hawai`i (Big Island) as well as the islands of Moloka`i, Lana`i and Kaua`i are economic wastelands with little opportunity to make a decent living.
On Kaua`i workers often share apartments or small houses with several other workers because rents are too expensive for one or two individuals to afford.
On every island married couples with children often work two jobs each to make ends meet - if they are fortunate enough to find that many jobs, even at minimum wage.
Hawai'i imports two-thirds of its food from the mainland and locally-grown food is expensive due to high land prices.
As one long-time resident commented: "Hawai`i is turning into one of those Caribbean tourist islands where you have fancy hotels and a tiny rich neighbourhood and the rest of the island is a shantytown of poverty and crime."
Wednesday, May 09, 2007
Tuesday, May 08, 2007
IF THE U.S. TREATS NATIVE AMERICANS LIKE THIS - CAN NATIVE HAWAIIANS BE FAR BEHIND ?
Here's What Noted Native American Activist Elouise Cobell Says -
Imagine a bank that took your money on a regular basis, never gave you a statement, had no idea how much was supposed to be in your account and argued it has no responsibility to return your money to you or provide you any information about your money.
Now imagine that same financial institution destroying the documents, lying in sworn statements and in court, and routinely defying court orders.
It doesn't take a lawyer to understand federal and state regulators would be padlocking the door to that bank and walking the bank's managers off to jail.
Well, there is such an institution, and it behaves exactly this way.
But it's not a bank. It's the U.S. government.
The only difference here is the managers are never held to account for their theft and fraud.
Since 1887, the government has been taking proceeds from land owned by individual American Indians, including oil and gas, forestry, minerals and other leasing in which resources are extracted from Indian land.
That money is supposed to be held in trust and paid to the American Indian beneficiaries on a timely basis.
But the money is gone, and the government refuses to account for it - despite court orders that say they must.
These are not mere allegations. These are facts. We've proven them in court in the individual Indian trust case.
Although the government has lost four separate times at trial, it still refuses to do the right thing. Instead, officials have been slapped with repeated contempt citations and other court sanctions, including shutting down the Department of Interior's Web site because it left the trust account open to tampering.
After more than eight years of litigation, not a single individual Indian beneficiary has ever received an accounting. Not one!
Tragically, more and more of my fellow beneficiaries die without ever seeing justice done.
A century of mismanagement continues today - mismanagement that has annually robbed hundreds of millions of dollars from individuals and their families.
Here's What Noted Native American Activist Elouise Cobell Says -
Imagine a bank that took your money on a regular basis, never gave you a statement, had no idea how much was supposed to be in your account and argued it has no responsibility to return your money to you or provide you any information about your money.
Now imagine that same financial institution destroying the documents, lying in sworn statements and in court, and routinely defying court orders.
It doesn't take a lawyer to understand federal and state regulators would be padlocking the door to that bank and walking the bank's managers off to jail.
Well, there is such an institution, and it behaves exactly this way.
But it's not a bank. It's the U.S. government.
The only difference here is the managers are never held to account for their theft and fraud.
Since 1887, the government has been taking proceeds from land owned by individual American Indians, including oil and gas, forestry, minerals and other leasing in which resources are extracted from Indian land.
That money is supposed to be held in trust and paid to the American Indian beneficiaries on a timely basis.
But the money is gone, and the government refuses to account for it - despite court orders that say they must.
These are not mere allegations. These are facts. We've proven them in court in the individual Indian trust case.
Although the government has lost four separate times at trial, it still refuses to do the right thing. Instead, officials have been slapped with repeated contempt citations and other court sanctions, including shutting down the Department of Interior's Web site because it left the trust account open to tampering.
After more than eight years of litigation, not a single individual Indian beneficiary has ever received an accounting. Not one!
Tragically, more and more of my fellow beneficiaries die without ever seeing justice done.
A century of mismanagement continues today - mismanagement that has annually robbed hundreds of millions of dollars from individuals and their families.
Monday, May 07, 2007
HOW DID HAWAIIANS BECOME OUTCASTS IN THEIR OWN LAND ?
Here's What The History Books Won't Tell You -
Western diseases, to which Hawaiians had no immunity, decimated their numbers. At the time of western contact, some 300,000 people inhabited the Hawaiian Islands.
By 1805 that number had been halved.
By 1853 there were only 71,000 Hawaiian or part-Hawaiian people in the islands.
Within 100 years of western contact, the Hawaiian population had been reduced by nearly 90 percent.
According to the 2000 census, the numbers of people who claim some native Hawaiian ancestry have increased to over 400,000. But only 239,000 live in Hawai`i and they are the poorest, most locked-up population in the state.
Although they only make up about 20 percent of the state's population, in June 2001 they made up 39 percent of the state's prison population, according to the state Department of Public Safety.
Sadly, they make up 37 percent of the state's homeless population.
Sunday, May 06, 2007
HISTORY BENEATH OUR FEET ON VOICES OF TRUTH - ONE-ON-ONE WITH HAWAI`I'S FUTURE
As you probably know, the Akaka bill sailed through committees in both the US Senate and House this past week.
It’s purposefully structured so that Hawaiians do not have to participate in any meaningful way for it to become law.
Rather, the Akaka bill is designed to be imposed on Hawaiians.
Adding insult to injury is the fact that while Senator Byron Dorgan chairs the Senate Indian Affairs Committee, he left Thursday morning’s hearing after only a few minutes and turned the meeting over to Senator Akaka to run.
Has there ever been a more clear-cut case of the fox guarding the henhouse?
Should the Akaka bill pass, Hawaiians would own no land at all – the US federal government would hold all Hawaiian land in trust.
That’s right - legal title to Hawaiian lands would be vested in the US Federal government and not you.
It’s becoming increasingly clear the more people know about this legislation, the less they like it.
Someone who knows this and a whole lot more is Baron Ching.
Baron, a descendant of Hawaiian Kingdom Nationals, is an ardent supporter of a Free Hawai`i.
Because of his non-stop research, he knows the smallest details about Hawai`i’s illegal overthrow.
Baron showed us clearly that practically wherever we set foot in Honolulu, we’re standing in a place of significant history as it relates to our Queen and the Hawaiian Kingdom.
So join us this week for yet another brand new segment sure to increase your understanding of the past and what effect it has on everyone’s future, right here on Voices Of Truth – One-On-One With Hawai`i’s Future.
NEW PROGRAMMING CHANGE NOTES - Voices Of Truth – One-On-One With Hawai`i’s Future is now seen on Maui on Akaku, Channel 53 on Tuesday evenings at 6:30 PM and Wednesday mornings at 6:30 AM and across Hawai`i Island now on Channel 53, Na Leo at our regularly scheduled days and times.
MONDAY, May 7th At 7:00 PM & FRIDAY, May 11th At 5:30 PM – Hawai`i Island – Na Leo, Channel 53
TUESDAY, May 8th At 6:30 PM & WEDNESDAY, May 9th At 6:30 AM – Maui – Akaku, Channel 53
THURSDAY, May 10th At 8:30 PM & FRIDAY, May 11th At 8:30 AM – Kaua`i – Ho`ike, Channel 52
SATURDAY, May 12th At 8:00 PM – O`ahu - ‘Olelo, Channel 53
“History Beneath Our Feet – A Visit With Dr. Baron Ching”
Hawaiian history hooks Baron Ching, a doctor of internal medicine by training.
With not a drop of Hawaiian blood in him, Baron is nevertheless both a direct descendant of a Hawaiian Kingdom national and an expert in the history of Hawai`i’s illegal overthrow.
We met up with Baron at Thomas Square in Honolulu during the annual Ka La Ho`iho`i Ea, or Sovereignty Restoration Day ceremonies.
He not only recounts events that occurred with the British leading up to Hawai`i’s sovereignty being temporarily taken, but he also reveals the fascinating things that happened at the very place we were standing!
Movingly, he tells of his Chinese great grandfather, one of many non-Hawaiians who came to `Iolani Palace at the time of the US overthrow, arriving with his weapons, ready to defend the Queen.
Don’t miss our visit with Baron, one of those rare individuals who make history come alive. And we promise you’ll be as captivated as we were when Baron describes the day he found his great grandfather’s signature on the Ku`e Petitions.
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.)
As you probably know, the Akaka bill sailed through committees in both the US Senate and House this past week.
It’s purposefully structured so that Hawaiians do not have to participate in any meaningful way for it to become law.
Rather, the Akaka bill is designed to be imposed on Hawaiians.
Adding insult to injury is the fact that while Senator Byron Dorgan chairs the Senate Indian Affairs Committee, he left Thursday morning’s hearing after only a few minutes and turned the meeting over to Senator Akaka to run.
Has there ever been a more clear-cut case of the fox guarding the henhouse?
Should the Akaka bill pass, Hawaiians would own no land at all – the US federal government would hold all Hawaiian land in trust.
That’s right - legal title to Hawaiian lands would be vested in the US Federal government and not you.
It’s becoming increasingly clear the more people know about this legislation, the less they like it.
Someone who knows this and a whole lot more is Baron Ching.
Baron, a descendant of Hawaiian Kingdom Nationals, is an ardent supporter of a Free Hawai`i.
Because of his non-stop research, he knows the smallest details about Hawai`i’s illegal overthrow.
Baron showed us clearly that practically wherever we set foot in Honolulu, we’re standing in a place of significant history as it relates to our Queen and the Hawaiian Kingdom.
So join us this week for yet another brand new segment sure to increase your understanding of the past and what effect it has on everyone’s future, right here on Voices Of Truth – One-On-One With Hawai`i’s Future.
NEW PROGRAMMING CHANGE NOTES - Voices Of Truth – One-On-One With Hawai`i’s Future is now seen on Maui on Akaku, Channel 53 on Tuesday evenings at 6:30 PM and Wednesday mornings at 6:30 AM and across Hawai`i Island now on Channel 53, Na Leo at our regularly scheduled days and times.
MONDAY, May 7th At 7:00 PM & FRIDAY, May 11th At 5:30 PM – Hawai`i Island – Na Leo, Channel 53
TUESDAY, May 8th At 6:30 PM & WEDNESDAY, May 9th At 6:30 AM – Maui – Akaku, Channel 53
THURSDAY, May 10th At 8:30 PM & FRIDAY, May 11th At 8:30 AM – Kaua`i – Ho`ike, Channel 52
SATURDAY, May 12th At 8:00 PM – O`ahu - ‘Olelo, Channel 53
“History Beneath Our Feet – A Visit With Dr. Baron Ching”
Hawaiian history hooks Baron Ching, a doctor of internal medicine by training.
With not a drop of Hawaiian blood in him, Baron is nevertheless both a direct descendant of a Hawaiian Kingdom national and an expert in the history of Hawai`i’s illegal overthrow.
We met up with Baron at Thomas Square in Honolulu during the annual Ka La Ho`iho`i Ea, or Sovereignty Restoration Day ceremonies.
He not only recounts events that occurred with the British leading up to Hawai`i’s sovereignty being temporarily taken, but he also reveals the fascinating things that happened at the very place we were standing!
Movingly, he tells of his Chinese great grandfather, one of many non-Hawaiians who came to `Iolani Palace at the time of the US overthrow, arriving with his weapons, ready to defend the Queen.
Don’t miss our visit with Baron, one of those rare individuals who make history come alive. And we promise you’ll be as captivated as we were when Baron describes the day he found his great grandfather’s signature on the Ku`e Petitions.
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
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.)
Saturday, May 05, 2007
HAWAIIANS CONTINUE TO SPEAK OUT AGAINST THE AKAKA BILL
Dr. Kekuni Blaisdell, an advocate of native Hawaiian independence, said the bill attempts to describe native Hawaiians as indigenous to the United States.
"But we are not indigenous to the United States. We are a separate people. We are a nation that was invaded," he said.
Ikaika Hussey, who represents Hui Pu, a coalition of native Hawaiians who oppose the Akaka Bill, said, "The bill would not accomplish its stated goal, which is to protect Hawaiian rights, and what it will do is erode existing rights."
With The Akaka Bill There Are No Beneficiaries - Only Victims
Dr. Kekuni Blaisdell, an advocate of native Hawaiian independence, said the bill attempts to describe native Hawaiians as indigenous to the United States.
"But we are not indigenous to the United States. We are a separate people. We are a nation that was invaded," he said.
Ikaika Hussey, who represents Hui Pu, a coalition of native Hawaiians who oppose the Akaka Bill, said, "The bill would not accomplish its stated goal, which is to protect Hawaiian rights, and what it will do is erode existing rights."
With The Akaka Bill There Are No Beneficiaries - Only Victims
Friday, May 04, 2007
WANT TO KNOW WHAT THE MAJORITY OF HAWAIIANS THINK ABOUT THE AKAKA BILL?
"Many of us Hawaiians who oppose the Akaka Bill do so because of the how this bill is being pushed/imposed upon us.
The continuous violations -
No Public Hearings.
Closed Hearings/Testimony by Invitation Only.
False Claims of Majority Support for the Akaka Bill by Hawaiians...
...It serves not the Hawaiian people, but the oppressors and their cohorts of our social and economic enslavement.
This bill - and those pushing it - is no less than a perversion of justice...
As it has happened to us many times in the past, when it comes to acts/policies/laws that affect us Hawaiians, no one asks us what we think or want.
It is forced upon us,written into text that we Hawaiians wanted such nonsense..."
Foster Ampong
Maui
"Many of us Hawaiians who oppose the Akaka Bill do so because of the how this bill is being pushed/imposed upon us.
The continuous violations -
No Public Hearings.
Closed Hearings/Testimony by Invitation Only.
False Claims of Majority Support for the Akaka Bill by Hawaiians...
...It serves not the Hawaiian people, but the oppressors and their cohorts of our social and economic enslavement.
This bill - and those pushing it - is no less than a perversion of justice...
As it has happened to us many times in the past, when it comes to acts/policies/laws that affect us Hawaiians, no one asks us what we think or want.
It is forced upon us,written into text that we Hawaiians wanted such nonsense..."
Foster Ampong
Maui
Thursday, May 03, 2007
HAWAIIANS OPPOSED TO FEDERAL RECOGNITION
Native Hawaiian Group Submits Thousands Of Signatures With Testimony to US Senate
May 2, 2007
Aloha Mai Kakou, greetings from Hawai`i,
Please accept the attached record of signatures from the Hawaiian community as a record of evidence that we Hawaiians do not desire the Akaka Bill.
The Akaka Bill has been forced upon us by certain powerful individuals and agencies against our will.
We Hawaiians have never had input on the Akaka Bill as its creators and author never held island-wide public hearings or education on the Bill.
This can only be described as un-democratic and un-American.
The Hawaiian people reject the Akaka Bill because we were not part of its creation nor did we have any say whatsoever in its content.
The Akaka Bill was drafted by a non-Hawaiian from Washington DC and at this present time the Bill is being discussed and debated by non-Hawaiians while those whom the Bill affects are left off to the side as if we don't exist.
This is insulting and dehumanizing to Hawaiians.
What about us? Do we not have a say in our own self-determination?
Where is the honor and integrity that America was founded upon? Has this been forgotten?
There is absolutely no concrete proof that even a majority of Hawaiians desire the Akaka Bill, neither for our future nor as an acceptable solution for reconciliation and justice.
Ask Senators Akaka and Inouye, “where is the concrete proof that Native Hawaiians desire the Akaka Bill?”
The sad truth is, there is none.
Please oppose the Akaka Bill as it is a disgrace to Hawaiian self-determination and American democracy.
Sincerely,
Andre Perez
Hui Pu
A coalition of Hawaiians and supporters against the Akaka Bill
Native Hawaiian Group Submits Thousands Of Signatures With Testimony to US Senate
May 2, 2007
Aloha Mai Kakou, greetings from Hawai`i,
Please accept the attached record of signatures from the Hawaiian community as a record of evidence that we Hawaiians do not desire the Akaka Bill.
The Akaka Bill has been forced upon us by certain powerful individuals and agencies against our will.
We Hawaiians have never had input on the Akaka Bill as its creators and author never held island-wide public hearings or education on the Bill.
This can only be described as un-democratic and un-American.
The Hawaiian people reject the Akaka Bill because we were not part of its creation nor did we have any say whatsoever in its content.
The Akaka Bill was drafted by a non-Hawaiian from Washington DC and at this present time the Bill is being discussed and debated by non-Hawaiians while those whom the Bill affects are left off to the side as if we don't exist.
This is insulting and dehumanizing to Hawaiians.
What about us? Do we not have a say in our own self-determination?
Where is the honor and integrity that America was founded upon? Has this been forgotten?
There is absolutely no concrete proof that even a majority of Hawaiians desire the Akaka Bill, neither for our future nor as an acceptable solution for reconciliation and justice.
Ask Senators Akaka and Inouye, “where is the concrete proof that Native Hawaiians desire the Akaka Bill?”
The sad truth is, there is none.
Please oppose the Akaka Bill as it is a disgrace to Hawaiian self-determination and American democracy.
Sincerely,
Andre Perez
Hui Pu
A coalition of Hawaiians and supporters against the Akaka Bill
Wednesday, May 02, 2007
Tuesday, May 01, 2007
ALOHA MAI KAKOU!
WELCOME IF YOU'RE VISITING FREEHAWAII.INFO FOR THE FIRST TIME!
Free Hawai`i means returning the Hawaiian Islands back to an independent nation status, as it was before it was illegally overthrown by US marines and rich sugar barons in 1893.
In 1993, President Clinton formally apologized for that act and publicly acknowledged the illegality of the overthrow.
DID YOU KNOW -
98% of all Hawaiians living at the time opposed the illegal overthrow!
Today, less than 20% of all land in Hawai`i is in Hawaiian hands.
Over 60% today is in non-Hawaiian hands!
A few individuals, who are non-Hawaiian, lease an amount of land in Hawai`i that is greater than all land leased to all Native Hawaiians!
Currently, only 72 landowners control 95% of all land in Hawai`i.
Native Hawaiians make up the largest percentage of homeless in Hawai`i today.
Native Hawaiians have the worst social, educational and economic indicators compared to any ethnic group in the US.
Native Hawaiians currently have the worst health profile compared to any ethnic group in the US.
Descendants of the Hawaiian Nation want their country and land back so they can grow their own foods, become healthy once again, and control their own destiny.
Hawai`i Was A Free Nation - But Never Free For The Taking!
WELCOME IF YOU'RE VISITING FREEHAWAII.INFO FOR THE FIRST TIME!
Free Hawai`i means returning the Hawaiian Islands back to an independent nation status, as it was before it was illegally overthrown by US marines and rich sugar barons in 1893.
In 1993, President Clinton formally apologized for that act and publicly acknowledged the illegality of the overthrow.
DID YOU KNOW -
98% of all Hawaiians living at the time opposed the illegal overthrow!
Today, less than 20% of all land in Hawai`i is in Hawaiian hands.
Over 60% today is in non-Hawaiian hands!
A few individuals, who are non-Hawaiian, lease an amount of land in Hawai`i that is greater than all land leased to all Native Hawaiians!
Currently, only 72 landowners control 95% of all land in Hawai`i.
Native Hawaiians make up the largest percentage of homeless in Hawai`i today.
Native Hawaiians have the worst social, educational and economic indicators compared to any ethnic group in the US.
Native Hawaiians currently have the worst health profile compared to any ethnic group in the US.
Descendants of the Hawaiian Nation want their country and land back so they can grow their own foods, become healthy once again, and control their own destiny.
Hawai`i Was A Free Nation - But Never Free For The Taking!
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