AKAKA BILL = FRAUD
Maui News - March 1, 2009
...a Kahului resident, whose great-great-grandfather helped draft 1839 documents of the Hawaiian kingdom, said he opposes the Akaka Bill "mind, body and soul."
"The Akaka Bill is a race-based bill," said Foster Ampong, an advocate for Hawaiian independence. "Because you're talking about Native Hawaiians, as defined by law - 50 percent or greater Hawaiian blood."
Ampong said the Akaka Bill does not address the most critical legal issue for Hawaiians - nationhood.
"The Akaka Bill is another attempt at creating a fraud or appearance that the Hawaiian Islands and people were acquired by the US lawfully - and in essence and in fact it wasn't," he said.
"For me, it's my passion. It's what I really, sincerely believe - We are Hawaiian nationals, not just Native Hawaiians by blood or ethnicity. . . . We have our very own bill of rights that formed our lahui, our nation," Ampong said.
Likewise, another Akaka Bill opponent points out that the kingdom of Hawai`i had a relationship as a co-equal with "England, France, Russia, Belgium, Netherlands, all the powers of the world."
Kaleikoa Ka`eo, Hawaiian studies instructor at Maui Community College, said of the Akaka Bill - "I am actively involved to organize against its passage" because the bill would diminish Hawai`i's international standing, making it "go to the back of the line" and give up a status it already had.
"It's like saying you attained citizenship - and now you give yourselves the right to attain a green card as an alien," he said.
For Ka`eo, a major issue "is that the so-called Akaka Bill provides no land, not one acre of land, and no access to water - that's not really self-determination," he said....
Thursday, April 30, 2009
Wednesday, April 29, 2009
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"DON'T LET THEM FOOL YOU!"
With An Illegal Land Grab In The Works, The Office Of Hawaiian Affairs Is Also Trying To Grab More Money - All The While Hiding What They've Already Done & They Don't Want You To Notice.
What's Going On Here?
Watch & You'll Find Out!
FREE HAWAI`I TV
THE FREE HAWAI`I BROADCASTING NETWORK
"DON'T LET THEM FOOL YOU!"
With An Illegal Land Grab In The Works, The Office Of Hawaiian Affairs Is Also Trying To Grab More Money - All The While Hiding What They've Already Done & They Don't Want You To Notice.
What's Going On Here?
Watch & You'll Find Out!
Tuesday, April 28, 2009
HERE'S WHAT'S IN STORE FOR HAWAI`I WITH THE AKAKA BILL
From Prominent Native American Elouise Cobell -
"On Monday, May 11, the U.S. Circuit Court for the District of Columbia will hold an important hearing on our case.
We will be challenging the Aug. 7 ruling of U.S. District Court Judge James Robertson.
He has held that the Indian Trust beneficiaries are not entitled to any interest on the $455 million that he believes the government failed to place in our individual trust accounts.
We will argue that we are entitled to interest on that money and say that his method of calculating how much money was not properly credited was inaccurate.
The government has indicated it will argue that you, the trust account holders, are not entitled to any money at all...."
Read The Entire Letter Here
From Prominent Native American Elouise Cobell -
"On Monday, May 11, the U.S. Circuit Court for the District of Columbia will hold an important hearing on our case.
We will be challenging the Aug. 7 ruling of U.S. District Court Judge James Robertson.
He has held that the Indian Trust beneficiaries are not entitled to any interest on the $455 million that he believes the government failed to place in our individual trust accounts.
We will argue that we are entitled to interest on that money and say that his method of calculating how much money was not properly credited was inaccurate.
The government has indicated it will argue that you, the trust account holders, are not entitled to any money at all...."
Read The Entire Letter Here
Monday, April 27, 2009
Sunday, April 26, 2009
STANDING THEIR GROUND ON VOICES OF TRUTH - ONE-ON-ONE WITH HAWAI`I'S FUTURE
Faced with a proposed 100% cut in general spending, the Office Of Hawaiian Affairs has in turn slashed the funding of three organizations widely recognized for serving native Hawaiians in need.
Yet OHA refuses to admit two things - why Hawai`i’s legislature would force such drastic cuts in OHA funds, and the fact that OHA has the money to keep all three of these organizations going right now.
Wondering what’s going on? You won’t believe what we found including who’s standing their ground this coming Wednesday on Free Hawai`i TV. The answers will both shock and surprise you.
Speaking of shocks, Mahealani Kahau’s Hawaiian Kingdom Government delivered a big one to the fake state of Hawai`i one day last spring when they stood their ground and occupied `Iolani Palace grounds refusing to let anyone in.
If you’re curious how it all happened and why, tune in this week as we visit with Mahealani in a brand new segment, and also Kaua`i’s Hale Mawae on Voices Of Truth – One-On-One With Hawai`i's Future.
MONDAY, April 27th At 6:30 PM – Maui – Akaku, Channel 53
MONDAY, April 27th At 7:00 PM & FRIDAY, May 1st At 5:30 PM – Hawai`i Island – Na Leo, Channel 53
SATURDAY, May 2nd At 8:00 PM – O`ahu, `Olelo, Channel 53
“Kingdom With Aloha – A Visit With Mahealani Kahau”
One early morning in April 2008, members of the Hawaiian Kingdom Government locked down and occupied `Iolani Palace grounds and reclaimed it as the Hawaiian Nation seat of government. The event created a standoff with authorities covered by media around the world. Hear Mahealani describe for the first time what it was like from the inside including how they used aloha to defuse a tense situation. As she says, “everything we do, we do for our people.” Watch It Here.
THURSDAY, April 30th At 8:30 PM & FRIDAY, May 1st At 8:30 AM - Kaua`i – Ho`ike, Channel 52
“I Serve My Culture – A Visit With Hale Mawae”
Being a child on the front lines of the Hawaiian sovereignty movement was not always easy. Yet Hale tells us it’s what made him what he is today – a servant of both his culture and his people. Sharing vivid memories and stories, you’re sure to be inspired by one of Kaua`i’s most eloquent and multi-talented young activists. And his message is one you won’t soon forget. Watch It Here.
Voices Of Truth interviews those creating a better future for Hawai`i to discover what made them go from armchair observers to active participants. We hope you'll be inspired to do the same.
If you support our issues on the Free Hawai`i Broadcasting Network, please email this to a friend to help us continue. A donation today helps further our work. Every single penny counts.
Donating is easy on our Voices Of Truth website via PayPal where you can watch Voices Of Truth anytime.
And for news and issues that affect you, watch Free Hawai`i TV, a part of the Free Hawai`i Broadcasting Network.
Faced with a proposed 100% cut in general spending, the Office Of Hawaiian Affairs has in turn slashed the funding of three organizations widely recognized for serving native Hawaiians in need.
Yet OHA refuses to admit two things - why Hawai`i’s legislature would force such drastic cuts in OHA funds, and the fact that OHA has the money to keep all three of these organizations going right now.
Wondering what’s going on? You won’t believe what we found including who’s standing their ground this coming Wednesday on Free Hawai`i TV. The answers will both shock and surprise you.
Speaking of shocks, Mahealani Kahau’s Hawaiian Kingdom Government delivered a big one to the fake state of Hawai`i one day last spring when they stood their ground and occupied `Iolani Palace grounds refusing to let anyone in.
If you’re curious how it all happened and why, tune in this week as we visit with Mahealani in a brand new segment, and also Kaua`i’s Hale Mawae on Voices Of Truth – One-On-One With Hawai`i's Future.
MONDAY, April 27th At 6:30 PM – Maui – Akaku, Channel 53
MONDAY, April 27th At 7:00 PM & FRIDAY, May 1st At 5:30 PM – Hawai`i Island – Na Leo, Channel 53
SATURDAY, May 2nd At 8:00 PM – O`ahu, `Olelo, Channel 53
“Kingdom With Aloha – A Visit With Mahealani Kahau”
One early morning in April 2008, members of the Hawaiian Kingdom Government locked down and occupied `Iolani Palace grounds and reclaimed it as the Hawaiian Nation seat of government. The event created a standoff with authorities covered by media around the world. Hear Mahealani describe for the first time what it was like from the inside including how they used aloha to defuse a tense situation. As she says, “everything we do, we do for our people.” Watch It Here.
THURSDAY, April 30th At 8:30 PM & FRIDAY, May 1st At 8:30 AM - Kaua`i – Ho`ike, Channel 52
“I Serve My Culture – A Visit With Hale Mawae”
Being a child on the front lines of the Hawaiian sovereignty movement was not always easy. Yet Hale tells us it’s what made him what he is today – a servant of both his culture and his people. Sharing vivid memories and stories, you’re sure to be inspired by one of Kaua`i’s most eloquent and multi-talented young activists. And his message is one you won’t soon forget. Watch It Here.
Voices Of Truth interviews those creating a better future for Hawai`i to discover what made them go from armchair observers to active participants. We hope you'll be inspired to do the same.
If you support our issues on the Free Hawai`i Broadcasting Network, please email this to a friend to help us continue. A donation today helps further our work. Every single penny counts.
Donating is easy on our Voices Of Truth website via PayPal where you can watch Voices Of Truth anytime.
And for news and issues that affect you, watch Free Hawai`i TV, a part of the Free Hawai`i Broadcasting Network.
Saturday, April 25, 2009
SUPERFERRY JUMPS SHIP ON RENT
Waterfront Partners sued Hawai`i Superferry in Circuit Court yesterday, alleging the Superferry has failed to pay $51,310 in rent on its leased headquarters at One Waterfront Plaza.
The landlord alleges the Superferry stopped making lease payments on March 20, the day after Superferry ceased operations in Hawai`i because of a state Supreme Court ruling.
Waterfront Partners sued Hawai`i Superferry in Circuit Court yesterday, alleging the Superferry has failed to pay $51,310 in rent on its leased headquarters at One Waterfront Plaza.
The landlord alleges the Superferry stopped making lease payments on March 20, the day after Superferry ceased operations in Hawai`i because of a state Supreme Court ruling.
Friday, April 24, 2009
SHOULD HAWAI`I & THE US GET A DIVORCE?
Los Angeles Times - April 23, 2009
"I won't be celebrating the 50th anniversary of statehood. I want to get our country back," says Henry Noa, who taught school in Honolulu until a few years ago, when he was elected prime minister of the Reinstated Hawaiian Government....
Asked whether his plans for independence are practical, Noa gets emphatic.
"Was it practical for the Jewish people to reclaim Israel?" he asks. "It took them 1,800 years. So what's 50 years to us?..."
Read More Here
Los Angeles Times - April 23, 2009
"I won't be celebrating the 50th anniversary of statehood. I want to get our country back," says Henry Noa, who taught school in Honolulu until a few years ago, when he was elected prime minister of the Reinstated Hawaiian Government....
Asked whether his plans for independence are practical, Noa gets emphatic.
"Was it practical for the Jewish people to reclaim Israel?" he asks. "It took them 1,800 years. So what's 50 years to us?..."
Read More Here
Thursday, April 23, 2009
CAN YOU PASS THIS AKAKA BILL BENEFITS TEST?
1. The Akaka bill contains language that guarantees Hawaiians a land base.
2. The Akaka bill ensures the Hawaiian Homes program will not be terminated.
3. Hawaiians will vote on whether or not to accept federal recognition. The choice is theirs to make.
4. The commerce clause and treaty clauses of the US constitution do not prohibit federally recognized indigenous people achieving independent nationhood.
5. Federal law provides for protection of indigenous peoples entitlements - they cannot be taken from them without their consent.
6. The United states has never terminated a government to government relationship with federally recognized people without their consent.
7. Blood quantum restrictions will not result in the exclusion of future generations of Hawaiians from Hawaiian citizenship.
8. Indigenous peoples lives have improved more under federal policy than the lives of people in independent nations in the same time frame.
9. Federal recognition will provide that every Hawaiian will receive land and housing for life.
10. The Akaka bill would protect Kamehameha Schools.
EACH STATEMENT ABOVE IS FALSE
Visit StopAkakaBill.com For More Info
1. The Akaka bill contains language that guarantees Hawaiians a land base.
2. The Akaka bill ensures the Hawaiian Homes program will not be terminated.
3. Hawaiians will vote on whether or not to accept federal recognition. The choice is theirs to make.
4. The commerce clause and treaty clauses of the US constitution do not prohibit federally recognized indigenous people achieving independent nationhood.
5. Federal law provides for protection of indigenous peoples entitlements - they cannot be taken from them without their consent.
6. The United states has never terminated a government to government relationship with federally recognized people without their consent.
7. Blood quantum restrictions will not result in the exclusion of future generations of Hawaiians from Hawaiian citizenship.
8. Indigenous peoples lives have improved more under federal policy than the lives of people in independent nations in the same time frame.
9. Federal recognition will provide that every Hawaiian will receive land and housing for life.
10. The Akaka bill would protect Kamehameha Schools.
EACH STATEMENT ABOVE IS FALSE
Visit StopAkakaBill.com For More Info
Wednesday, April 22, 2009
FREEHAWAII.INFO PRESENTS
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"WHO'S IN CHARGE HERE?"
A Sneak US Land Grab Is In The Works For Large Areas Of O`ahu.
Wait Until You See Who Will End Up In Charge.
Whether You Live In Hawai`i Or The US You Can Help Stop This Scheme.
Watch & Learn How.
FREE HAWAI`I TV
THE FREE HAWAI`I BROADCASTING NETWORK
"WHO'S IN CHARGE HERE?"
A Sneak US Land Grab Is In The Works For Large Areas Of O`ahu.
Wait Until You See Who Will End Up In Charge.
Whether You Live In Hawai`i Or The US You Can Help Stop This Scheme.
Watch & Learn How.
Tuesday, April 21, 2009
BACK DOOR LAND GRAB HURTS HAWAIIANS WHILE DEVELOPERS PROFIT
The Lingle administration campaigned on a pledge to cut the waiting list for leases at the Department of Hawaiian Home Lands.
But the plan has turned out to be a back-door land grab by commercial and development interests.
Governor Lingle has proceeded by cutting funding for the agency and forcing DHHL to rely on income from commercial leases, most of those to non-Hawaiians.
See Details Here
The Lingle administration campaigned on a pledge to cut the waiting list for leases at the Department of Hawaiian Home Lands.
But the plan has turned out to be a back-door land grab by commercial and development interests.
Governor Lingle has proceeded by cutting funding for the agency and forcing DHHL to rely on income from commercial leases, most of those to non-Hawaiians.
See Details Here
Monday, April 20, 2009
HAWAIIAN SCHOLARS TELL OBAMA
"NO AKAKA BILL"
Counterpunch - April 15, 2009
"...Our primary purpose for contacting you, Mr. President, is to solemnly inform you of our categorical opposition to the proposed legislation now before the U.S. Senate and House that is entitled The Native Hawaiian Government Reorganization Act, which is commonly referred to as the 'Akaka Bill.'
We reject this Akaka Bill for weighty reasons. To begin with, the historical harm the United States first committed in Hawai`i in 1893 brought down, not a “Native Hawaiian Government”, but the independent Hawaiian Kingdom composed of Kanaka Maoli as well as non-Kanaka Maoli subjects....
...Consequently, the Kanaka Maoli people and other Hawaiian Kingdom heirs have, since that time, accumulated fundamental political and other claims against the United States under international law that the United States must recognize rather than hope to dispel via the enactment of this Bill.
Indeed, in our view, the passage of this Bill would constitute nothing less than a second illegal denial of our Kanaka Maoli people’s right to self-determination and the Kingdom heirs’ right to sovereignty...."
Read The Entire Letter Here
"NO AKAKA BILL"
Counterpunch - April 15, 2009
"...Our primary purpose for contacting you, Mr. President, is to solemnly inform you of our categorical opposition to the proposed legislation now before the U.S. Senate and House that is entitled The Native Hawaiian Government Reorganization Act, which is commonly referred to as the 'Akaka Bill.'
We reject this Akaka Bill for weighty reasons. To begin with, the historical harm the United States first committed in Hawai`i in 1893 brought down, not a “Native Hawaiian Government”, but the independent Hawaiian Kingdom composed of Kanaka Maoli as well as non-Kanaka Maoli subjects....
...Consequently, the Kanaka Maoli people and other Hawaiian Kingdom heirs have, since that time, accumulated fundamental political and other claims against the United States under international law that the United States must recognize rather than hope to dispel via the enactment of this Bill.
Indeed, in our view, the passage of this Bill would constitute nothing less than a second illegal denial of our Kanaka Maoli people’s right to self-determination and the Kingdom heirs’ right to sovereignty...."
Read The Entire Letter Here
Sunday, April 19, 2009
FAKE STATE SNEAKS ON VOICES OF TRUTH – ONE-ON-ONE WITH HAWAI`I'S FUTURE
We told you last week about an attempted secret land grab planned for O`ahu.
Fake Hawai`i US senator Daniel Inouye is planning to classify large sections of O`ahu as US National Heritage Areas.
What will this mean to people who live and own businesses there? Who would be in charge? Which laws would apply?
And who is pushing so hard to make sure this happens?
Find out all these answers and more this coming Wednesday on Free Hawai`i TV.
We have Leon Siu back with us this week explaining why Hawai`i is not the 50th state at all but a 100% fake.
The history books lied and Leon shows us why on Voices Of Truth – One-On-One With Hawai`i's Future.
MONDAY, April 20th At 6:30 PM – Maui – Akaku, Channel 53
“Carrier Of The Culture – A Visit With Sabra Kauka”
Sabra shares about the Smithsonian Folklife Festival in Washington, DC. and the phenomenal Ho`okahi Kapa - the contemporary kapa exhibit at Bishop Museum with incredible photos, as well as Nu`alolo Kai, an ancient Kaua`i valley left untouched for hundreds of years. Watch It Here.
MONDAY, April 20th At 7:00 PM & FRIDAY, April 24th At 5:30 PM – Hawai`i Island – Na Leo, Channel 53
THURSDAY, April 23rd At 8:30 PM & FRIDAY, April 24th At 8:30 AM - Kaua`i – Ho`ike, Channel 52
SATURDAY, April 25th At 8:00 PM – O`ahu, `Olelo, Channel 53
“Hawai`i The Fake State - A Visit With Leon Siu”
The history books are wrong. Hawai`i is not part of the US according to Leon Siu, who reveals why more people every day are awakening to realize one simple fact – Hawai`i's annexation to the US and subsequent statehood vote were both fake. How can this be? The truth is out there - Watch It Here.
Voices Of Truth interviews those creating a better future for Hawai`i to discover what made them go from armchair observers to active participants. We hope you'll be inspired to do the same.
If you support our issues on the Free Hawai`i Broadcasting Network, please email this to a friend to help us continue. A donation today helps further our work. Every single penny counts.
Donating is easy on our Voices Of Truth website via PayPal where you can watch Voices Of Truth anytime.
And for news and issues that affect you, watch Free Hawai`i TV, a part of the Free Hawai`i Broadcasting Network.
We told you last week about an attempted secret land grab planned for O`ahu.
Fake Hawai`i US senator Daniel Inouye is planning to classify large sections of O`ahu as US National Heritage Areas.
What will this mean to people who live and own businesses there? Who would be in charge? Which laws would apply?
And who is pushing so hard to make sure this happens?
Find out all these answers and more this coming Wednesday on Free Hawai`i TV.
We have Leon Siu back with us this week explaining why Hawai`i is not the 50th state at all but a 100% fake.
The history books lied and Leon shows us why on Voices Of Truth – One-On-One With Hawai`i's Future.
MONDAY, April 20th At 6:30 PM – Maui – Akaku, Channel 53
“Carrier Of The Culture – A Visit With Sabra Kauka”
Sabra shares about the Smithsonian Folklife Festival in Washington, DC. and the phenomenal Ho`okahi Kapa - the contemporary kapa exhibit at Bishop Museum with incredible photos, as well as Nu`alolo Kai, an ancient Kaua`i valley left untouched for hundreds of years. Watch It Here.
MONDAY, April 20th At 7:00 PM & FRIDAY, April 24th At 5:30 PM – Hawai`i Island – Na Leo, Channel 53
THURSDAY, April 23rd At 8:30 PM & FRIDAY, April 24th At 8:30 AM - Kaua`i – Ho`ike, Channel 52
SATURDAY, April 25th At 8:00 PM – O`ahu, `Olelo, Channel 53
“Hawai`i The Fake State - A Visit With Leon Siu”
The history books are wrong. Hawai`i is not part of the US according to Leon Siu, who reveals why more people every day are awakening to realize one simple fact – Hawai`i's annexation to the US and subsequent statehood vote were both fake. How can this be? The truth is out there - Watch It Here.
Voices Of Truth interviews those creating a better future for Hawai`i to discover what made them go from armchair observers to active participants. We hope you'll be inspired to do the same.
If you support our issues on the Free Hawai`i Broadcasting Network, please email this to a friend to help us continue. A donation today helps further our work. Every single penny counts.
Donating is easy on our Voices Of Truth website via PayPal where you can watch Voices Of Truth anytime.
And for news and issues that affect you, watch Free Hawai`i TV, a part of the Free Hawai`i Broadcasting Network.
Saturday, April 18, 2009
WHY IS INDEPENDENCE BETTER FOR HAWAI`I THAN FEDERAL RECOGNITION?
Federal recognition (Akaka bill) is yesterday's solution.
It's thesis is again going hat in hand to the US federal government for help and turning Hawaiians inward and against each other in their own land.
For more than 100 years, this has not worked.
Instead, we can seize the opportunity to create a dynamic new nation through which we can maintain our culture and values, have more control over our future and be a leader among the Pacific nations.
Let This Be Our Legacy To Future Generations
Federal recognition (Akaka bill) is yesterday's solution.
It's thesis is again going hat in hand to the US federal government for help and turning Hawaiians inward and against each other in their own land.
For more than 100 years, this has not worked.
Instead, we can seize the opportunity to create a dynamic new nation through which we can maintain our culture and values, have more control over our future and be a leader among the Pacific nations.
Let This Be Our Legacy To Future Generations
Thursday, April 16, 2009
HERE'S WHY IT'S TIME TO END THE ILLEGAL US OCCUPATION OF HAWAI`I
Native Hawaiians constitute roughly 22 per cent of the state population, but they represent 54 per cent of the prison population.
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 very poor education by any standard of measurement. They consistently rank among the lowest of any state in test scores.
Most of the bright students who manage to learn something in spite of the handicapped school system leave Hawai`i for foreign colleges and careers.
Tens of thousands of residents have no medical insurance at all.
In some cases, the lives of the working poor are worse than the unemployed.
End The US Occupation & Free Hawai`i
Native Hawaiians constitute roughly 22 per cent of the state population, but they represent 54 per cent of the prison population.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 very poor education by any standard of measurement. They consistently rank among the lowest of any state in test scores.
Most of the bright students who manage to learn something in spite of the handicapped school system leave Hawai`i for foreign colleges and careers.
Tens of thousands of residents have no medical insurance at all.
In some cases, the lives of the working poor are worse than the unemployed.
End The US Occupation & Free Hawai`i
HAWAI`I TO TAXPAYERS -
$40 MILLION FOR SUPERFERRY, PLEASE
Hawai`i taxpayers could end up paying for most of the $40 million in harbor improvements carried out to accommodate Hawai`i Superferry, which removed its ship, the Alakai, from Hawaiian waters on March 28.
Read More Here
$40 MILLION FOR SUPERFERRY, PLEASE
Hawai`i taxpayers could end up paying for most of the $40 million in harbor improvements carried out to accommodate Hawai`i Superferry, which removed its ship, the Alakai, from Hawaiian waters on March 28.
Read More Here
Wednesday, April 15, 2009
FREEHAWAII.INFO PRESENTS
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"HAWAI`I SECRET LAND GRAB"
Would You Believe There's A Secret US Plan To Takeover Large Areas Of O`ahu, Condemn Homes & Evict People Living There?
How? Why? Who's Behind This?
Watch Here For All The Answers.
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"HAWAI`I SECRET LAND GRAB"
Would You Believe There's A Secret US Plan To Takeover Large Areas Of O`ahu, Condemn Homes & Evict People Living There?
How? Why? Who's Behind This?
Watch Here For All The Answers.
Tuesday, April 14, 2009
LEGAL FICTION IN THE RECENT US SUPREME COURT STOLEN LANDS DECISION
“American Occupation of the Hawaiian Kingdom - Beginning the Transition from Occupied to Restored State” By Dr. Keanu Sai, PhD
Read It Here
“American Occupation of the Hawaiian Kingdom - Beginning the Transition from Occupied to Restored State” By Dr. Keanu Sai, PhD
Read It Here
Monday, April 13, 2009
WHAT DOES A FREE HAWAI`I LOOK LIKE ?
Hawai`i Nationals want and deserve freedom just as much as US citizens do.
Some say, “the illegal act of war that overthrew your Queen can’t be erased . . . like it or not, you’re all Americans now.”
Yet every day we see people around the world fighting for and winning back their national rights. Their quest like ours is totally legitimate and very real.
Like everyone else Hawai`i Nationals want four basic things –
FREEDOM – The freedom to decide their own future for themselves. That “freedom” was taken away when the sovereign Nation of Hawai`i was overthrown in 1893. It was taken away again by illegal annexation to the United States in 1898. And, it was taken away a third time by the fake statehood vote in 1959.
According to international law, a new vote must to be taken that offers three options – 1) Independence, or 2) Free-Association or 3) Integration (nation within a nation.)
RIGHTS – The rights of the independent Nation of Hawai`i were never relinquished. The destruction and denial of these rights must cease.
Everyone who descends from citizens of the Hawaiian Nation prior to 1893, Native Hawaiians and all others, are entitled to these rights.
IDENTITY – The political identity of Hawaiians must be acknowledged by the United States. Hawaiians will decide their own future, without interference by the US.
Only those with any measure of indigenous blood may define who is Native Hawaiian. A blood quantum imposed by others is an unacceptable means to divide and conquer.
LAND BASE - Hawaiians love their country and lands just as much as US citizens love the US. Hawaiians want ALL their land back, not just some of it.
Hawai`i Nationals want and deserve freedom just as much as US citizens do.
Some say, “the illegal act of war that overthrew your Queen can’t be erased . . . like it or not, you’re all Americans now.”
Yet every day we see people around the world fighting for and winning back their national rights. Their quest like ours is totally legitimate and very real.
Like everyone else Hawai`i Nationals want four basic things –
FREEDOM – The freedom to decide their own future for themselves. That “freedom” was taken away when the sovereign Nation of Hawai`i was overthrown in 1893. It was taken away again by illegal annexation to the United States in 1898. And, it was taken away a third time by the fake statehood vote in 1959.
According to international law, a new vote must to be taken that offers three options – 1) Independence, or 2) Free-Association or 3) Integration (nation within a nation.)
RIGHTS – The rights of the independent Nation of Hawai`i were never relinquished. The destruction and denial of these rights must cease.
Everyone who descends from citizens of the Hawaiian Nation prior to 1893, Native Hawaiians and all others, are entitled to these rights.
IDENTITY – The political identity of Hawaiians must be acknowledged by the United States. Hawaiians will decide their own future, without interference by the US.
Only those with any measure of indigenous blood may define who is Native Hawaiian. A blood quantum imposed by others is an unacceptable means to divide and conquer.
LAND BASE - Hawaiians love their country and lands just as much as US citizens love the US. Hawaiians want ALL their land back, not just some of it.
Sunday, April 12, 2009
SECRET LAND GRAB ON VOICES OF TRUTH – ONE-ON-ONE WITH HAWAI`I'S FUTURE
A secret massive land grab is in the works in Hawai`i.
Completely separate from the stolen lands battle on the fake state level, this plan is on a US national level, and if it succeeds, would place large areas of O`ahu under US national control.
What exactly is going on, who’s behind this and how can it be stopped?
Find out this coming Wednesday on Free Hawai`i TV. We’ll warn you now – it’ll make you both mad and ready for action.
Don’t miss one our most important reports yet on Free Hawai`i TV.
Two outstanding examples of those who work tirelessly to preserve Hawai`i’s culture are from Kaua`i.
Both Sabra Kauka and Hale Mawae are fine examples of everyday people who seek to make Hawai`i a better place to live. You can see for yourself this week here on Voices Of Truth – One-On-One With Hawai`i's Future.
MONDAY, April 13th At 6:30 PM – Maui – Akaku, Channel 53
“Carrier Of The Culture – A Visit With Sabra Kauka”
Sabra shares about the Smithsonian Folklife Festival in Washington, DC. and the phenomenal Ho`okahi Kapa - the contemporary kapa exhibit at Bishop Museum with incredible photos, as well as Nu`alolo Kai, an ancient Kaua`i valley left untouched for hundreds of years. Watch It Here.
MONDAY, April 13th At 7:00 PM & FRIDAY, April 17th At 5:30 PM – Hawai`i Island – Na Leo, Channel 53
THURSDAY, April 16th At 8:30 PM & FRIDAY, April 17th At 8:30 AM - Kaua`i – Ho`ike, Channel 52
SATURDAY, April 18th At 8:00 PM – O`ahu, `Olelo, Channel 53
“I Serve My Culture – A Visit With Hale Mawae”
Being a child on the front lines of the Hawaiian sovereignty movement was not always easy. Yet Hale tells us it’s what made him what he is today – a servant of both his culture and his people. Sharing vivid memories and stories, you’re sure to be inspired by one of Kaua`i’s most eloquent and multi-talented young activists. And his message is one you won’t soon forget. Watch It Here.
Voices Of Truth interviews those creating a better future for Hawai`i to discover what made them go from armchair observers to active participants. We hope you'll be inspired to do the same.
If you support our issues on the Free Hawai`i Broadcasting Network, please email this to a friend to help us continue. A donation today helps further our work. Every single penny counts.
Donating is easy on our Voices Of Truth website via PayPal where you can watch Voices Of Truth anytime.
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A secret massive land grab is in the works in Hawai`i.
Completely separate from the stolen lands battle on the fake state level, this plan is on a US national level, and if it succeeds, would place large areas of O`ahu under US national control.
What exactly is going on, who’s behind this and how can it be stopped?
Find out this coming Wednesday on Free Hawai`i TV. We’ll warn you now – it’ll make you both mad and ready for action.
Don’t miss one our most important reports yet on Free Hawai`i TV.
Two outstanding examples of those who work tirelessly to preserve Hawai`i’s culture are from Kaua`i.
Both Sabra Kauka and Hale Mawae are fine examples of everyday people who seek to make Hawai`i a better place to live. You can see for yourself this week here on Voices Of Truth – One-On-One With Hawai`i's Future.
MONDAY, April 13th At 6:30 PM – Maui – Akaku, Channel 53
“Carrier Of The Culture – A Visit With Sabra Kauka”
Sabra shares about the Smithsonian Folklife Festival in Washington, DC. and the phenomenal Ho`okahi Kapa - the contemporary kapa exhibit at Bishop Museum with incredible photos, as well as Nu`alolo Kai, an ancient Kaua`i valley left untouched for hundreds of years. Watch It Here.
MONDAY, April 13th At 7:00 PM & FRIDAY, April 17th At 5:30 PM – Hawai`i Island – Na Leo, Channel 53
THURSDAY, April 16th At 8:30 PM & FRIDAY, April 17th At 8:30 AM - Kaua`i – Ho`ike, Channel 52
SATURDAY, April 18th At 8:00 PM – O`ahu, `Olelo, Channel 53
“I Serve My Culture – A Visit With Hale Mawae”
Being a child on the front lines of the Hawaiian sovereignty movement was not always easy. Yet Hale tells us it’s what made him what he is today – a servant of both his culture and his people. Sharing vivid memories and stories, you’re sure to be inspired by one of Kaua`i’s most eloquent and multi-talented young activists. And his message is one you won’t soon forget. Watch It Here.
Voices Of Truth interviews those creating a better future for Hawai`i to discover what made them go from armchair observers to active participants. We hope you'll be inspired to do the same.
If you support our issues on the Free Hawai`i Broadcasting Network, please email this to a friend to help us continue. A donation today helps further our work. Every single penny counts.
Donating is easy on our Voices Of Truth website via PayPal where you can watch Voices Of Truth anytime.
And for news and issues that affect you, watch Free Hawai`i TV, a part of the Free Hawai`i Broadcasting Network.
Saturday, April 11, 2009
THE EFFECTS OF OVER A CENTURY OF U.S. OCCUPATION OF HAWAI`I
Hawaiians suffered since the first Western contact in 1778.
Western diseases, to which Hawaiians had no immunity, decimated their numbers.
At the time of western contact, some 800,000 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, Hawaiians had been reduced by nearly 90 percent.
Today the numbers of people who claim some native Hawaiian ancestry have increased to over 400,000.
But only 239,000 live in Hawai`i. They are the poorest segment in the state.
They make up 37 percent of the state's homeless population, according to a 2003 survey.
Hawaiians suffered since the first Western contact in 1778.
Western diseases, to which Hawaiians had no immunity, decimated their numbers.
At the time of western contact, some 800,000 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, Hawaiians had been reduced by nearly 90 percent.
Today the numbers of people who claim some native Hawaiian ancestry have increased to over 400,000.
But only 239,000 live in Hawai`i. They are the poorest segment in the state.
They make up 37 percent of the state's homeless population, according to a 2003 survey.
Friday, April 10, 2009
NOW YOU CAN HELP STOP THE SALE OF HAWAI`I'S STOLEN LANDS
You Don't Have To Be Hawaiian Or Live In Hawai`i To Help Restore The Stolen Lands
Help Us Right The Wrongs Against Hawaiians!
Go Here To Sign The Petition & Donate
You Don't Have To Be Hawaiian Or Live In Hawai`i To Help Restore The Stolen Lands
Help Us Right The Wrongs Against Hawaiians!
Go Here To Sign The Petition & Donate
Thursday, April 09, 2009
AKAKA BILL - IF IT'S SO GOOD, WHY ARE THEY AFRAID TO TELL YOU MORE?
I still don’t support the Akaka Bill because of the shadiness that is surrounding it.
Why aren’t there meetings and Q&A sessions hosted on every Island where the people can come to ask questions and get answers regarding this bill?
And if there were, why aren’t there any more?
It’s about education- it would be irresponsible of OHA to support this bill without educating the prime group that this bill would affect the most.
And if it happened already, it should be happening more....
RJ Mendoza
Hilo, Hawai`i
I still don’t support the Akaka Bill because of the shadiness that is surrounding it.
Why aren’t there meetings and Q&A sessions hosted on every Island where the people can come to ask questions and get answers regarding this bill?
And if there were, why aren’t there any more?
It’s about education- it would be irresponsible of OHA to support this bill without educating the prime group that this bill would affect the most.
And if it happened already, it should be happening more....
RJ Mendoza
Hilo, Hawai`i
Wednesday, April 08, 2009
FREEHAWAII.INFO PRESENTS
FREE HAWAI`I TV
THE FREE HAWAI`I BROADCASTING NETWORK
"DON'T MISS THIS!"
What Did The Recent US Supreme Court Decision Really Mean About Hawai`i's Stolen Lands?
What Are Two Key Things That Happened?
Find Out Here What Not To Miss.
FREE HAWAI`I TV
THE FREE HAWAI`I BROADCASTING NETWORK
"DON'T MISS THIS!"
What Did The Recent US Supreme Court Decision Really Mean About Hawai`i's Stolen Lands?
What Are Two Key Things That Happened?
Find Out Here What Not To Miss.
Tuesday, April 07, 2009
ASK YOURSELF THESE QUESTIONS ABOUT THE AKAKA BILL
Have You Read It?
Have You Had Input On It?
Have You Been Educated On It & Been Given A Clear Explanation On The Pros & Cons?
Were You Ever Asked If You Want It Or Not?
Do You Even Know What The Current Version Is & How It Differs From Other Versions?
Do You Identify Yourself As "Native American?"
Have You Read It?
Have You Had Input On It?
Have You Been Educated On It & Been Given A Clear Explanation On The Pros & Cons?
Were You Ever Asked If You Want It Or Not?
Do You Even Know What The Current Version Is & How It Differs From Other Versions?
Do You Identify Yourself As "Native American?"
Monday, April 06, 2009
TELL BARACK OBAMA TODAY
STOP THE THEFT OF THE HAWAIIAN KINGDOM
SAY "A`OLE!" "NO!" TO THE AKAKA BILL
Wherever You Live In The US Let Your Senators Know -
Letters & Addresses Ready To Send Here
STOP THE AKAKA BILL
Federal Recognition For Hawaiians Does NOT Create Beneficiaries - Only Victims
STOP THE THEFT OF THE HAWAIIAN KINGDOM
SAY "A`OLE!" "NO!" TO THE AKAKA BILL
Wherever You Live In The US Let Your Senators Know -
Letters & Addresses Ready To Send Here
STOP THE AKAKA BILL
Federal Recognition For Hawaiians Does NOT Create Beneficiaries - Only Victims
Sunday, April 05, 2009
DON’T MISS THIS! ON VOICES OF TRUTH – ONE-ON-ONE WITH HAWAI`I'S FUTURE
There’s plenty of opinions to go around regarding the recent US Supreme Court decision in the Hawaiian Kingdom’s stolen lands case.
Yet most have ignored two important aspects of the decision.
What are they and why did the court issue an opinion so fast in this case?
Find out these answers and a whole lot more this coming Wednesday on Free Hawai`i TV.
Mahalo to all once again for letting us know how much you enjoy our new show with Kaua`i’s Hale Mawae.
Hale is one of our finest young activists. In serving his culture, he sets the kind of example to inspire all of us into action. If you haven’t seen him yet, here’s your chance this week on Voices Of Truth – One-On-One With Hawai`i's Future.
MONDAY, April 6th At 6:30 PM – Maui – Akaku, Channel 53
MONDAY, April 6th At 7:00 PM & FRIDAY, April 10th At 5:30 PM – Hawai`i Island – Na Leo, Channel 53
SATURDAY, April 11th At 8:00 PM – O`ahu, `Olelo, Channel 53
“I Serve My Culture – A Visit With Hale Mawae”
Being a child on the front lines of the Hawaiian sovereignty movement was not always easy. Yet Hale tells us it’s what made him what he is today – a servant of both his culture and his people. Sharing vivid memories and stories, you’re sure to be inspired by one of Kaua`i’s most eloquent and multi-talented young activists. And his message is one you won’t soon forget. Watch It Here.
THURSDAY, April 9th At 8:30 PM & FRIDAY, April 10th At 8:30 AM - Kaua`i – Ho`ike, Channel 52
"Hawai`i The Fake State - A Visit With Leon Siu"
The history books are wrong. Hawai`i is not part of the US according to Leon Siu, who reveals why more people every day are awakening to realize one simple fact – Hawai`i's annexation to the US and subsequent statehood vote were both fake. How can this be? The truth is out there. Watch It Here.
Voices Of Truth interviews those creating a better future for Hawai`i to discover what made them go from armchair observers to active participants. We hope you'll be inspired to do the same.
If you support our issues on the Free Hawai`i Broadcasting Network, please email this to a friend to help us continue. A donation today helps further our work. Every single penny counts.
Donating is easy on our Voices Of Truth website via PayPal where you can watch Voices Of Truth anytime.
And for news and issues that affect you, watch Free Hawai`i TV, a part of the Free Hawai`i Broadcasting Network.
There’s plenty of opinions to go around regarding the recent US Supreme Court decision in the Hawaiian Kingdom’s stolen lands case.
Yet most have ignored two important aspects of the decision.
What are they and why did the court issue an opinion so fast in this case?
Find out these answers and a whole lot more this coming Wednesday on Free Hawai`i TV.
Mahalo to all once again for letting us know how much you enjoy our new show with Kaua`i’s Hale Mawae.
Hale is one of our finest young activists. In serving his culture, he sets the kind of example to inspire all of us into action. If you haven’t seen him yet, here’s your chance this week on Voices Of Truth – One-On-One With Hawai`i's Future.
MONDAY, April 6th At 6:30 PM – Maui – Akaku, Channel 53
MONDAY, April 6th At 7:00 PM & FRIDAY, April 10th At 5:30 PM – Hawai`i Island – Na Leo, Channel 53
SATURDAY, April 11th At 8:00 PM – O`ahu, `Olelo, Channel 53
“I Serve My Culture – A Visit With Hale Mawae”
Being a child on the front lines of the Hawaiian sovereignty movement was not always easy. Yet Hale tells us it’s what made him what he is today – a servant of both his culture and his people. Sharing vivid memories and stories, you’re sure to be inspired by one of Kaua`i’s most eloquent and multi-talented young activists. And his message is one you won’t soon forget. Watch It Here.
THURSDAY, April 9th At 8:30 PM & FRIDAY, April 10th At 8:30 AM - Kaua`i – Ho`ike, Channel 52
"Hawai`i The Fake State - A Visit With Leon Siu"
The history books are wrong. Hawai`i is not part of the US according to Leon Siu, who reveals why more people every day are awakening to realize one simple fact – Hawai`i's annexation to the US and subsequent statehood vote were both fake. How can this be? The truth is out there. Watch It Here.
Voices Of Truth interviews those creating a better future for Hawai`i to discover what made them go from armchair observers to active participants. We hope you'll be inspired to do the same.
If you support our issues on the Free Hawai`i Broadcasting Network, please email this to a friend to help us continue. A donation today helps further our work. Every single penny counts.
Donating is easy on our Voices Of Truth website via PayPal where you can watch Voices Of Truth anytime.
And for news and issues that affect you, watch Free Hawai`i TV, a part of the Free Hawai`i Broadcasting Network.
Saturday, April 04, 2009
HOUSE GUESTS FROM HELL -
HOW HAWAI`I NATIONALS FEEL ABOUT THE US OCCUPATION
Let's pretend I visit your house. You offer me food and rest. I decide to stay.
Then, I order you and your family around, use your things and rearrange the rooms. I take down your photos and religious symbols, replace them with my own and make you speak my language.
One day, I dig up your garden and replace it with crops that I can sell. You and your family must now buy all of your food from me.
Later, I invite my father and his buddies over. They bring guns. We take your keys. I forge a deed and declare my father to be the owner of your house. I bring more people. Some work for me. Some pay me to stay in your house. I seize your savings and spend it on my friends. You and your family now sleep on the porch.
Finally you protest. Being reasonable, I let you stay in a corner of the house and give you a small allowance, but only if you behave. I tell you, "Sorry, I was wrong for taking the house." But when you demand your house back, I tell you to be realistic.
"You are part of this family now, whether you like it or not," I say. "Besides, this is for your own good. For all that I have done for you, why aren't you grateful?"
HOW HAWAI`I NATIONALS FEEL ABOUT THE US OCCUPATION
Let's pretend I visit your house. You offer me food and rest. I decide to stay.
Then, I order you and your family around, use your things and rearrange the rooms. I take down your photos and religious symbols, replace them with my own and make you speak my language.
One day, I dig up your garden and replace it with crops that I can sell. You and your family must now buy all of your food from me.
Later, I invite my father and his buddies over. They bring guns. We take your keys. I forge a deed and declare my father to be the owner of your house. I bring more people. Some work for me. Some pay me to stay in your house. I seize your savings and spend it on my friends. You and your family now sleep on the porch.
Finally you protest. Being reasonable, I let you stay in a corner of the house and give you a small allowance, but only if you behave. I tell you, "Sorry, I was wrong for taking the house." But when you demand your house back, I tell you to be realistic.
"You are part of this family now, whether you like it or not," I say. "Besides, this is for your own good. For all that I have done for you, why aren't you grateful?"
Friday, April 03, 2009
NEW YORK TIMES SUPPORTS FREE HAWAI`I TV SUPERFERRY REPORT
New York Times - March 21, 2009
We’re going to have to go out and find other employment for Alakai,” said the president of Hawai`i Superferry, Thomas B. Fargo, a retired Navy admiral who once commanded American forces in the Pacific. “Certainly the military may very well want to lease this particular ship....”
A shipbuilding analyst in Florida, Tim Colton, said the company’s owner and chairman, John F. Lehman, a former Navy secretary, was well positioned to lease the Alakai and a just-finished sister ship to the Navy....
State Representative Hermina M. Morita, a Democrat and chairwoman of the Committee on Energy and Environmental Protection, said she never thought either ferry would be profitable.
“You look at the players involved,” Ms. Morita said. “You have to question their motives....”
Read The Rest Here
New York Times - March 21, 2009
We’re going to have to go out and find other employment for Alakai,” said the president of Hawai`i Superferry, Thomas B. Fargo, a retired Navy admiral who once commanded American forces in the Pacific. “Certainly the military may very well want to lease this particular ship....”
A shipbuilding analyst in Florida, Tim Colton, said the company’s owner and chairman, John F. Lehman, a former Navy secretary, was well positioned to lease the Alakai and a just-finished sister ship to the Navy....
State Representative Hermina M. Morita, a Democrat and chairwoman of the Committee on Energy and Environmental Protection, said she never thought either ferry would be profitable.
“You look at the players involved,” Ms. Morita said. “You have to question their motives....”
Read The Rest Here
Thursday, April 02, 2009
NATIVE HAWAIIAN SCHOLARS DECRY GRAVE DESECRATION
Indian Country Today - March 25, 2009
As Kānaka Maoli [native Hawaiian] scholars we write to follow-up on our statement from September 13, 2008 publicly condemning the state-sponsored desecration of a Native Hawaiian burial site at Wainiha, Kaua`i resulting from the construction of a new home at Naue Point by California real estate developer Joseph Brescia. Both the state abuse of power and the desecration continue unabated and must come to a halt....
Read Their Entire Letter Here
Indian Country Today - March 25, 2009
As Kānaka Maoli [native Hawaiian] scholars we write to follow-up on our statement from September 13, 2008 publicly condemning the state-sponsored desecration of a Native Hawaiian burial site at Wainiha, Kaua`i resulting from the construction of a new home at Naue Point by California real estate developer Joseph Brescia. Both the state abuse of power and the desecration continue unabated and must come to a halt....
Read Their Entire Letter Here
Wednesday, April 01, 2009
FREEHAWAII.INFO PRESENTS
FREE HAWAI`I TV
THE FREE HAWAI`I BROADCASTING NETWORK
"WHY THEY DID IT - SUPERFERRY'S SECRET PLAN"
If You Thought The Superferry Never Made Sense You Weren't Alone.
So What Were They Really Up To?
See Their Secret Plan Here & Why They Cut & Ran.
The Answers Will Surprise You.
FREE HAWAI`I TV
THE FREE HAWAI`I BROADCASTING NETWORK
"WHY THEY DID IT - SUPERFERRY'S SECRET PLAN"
If You Thought The Superferry Never Made Sense You Weren't Alone.
So What Were They Really Up To?
See Their Secret Plan Here & Why They Cut & Ran.
The Answers Will Surprise You.
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