WORDS & WISDOM OF QUEEN LILI`UOKALANI ON VOICES OF TRUTH - ONE-ON-ONE WITH HAWAI`I'S FUTURE

We are privileged to share with you an important segment this week on Queen Lili`uokalani's continuing leadership and vision.

We believe this to be one of the most important messages to share with your entire family on this weeks schedule of Voices Of Truth - One-On-One With Hawai`i's Future -

MONDAY, August 1st - On Na Leo Television, channel 54, on both sides of Hawai'i island at 7:00 PM.
"Journey For The Queen - A Visit With Lynette Cruz." How important are the words, works and life of Lili`uokalani today ? Is the Queen simply a royal of the past or a leader for us all today?

Long time Living Nation activist and college professor Lynette Cruz shares with us the impact the Queen has on her everyday life and how the far-reaching vision, wisdom and aloha of this incredible royal guides her in everything she does.

For Lynette, Lili`u is the ultimate role model guiding us into the future. If you've been seeking a role model, don't miss what Lynette has to say in this highly inspirational segment about our beloved Lili`uokalani.

WEDNESDAY, August 3rd - On Akaku, Channel 53 at 6:30 PM.
"Unsettled Spirit - A Visit With Bumpy Kanahele."

Long time sovereignty fighter, founder of Pu`uhonua O Waimanalo and Nation of Hawai`i, Bumpy shares with us an aspect of himself that not everyone knows; what got him involved in creating a better future for the people of Hawai`i.

We promise you'll want more as Bumpy tells how his years growing up actually helped to mold him as a leader today who is both strong and wise.

Filmed on location at Pu`uhonua O Waimanalo, Bumpy is 100% inspiration in a setting of stunning beauty and also an example of what all of Hawai`i could be.

THURSDAY , August 4th - On Ho`ike, Channel 52 at 8:30 PM
Please visit www.hoike.org on Thursday, August 4th, for Voices Of Truth program listings.

FRIDAY, August 5th - On Na Leo Television, channel 54, on both sides of Hawai`i island at 5:30 PM.
"Journey For The Queen - A Visit With Lynette Cruz." How important are the words, works and life of Lili`uokalani today ? Is the Queen simply a royal of the past or a leader for all of us today?

Long time Living Nation activist and college professor Lynette Cruz shares with us the impact the Queen has on her everyday life and how the far-reaching vision, wisdom and aloha of this incredible Mo`i guides her in everything she does.

For Lynette, Lili`u is the ultimate role model guiding us into the future. If you've been seeking a role model, don't miss what Lynette has to say in this highly inspirational segment about our beloved Lili`uokalani.

SATURDAY, August 6th - On 'Olelo this Saturday at 8 PM.
"Coming Out And Overcoming - A Visit With Hinaleimoana Wong." Another of our brand new second season segments. Hina Wong is not only a charter schoolteacher, powerful cultural practitioner of hula and oli, but also a role model whose path, as transgender, has been uniquely different.

Hina shares with us the obstacles she overcame in order to find not only herself, but her place of active involvement and contribution in creating a better Hawai`i.

Hina reveals how courage and commitment are key to overcoming most anything. A truly inspirational segment to watch!

"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.)

Now - For our international viewers, both parts one and two of "The Truth About Federal Recognition - A Visit With David Ingham" are available for viewing worldwide, 24/7, on the Internet at www.villageaccess.com. Don't miss it!

Also available are "Travels To Foreign Lands," "Who Are The Real Hawaiians?," "From Fisherman To Activist" and "Perpetuating Makahiki -The Time Of Peace" among others. Visit the Village Access home page for immediate viewing.

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KEY DATE IN HAWAI`I HISTORY OBSERVED

Ka La Ho`iho`i Ea Is Hawaiian Independence Day

The Honolulu Advertiser - Friday, July 29, 2005
By Gordon Y.K. Pang

Two events are planned for Sunday to commemorate the day in 1843 when the Hawaiian nation re-established its independence following five months of British military occupation.

Ka La Ho'iho'i Ea - Sovereignty Restoration Day - was a national holiday in the days of the monarchy. The occasion has gained renewed significance in recent years for Native Hawaiians and others who seek national independence from the United States.

As has been the custom for more than a decade, a gathering of independence groups and their supporters will lower the American flag and raise
Hawaiian Kingdom banners at Thomas Square.

It was at the site in 1843 that Adm. Richard Thomas, British Pacific fleet commander, ordered the lowering of the British flag after condemning and
withdrawing the military occupation headed by another British sailor, Lord George Paulet.

Kekuni Blaisdell, among the chief organizers for the Thomas Square event, said it is important for Native Hawaiians to ponder the events of 1843. Blaisdell and others want the United States to "withdraw from the illegal occupation" of Hawai'i.

They oppose the Akaka bill, now stalled in Congress, which provides a process for Native Hawaiians to be federally recognized.

"Britain recognized its wrong - the illegal occupation of our homeland," Blaisdell said. The United States in 1993 issued an apology for its role in the overthrow of the monarchy in 1893, but unlike the British, has not withdrawn from Hawai'i, he said.

Read The Entire Story Here -http://the.honoluluadvertiser.com/article/2005/Jul/29/ln/507290367.html/?print=on

AKAKA SWINDLE !

Hawai`i Reporter - July 25, 2005

By Leon Siu

Someone once said: "If you get them to ask the wrong questions, you don't have to worry about the answers."

The confusion over the Hawaiian sovereignty issue is the result of an elaborate, protracted campaign by the United States and the State of Hawai`i to conceal and obfuscate their illegal occupation of Hawai`i, and to try to give it a legitimate face.

To accomplish their ends, they manipulate the debate by posing wrong questions.

The occupying powers have deliberately and slyly shifted the question away from 'What redress is called for concerning the theft of a nation?' to that of 'How can we preserve race-based welfare programs?'

Even though these are two completely different questions, the Akaka Bill pretends to address the former by answering the latter.

This is a classic swindle.

The Akaka bill is an elaborate scheme using the native-Hawaiian/indigenous-people/Indian-tribe/nation-within-a-nation/self-determination
screen to swindle the Hawaiian public, the U.S. Congress the American people and the rest of the world into thinking something significant is being accomplished.

When actually, it is just another attempt in the 112-year effort to legitimize and secure the illegal occupation of Hawai`i.

If the Akaka Bill is the answer, what was the question?

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FEDERAL RECOGNITION CREATES PHONY NATION

The Honolulu Advertiser - Friday, March 11, 2005

...We would be forced to live with endless repetitions of a fake Hawaiian culture pushed in our faces if the Akaka bill becomes the law of the land: the phony, nauseatingly stupid, missionary hula; the castrati-falsetto hymn praising colonialist princes and princesses; senseless rewrites in Christian versions of Hawaiian myths as fairytales.

It's a kind of modern-day racist minstrel show with Hawai`i's numerous ethnic minorities costumed as Native Hawaiians and putting on demeaning skits...

A lie repeated often enough ends up becoming a kind of hyper-reality.

Existing law long ignored versus the lie made into new law by politicians serving the same special interests that have for too long held Hawai`i's economy in a monopoly death grip...

Like one of those charity schemes wherein they pretend to raise money for a good cause but give only a couple of pennies on the dollar to them, the Akaka bill is one of the most outrageous political con games ever - with newly minted fake Native Hawaiians serving as dumb shills to leverage increased government funds for yet more deadhead bureaucrats...

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IT'S BACK TO THE FUTURE ON VOICES OF TRUTH - ONE-ON-ONE WITH HAWAI`I'S FUTURE

This week we have a rare opportunity to hear about things as they were and as they will become. Baron Ching visits with us and tells about his family's link to the Hawaiian Nation before the overthrow.

Bumpy Kanahele speaks about his early, formative years and how they helped make him the leader he is today.

So, here we go with this weeks schedule of Voices Of Truth - One-On-One With Hawai`i's Future -

MONDAY, July 25th - On Na Leo Television, channel 54, on both sides of Hawai'i island at 7:00 PM.

"Huaka'i - A Personal Voyage Through Hawaiian Culture - A Visit With Dr. Baron Kahola Ching."

When the illegal overthrow of Hawai`i occured over a century ago, it was a multi-ethnic nation. What many people don't realize is that most non-Native Hawaiians were just as loyal to the nation as those with native blood.

Baron Ching is one of those - Chinese and a direct descendant of the Hawaiian nation. He reveals about his ancestors at the time of the overthrow and how important the Hawaiian culture and nation is to him today.

A unique opportunity to hear history speak through the generations in a way most of us rarely get to hear, Baron shares with us his passion and vision for our Nation. Don't miss it!

WEDNESDAY, July 27th - On Akaku, Channel 53 at 6:30 PM.
"Defiant Hawaiian - A Visit With Dr. Jon Kamakawiwo`ole Osorio."

In this second brand new segment of our new season, Jon shares with us his own awakening as Kanaka Maoli, how it was passed down in his family, his becoming a professor of Hawaiian history and eventually head of Kamakakuokalani, the Center For Hawaiian Studies at the University of Hawai`i.

Jon also reveals background of what went into writing his groundbreaking book, "Dismembering Lahui - A History of the Hawaiian Nation to 1887," and how what occurred during that period in Hawai`i is repeating itself today in the push to extinguish Hawaiian rights through federal recognition.

This segment is a fascinating and inspiring story of one of the most accomplished Kanaka Maoli role models of our time. Don't miss it.

THURSDAY , July 28th - On Ho`ike, Channel 52 at 8:30 PM

"No Slowing Him Down - A Visit With Uncle Jimmy Kimokea." One of our most colorful and interesting guests, Uncle Jimmy never fails to surprise and delight us as he relates his never ending travels and activities.

Join Jimmy as he shares details and photos of his trip to New Zealand, and even a cruise where he found a new wife!

Jimmy, who is one of Hawai`i's treasured elders, is an inspiration to people half his age!

FRIDAY, July 29th - On Na Leo Television, channel 54, on both sides of Hawai`i island at 5:30 PM.

"Huaka'i - A Personal Voyage Through Hawaiian Culture - A Visit With Dr. Baron Kahola Ching."

When the illegal overthrow of Hawai`i occured over a century ago, it was a multi-ethnic nation. What many people don't realize is that most non-Native Hawaiians were just as loyal to the nation as those with native blood.

Baron Ching is one of those - Chinese and a direct descendant of the Hawaiian nation. He reveals about his ancestors at the time of the overthrow and how important the Hawaiian culture and nation is to him today.

A unique opportunity to hear history speak through the generations in a way most of us rarely get to hear, Baron shares with us his passion and vision for our Nation. Don't miss it!

SATURDAY, July 30th - On 'Olelo this Saturday at 8 PM.
"Unsettled Spirit - A Visit With Bumpy Kanahele."

Long time sovereignty fighter, founder of Pu`uhonua O Waimanalo and Nation of Hawai`i, Bumpy shares with us an aspect of himself that not everyone knows; what got him involved in creating a better future for the people of Hawai`i.

We promise you'll want more as Bumpy tells how his years growing up actually helped to mold him as a leader today who is both strong and wise.

Filmed on location at Pu`uhonua O Waimanalo, Bumpy is 100% inspiration in a setting of stunning beauty and also an example of what all of Hawai`i could be.

"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.)

Now - For our international viewers, both parts one and two of "The Truth About Federal Recognition - A Visit With David Ingham" are available for viewing worldwide, 24/7, on the Internet at www.villageaccess.com. Don't miss it!

Also available are "Travels To Foreign Lands," "Who Are The Real Hawaiians?," "From Fisherman To Activist" and "Perpetuating Makahiki -The Time Of Peace" among others. Visit the Village Access home page for immediate viewing.

WHEN WILL OHA & THE US FACE THE TRUTH ?

THE PEOPLE OF HAWAI`I DO NOT WANT THE AKAKA BILL!

Once again, the people of Hawai`i have spoken.

In an online poll, the Maui News asked, "The Akaka Bill granting Native Hawaiians federal recognition has been held up in Congress by a group of Republican senators. What do you think Congress should do?"

And here's what people said -

Pass the Akaka Bill - 27.5%

Reject the Akaka Bill - 68.9%

Revise and pass the Akaka Bill - 2.3%

Don't Know - 1.3%

Here's where to go and add your vote - http://www.mauinews.com/default.aspx

NATIVE HAWAIIANS SPEAK OUT AGAINST FEDERAL RECOGNITION

Group Is Pleased Akaka Bill Is Stalled Once Again

A newly-formed Native Hawaiian group called Hui Pu is pleased the so-called Akaka Bill is stalled in Congress again.

Hui Pu members gathered at `Iolani Palace Wednesday to voice opposition to the Akaka Bill.

`Iolani Palace is a symbol of the Hawaiian monarchy.

"The Akaka Bill will attempt to empower the Department of the Interior to act as our sovereign and we all know that is completely bogus," stated Andre Perez, Hui Pu corodinator.

"The Akaka bill fails to address our sovereign heritage as an independent and free people."

Members of Hui Pu criticized the Akaka bill for not giving Native Hawaiians 100 percent autonomy in governing a sovereign Hawaiian nation.

"Unfortunately, the Akaka Bill does not go far enough," said Hui Pu member Moanikeala Akaka.

"The problem with the bill is we can not trust America to begin with - they are not trust worthy," said Bumpy Kanahele, a long time Hawaiian sovereignty activist who is lending support to Hui Pu.

Hui Pu has gathered over 1,000 signatures from people against the Akaka bill. It wants to dispel the notion that most Hawaiians support the bill.

"I know the majority don't," said Kanahele.

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The Honolulu Star-Bulletin - Thursday, July 21, 2005 -By Richard Borreca

WASHINGTON - The Akaka Bill will not get its expected vote in the Senate this week, and its prospects are uncertain as Republican opposition to the native Hawaiian recognition measure
continued to grow....

The Senate adjourns for its August recess on July 29 and will not return until after Labor Day.

Senator Inouye said he is worried the Senate is likely to be spending its time debating John Roberts' Supreme Court nomination, military spending and appropriations bills, and other controversial issues when it resumes in September.

"I can see myself being pushed into the background," Inouye said.

Ikaika Hussey, a spokesman for the Hawaiian sovereignty coalition Hui Pu, which also opposes the measure, said he also hopes that a delay would result in more study of the bill.

Hui Pu members believe the Akaka Bill does not reflect the views of many native Hawaiians.

"The most important thing is that we use the time that the delay is creating to really push the Senate to hold hearings in Hawaii on the bill," Hussey said.

"It's a minimum requirement as a democracy."

To Read The Entire Story - http://starbulletin.com/print/?fr=/2005/07/21/news/story2.html

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STANDING UP & LETTING YOUR VOICE BE COUNTED !

Here's this weeks schedule of Voices Of Truth - One-On-One With Hawai`i's Future -

MONDAY, July 18th - On Na Leo Television, channel 54, on both sides of Hawai'i island at 7:00 PM.
"Coming Out And Overcoming - A Visit With Hinaleimoana Wong." Another of our brand new second season segments for our Hawai`i island viewers.

Hina Wong is not only a charter schoolteacher, powerful cultural practitioner of hula and oli, but also a role model whose path, as transgender, has been uniquely different.

Hina shares with us the obstacles she overcame in order to find not only herself, but her place of active involvement and contribution in creating a better Hawai`i. Hina reveals how courage and commitment are key to overcoming most anything.

A truly inspirational segment to watch!

WEDNESDAY, July 20th - On Akaku, Channel 53 at 6:30 PM.
"Defiant Hawaiian - A Visit With Dr. Jon Kamakawiwo`ole Osorio."

In this second brand new segment of our new season, Jon shares with us his own awakening as Kanaka Maoli, how it was passed down in his family, his becoming a professor of Hawaiian history and eventually head of Kamakakuokalani, the Center For Hawaiian Studies at the University of Hawai`i.

Jon also reveals background of what went into writing his groundbreaking book, "Dismembering Lahui - A History of the Hawaiian Nation to 1887," and how what occurred during that period in Hawai`i is repeating itself today in the push to extinguish Hawaiian rights through federal recognition.

This segment is a fascinating and inspiring story of one of the most accomplished Kanaka Maoli role models of our time. Don't miss it.

THURSDAY , July 21st - On Ho`ike, Channel 52 at 8:30 PM
"No Slowing Him Down - A Visit With Uncle Jimmy Kimokea."

One of our most colorful and interesting guests, Uncle Jimmy never fails to surprise and delight us as he relates his never ending travels and activities.

Join Jimmy as he shares details and photos of his trip to New Zealand, and even a cruise where he found a new wife!

Jimmy, who is one of Hawai`i's treasured elders, is an inspiration to people half his age!

FRIDAY, July 22nd - On Na Leo Television, channel 54, on both sides of Hawai`i island at 5:30 PM.
"Coming Out And Overcoming - A Visit With Hinaleimoana Wong." Another of our brand new second season segments for our Hawai`i island viewers.

Hina Wong is not only a charter schoolteacher, powerful cultural practitioner of hula and oli, but also a role model whose path, as transgender, has been uniquely different.

Hina shares with us the obstacles she overcame in order to find not only herself, but her place of active involvement and contribution in creating a better Hawai`i. Hina reveals how courage and commitment are key to overcoming most anything.

A truly inspirational segment to watch!

SATURDAY, July 23rd - On 'Olelo this Saturday at 8 PM.
"Defiant Hawaiian - A Visit With Dr. Jon Kamakawiwo`ole Osorio."

In this second brand new segment of our new season, Jon shares with us his own awakening as Kanaka Maoli, how it was passed down in his family, his becoming a professor of Hawaiian history and eventually head of Kamakakuokalani, the Center For Hawaiian Studies at the University of Hawai`i.

Jon also reveals background of what went into writing his groundbreaking book, "Dismembering Lahui - A History of the Hawaiian Nation to 1887," and how what occurred during that period in Hawai`i is repeating itself today in the push to extinguish Hawaiian rights through federal recognition.

This segment is a fascinating and inspiring story of one of the most accomplished Kanaka Maoli role models of our time. Don't miss it.

"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.)

Now - For our international viewers, both parts one and two of "The Truth About Federal Recognition - A Visit With David Ingham" are available for viewing worldwide, 24/7, on the Internet at www.villageaccess.com. Don't miss it!

Also available are "Travels To Foreign Lands," "Who Are The Real Hawaiians?," "From Fisherman To Activist" and "Perpetuating Makahiki -The Time Of Peace" among others. Visit the Village Access home page for immediate viewing.

WHO WINS IN A FREE AND INDEPENDENT HAWAI'I ? - EVERYONE !

One of the biggest lies perpetuated today is that when Hawai`i achieves nationhood once again it will be at the expense of everyone else.

But no one will be kicked out; their businesses seized or their homes and property confiscated.

Instead, everyone, Hawaiians and all others, will be citizens of the sovereign and independent Nation of Hawai`i. The Hawaiian Nation included people of many ethnic backgrounds that were loyal citizens before the illegal overthrow and it will be so again.

The truth is a sovereign Hawaiian nation will need the contributions and talents of all of its citizens to remain viable in the world. Hawaiians would be no better than the very supremacists that overthrew and occupied them were they to divide people by race.

Hawaiians have always been inclusive, not exclusive.

How would this be accomplished politically given a civil war resulted the last time a state tried to leave the US?

Unlike the southern US states, the Kingdom of Hawai`i and its citizens never agreed to become part of the United States in the first place. Therefore a move for Hawai`i to secede from the US would be both unnecessary and inappropriate.

Much like removing the top coat of paint to reveal the one underneath, the US Congress, after consultation between Hawaiians and the US at the level of state to state, could simply enact a US federal law that dissolves the entity known as the "state government" in Hawai`i.

What would be left in its place is what has existed all along anyway without interruption – the Nation of Hawai`i.

Only at that point, would it be appropriate for the citizens of Hawai`i to decide their future as it relates to a relationship with the United States.

Those possibilities would include –

Full Independence - Joining once again the family of nations in the world.

Free Association – Much like Palau and the Federated States of Micronesia.

Integration with the US – Becoming a state again or a tribe of the US under federal recognition.

Did you know that when Ronald Reagan was president, one of the most conservative US presidents in recent times, his administration actually granted the Marshall Islands independence in 1986, which then lead to a free association relationship with the US?

Precedent for Hawaiian independence exists right now within US law as outlined above.

There are no laws that exist today within the US to prevent the US federal government from dissolving a state government. It is only fear and ignorance that holds the status quo in place.

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SHOW YOUR OPPOSITION TO THE AKAKA BILL!

ADD YOUR NAME AT THE BOTTOM THEN FORWARD THIS TO EVERYONE YOU KNOW!

HELP STOP THE THEFT OF HAWAIIAN LANDS!

To His Excellency GEORGE W. BUSH, President, and the Congress of the United States of America. Greetings:

WHEREAS, there has been submitted to the Congress of the United States of America a Bill S.147, further referred to as the Native Hawaiian Government Reorganization Act (NHGRA), also known as the Akaka Bill, for imminent consideration, therefore, let it be known that:

We, the undersigned, he poe makaainana (native Hawaiian citizens) and poe noho oiwi Hawaii (residents) who are mamo (descendants) of the members of the Hawaiian Patriotic League of the Hawaiian Islands 1897-1898, and others today, who are in sympathy with the said League members and their mamo (descendants), categorically and adamantly reject and condemn S.147, NHGRA, a.k.a. the Akaka Bill in any shape or form, as it purports to legislate the political status of our people who have never yielded our sovereignty over our National lands to the United States.

IKEA, ATTEST:
Kelii Skippy Ioane,
King's Landing Village
Pu`uhonua Bumpy Kanahele,
The Independent & Sovereign Nation State of Hawai`i
Henry Noa,
The Reinstated Hawaiian Kingdom
Palikapu Dedman,
Pele Defense Fund
Dr. Kekuni Blaisdell,
Komike Tribunal Convenor
Prof. Jon Kamakawiwo'`le Osorio,
UH-Manoa Center for Hawaiian Studies
Mililani Trask,
Na Koa Ikaika `o Ka Lahui Hawai`i
Nalei & Ku Kahakalau Ernie Cruz Jr.,
Artist Kanoa Nelson,
Artist Moanikeala Akaka,
Former OHA Trustee
Kihei Soli Niheu,
Nuclear Free & Independent Pacific
Kupuna Peggy Ha`o Ross
Leo Anderson Akana,
Artist Andre Perez,
Grass Roots Rubba Boots Alliance
Kaleikoa Kaeo,
Not of Amerika (N.O.A.)
Kumu Hula Vicky Holt Takamine
Prof. Noenoe Silva,
UH-Manoa Political Science
Prof. Lynette Cruz,
Hawai`i Pacific University
Ikaika Hussey
Richard Pomaika`iokalani Kinney,
HPACH
Terri Keko`olani,
Ohana Koa,
N.F.I.P.
Kapono Aluli Souza
Keoni Agard, Esq.
Dexter Kaiama, Esq.
Kale Gumapac
Keoki Fukumitsu,
Kalo Farmer
Marion Kelly,
Anthropologist
Tom Anthony
Harvey Keli`ikoa
Keonipa`a Choy
J. Kehaulani Kauanui, Ph.D.
Camille Kalama
Rev. Kaleo Patterson
Maivan Lam, Ph.D
Ho'oipo Pa, Esq.
William Ko`omealani Amona, Esq.
`Ehu Kekahu Cardwell
The Koani Foundation

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HERE'S THE EFFECT OF OVER A CENTURY OF US OCCUPATION IN HAWAI'I ON NATIVE HAWAIIANS

The Hawaiian people, have 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, 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 and 37 percent of the state's homeless population.

Independence is the only right to correct the wrongs.

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In 1893, the independant nation of Hawai'i was illegally overthrown by rich American sugar barons and the US marines.Then President Cleveland condemned it by calling it "an act of war."

Did You Know ? -

OVER 98% OF ALL NATIVE HAWAIIANS AND MOST NON-NATIVE SUBJECTS OF THE HAWAIIAN KINGDOM WERE FULLY OPPOSED TO THE ILLEGAL OVERTHROW.

Today, those decendants of the Nation carry forth the voices of their ancestors and still oppose the illegal occupation of the US government in Hawai'i.

Hawai'i was a free nation - but never free for the taking!

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HAWAIIANS PROTEST FEDERAL RECOGNITION!

Here's The Statement Read Before The Office Of Hawaiian Affairs Trustees July 7th By The Hui Pu.

If You Agree, Contact OHA Today And Let Them Know How You Feel -
http://www.oha.org/cat_content.asp?contentid=17&catid=26

The State Office of Hawaiian Affairs has spent millions of dollars over the last few years to promote the passage of federal recognition legislation in the US Congress.

Lobbyists were hired, offices were established in Washington DC, and extensive efforts were undertaken to persuade the Kanaka Maoli people of the attractiveness of this legislation.

These actions have been undertaken in contradiction to the successful protests of our kupuna in 1897 against the annexation of Hawai`i by the United States, and is a renegade action taken against future generations.

We come here today, as those who have not forgotten nor will ever surrender our indelible relationship to this 'aina and nation, to remember the words of our Queen Lili'uokalani. She wrote that "to ignore the voice of the people is to ignore the voice of God."

The unilateral, renegade actions undertaken by the State Office of Hawaiian Affairs have prevented the diverse voices of opposition, confusion, or support from being heard.

We demand that the silencing of our people be ended. The voices of our lahui must be heard.

We have two principal demands.

1) We demand balanced representation of diverse views. This Office, using state employees, on state time, and with state resources has solicited signatures for newspaper advertisements promoting the passage of the federal Native Hawaiian Government Reorganization Act of 2005 (NHGRA.)

We demand that a balanced statement opposing the NHGRA be published in the Hawai`i daily newspapers. The community is not united in support for the NHGRA; this State Office should, therefore, be balanced in its representations.

Moreover, the public website that this State Office is utilizing to manufacture consent for the NHGRA is one-sided, offering only the option of supporting the bill, but not its rejection.

This is reminiscent of the 1959 statehood vote, which offered our people two options of integration under U.S. rule, and nothing else.

Our people deserve the option of opposing the bill.

2) We demand that the people's voices be heard.

The Congressional Delegation has not complied with requests to hold hearings in Hawai`i on the NHGRA, in spite of the fact that the bill has changed significantly since hearings half a decade ago.

Likewise, the leadership of the Hawai`i State Legislature has also refused to provide a forum for public concerns to be aired. We the people have not had a clear presentation from the congressional offices on this bill, on our soil, nor have we had an opportunity to express our opinions.

As trust beneficiaries of this State Office, we call on the Trustees to immediately convene hearings, to be held throughout Hawai`i Nei, for the voices of our people to be heard at this critical time.

Moreover, the Trustees should notify the US Congress that no vote should be taken on this measure until such time as the people have had a chance to address the legislation at public hearings.

Mahalo and Aloha `Aina.

THREE POWERFUL & EXCITING ROLE MODELS ON VOICES OF TRUTH - ONE-ON-ONE WITH HAWAI`I'S FUTURE

We are proud to present three very different yet powerful role models this week, all seeking in what they do to create a brighter future for Hawai`i. They inspire us all to do our part too because their message is - "if we can do it, so can you!"

So here we go with this weeks schedule of Voices Of Truth - One-On-One With Hawai`i's Future -

MONDAY, July 11th - On Na Leo Television, channel 54, on both sides of Hawai'i island at 7:00 PM.

"Coming Out And Overcoming - A Visit With Hinaleimoana Wong." Another of our brand new second season segments for our Hawai`i island viewers.

Hina Wong is not only a charter schoolteacher, powerful cultural practitioner of hula and oli, but also a role model whose path, as transgender, has been uniquely different.

Hina shares with us the obstacles she overcame in order to find not only herself, but her place of active involvement and contribution in creating a better Hawai`i.

Hina reveals how courage and commitment are key to overcoming most anything. A truly inspirational segment to watch!

WEDNESDAY, July 13th - On Akaku, Channel 53 at 6:30 PM.
One of our most popular segments, because you keep requesting it - "Standing Up For Independence - A Visit With Dr. Hanalei Vierra, PhD."

For all of you who have asked us to show it once again so you could share it with `ohana and friends, here it is.

Hanalei shares with us his experience of being the voice for Hawaiian Independence at OHA's Kau Inoa meeting in San Diego, California.

Standing up over and over in the audience to counter OHA's falsehoods and propaganda, Hanalei shares with us how one voice can make a huge difference.

Don't miss this one as Hanalei relates, blow by blow, how frustrated OHA representatives became as he stopped them cold!

THURSDAY , July 14th - On Ho`ike, Channel 52 at 8:30 PM.
"Coming Out And Overcoming - A Visit With Hinaleimoana Wong." Another of our brand new second season segments for our Kaua'i viewers.

Hina Wong is not only a charter schoolteacher, powerful cultural practitioner of hula and oli, but also a role model whose path, as transgender, has been uniquely different.

Hina shares with us the obstacles she overcame in order to find not only herself, but her place of active involvement and contribution in creating a better Hawai`i.

Hina reveals how courage and commitment are key to overcoming most anything. A truly inspirational segment to watch!

FRIDAY, July 15th - On Na Leo Television, channel 54, on both sides of Hawai`i island at 5:30 PM.

"Coming Out And Overcoming - A Visit With Hinaleimoana Wong." Another of our brand new second season segments for our Hawai`i island viewers.

Hina Wong is not only a charter schoolteacher, powerful cultural practitioner of hula and oli, but also a role model whose path, as transgender, has been uniquely different.

Hina shares with us the obstacles she overcame in order to find not only herself, but her place of active involvement and contribution in creating a better Hawai`i.

Hina reveals how courage and commitment are key to overcoming most anything. A truly inspirational segment to watch!

SATURDAY, July 16th - On 'Olelo this Saturday at 8 PM.
"Online Activism - A Visit With Scott Crawford." Just how large a role do computers and the world wide web play today in educating others about our future ?

Our own Scott Crawford shares with us how he is able to effectively spread the word about Independence for Hawai`i throughout the world via the internet and why this is fast becoming the single most powerful tool that freedom activists now have.

If you've ever wondered if one person can make huge difference, this is the show to watch!

"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.)

Now - For our international viewers, both parts one and two of "The Truth About Federal Recognition - A Visit With David Ingham" are available for viewing worldwide, 24/7, on the Internet at www.villageaccess.com. Don't miss it!

Also available are "Travels To Foreign Lands," "Who Are The Real Hawaiians?," "From Fisherman To Activist" and "Perpetuating Makahiki -The Time Of Peace" among others. Visit the Village Access home page for immediate viewing.

DOES AMERICA HAVE A MONOPOLY ON LOVE OF COUNTRY ?

The Maui News - Friday, July 08, 2005

...The United States of America has admitted in Public Law 1993, 103-150 that it violated its own Constitution, its treaties, international law and, by implication, all of the Christian teachings by perpetrating an outrageous armed theft of the Kingdom of Hawai`i and the forced American citizenship of Hawaiian national citizens.

America recognized in 1894, and again in 1993, that the Kingdom of Hawai`i has a right to exist.

The Hawaiian Nation has a right and obligation to enact and dictate land laws which prevent the selling of its lands to foreign speculators at prices which deny native nationals from living on their own home islands at an affordable price.

The Hawaiian nation has a right and obligation to protect and defend the quality of life, land, water, ocean and air.

The Hawaiian nation has a right and obligation to its citizens to provide the best in education, health care and housing.

The Akaka Bill, as well as many other individuals, would divide us ethnically, which is not the issue. Patriotism and a love for nation
is what this fight is about.

Naliko Kahoali'i Markel
Kahului

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HOW MUCH MORE PROOF DO WE NEED ?

Hawai`i Residents OPPOSE The Akaka Bill By Two To One!

The Honolulu Advertiser - Wednesday, July 6, 2005

Twice as many Hawai'i residents oppose the Akaka bill than support it, according to a survey released yesterday by the Grassroot Institute of Hawai`i...

Of the 980 respondents, 198 (20 percent) said they support the Akaka bill, 404 (41 percent) said they do not and 378 (39 percent) gave no response.

Read the entire story here - http://the.honoluluadvertiser.com/article/2005/Jul/06/ln/ln21a.html/?print=on

AKAKA BILL - SMOKE & MIRRORS ?

There is much controvery about the Akaka bill.

Kanaka Maoli [Native Hawaiians] need to make an educated, intelligent choice.

So far we have been thrown to the wolves with the smoke and mirrors used through their political clout to dictate what is better for us.

I rebuke the seditious bill and hope Kanaka Maoli and other Hawai`i nationals will stand against it also.

Why give the USA the whole pie so they can dish out the crumbs to us?...

Tane Inciong
Pearl City, O`ahu

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WHEN WILL HAWAI`I BE ABLE TO CELEBRATE ITS INDEPENDENCE ALSO ?

The Honolulu Advertiser - Monday, July 4, 2005

In the words of the Declaration of Independence, July 4, 1776, and from the pen of Hawai'i's last ruling monarch, Queen Li-li'uokalani in 1893, while imprisoned in 'Iolani Palace by American soldiers and businessmen (taken from the book "Hawai'i's Story," Mutual Publishing, 1990), let us ponder America's freedom and independence, in contrast to Hawai'i's unsuccessful quest for a similar goal: freedom from unlawful rule.

Excerpts from the Declaration of Independence, July 4, 1776:

"When in the Course of human events, it becomes necessary for one people to dissolve the political bands which have connected them with another, and to assume among the powers of the earth, the separate and equal station to which the Laws of Nature and of Nature's God entitle them, a decent respect to the opinions of mankind requires that they should declare the causes which impel them to the separation. ...

"But when a long Train of Abuses and Usurpations, pursuing invariably the same Object, evinces a design to reduce them under absolute Despotism, it is their Right, it is their Duty, to throw off such Government, and to provide new Guards for their future security."

Excerpts from "Hawai'i's Story" (pages 373-374):

"Oh, honest Americans, as Christians hear me for my down-trodden people! Their form of government is as dear to them as yours is precious to you. Quite as warmly as you love your country, so they love theirs. ... It is for them that I would give the last drop of my blood; it is for them that I would spend, nay, am spending, everything belonging to me. Will it be in vain? It is for the American people and their representatives in Congress to answer these questions. As they deal with me and my people, kindly, generously, and justly, so may the Great Ruler of all nations deal with the grand and glorious nation of the United Stated of America."

- Queen Lili'uokalani, 1893

Shana Logan
Ka'a'awa

WILL THE AKAKA BILL BE A GOOD DEAL FOR ALL?


Honolulu Advertiser - Letters to the Editor - July 2, 2005

In all the discussions about the Akaka bill, why is it that no one has mentioned the most important consideration of all: Is it going to be a good deal financially for all the people concerned, the non-Hawaiian and Native Hawaiian citizens of the state of Hawai'i?

Consider this. Suppose the state of Hawai'i were for sale. Would it be worth more before or after approximately half of the state was taken without compensation and millions of dollars in revenues from rents and taxes were lost forever?

A quick way to arrive at the answer is to pretend that you are a potential buyer.

The Native Hawaiians are confronted with a similar dilemma: how good a deal are they getting?

What kind of value do they put on thousands of acres of fragmented parcels - marginal lands with no infrastructure, no improvements, scant revenues, little income - and a very distant development horizon?

The only way to find out how much their land is worth is to advertise it for sale and see what akamai [smart] buyers are willing to pay.

Suppose the Akaka bill turns out to be an absolute disaster for reasons that no one can anticipate, like disagreements between the state of Hawai'i and the new Hawaiian nation, the possibility that the Supreme Court of the United States rules the bill unconstitutional, or that non-Hawaiians, Native Hawaiians or both become disillusioned with the outcome and demand to return to Square One.

What will happen then? Hard to figure.

The bill is silent on this point.

James Growney
Tantalus, O`ahu

UNSETTLED SPIRIT THIS WEEK ON VOICES OF TRUTH - ONE-ON-ONE WITH HAWAI`I'S FUTURE

Mahalo to our viewers, who have expressed their aloha again for a third week regarding our new segements in our second season of Voices Of Truth - One-On-One With Hawai`i's Future. We appreciate your support and loyal viewership.

MONDAY, July 4th - On Na Leo Television, channel 54, on both sides of Hawai'i island at 7:00 PM.

"Defiant Hawaiian - A Visit With Dr. Jon Kamakawiwo`ole Osorio."

In this second brand new segment of our new season, Jon shares with us his own awakening as Kanaka Maoli, how it was passed down in his family, his becoming a professor of Hawaiian history and eventually head of Kamakakuokalani, the Center For Hawaiian Studies at the University of Hawai`i.

Jon also reveals background of what went into writing his groundbreaking book, "Dismembering Lahui - A History of the Hawaiian Nation to 1887," and how what occurred during that period in Hawai`i is repeating itself today in the push to extinguish Hawaiian rights through federal recognition.

This segment is a fascinating and inspiring story of one of the most accomplished Kanaka Maoli role models of our time. Don't miss it.

WEDNESDAY, July 6th - On Akaku, Channel 53 at 6:30 PM.
"Guardians Of The Light - A Visit With Peter Jensen." A brand new segment for our Maui and Moloka`i viewers, Peter recounts how he, as a Hawaiian, witnessed the wholesale destruction of Makua Valley by the US military.

He also reveals that he and his family would have had land taken away had mandatory lease-hold conversion succeeded in Honolulu earlier this year. As he did some soul-searching to discover what his role would be to help stop the desecration and theft, he found himself transforming from potential victim to telling the stories to others as an award winning producer for `Olelo television on `Oahu.

Don't miss this powerful and moving new segment as Peter recounts the effect it had on him of witnessing the destruction of his family's `aumakua by the Makua Valley fires. We promise a powerful and lasting impact on all who watch.

THURSDAY , July 7th - On Ho`ike, Channel 52 at 8:30 PM.
"Guardians Of The Light - A Visit With Peter Jensen." A brand new segment for our Garden Island viewers, Peter recounts how he, as a Hawaiian, witnessed the wholesale destruction of Makua Valley by the US military. He also reveals that he and his family would have had land taken away had mandatory lease-hold conversion succeeded in Honolulu earlier this year.

As he did some soul-searching to discover what his role would be to help stop the desecration and theft, he found himself transforming from potential victim to telling the stories to others as an award winning producer for `Olelo television on `Oahu.

Don't miss this powerful and moving new segment as Peter recounts the effect it had on him of witnessing the destruction of his family's `aumakua by the Makua Valley fires. We promise a powerful and lasting impact on all who watch.

FRIDAY, July 8th - On Na Leo Television, channel 54, on both sides of Hawai`i island at 7 PM.

"Defiant Hawaiian - A Visit With Dr. Jon Kamakawiwo`ole Osorio."

In this second brand new segment of our new season, Jon shares with us his own awakening as Kanaka Maoli, how it was passed down in his family, his becoming a professor of Hawaiian history and eventually head of Kamakakuokalani, the Center For Hawaiian Studies at the University of Hawai`i.

Jon also reveals background of what went into writing his groundbreaking book, "Dismembering Lahui - A History of the Hawaiian Nation to 1887," and how what occurred during that period in Hawai`i is repeating itself today in the push to extinguish Hawaiian rights through federal recognition.

This segment is a fascinating and inspiring story of one of the most accomplished Kanaka Maoli role models of our time. Don't miss it.

SATURDAY, July 9th - On 'Olelo this Saturday at 8 PM.
Another of our brand new segments, and debuting for our O`ahu viewers, "Unsettled Spirit - A Visit With Bumpy Kanahele."

Long time sovereignty fighter, founder of Pu`uhonua O Waimanalo and Nation of Hawai`i, Bumpy shares with us an aspect of himself that not everyone knows; what got him involved in creating a better future for the people of Hawai`i.

Filmed on location at Pu`uhonua O Waimanalo, Bumpy is 100% inspiration in a setting of stunning beauty and also an example of what all of Hawai`i could be.

"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.)

Now - For our international viewers, both parts one and two of "The Truth About Federal Recognition - A Visit With David Ingham" are available for viewing worldwide, 24/7, on the Internet at www.villageaccess.com. Don't miss it!

Also available are "Travels To Foreign Lands," "Who Are The Real Hawaiians?," "From Fisherman To Activist" and "Perpetuating Makahiki -The Time Of Peace" among others. Visit the Village Access home page for immediate viewing.

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HAWAI`I NEEDS YOUR HELP
Native Hawaiian Rights Are About To Be Lost Forever

S147 – The Native Hawaiian Reorganization Act of 2005, otherwise known as the “Akaka bill,” will be voted on by the US Congress some time this month.

It will force federal recognition on Hawaiians against their will.

The Akaka bill is bad for Hawai`i and bad for the U.S.

The Akaka bill threatens to dispossess Hawaiians of their land and natural resources - just as many Native Americans have been dispossessed of theirs.

Here's How You Can Help Us Stop The Akaka Bill -

Go to http://www.senate.gov/general/contact_information/senators_cfm.cfm

Find your senators. Click on their web form address. Cut and paste the following letter to them.

Dear Senator,

I write to express strong opposition to S.147, also known as the Native Hawaiian Reorganization Act of 2005. It falsely purports to award political self-determination to Native Hawaiians through US federal recognition.

S.147 names the US Department of Interior as the administrative agency to oversee, authorize and implement a political / economic settlement between Native Hawaiians and the United States of America.

US District Court Judge Royce Lamberth has repeatedly found the Department of Interior in contempt for it’s unconscionable refusal and inability to account for untold millions of acres and billions of Native American dollars.

You must recognize that Department of Interior involvement in any political and economic settlement for Native Hawaiians is outrageous.

Additionally, the Office of Hawaiian Affairs, an Hawai`i State agency, is illegally spending Native Hawaiian trust funds to lobby for the passage of S.147.

Neither the Office of Hawaiian Affairs nor Governor Lingle, nor Senators Akaka or Inouye, or any other S.147 proponent, speaks for me on this bill!

I stand unified with my Hawaiian brothers and sisters, staunchly opposed to S.147.

Please help us defeat this bill. PLEASE VOTE “NO” ON S.147.

Thank you,
(Sign your name)

Then click "submit" and you're done!
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