HAWAIIANS SAY "NO!' TO OFFICE OF HAWAIIAN AFFAIRS DECEIT & MANIPULATION

Here's What A Former OHA Trustee Says -

"We already have an independent nation - the one that Akaka wanted to 'reorganize.'

Just fill the seats and begin operations - co-existent with US federal, state, and county governments. And include non-Hawaiian (blood) descendants of Hawaiian nationals.

Do election on other than state/federal/county election day.

You don't need US permission - or think that it must comply with US and/or state constitutions."

Clarence Ku Ching
Kamuela, Hawai`i

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

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.

OFFICE OF HAWAIIAN AFFAIRS UP TO THEIR OLD TRICKS!

OHA Seeks To Create "Governing Entity"

Here's What One Hawaiian Says -

This governing entity OHA speaks of is ludicrous and will not fit into the U.S.A. nefarious box.

What is it that they can't comprehend?

Take the acknowledged facts:

The Hawaiian Kingdom is a duly recognized independant nation-state; friendly, neutral, democratic country.

The U.S. committed covert and overt actions to destabilize and invade the Hawaiian Kingdom, thus breaking and violating the treaties with the Hawaiian Kingdom.

The Ku'e Petitions, the people's plebiscite was dismissed as irrelevant and ignored.

The U.S.A. belligerent occupation of the Hawaiian Kingdom is subject to the Laws of Occupation and must de-occupy it, thus, make reparations and restitution for damages in violation of their criminal acts.

There is no secession from the U.S.A. since statehood is illegal and unlawful processes to place.

The U.S.A. admits to its dishonor and shame and the criminal acts they have done in the name of their people.

OHA is an U.S. American State Agency designated to receive the stated funds from the Native Hawaiian stolen lands, confiscated by the U.S. and those taken in its name.

OHA cannot represent the Hawaii Nationals and in conflict of interest.

David M. K. Inciong, II
Pearl City, O`ahu

ARE YOU CURIOUS ABOUT THE FREE HAWAI`I MOVEMENT?

WANT TO LEARN MORE ?

Here Are Some Great Places To Start

www.hawaiiankingdom.info
www.alohaquest.com
www.reinstated.org
www.hawaiiankingdom.org
www.hawaii-nation.org
www.stopakaka.com

WHAT DO HAWAIIANS WANT ?

HERE IS WHAT THEY SAY ABOUT THEMSELVES, THEIR COUNTRYMEN AND THE UNITED STATES -

"The most common sense thing is for total independence.

We were a progressive modern nation of our time and recognized as a friendly, neutral nation within the Family of Nations, the predecessor of the League of Nations and the United Nations.

We had a democratic form of government, a constitutional monarchy with a bicameral legislative assembly.

The works and legacies of our monarchs are legendary and noteworthy.

Today under the American system, we are concerned about our lands, culture, people and lifestyle which has been under attack for over a hundred years.

This gets us angry and more Hawaiians are desiring total independence as a result.

The Kingdom of Hawai`i is not only Native Hawaiians but subjects of non-Hawaiian blood who were legitimate subjects of the Kingdom.

This racial argument is an American thing and not a Hawaiian thing.

So our concerns are well within our scope to protect all our subjects of the Kingdom.

We do expect reparations and restitution from the US for the injurious damages to our nation, land and people.

The US government is well aware of this and is trying to offer a piecemeal to settle this.

Other options are still on the table and we are beginning to take a stand on which option is the right thing to do.

If the tables were turned around, which would you do?

I'm sure it wouldn't be a hard decision.

Remember, Hawaiians never hated Americans; but only those that did harm to us and the US government for its complicity and deceit.

We were never afraid that another country would take us over; we had over twenty-four treaties with various countries but the US is the only country that broke their treaties with us."

That Should Tell You Something

HAWAIIAN PATRIOTS PAST & PRESENT ON VOICES OF TRUTH - ONE-ON-ONE WITH HAWAI`I'S FUTURE

A big mahalo for the overwhelming response we’ve received regarding the defeat of the Akaka bill earlier this month.

We continue a second week highlighting another of those individuals, Leon Siu, who traveled to Washington, DC at his own expense to successfully lobby the US Congress to defeat the bill.

As multi-talented as he is a loyal patriot of the Hawaiian Nation, Leon shares with us why unity is indeed the key to our cause.

We’re also excited to debut a brand new Voices Of Truth segment with one of Hawai`i’s beloved cultural icons, Kumu John Keola Lake.

With federal recognition sitting on the ash heap of history, we now begin to move in a new direction.

Kumu Lake tells us of his upbringing, and shows us why the past is so important to the future.

Once again bringing you the best of what a Free Hawai`i has to offer on Voices Of Truth – One-On-One With Hawai`i’s Future.

MONDAY, June 26th At 7:00 PM & FRIDAY, June 30th At 5:30 PM - Hawai`i Island - Na Leo, Channel 54
“Who Are The Real Hawaiians? - A Visit With Isaac Harp”

In the wake of the defeat of the Akaka bill, why is the Office of Hawaiian Affairs now saying they’re going ahead with nation building but only with aboriginal rights?

Confused? You're not alone. Well, get ready to separate fact from fiction.

Native Hawaiian rights, aboriginal rights and Kingdom rights. What's the difference between them, and why did federal recognition only offer aboriginal and not Kingdom rights?

Which is more significant, and why don't OHA and the backers of federal recognition want you to know the difference between the two?

Long time Hawaiian freedom fighter Isaac Harp explains the difference and what's at stake for us all, Kanaka or not.

Watch this segment and discover for yourself what they don't want you to know and more importantly don't want you to have.

WEDNESDAY, June 28th At 6:30 PM & THURSDAY, June 29th At 6:45 AM - Maui - Akaku, Channel 53
“A Violation Of Trust – Part One”

At their conference in Honolulu last August, the Council For Native Hawaiian Advancement (CNHA) invited several representatives of federally recognized Native American tribes and Alaska Native Corporations to promote the economic benefits of federal recognition and oil drilling in the Artic National Wildlife Refuge.

When the Gwich'in, the native people who actually live on that land asked to participate in the discussions, the CNHA refused their request.

Not to be silenced, the Gwich'in did come to Honolulu and, with help from their many Hawai`i supporters, presented panel discussions and an Artic Film Festival at the State Capitol.

They also rented a conference room close to the CNHA convention to share the truth with all who would listen.

What they revealed was stunning.

A proud and self-sufficient people, the Gwich'in refuse to allow the violation of their natural environment.

They recount their life of poverty and deprivation under federal recognition and their constant battles with the US federal government and alien economic opportunists.

It has become clearly apparent that certain individuals within the CNHA have been secretly working with senators from both Alaska and Hawai`i to promote drilling in the ANWR, against the wishes of the Gwich'in, and also to force federal recognition here in Hawai`i - for personal gain.

In this emotionally charged segment, hear the truth for yourself - what the CNHA has tried to hide as Alaskan Natives describe how oil is destroying their physical and spiritual health and their traditional lives. Hear the disastrous effects of federal recognition on these special people.

THURSDAY, June 29th At 8:30 PM & FRIDAY, June30th At 8:30 AM - Kaua`i - Ho`ike, Channel 52
"Build A Canoe? It Takes A Community - A Visit With Leon Siu"

Leon, of the musical duo of Leon & Malia, shares with us his insights on how paddling in the same direction can lead to community building.

A remarkable Kanaka, with fascinating insights, he’s also a lecturer, public policy and political consultant, composer, visual artist, writer and media producer.

In this segment, Leon talks about those elements that actually move a community forward as one in the same direction.

If you've felt like you've been paddling in different directions, be sure to gather your `ohana and catch this one to learn the steps of working together and what a difference it can make.

SATURDAY, July 1st AT 8:00 PM - O`ahu - 'Olelo, Channel 53
“Keeping The Old Ways Alive – A Visit With Kumu John Keola Lake”

A true legend, Kumu John Lake lives his heritage.

For more than four decades he has shared his knowledge of Hawaiian language, hula and chant.

And he’s done it with a geniality that draws people to him, that recalls the kupuna (elders) of old.

Because of his love for the culture, it comes out in his personality, the way he teaches and shares information.

He makes you want to be informed and live it yourself.

Why then is it so important to bring the knowledge of the past to the present?

What messages do our ancestors have waiting for us to learn today?

Join us as we visit with Kumu Lake, an incomparable wellspring of knowledge who has made a priceless impact on so many, as he shows us why the lessons of old are the keys of success for our Nation today.

Voices of Truth interviews those creating a better future for Hawai`i to discover what made them go from armchair observers to active participants in the hopes of inspiring viewers to do the same.

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.)

A NEW, EXCITING WAY TO FREE HAWAI`I
No Matter Where You Live !

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Help us spread the Free Hawai`i message far and wide.

Wherever on Earth you live, contact us by email, snail mail or phone to request your stickers and pins. We'll ship them out immediately with no cost to you at all.

Our Request –
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Send Us Your FREE HAWAI`I Photos In Any Of Three Different Ways -

1 – Bumper sticker on vehicle adjacent to the license plate. License plates from throughout the 49 United States and foreign countries are a special plus.

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What We’ll Do –

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And to show our appreciation, all photos will be awarded an Aloha March 2000 Commemorative CD, while supplies last, as our way of saying mahalo.

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AKAKA BILL DOOMED FROM THE START

The Honolulu Advertiser - June 14, 2006

The Akaka bill for native Hawaiian recognition was doomed nearly from the start when its proponents lost sight of the objective.

U.S. Sen. Daniel Akaka introduced the measure in 2000 after the U.S. Supreme Court ruled that Hawaiian-only elections for the state Office of Hawaiian Affairs unconstitutionally granted special voting privileges based on race....

The fact is that his bill will never pass as long as George W. Bush is president and Republican conservatives control Congress; pursuing it for the next two years, at least, is a waste of valuable time.

What voters need now from Akaka, Case and other leaders are fresh ideas for dealing with vital issues left unresolved by the failure of the Akaka bill.

Gov. Linda Lingle, who was unable to win Bush administration support for the Akaka bill after three years of lobbying, says it's time to pursue other options for protecting Hawaiian assets — possibly without federal involvement....

Now, the priority should be to find creative ways to preserve programs such as OHA, Hawaiian Homes and Kamehameha Schools primarily for Hawaiians while taking race out of the equation....

As for Hawaiian nationhood, it's up to Hawaiians to decide what they want and try to make it happen....

FUNDING FOR HAWAIIAN PROGRAMS TO BE PROTECTED

The Honolulu Advertiser - June 20, 2006

The roof leaks in one of the three bedrooms of Symphonie Kaai's family home in Nanakuli, rendering that section of the house useless.

Kaai, a 29-year-old community health worker, is primary breadwinner in a family of seven that cannot afford badly needed repairs.

But last year, Kaai attended home improvement classes offered by the Nanakuli Housing Corp., which is dedicated to helping Native Hawaiians gain and maintain home ownership....

"If it wasn't for the Nanakuli Housing Corp., I wouldn't know how to take the first steps," said Kaai, a single mother of a 7-year-old....

Kapi'olani Barber, executive director of Nanakuli Housing, countered that the statistics are clear that Hawaiians still need the extra help.

"It's very sad — the majority of people in prison are Native Hawaiians, the most impoverished, demographically, are Native Hawaiians. And as the host culture, it just shouldn't be that way."

Senator Dan Inouye last week announced he will introduce legislation designed specifically to shield the Hawaiian programs without addressing the explosive issue of federal recognition....

'Ehu Cardwell of the pro-independence Koani Foundation, opposes the Native Hawaiian Recognition Act — dubbed the Akaka bill for its sponsor, U.S. Sen. Daniel Akaka.

His group, which contends the bill does not go far enough in addressing wrongs that began with annexation, nevertheless believes Hawaiian programs funded by the federal and state governments are important.

"As an occupying power, that's the least the U.S. can do for Native Hawaiians," he said....

To Read More -
http://www.honoluluadvertiser.com/apps/pbcs.dll/article?AID=/20060620/NEWS23/606200347/1173/NEWS

HERE'S THE PROOF! -
AKAKA BILL NOT NEEDED TO PROTECT FUNDING FOR HAWAIIAN PROGRAMS

The Honolulu Advertiser - June 14, 2006

The U.S. Supreme Court has rejected a taxpayer lawsuit challenging the use of state general funds for the Office of Hawaiian Affairs.

In its ruling, the high court indicated on Monday that the payment of taxes alone isn't enough to provide a group of Hawai'i residents with the legal standing needed to challenge the OHA funding....

The lawsuit is the last pending challenge to the constitutionality of government funding for OHA....

To Read More -http://the.honoluluadvertiser.com/article/2006/Jun/14/ln/FP606140353.html

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HAWAIIAN PATRIOTS IN ACTION ON VOICES OF TRUTH - ONE-ON-ONE WITH HAWAI`I'S FUTURE

Some of you may already know that a few days prior to the US Senate’s defeat of the Akaka bill on June 8th, some Hawaiians took it upon themselves to travel to Washington, DC at their own expense, and for three days prior to the vote, lobby US Congress to defeat the bill.

These Po`e Aloha `Aina (patriots,) seeing clearly what was at stake, knew they had to act.

They knew their mission - they did their work tirelessly –they were successful.

Over the next two weeks, we are honored to share with you two of those patriots, Clarence Ku Ching and Leon Siu.

When he got the phone call asking him to be part of the team to go, Ku, without a moments hesitation replied, “I’ll go and do what I need to do for my people and Nation.”

It was as simple and immediate as that.

We have showcased many role models, but none so powerful as those who saved a Nation.

Hawaiian patriots with both vision and mission, right here on Voices Of Truth – One-On-One With Hawai`i’s Future.

MONDAY, June 19th At 7:00 PM & FRIDAY, June 23rd At 5:30 PM - Hawai`i Island - Na Leo, Channel 54
THURSDAY, June 22nd At 8:30 PM & FRIDAY, June 23rd At 8:30 AM - Kaua`i - Ho`ike, Channel 52
“Doing It All - A Visit With Clarence Ku Ching”

A Hawai`i island resident, and always ready to be of service to his people and Nation, as evidenced by his recent trip to Washington, DC, Ku is a remarkable and multi-talented Kanaka.

Former Office of Hawaiian Affairs trustee, (at a time when the trustees were for Independence,) athlete, scientist, attorney, politician, activist and cultural practitioner, Ku shares with us his activities and why he does what he does as well as his vision for the future of Hawai`i.

Ku is someone who’s really seen it all over the years in the fight for self-determination. His insights and wisdom from all that he has given to the people of Hawai`i is remarkable.

A true inspiration, don’t miss this rare interview with Ku as he describes what’s really possible for the future of Hawai`i and her people seen through the eyes of this Kanaka Hawai`i Maoli visionary.

WEDNESDAY, June 21st At 6:30 PM & THURSDAY, June 22nd At 6:45 AM - Maui - Akaku, Channel 53
“Ocean Resource – A Visit With Anakala Keli`i Mauwae”

Another Moloka`i treasure, Keli`i is someone who has taken the natural resources of our ocean seriously.

A champion slack key guitar player as well as diver and fisherman, Keli`i has lived his conviction that our resources are sustainable - but only if we malama (care for) them.

While he shared with us details of his own trips to Samoa and Washington, DC, his conviction that Hawai`i no ka 'oi (is the best) comes through loud and clear.

Taped on his Moloka`i ranch, don't miss this one as Keli'i serenades us with his music and speaks from the heart about issues important to us all that are indeed timeless.

SATURDAY, June 24th At 8:00 PM - O`ahu - 'Olelo, Channel 53
“Global Warrior – A Visit With Mililani Trask”

Virtually everyone in Hawai`i has heard of Mililani Trask.

Most are familiar with her many years at the forefront of the self-determination struggle for the Hawaiian Nation.

But not everyone many know of her more recent work on the world stage to advance the cause of a Free Hawai`i.

With her frontline participation as part of the Pacific Caucus in the fifth annual Permanent Forum on Indigenous Issues at the UN in New York this week and next, we made an effort to catch up with Mililani recently at `Iolani Palace.

What she told us was both fascinating and exciting.

As head of Na Koa Ikaika O Ka Lahui Hawai`i, Mililani spends her time at the United Nations in New York City and Geneva, Switzerland, among other world capitals, to bring the international family of nations together to demand the U.S. own up to its complicity in what happened 113 years ago by ending human rights abuses against Native Hawaiians, and returning Hawai`i’s land and natural resources to their rightful owners.

Don’t miss this rare opportunity to find out how other peoples of the world view the illegal overthrow and occupation of Hawai`i and what goes on at the highest levels of world diplomacy to make it right.

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.)

AFTER AKAKA BILL FINALLY, NEW IDEAS

The Honolulu Advertiser - June 16, 2006

It clearly took the defeat of the Akaka bill cloture vote to finally get our senior statesman to think "out of the box."

For the past several years, the Koani Foundation has offered to collaborate with Sen. Akaka on potential remedies, other than the Akaka bill, to no avail.

Perhaps we're witnessing a dawning of political creativity.

Hulo [Hurray.]

Kai'opua Fyfe Director,
The Koani Foundation

EXPOSING THE AKAKA BILL RUSE
The Sky Is Not Falling

Hawai`i Reporter - By Leon Siu - June 15, 2006

One of the reasons the failed Native Hawaiian Recognition Act also known as the "Akaka Bill" was such a mess is because it was written as a frantic, knee-jerk reaction to the court challenges to Native Hawaiian entitlement programs.

Anything done in a panic not only gets sloppy, it can get downright ridiculous.

Then, to get the Native Hawaiians behind the federal legislation, Sen. Daniel Akaka, D-Hawai`i, for whom the bill is named, used another liberal ploy: Fear and Panic.

When reason is scarce, use the Chicken Little strategy, “The sky is falling, the sky is falling!” Call for huge rallies and stampede the herd.

These are acts of desperation not sensible political strategy.

Of course, the ruse did not work for Chicken Little, and it didn’t work for Akaka.

Knowing the majority of Hawaiians (native and non-native) would see right through this lame legislation, would not panic, would apply sensible principles in evaluating the bill, Sen. Akaka kept any congressional hearings far away from home.

In order to dupe Congress, hearings in Washington were carefully manipulated, allowing testimonies by invitation only, to give the impression that all Hawai`i was solidly united in support of this bill.

Fortunately there were a few Senators who actually attempted to understand the bill and became alarmed by its recklessly illegal composition.

Add to that a few citizens from Hawai`i, on their own dime, made it to Washington and exposed the Akaka bill for what it was: racial discrimination dressed up as an Indian.

With the defeat of the Akaka bill, we find that the sky is not falling.

None of the entitlement programs are in any real danger of being shut down.

The Supreme Court just vacated the Ninth Circuit Court of Appeals ruling of Arakaki v. Lingle.

The Akaka bill was intended to be history-making. Now it’s just history.

To Read The Entire Story -
http://www.hawaiireporter.com/story.aspx?50b6d0f8-1eb7-4507-a724-01f1c80e8f1d

AKAKA BILL - R.I.P.
Hawai`i Embarrassed by Akaka Bill Fiasco, Time to Move On

Hawai`i Reporter - June 13, 2006

It is truly unfortunate that Hawai`i embarrassed itself in front of a nationwide audience as its Senators attempted to pass the controversial Native Hawaiian Recognition Act S.147 also known as the Akaka Bill.

This bill was defined as "racist" and "divisive" by no less than the United States Commission on Civil Rights, the United States Justice Department and the President of the United States.

Ignoring these organizations and the President were Hawai`i's Democrat Senators Daniel Inouye and Daniel Akaka, who vainly tried to mislead their colleagues into believing that creating a nation of one race based on ancestry was not racist....

It is time to put the Akaka Bill to rest and work on restoring the trust and unity among all races that Hawai`i's leadership has purposely devalued.

It's time to stop the politicians looking for swing votes, the OHA employees trying to hold on to their jobs, attorneys on the dole from OHA making a fortune on the spinning of the U.S. Constitution, the overpaid OHA lobbyists eagerly accepting money that should have gone to native Hawaiian benefits and above all else it's time to stop the victimization of a great race of people....

One has to ask how many more millions of OHA and state dollars will be spent pursuing a nationalist agenda when the money should be going to benefit native Hawaiians.

To Read More -
http://www.hawaiireporter.com/story.aspx?49cf9fa1-0419-4ef4-ae9d-5f97233a8872

THE NEXT TIME SOMEONE ASKS, "WHY DIDN'T HAWAIIANS SUPPORT THE AKAKA BILL," HERE'S WHAT TO TELL THEM -

Federal recognition (Akaka bill) is now on the ash heap of history - a failed solution.

It's thesis was 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 had not worked.

Moreover, the very people trying to push federal recognition down the throats of Hawaiians were the very ones who never asked Hawaiians what they wanted!

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 again among the pacific nations.

Let This Be Our Legacy To Future Generations.

ALOHA MAI KAKOU!
WELCOME IF YOU'RE VISITING FREEHAWAII.INFO FOR THE FIRST TIME!

Free Hawai`i means returning the Hawaiian Islands back to an independent nation status, as it was before it was illegally overthrown by US marines and rich sugar barons in 1893.

In 1993, President Clinton formally apologized for that act and publicly acknowledged the illegality of the overthrow.

DID YOU KNOW -

98% of all Hawaiians living at the time opposed the illegal overthrow!

Today, less than 20% of all land in Hawai`i is in Hawaiian hands. Over 60% today is in non-Hawaiian hands!

A few individuals, who are non-Hawaiian, lease an amount of land in Hawai`i that is greater than all land leased to all Native Hawaiians!

Currently, only 72 landowners control 95% of all land in Hawai`i.

Native Hawaiians make up the largest percentage of homeless in Hawai`i today.

Native Hawaiians have the worst social, educational and economic indicators compared to any ethnic group in the US.

Native Hawaiians currently have the worst health profile compared to any ethnic group in the US.

Descendants of the Hawaiian Nation want their country and land back so they can grow their own foods, become healthy once again, and control their own destiny.

Hawai`i Was A Free Nation - But Never Free For The Taking!

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VOICES HEARD & A NATION SAVED ON VOICES OF TRUTH - ONE-ON-ONE WITH HAWAI`I'S FUTURE

History was made Thursday.

Federal recognition and the Akaka bill now sit on the ash heap of history.

Its defeat was brought about by all of us who let our voices be heard in Washington, DC.

And the message was clear – no one in the Office of Hawaiian Affairs, nor Governor Linda Lingle, Senators Dan Inouye, Daniel Akaka, or the Council For Native Hawaiian Advancement speak for the descendants of the Hawaiian Nation.

Only the people speak for themselves.

Only that which is pono (righteous) will now guide us in our rendezvous with destiny.

It’s a time to take a moment out and say mahalo (thank you) to each other, as well as pay our respects to our ancestors and our beloved Queen who surely stood with us this last week.

This week we debut part two of “Faces Of The Nation – Voices Of Truth Live At `Iolani Palace," our interviews we taped in January at the Living Nation event.

So if you want to see faces of the future, look no further – we have them right here - our modern day warriors, on Voices Of Truth – One-On-One With Hawai`i’s Future.

MONDAY, June 12th At 7:00 PM & FRIDAY, June 16th At 5:30 PM - Hawai`i Island - Na Leo, Channel 54
“PhD And Hawaiian – A Visit With Dr. Hanalei Vierra”

Hanalei Vierra, a marriage and family therapist, is a real inspiration and model for those who want a doctorate degree but have doubts if they can really achieve it.

Hanalei says if he can, so can you, and shares with us how he infuses elements of the Hawaiian culture into his highly successful practice.

Taped in San Diego, California, this outstanding achiever is a Hawaiian powerhouse to watch.

WEDNESDAY, June 14th At 6:30 PM & THURSDAY, June 15th At 6:45 AM - Maui - Akaku, Channel 53
THURSDAY, June 15th At 8:30 PM & FRIDAY, June 16th At 8:30 AM - Kaua`i - Ho`ike, Channel 52
“Ocean Resource – A Visit With Anakala Keli`i Mauwae”

Another Moloka`i treasure, Keli`i is someone who has taken the natural resources of our ocean seriously.

A champion slack key guitar player as well as diver and fisherman, Keli`i has lived his conviction that our resources are sustainable - but only if we malama (care for) them.

While he shared with us details of his trips to Samoa and Washington, DC, his conviction that Hawai`i no ka 'oi (is the best) comes through loud and clear.

Taped on his Moloka`i ranch, don't miss this one as Keli'i serenades us with his music and speaks from the heart about issues important to us all that are indeed timeless.

SATURDAY, June 17th At 8:00 PM - O`ahu - 'Olelo, Channel 53
“Faces Of The Nation – Voices Of Truth Live At `Iolani Palace – Part Two”

We continue our fascinating interviews at `Iolani Palace grounds in January when Native Hawaiians and their supporters gathered to spend the weekend showing everyone the Hawaiian Nation is still alive.

As in part one, we discovered specialists in every field of endeavor - people who will ably fill the needs of the Nation, who know our history and understand a Free Hawai`i benefits everyone.

And every single one of them we interviewed is actively engaged in creating a better future for Hawai`i and its people.

With the Akaka bill now over, this is one to watch as you’ll see and hear future leaders of the Hawaiian Nation before your eyes.

Filled with inspiration and possibility, they remind us of the leadership qualities in us all.

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.)

NINE REASONS THE AKAKA BILL FAILED

Hawai`i Reporter Lists Fatal Mistakes -

Political observers noted several fatal mistakes Hawaii’s top elected officials made in their campaign to get the Akaka Bill through.

• They disregarded the public’s lack of support for the measure and concerned themselves only with recruiting endorsements from Hawaii’s top political leaders.
• They authored legislation that would divide rather than unite, the state’s non-Hawaiian and native Hawaiian communities.
  
• They seriously misjudged the influence that Gov. Linda Lingle has in swaying Republican Senators and President George W. Bush in favor of the Akaka Bill.
• Gov. Lingle, Senators say, confided that the Akaka Bill would help Republicans politically in Hawaii -- including her own campaign for governor or U.S. Senate in the future. They, for the most part, did not believe her because the legislation was introduced by a Democrat and does not sit well with the Republican or conservative agendas.
  
• They underestimated their opponents and personally attacked them rather than addressed their statements with convincing arguments and facts.
  
• They overestimated the power of government over the power of the people.
  
• They underestimated the negative reaction mainlanders would have once sunshine was put on the true implications of the bill through more than 50 nationally published opeds and stories.
  
• Rather than grassroots support, they believed the money they spent lobbying for the bill, buying support from conservatives, advertising dollars spent by the millions to buy off media, and public relations campaigns they ran to promote the bill, would manipulate Hawai`i residents into believing that the Akaka Bill is the best legislation for Hawai`i.
• They believed secrecy in the negotiations of the final language of the bill was more effective than open negotiations. It wasn’t, as the closed-door negotiations only raised suspicions of opponents.

AKAKA BILL DEFEATED IN US SENATE

Hawaiian Independence Backers Claim Huge Victory

Honolulu Star-Bulletin - Thursday, June 8, 2006

In a close 56-41 vote, the U.S. Senate failed to pass a procedural petition this morning that would have brought the Akaka Bill to the floor for debate and a vote....

The cloture petition needed the support of 60 of the 100 senators to allow the bill to go to the floor. To become law, the Akaka Bill needs to pass both the Senate and House in the same two-year session....

Opponents of the bill were obviously pleased with the vote....

“I think it’s a definite victory for all of the individuals, both Hawaiian and non-Hawaiian, who contacted their senators and asked they vote against the cloture petition,” said Ikaika Hussey of Hui Pu, a coalition of native Hawaiians opposed to the Akaka bill.

BULLETIN! WHITE HOUSE ANNOUNCES OPPOSITION TO AKAKA BILL!

The Honolulu Advertiser - Wednesday, June 7, 2006

On the eve of a crucial vote, the U.S. Department of Justice late today issued a letter to Senate leaders stating that the Bush Administration "strongly opposes" passage of the Native Hawaiian Government Reorganization Act, better known as the Akaka bill.

Assistant Attorney General William E. Moschella cited a report issued last month by the U.S. Civil Rights Commission recommending that senators reject the bill, which initiates a process that would lay the groundwork toward establishing of a federally recognized Native Hawaiian entity....

Moschella's two-paragraph letter was addressed to Senate Majority Leader Bill Frist.

A copy was sent to Senate Minority Leader Harry Reid, who leads the Democratic caucus.

A cloture vote set for tomorrow will determine whether the Akaka bill will finally get a Senate vote after a number of failed attempts over the last six years....

Moschella wrote: "This bill would reverse that great American tradition and divide people by their race."

Some opponents counter that it flies against the concept of equal treatment for all in order to discriminate in favor of Hawaiians.

Other opponents maintain that the bill does not go far enough in addressing wrongs tied to the overthrow....

HAWAIIANS TAKE OVER ROYAL PALACE TO PROTEST AKAKA BILL

"Senator Akaka Does Not Speak For Us," Is Cry

The Honolulu Advertiser - Wednesday, June 7, 2006

A group of nine people affiliated with the anti-Akaka bill organization Hui Pu made its way on to the second-floor balcony of Iolani Palace, the former seat of government for the hawaiian monarchy this morning.

The group, backed by about two dozen supporters on the ground, said it wants to "occupy" the palace in protest of the Native Hawaiian Reorganization Act, which is now the subject of a cloture debate on the Senate floor in Washington, D.C.

Andre Perez, a Hui Pu member, said "[Hawai`i Governor] Linda Lingle does not speak for Hawaiians. The Office of Hawaiian Affairs does not speak for Hawaiians. [Senator] Dan Inouye does not speak for Hawaiians. Senator Akaka does not speak for Hawaiians. We speak for ourselves."

HITTING THE BULLS-EYE!

Kingdom Rights Versus Aboriginal Rights

Is there someone out there who can help me understand why the Office of Hawaiian Affairs is continuously pushing for Native Hawaiian federal recognition?

Wouldn’t it be easier for them to stop fighting the U.S. Constitution and to start pushing for the recognition of the descendants of Hawaiian Nationals?

Trustee Mossman wrote that “immigrants settle in the land of our ancestors.”

Hawai`i is more than the “land of our ancestors.”

The blood of our ancestors was spilt and a nation was built.

The citizens of the Hawaiian kingdom were predominantly Kanaka Maoli (Native Hawaiian) anyway.

Everyone already knows that the United States conceded that the overthrow was illegal.

Wouldn’t this give us legal standing to fight for what is lawfully ours instead of begging for “entitlements?”

By doing this, wouldn’t we create a less divisive means of attaining true political recognition?

Does anyone have answers to these questions?

Dominic Acain
Kekaha, Kaua`i

HAS ANYONE BOTHERED TO ASK HAWAIIANS IF THEY WANT THE AKAKA BILL?

Here's What TownHall.Com Says About It -

...One of the many problems with the bill is that no one has asked the Native Hawaiians themselves about this “Hawaiian issue.”

I spoke with Kilikina Kekumano and Leon Siu - both Native Hawaiian activists opposed to the Akaka bill.

They are opposed largely because the legislation seeks to deal with a Hawaiian issue without ever consulting the people of Hawai`i about it.

Kekumano, who was adopted as a young girl by a mainland American family and now flies between her family’s land in Virginia and Hawai`i while working on this issue, says the Akaka bill will create racial division in Hawaii where there has been none.

“I guess I got mad reading the newspapers…telling everyone that this is what the Hawaiians want,” she said.

It is not what they want, she contends. And, polls seem to back her up.

A poll conducted by the Honolulu Star-Bulletin in March of 2005 showed that 74 percent of Hawaiians were against the Akaka bill and federal recognition.

A conservative think-tank in Hawai`i, the Grassroot Institute of Hawai`i, commissioned a survey in 2005, which showed that 67 percent of Hawaii residents were against the Akaka bill, and 48 percent of Native Hawaiians surveyed agree.

The Institute’s most recent survey shows that 70 percent of Hawaiian residents want to vote on the Akaka bill before it’s considered on a national level, and 67 percent of residents continue to oppose the Akaka bill.

That’s all Siu wants—a say.

He pointed out that no hearings have been held in Hawai`i on the current or any previous version of the Akaka bill, despite the immense impact it may have on the state.

“We’re not opposed to the government helping us do something,” he said, “but together as a community, we should figure out what’s best....”

Here's Where To Read More -
http://www.townhall.com/opinion/columns/MaryKatharineHam/2006/06/05/199857.html

LISTEN TO WHAT ONE HAWAIIAN SAYS ABOUT FEDERAL RECOGNITION -

"What most people fail to realize is, we already have Federal Recognition through our treaties with the U.S.

The problem is for the U.S. to stand behind that and honor it.

What in the word, "perpetuity" don't they understand, used in their treaty with the Hawaiian Kingdom?

How do they define friendly and neutral?

Is it all semantics and the play on words?

To absolve their dishonor and shame, the U.S. must deoccupy Hawai`i and make restitution and reparations for the intentional incalculable damages it dealt to the Hawaiian Kingdom, its people, and the US Americans it duped, manipulated, lied to, and felonious actions committed in our name.

The U.S. continues to commit high treason against itself and the Hawaiian Kingdom."

Tane
Pearl City, O`ahu

IT'S "TELL A FRIEND WEEK" ON VOICES OF TRUTH - ONE-ON-ONE WITH HAWAI`I'S FUTURE

As we mentioned last week, an attempt will be made this coming Thursday, June 8th, to pass the Akaka bill in the US Congress.

Most of us know by now that, if passed, this legislation would be a disaster for Hawai`i in many ways.

It will affect the future of every single Hawaiian who will live from that point forward.

Most importantly, it will legitimize all Hawaiian Kingdom land thefts and remove forever any hope of legal recourse or recovery.

And once again, it will perpetuate a lie that the people of Hawai`i embraced this travesty when in fact, poll after poll shows just the opposite.

So it’s “Tell A Friend Week.”

Now’s the time to approach someone you know who’s for the bill or still undecided, and invite them to sit down with you and watch our segments.

Both “A Violation Of Trust – Part Two,” and “A Global Warrior” document clearly the undeniably brutal outcomes of federal recognition.

Educate everyone you can who might still be undecided or unaware others may soon be deciding their fate and the fate of all future generations to come.

Whether family or friends, sit them down, have them watch, and then discuss the implications of the message we bring you this very important week on Voices Of Truth – One-On-One With Hawai`i’s Future.

MONDAY, June 5th At 7:00 PM & FRIDAY, June 9th At 5:30 PM - Hawai`i Island - Na Leo, Channel 54
SATURDAY, June 10th At 8:00 PM - O`ahu - 'Olelo, Channel 53
“A Violation Of Trust – Part Two”

We continue our discussions in part two with the Gwich'in of Alaska, who bravely refuse to allow the violation of their natural environment.

They continue to recount their dramatic life of poverty and deprivation under federal recognition as well as their constant battles with the US federal government and alien economic opportunists.

As Native people who actually live in the Arctic Circle, they came to Honolulu to tell their story through panel discussions and an Artic Film Festival at the State Capitol when refused an opportunity to speak at last years Council For Native Hawaiian Advancement conference.

As in part one, hear for yourself what the future will hold should federal recognition ever become reality in Hawai`i.

Be sure and catch this unique window into what to prevent at all costs right here at home.

WEDNESDAY, June 7th At 6:30 PM & THURSDAY, June 8th At 6:45 AM - Maui - Akaku, Channel 53
“Global Warrior – A Visit With Mililani Trask”

Virtually everyone in Hawai`i has heard of Mililani Trask.

Most are familiar with her many years at the forefront of the self-determination struggle for the Hawaiian Nation.

But not everyone many know of her more recent work on the world stage to advance the cause of a Free Hawai`i.

With her frontline participation as part of the Pacific Caucus in the fifth annual Permanent Forum on Indigenous Issues at the UN in New York this week and next, we made an effort to catch up with Mililani recently at `Iolani Palace.

What she told us was both fascinating and exciting.

As head of Na Koa Ikaika O Ka Lahui Hawai`i, Mililani spends her time at the United Nations in New York City and Geneva, Switzerland, among other world capitals, to bring the international family of nations together to demand the U.S. own up to its complicity in what happened 113 years ago by ending human rights abuses against Native Hawaiians, and returning Hawai`i’s land and natural resources to their rightful owners.

Don’t miss this rare opportunity to find out how other peoples of the world view the illegal overthrow and occupation of Hawai`i and what goes on at the highest levels of world diplomacy to make it right.

THURSDAY, June 8th At 8:30 PM & FRIDAY, June 9th At 8:30 AM - Kaua`i - Ho`ike, Channel 52
“Woman Of Accomplishment – A Visit With Jackie Kaho`okele Burke”

Jackie reminds us of the saying, "If you want something done, just ask a busy person to do it."

As if being publisher of the `Oiwi Files wasn't enough, Jackie has somehow found time to launch a plan for Sovereignty Buses that will travel throughout Hawai`i as well as across the US to educate and spread the message of Kanaka Maoli self-determination.

On top of that, she plans to film a documentary on the project as the buses travel.

And did we mention that she also has not one but two masters degrees as part of her action plan?

We're sure you'll agree that Jackie's a superb role model for making things happen as she shares with us her exciting vision for the future of Hawai`i.

Don't miss our interview with this wahine whose boundless energy and ideas never seem to end!

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.)

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HAWAIIANS ARE NOT RACISTS!

Akaka Bill Would Define Residents By Race To Extinguish Kingdom Rights Of All Hawai`i Nationals

Washington Times - June 1, 2006

Hawaiian Sen. Daniel Akaka's seven-year project, the "Native Hawaiian Governmental Reorganization Act" often called simply the Akaka bill, has been labeled many things from manifest destiny in reverse to unhinged multiculturalism but what it really is is an attempt to legalize and codify what the Supreme Court ruled unconstitutional in 2000: a race-based government....

In his push to get the legislation back on the Senate's agenda, Mr. Akaka asserted that, "those who characterize this bill as race-based fail to understand the federal policies towards indigenous peoples."

[We understand very well, Mr. Akaka, US federal policies towards indigenous peoples. They include

• Being Left With About 2% Of Your Land - The US Governmnet Takes The Rest.
• Having The Worst Health, Social and Economic Profiles Of Any Demographic In The US.
• Living In Poverty For The Rest Of Your Life. Also Goes For Your Children And Your Children's Children.
• Having Absolutely No Legal Recourse Ever Again To Right These Brutal Wrongs.]

Postponed indefinitely by Hurricane Katrina, the Akaka bill is scheduled to come to the floor when the Senate returns next week.

Mr. Akaka has referred to the bill as "my efforts to bring parity to Native Hawaiians."

But no matter how thickly veiled the legislation may be in the multicultural rhetoric of making up for past wrongs, the bill smacks of a divisive move toward racial separation, not inclusion....

Mr. Akaka's legislation should not have proceeded this far, and deserves to be firmly defeated.

To Read More...
http://www.washingtontimes.com/op-ed/20060531-090558-7868r.htm

AKAKA BILL INSANITY

Akaka & Inouye Will Stop At Nothing To Steal Hawaiian's Land

Hawai`i Reporter - May 30, 2006

Never doubt the political clout of two U.S. Senators, Daniel Akaka and Inouye.

The Hawai`i Senators successfully submitted a new bill, Senate Bill 3064, the Native Hawaiian Government Reorganization Act of 2006 into a First Reading in the U.S. Senate on May 25, 2006, and the next day, took it to a Second Reading, with the intent on organizing a Cloture vote by early June.

These two senators were greatly assisted by some promised obligation of Republican Senator Bill Frist.

S. 3064 authorizes a new Native Hawaiian government entity, using the term 71 times but merely defining the entity as some ambiguous, future government "organized by the Native Hawaiian people."

The new bill has only one sponsor, Senator Akaka, but previous sponsors of the predecessor bill, S.147, remain committed: Akaka, Cantwell, Coleman, Dorgan, Graham, Inouye, Murkowski, Gordon Smith, and Stevens.

The nine senators above entirely fail the sanity and ethics test so we will need to watch precisely how the remaining 91 Senators vote on this precedent-setting bill to dismantle America into separate race-based enclaves annually funded by taxpayers but tax-exempt and free of most federal, and all state and local governing authority.

Can you just hear the spin?

"Oh this bill's better. This bill improves S.147. You can vote for this bill...."

The Commerce Clause, nor any other language within the U.S. Constitution allows such a travesty as the Akaka Bill....

...Speak up right now to all of the senators you can contact, and watch the vote on S.147 and S.3064 very, very carefully.