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Saturday, June 13, 2020
KE AUPUNI UPDATE - JUNE 2020
Keeping in touch and updated on activities regarding the restoration of Ke Aupuni o Hawai`i, the Hawaiian Kingdom.
Ua Mau Ke Ea O Ka `Aina I Ka Pono.
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| Aloha `Aina at Selma March 25, 1965 |
The Kingdom Past and Future
The shocking murder of George Floyd under the knee of policeman Derek Chauvin was horrific! What happened was terrible and the outrage it triggered and demands for justice are totally warranted. But the inexcusable, yet now sadly predictable rioting, looting and wanton destruction, shows that America has more serious problems than racial issues; it has a dangerous culture of ignorance, hatred, violence and anarchy.
The knee-to-the-neck almost immediately reminded me of a story titled, “Strangling Hands on a Nation’s Throat” published in a San Francisco newspaper on September 30, 1887. It was referring to what America, with its greedy push for annexation, was doing to Hawaii. The article described a meeting in Hilo where people gathered to sign a petition opposing annexation and to voice their opinions. What ensued was an overwhelming, impassioned expression of Aloha ʻĀina. The clear motivation when our kupuna signed what we now call “The Kuʻe Petition” was Aloha ʻĀina, their deep, abiding love for their country.
Thank God that despite more than a century of Americanization, Aloha ʻĀina is still in the DNA of Hawaiians. We see it every day even amidst the pain and anguish of injustice. Aloha ʻĀina prevails.
Contrast how Americans respond to extremely provocative situations with violence and mayhem; and how Hawaiians with extreme provocations like the overthrow and seizure of our country, all the way to today’s Mauna Kea, Kahuku, Hunananiho… we respond with Aloha ʻĀina. It’s who we are! It is part of our deep culture that embraces and infects everyone who lives in our islands.
Due to many circumstances, including the destabilizing effects of the Covid-crisis, we are entering a time to envision the future we want for Hawaii. Study groups are having deep discussions about many facets of sustainability: our food supply, our economy, our education system, housing, our general health and welfare, orderly communities, preserving the environment, safe and peaceful neighborhoods… making roadmaps for the future.
So, can we Free Hawaii, jump-start and operate the Hawaiian Kingdom? Yes, we can! We are already eminently qualified — not in just with the knowledge and understanding of legal and political status — but in what matters most... Aloha ʻĀina.
Year of the Hawaiian Kingdom
If you are (or if you know of someone who is) interested in being a facilitator for any aspect of the Year of the Hawaiian Kingdom Celebration, please contact: info@HawaiianKingdom.net
The campaign to Free Hawaii continues to grow ... as soon as this pandemic subsides, we expect significant movement in gaining support from the global community. Your kokua is vital to this effort...
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Your kōkua, large or small, is much appreciated and will help greatly to move this work forward.
To contribute, go to GoFundMe.com/FreeHawaii
To contribute in other ways (airline miles, travel vouchers, clerical help, etc...) email us at Info@HawaiianKingdom.net
Also...
Check out the great FREE HAWAII products you can purchase HERE
All proceeds go to help the cause.
Mahalo Nui Loa!
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Malama Pono,
Leon Siu
Hawaiian National
Monday, May 25, 2020
KE AUPUNI UPDATE - MAY 2020
Ua Mau Ke Ea O Ka `Aina I Ka Pono.
This means we are eminently qualified!
Preparing for the future
One of my favorite programs on ʻŌlelo is Voices of Truth - One-On-One With Hawai`i’s Future. I love watching these interviews of people who are passionately pursuing some kind of down-to-earth activity: restoring fishponds, building hale, planting kalo, passing on our stories and traditions, training and mentoring our keiki, providing shelter for homeless, distributing food, caring for people, caring for our land, caring for our ʻohana, our communities, ka mea, ka mea...
Each one is an amazing story. But when you think about it, thatʻs us! That’s who we are... a people who take on kuleana with dedication, perseverance and joy... and without fanfare! And when I realize these ‘everyday people’ doing extraordinary things, are embedded in our community and our collective culture, it boggles the mind! It is inspiring! We are living in a nation populated by people with so much Aloha... who care so deeply... and for whom Aloha ʻĀina is real.
A nation is not built on laws and governing mechanisms; it is built on the character of its people.
So, can we Free Hawai`i, jump-start and operate the Hawaiian Kingdom? Yes, we can! We are already eminently qualified — not in just the way the poster above says (“anything with nothing”) — but in what matters most... Aloha ʻĀina.
Take the time to envision the future powered by Aloha ʻĀina like those we see on Voices of Truth.
Year of the Hawaiian Kingdom
If you are (or if you know of someone who is) interested in being a facilitator for any aspect of the Year of the Hawaiian Kingdom Celebration, please contact: info@HawaiianKingdom.net
The campaign to Free Hawaii continues to grow ... as soon as this pandemic subsides, we expect significant movement in gaining support from the global community. Your kokua is vital to this effort...
———
Your kōkua, large or small, is much appreciated and will help greatly to move this work forward.
To contribute, go to GoFundMe.com/FreeHawaii
To contribute in other ways (airline miles, travel vouchers, clerical help, etc...) email us at Info@HawaiianKingdom.net
Also...
Check out the great FREE HAWAII products you can purchase HERE
All proceeds go to help the cause.
Mahalo Nui Loa!
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Malama Pono,
Leon Siu
Hawaiian National
Saturday, May 09, 2020
KE AUPUNI UPDATE - MAY 2020
Ua Mau Ke Ea O Ka `Aina I Ka Pono.
In our last update, we pointed out s stark contrast in styles of governance… how we expect the soon-to-be restored Hawaiian Kingdom would operate differently from the current US/State of Hawaii, using Kapu Aloha… treating people with respect and aloha even if we do not agree with them.
When Gov. Ige visited the Mauna Kea puʻuhonua last July, all the news media reported in how he was received by the kupuna and the kiaʻi. Hawaii News Now said: “The governor received a remarkably warm welcome ― with lei, chants and embraces ... in his first visit to the TMT protest.” It was essentially the same in all the news accounts as well as the live-streamed and eye-witness postings.
In spite of the fact that the two “sides” were diametrically opposed on the TMT project, Kapu Aloha prevailed and was maintained by the kiaʻi all the way to the successful suspension of the TMT project and the noa (ending, putting to rest) of the puʻuhonua.
This was the peaceful and orderly narrative at the ʻofficialʻ levels — government, developers, protectors, community, media.
But in the arena of public opinion, it was harsh... and some people — on both sides — got completely out of hand... especially on social media... making accusations, recriminations and threats. Definitely not Kapu Aloha.
This is the area that really requires our personal, individual attention. Each of us in the nation, if we are to be a lāhui that governs with Kapu Aloha, we have to be people who strive to llive in Kapu Aloha... personally... and in a culture that upholds Kapu Aloha.
The current crisis over the coronavirus has caused Gov. Ige to adopt draconian measures, shutting down practically everything. Even those that donʻt present any health hazard. Everyone his hurting. It is already an economic disaster. Those demonstrating for re-opening certain activities and businesses are being arrested and villified in social media. (Sound familiar?). This crisis is an opportune to take Kapu Aloha to the next step... making it personal in your own life and putting it into practice!
This crisis will pass, but what will be on the other end? What kind of a people will we be? What kind of a nation will we model? If not one showing Kapu Aloha, then it will be pohō, a wasted opportunity.
It is this amazing power of Kapu Aloha that will carry us through the rebirthing and rebuilding of our nation. Eō!
Year of the Hawaiian Kingdom
If you are (or if you know of someone who is) interested in being a facilitator for any aspect of the Year of the Hawaiian Kingdom Celebration, please contact: info@HawaiianKingdom.net
Things are intensifying... this year is going to see some breakthroughs as we travel and interact with the global community to support our initiatives.
Your kokua is vital to this effort... (see below about contributing through GoFundMe)
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Your kōkua, large or small, is much appreciated will help greatly to move this work forward.
To contribute, go to GoFundMe.com/FreeHawaii
To contribute in other ways (airline miles, travel vouchers, clerical help, etc...) email us at Info@HawaiianKingdom.net
Also...
Check out the great FREE HAWAII products you can purchase HERE
All proceeds go to help the cause.
Mahalo Nui Loa!
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Malama Pono,
Leon Siu
Hawaiian National
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