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"WHY DAVID IGE LIED ABOUT MAUNA KEA"

Why Did David Ige Lie About Mauna Kea Protectors In His News Conference Last Week?

Is It Something He Doesnʻt Want You To Notice That Hiding In Plain Sight?

Something That If Everyone Saw It Would Put Him Out Of A Job?

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STANDING TALL

 

DELIVERING THEIR SUPPORT

700 ASTRONOMERS SIGN LETTER SUPPORTING MAUNA KEA PROTECTORS

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

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OVER 100 RELIGIOUS LEADERS STAND FOR MAUNA KEA

WE who live in the Hawaiian Islands and call them home are challenged today and in the future to care for them so that those of Hawaiian ancestry as well as those of us who have affection for this special place continue to serve and care for the land and her people with authenticity and integrity.

The current test that we face for both the preservation and future use of Mauna Kea is but the latest of many that force us to take sides. To many, the choices seem insurmountable which is why we who lead and stand with our communities of faith must stand tall (Ku Kanaka) and provide the light of insight that will bring about peace and resolution to the stalemate of interests that present themselves on today on the Sacred Mountain.

Mauna Kea is a sacred space. It is wao akua—place of the gods, it is the mountain of God. It is understood asthe genesis point of the Hawaiian people, where sky father Wakea met with earth mother Papahanaumoku.

The controversy surrounding the TMT telescope continues to highlight the struggle of native peoples to protect and preserve their sacred sites from desecration.
We the undersigned have a responsibility not to stay silent in the face of injustice. We are not against science or scientific research. But it should be done in an appropriate location.

Building one more gigantic telescope on our sacred mountain might harm the natural environment, and the spiritual integrity. In light of recent arrest of kupuna, in the act of peaceful civil disobedience, the questionable telescope project is certainly harming the deep peace of our Hawaiian community!

Some may disagree, but we believe the mountain belongs to the Kanaka maoli. It is part of their homeland.

And they must have a say about what to do and what not to do on their sacred land! We offer our prayers in solidarity with all our kanaka maoli sisters and brothers who feel oppressed, bullied, and not listened to.

We pray for a deeper understanding of this very important issue. We pray for the people who insist to build in the midst of the loud outcry & the deep pain of our Kanaka maoli community. We pray for ourselves and all religious people and organizations to take action and join with others to right the wrongs.

We the undersigned religious leaders express ourselves in these words, speaking truth to power during these difficult days!

Religious Leaders in Solidarity -

(Religious organizations listed after names only for affiliation)

UMC – United Methodist Church
UCC – United Churches of Christ
TECH – The Episcopal Church Hawaii
AHEC – Association of Hawaiian Evangelical Churches
PAAM – Pacific Islands and Asian American Ministries

1. Dr. Kahu Kaleo Patterson, Pacific Justice and Reconciliation Center
2. Dr. Kahu Haaheo Guanson, Pacific Justice and Reconciliation Center
3. Richard Salvador, Pacific Justice and Reconciliation Center
4. Annette Mehana Keaoloha Unten, Pacific Justice and Reconciliation Center
5. Kent Kaahanui, Pacific Justice and Reconciliation Center
6. David Hagino, Native Hawaiian Church
7. Rev Dr. John Floberg, Standing Rock North Dakota TEC
8. Bishop Grant J. Hagiya, Resident Bishop of the Los Angeles area, United Methodist Church
9. Rev. Dr. Se Hee Han, Hawaii District, United Methodist Church
10.JoAnn Yoon Fukumoto, Justice and Compassion Chair, Hawaii District, and Trinity UMC
11.Francis Fukumoto, Trinity UMC
12.Kahu David K. Kaupu, Kahu Emeritus Bishop Memorial Chapel & Kaumakapili Church UCC
13.Rev. Arch Deacon Steve Costa, TECH
14.Rev. Dr. Bradley Hauff, Missioner, Indigenous Ministries, TEC
15.Ronald R. Braman, Chair, Province VIII Indigenous Ministries TEC
16.Reverend Canon Randolf V.N. Albano, TECH
17.Roth Puahala and Ohana and Kamaliʻi, Spiritual and Cultural Leader
18.Dr. Manuwai Peters, UCC
19.Leon Siu, Director, Christian Voice of Hawaii
20.Dr. Dawn Morais, Catholic and St. Elizabeth TECH
21.Kahu Debbie Wong Yuen, AHEC/UCC
22.Walter Wong Yuen, AHEC/UCC
23.Rev. David K. Popham
24.Kahu David Turner, Church of the Crossroads UCC
25.Dr. Kahu Doug Wooten, Kaumakapili Church AHEC/UCC
26.Kumu Coline Aiu, Halau Hula O Maiki and Ahahui Kaiulani
27.Reverend Canon Brian J. Grieves, TEC
28.Kahu Rennie Mau, Hawaii Pacific Islands and Asian American Ministries UCC
29.Maile Baird, Koolau Hui Ia Church, AHEC/UCC
30.Barbara Vlachos, President, Iolani Guild, TECH
31.Edward Akana, Alii Noeauloa, Lady of Peace Cathedral
32.Kahu Violet Makuakane, AHEC/UCC
33.Norman Kaleomokuokanalu Chock UCC
34.Manu Naeole AHEC/UCC
35.Kahu Alpha Goto UMC
Sacred Mauna Kea 2
36.Kumu Hula Leihiʻilani Kirkpatrick
37.Wyren Keoki Kiwaha, Chair, Justice and Witness, Hawaii Conference UCC
38.Julia Estrella, Hawaii Pacific Islands Asian American Ministries
39. Rev. Piula Alailima, Wesley United Methodist Church
40.Fr. David Gierlach, Rector, St. Elizabeth TECH, Wallyhouse Francisan Catholic Worker
41.Wally Inglis, Wallyhouse Francisan Catholic Worker Community
42.Mary Inglis, Wallyhouse Francisan Catholic Worker Community
43.Barbara D. Bennett, TSSF, Wallyhouse Francisan Catholic Worker Community
44.David Catron, Wallyhouse Francisan Catholic Worker Community
45.Niambi Mercado, Wallyhouse Francisan Catholic Worker Community
46.Dawn Webster, Wallyhouse Francisan Catholic Worker Community
47.Kahu John A. Hauʻoli Tomoso, Episcopal Priest and Social Worker MSW, TECH
48.Fr. Raymond Woo, Vicar, St. Lukeʻs TECH
49.Meleana Meyers, St. Clementʻs TECH
50.Rev. Dr. Bradley Hauff, Missoner, Indigenous Ministries, TECH
51.Rev Prof. Greg Johnson, TECH
52.Kerisa Carmelo, AHEC & UCC
53.Lorna Bufil, AHEC & UCC
54.Kahu Charles Kaupiko, Hauʻoli Kamanao Church AHEC & UCC
55.Kahu Melveen Kaupiko, Hauʻoli Kamanao Church AHEC & UCC
56.Kekai Perry, St. Stephenʻs TECH
57.Kauanoe Hoomanawanui, Koolau Huiia Protestant Church, AHEC & UCC
58.Anela Rosa, Waiola AHEC/UCC
59.Pete Doktor
60.Sensei Molly, True Mountain Sanga
61.Ron Fujiyoshi, Hawaii Pacific Islands Asian American Ministries UCC
62.Connie Gordan, Indigenous Ministries, TEC
63.David Thomson, Indigenous Ministries, TEC
64.Patty Takahashi, Nativer Hawaiian Church
65.Cheryl Hiipoi Ho, Church of the Crossroads
66.Matt Tautafete, The First Lapp UMC
67.Bude Van Dyke, Church of the Good Shepherd and Indigenous Ministries, TEC
68.Angie Warren, Kalapana Maunakea Church AHEC/UCC
69.Kahu Michael Maluhia Warren, Senior Pastor, Kalapana Mauna Kea Church AHEC/UCC
70.Kahu Wayne Higa, Kaahumanu Church AHEC/UCC
71.Gloria Pualani Muraki, Lanakila Church AHEC/UCC
72.Laurel Mieko Song Mayeda
73.Rev. Amy Wake, Trinity United Methodist Church
74.Rev. Won-Seok Yuh, Kahaluʻu United Methodist Church
75.Rev. Dr. Gwendolyn Kehaunani Hill, UCC
76.Kristen Young
77.Rev. Eric Anderson
Sacred Mauna Kea 3
78.Rev. John Finau, Keolumanu UMC
79.Trenton Baum
80.Gene Ahlo
81.Nicole Yamashita, Native Hawaiian Church
82.Myron Yamashita, Native Hawaiian Church
83.Christopher Mansho, Native Hawaiian Church
84.Cileen Yamashita, Native Hawaiian Church
85.Rev. Sam Domingo UMC
86.Rev. Ongo Viliami Koli, Trinity UMC
87.Rev. Richard Matsushita, UMC
88.Pomai Akiona, St. John the Baptist TECH
89.Loea Akiona, St. John the Baptist TECH
90.Jasmine Akiona, St. John the Baptist TECH
91.Galen Ho, St. John the Baptist TECH
92.Pumehana Ho, St. John the Baptist TECH
93.Jerome L. Uyematsu, Pacific Justice and Reconciliation Center
94.J Kawena Cotterell Uyematsu, Pacific Justice and Reconciliation Center
95.Jordan Makaalanalani Patterson, Pacific Justice and Reconciliation Center
96.Josiah Kekoanui Patterson, Pacific Justice and Reconciliation Center
97.Sha Merirei Onelungel, Progressive Pasifika
98.Kensen Alik, Oahu Berea Evangelical Church
99.Pastor Charles Petras, Oahu Berea Evangelical Church
100. Senni Petras, Oahu Berea Evangelical Church
101. Nathan Kalama, Koolau Hui Ia Church UCC
102. Brother Tom Spring, Marinist
103. Rodney Apana
104. Matthew DeKneff, Trinity UMC
105. Wendy DeKneef, Trinity UMC

WHOʻS TELLING THE TRUTH?

"WE ARE NOT FOOLED"

OPEN LETTER TO HAWAI`I GOV. DAVID IGE
READ AT THE HAWAI`I STATE CAPITOL

On behalf of `Īlioʻulaokalani, we, the undersigned kumu hula and practitioners of hula and other forms of Hawaiian knowledge and culture, descendants of Wākea and the lands that comprise the pae `āina of Hawai`i, we do vehemently assert our ancestral rights to these lands, as well as our continued opposition to the construction of the TMT. 

We also protest and disavow your “legal” unleashing of violence against Kānaka Maoli through your declaration of a State of Emergency.
 
As you are (hopefully) aware, but perhaps haven’t fully realized the irony as yet, the people who overthrew the Hawaiian Kingdom back in 1893 did the exact same thing—they deployed military troops and power in the name of “maintaining peace.” 

In reality, they did it, as do you, in order to maintain power so that you can continue to subjugate and oppress our people and our `āina, all the while speaking of the greater good—of capitalism, of Christianity, of codified law, of land as private property, of your so-called civilization, assimilation,... and now, astronomy.

We want you to know that we are not fooled by your statements, now or previously, about the “legality”of the TMT. 

When you create the system that creates the laws and also interprets and adjudicates them, then your version of “legal” sometimes has nothing to do with any version of “pono.” 

The TMT decision is a prime example of that and rests on a very tenuous legal interpretation (as acknowledged by Hawai`i Supreme Court and many others) and yet you persist because it is “legal.” 

To this we cannot, and we will not ever, agree.
 
We want you to know that we are not fooled by your statements about the need to declare a “State of Emergency.” We clearly recognize and will educate others to recognize this as an excuse for you to unleash sanctioned, legal violence against peaceful citizens of Hawai`i—both young and old, Hawaiian and non-Hawaiian—who feel so strongly that we risk our physical, emotional, and spiritual—and economic—health and well-being of ourselves and future generations in order to stop this.
 
Know that we are not fooled by your statements of concern for the safety and well-being of we, the protectors. We know and will educate others to know that you are the one putting our lives at risk solely in order to protect the economic and political interests of the state, the university, private corporations, and no doubt, yourself.
 
As some of our kia`i leave the mauna, others will go to it. As some step aside, we will fill in... and so on... and so on... and on... a mau loa aku.
 
We are Hawai`i. We are Maunakea. We are `Īlioʻulaokalani.

Vicky Holt Takamine, 
Māpuana de Silva, 
Robert Uluwehi Cazimero, 
Pualani Kanaka`ole Kanahele, 
Noe Noe Wong-Wilson, 
Nani Lim Yap, 
Manu Boyd, 
Sonny Ching, 
Hinaleimoana Wong-Kalu, 
Maelia Loebenstein Carter, 
Keola Dalire, 
Kapua Dalire, 
Leilani Basham, 
Kahikina de Silva, 
Kapalai`ula de Silva, 
Hōkūlani Holt-Padilla, 
Kehau Kekua, 
Ke`ano Ka`upu, 
Lono Padilla, 
Snowbird Bento, 
Kēhaulani Enos, 
and the other kumu hula of `Īlioʻulaokalani.

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"STATE OF HAWAI`I DECLARES WAR ON NATIVE HAWAIIANS"

What Has Happened On Mauna Kea Should Leave No Doubt.

The Moment Has Now Arrived When You Need To Decide.

Because What Theyʻve Said Itʻs About Is A Lie.

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& DO NOTHING?

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From Todayʻs Honolulu Star-Advertiser -

Law enforcement sources told the Honolulu Star-Advertiser in recent days that police officers from Oahu and Maui would assist state law enforcement officers and Hawaii County police and that riot training had been conducted on Hawaii island in recent weeks.

They said helmets and long batons had been issued to officers expected to be deployed to the protests and that Hawaii County police had gone so far as to mount tear gas “cannons” on heavy vehicles used by its special response team.

KŪ KIA`I MAUNA

YOUʻLL BE SORRY

MAUNA KEA NEEDS YOU

 

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SPECIAL REPORT - "3 SURPRISING MAUNA KEA FACTS"

Very Few People Know These Three Surprising Facts About Mauna Kea.

Once You Know Them, Youʻll Never Look At The Thirty Meter Telescope The Same Way Again.

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WE NEED MORE `IKE - NOT IGE

FLASH! - TMT/ MAUNA KEA CONSTRUCTION STARTS NEXT WEEK - NATIONAL GUARD TO BE USED FOR TRANSPORTATION, SUPPLIES & ROAD CLOSURES

PROTECTING THE SACRED - NEW MAUNA KEA LAWSUIT FILED

Honolulu Star-Advertiser - July 9, 2019

Foes of the Thirty Meter Telescope filed a lawsuit Monday saying the state failed to make the developer of the $1.4 billion project post a security bond as required by the state’s 1977 plan for Mauna Kea.

Mauna Kea Hui leader Kealoha Pisciotta said the suit filed in Third Circuit Court on Hawaii island is the first of at least three planned legal challenges aimed at stopping the TMT from being built on Hawaii’s tallest mountain.

Filed by Big Island attorney Gary Zamber, the suit claims that the Mauna Kea Plan of 1977 requires that every project have a posted security bond in the amount of the full cost of the project.

“The rules clearly state that a bond is required,” Pisciotta said this afternoon.

The claim names as defendants Gov. David Ige, state Attorney General Clare Connors, state Land Board chairperson Suzanne Case and other members of the state Board of Land and Natural Resources, plus Hawaii County Mayor Harry Kim, University of Hawaii President David Lassner and the Thirty Meter Telescope International Observatory.

The governor’s office declined to comment about the lawsuit.

“By failing to post the bond they have laid all financial liability on the People of Hawai‘i, in the event (that)TMT doesn’t get full funding and this is especially important because they don’t have full funding now,” Pisciotta said in an email.

Pisciotta said a bond helps to ensure that the developer would be able to return the land back to its original state — a requirement of the TMT’s conservation district use permit — even if the project went bankrupt in the middle of construction.

“That is the purpose of requiring a bond in the first place —so the people don’t get stuck with the bill,” she said.

The plaintiffs include Pisciotta and other Native Hawaiian religious and cultural practitioners who here petitioners in the recent TMT contested case and court case.

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