“VOICES OF TRUTH” WINS THE 2026 WAVE AWARDS

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

“Voices Of Truth - One-On-One With Hawai`iʻs Future” is the winner of the 2026 WAVE Awards.

“Weʻre excited and honored to announce that “Voices Of Truth” has won the 2026 WAVE Awards,” announced Voices Of Truth host `Ehu Kekahu Cardwell.

“Voices Of Truth” was awarded first place in the Culture and Lifestyle Community Producer category.

“For years we have told stories of everyday residents doing their part to help make Hawai`i one of the best places on earth. Guests we have interviewed come from all walks of life, theyʻre of all ages and spread throughout all of our islands. What makes them and their stories so interesting and inspirational to our viewers is their passion to make a difference however small, wherever they are in Hawai`i.”

“Voices Of Truth - One-On-One With Hawai`iʻs Future”ʻs primary purpose is to motivate our viewing audience to seek out and recognize their own kuleana, or area of responsibility, and get to work in it.”

“We want to convert armchair viewers into active participants in creating a better future for Hawai`i,” states Cardwell.

The WAVE Awards, an annual Western Access Video Excellence competition, is part of the Alliance for Community Media, a national network of TV and radio stations and PEG access advocates whose mission is to promote free speech and greater civic engagement through community media.

Winner of the prestigious 2009, 2010 and now 2026 and WAVE Video Awards as well as the Digital Halo Media Activist Award, “Voices Of Truth” is now in its twenty-first season.

“Voices Of Truth” currently reaches over twenty-four million households worldwide each month.

“Voices Of Truth - One-On-One With Hawai`iʻs Future” is a part of the Free Hawai`i Broadcasting Network brought to you by the Koani Foundation, a Lihu`e, Kaua`i based native Hawaiian grass-roots organization.

In addition to airing on all islands throughout Hawai`i, and television markets worldwide, “Voices Of Truth” can also be seen on Facebook, Instagram, TikTok, Substack, X, BlueSky, Pinterest and many other social media sites as well as on  VoicesOfTruthTV.com

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PROTECTORS OF PARADISE ON “VOICES OF TRUTH - ONE-ON-ONE WITH HAWAI`IʻS FUTURE"

"Protectors Of Paradise - A Visit With Micah Doane"

Think for a moment of your favorite beach. Now imagine it being used as a dumping ground covered in piles of trash. Thatʻs what happened to Kea`au beach on O`ahuʻs Wai`anae coast which happens to be Micah Doaneʻs favorite beach. So Protectors of Paradise was formed by Micah and other west side residents who wanted to stop the illegal dumping to keep their beach safe and pristine. But as fast as they could remove the trash, more appeared. So what did they do? Join us and Micah on our walk along beautiful Kea`au beach as he shows us what it takes to clean the beach he grew up on and why itʻs so important - Watch It Here

Now you can become a fan of Voices Of Truth on Facebook by clicking Here and see behind the scenes photos of our shows and a whole lot more.  

Voices Of Truth interviews those creating a better future for Hawai`i to discover what made them go from armchair observers to active participants. We hope you'll be inspired to do the same.
 
Voices Of Truth airs throughout Hawai`i on all islands and reaches over 24 million households across the US and throughout the world. Check your local cable TV listings.

For news and issues that affect you, watch Free Hawai`i TV. 

And for news from a kanaka point of view, watch Free Hawaii News.

All a part of the Free Hawai`i Broadcasting Network.

Please share our Free Hawai`i Broadcasting Network videos with friends and colleagues. That's how we grow. Mahalo.

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MARCH FREE HAWAII NEWS - WHAT DO THE MĀORI HAVE TO TEACH US ABOUT BEING WARRIORS?

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

Plus Why Las Vegas Is Not Our Ninth Island. Then Why Does Tourismʻs Impact On Our Communities Always Get Hidden? What Makes Great Pacific Islands Leadership? Also The Importance Of Asking The Right Questions. And A Brand New Kumu Hinaʻs Mana`o Asks What Are Manaleo Speakers & Why Are They So Special? 

The March 2026 “Free Hawaii News” debuting tonight, March 6th airs at 7 PM on `Olelo Television Channel 53 on O`ahu, on all neighbor islands and also at http://FreeHawaiiNews.com

“Te Tiriti O Waitangi or the Treaty Of Waitangi affirms the independence and rights of the Maori, the indigenous people of Aotearoa, or what westerners refer to as New Zealand. Yet, the history of Aotearoa has been marked by repeated failures of New Zealandʻs colonial government to honor those promises. Because itʻs similar to what happened to kanaka maoli here in Hawaii, a delegation of Ka Lāhui Hawaii members travelled to Aotearoa to learn how the Maori are responding,” states Free Hawaii News co-host Leon Siu.

“Also on the March Free Hawaii News we take on a current popular saying that Las Vegas is our ninth island. We speak with Hawaiian author and historian Adam Keawe Manalo-Camp who not only reminds us that Las Vegas is the home to indigenous people there, but explains who they are, their history and how we as kanaka maoli should conduct ourselves when we visit their native land that the western world calls Las Vegas,” reports Free Hawaii News co-host Hinaleimoana Wong.

Then in a fascinating interview with Ramsay Taum, we examine why tourismʻs impact on our local communities always gets hidden and in our Pacific Way segment we look at what constitutes great leadership throughout our greater Pacific Islands.

Finally, Kumu Hinaʻs Mana`o segment asks what are Manaleo speakers and why are they so special?

Free Hawaii News presents Hawaiian or kanaka maoli perspectives on a broad range of issues and topics affecting the Hawaiian Islands, the Pacific and the world.

Brought to you by the Koani Foundation, Free Hawaii News airs every month on `Ōlelo Television on O`ahu, on all neighbor islands and on stations around the world as well as online on YouTube, Instagram, TikTok, Substack, Pinterest, X, BlueSky and over thirty different Facebook pages and other online sites.

Hinaleimoana Wong is a kumu hula, filmmaker, cultural activist, Hawaiian language speaker, preservationist and community leader. She has served in the past as a member of the O`ahu Island Burial Council.

Leon Siu has for many years served as Foreign Minister of the Hawaiian Kingdom. He is active in that role at the United Nations in both New York City and Geneva, Switzerland. Besides being a diplomat, he is also an award-winning musician, composer and political analyst.

 TOMORROW ON THE MARCH FREE HAWAII NEWS

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

What Do The Māori Have To Teach Us About Being Warriors?

Also Why Las Vegas Is Not Our Ninth Island.

Why Does Tourismʻs Impact On Our Communities Always Get Hidden?

What Makes Great Pacific Islands Leadership?

The Importance Of Asking The Right Questions.

And A Brand New Kumu Hinaʻs Mana`o Asks What Are Manaleo Speakers & Why Are They So Special?

Join Hosts Hinaleimoana Wong & Leon Siu As They Give The Kanaka Perspective On Issues In Hawaii You Wonʻt Get Anywhere Else.

7 PM TOMORROW ON `OLELO TELEVISION -CABLE CHANNEL 53 ON O`AHU - FreeHawaiiNews.com

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“WHY ARE THEY SO ANGRY?"

 

You Would Be Too If This Happened To You.

Poisoning Your Drinking Water.

Permanently Altering Your Place Of Worship.

Watch This To See For Who & Where This Becomes Very Real.

 

FREE HAWAII NEWS SHORT

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

KUMU HINAʻS MANA`O

WATCH IT HERE

Want More? Watch The Full Episode Here - FreeHawaiiNews.com

BECOME A FAN OF "VOICES OF TRUTH - ONE-ON-ONE WITH HAWAI`I'S FUTURE" ON FACEBOOK 

See Behind-The-Scenes Shots Of Our Shows

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

Click HERE To Become A Fan

KEEPING HAWAI`IʻS BEACHES SAFE ON “VOICES OF TRUTH - ONE-ON-ONE WITH HAWAI`IʻS FUTURE"

"Protectors Of Paradise - A Visit With Micah Doane"

Think for a moment of your favorite beach. Now imagine it being used as a dumping ground covered in piles of trash. Thatʻs what happened to Kea`au beach on O`ahuʻs Wai`anae coast which happens to be Micah Doaneʻs favorite beach. So Protectors of Paradise was formed by Micah and other west side residents who wanted to stop the illegal dumping to keep their beach safe and pristine. But as fast as they could remove the trash, more appeared. So what did they do? Join us and Micah on our walk along beautiful Kea`au beach as he shows us what it takes to clean the beach he grew up on and why itʻs so important - Watch It Here

Now you can become a fan of Voices Of Truth on Facebook by clicking Here and see behind the scenes photos of our shows and a whole lot more.  

Voices Of Truth interviews those creating a better future for Hawai`i to discover what made them go from armchair observers to active participants. We hope you'll be inspired to do the same.
 
Voices Of Truth airs throughout Hawai`i on all islands and reaches over 24 million households across the US and throughout the world. Check your local cable TV listings.

For news and issues that affect you, watch Free Hawai`i TV. 

And for news from a kanaka point of view, watch Free Hawaii News.

All a part of the Free Hawai`i Broadcasting Network.

Please share our Free Hawai`i Broadcasting Network videos with friends and colleagues. That's how we grow. Mahalo.

KE AUPUNI UPDATE - FEBRUARY 2026

 

 

 

 

 

 

Hawaiian Nationals Living In Hawaii

Watching the U.S. battle over the questions of illegal immigrants and who gets to vote makes me think of the battle that’s been raging here for many years involving Hawaiian nationals, those who identify as Hawaiian Kingdom subjects and live under the laws of the Hawaiian Kingdom. Basically, those who take to heart, “We are not Americans…We are Hawaiians.”

The U.S. Federal Government and the State of Hawaiʻi policies deal harshly with Hawaiian nationals, arresting and forcibly dragging them into courts on false charges, convicting and ordering them to pay steep fines and/or serve inordinately severe jail sentences. Some Hawaiian nationals have been incarcerated for months and even years without formal charges or trials, essentially being held as political prisoners. The court systems of the occupying governments have inflicted financial ruin, vilification, abuse, psychological and even physical torture upon Hawaiian nationals.

State and federal judges ignore their own laws with impunity, dismissing legal motions, affidavits, interrogatories and even habeas corpus filings by Hawaiian nationals, thus specifically depriving Hawaiians of due process and basic constitutional protections that are otherwise afforded to even the worst criminal offenders, foreign or domestic.

To avoid persecution, Hawaiian nationals living in the Hawaiian Islands have had to exist furtively on the fringes of society, living covertly ‘below the radar’ of the hostile gaze of the occupier’s law enforcement and judicial systems.

The hostility of the U.S. and “State of Hawaiʻi” toward Hawaiians who are not Americans makes it difficult for nationals to conduct many everyday activities. Driving a vehicle, opening a bank account, purchasing or renting a home or car, etc. are very difficult for Hawaiian nationals. Common services available to foreign nationals like Japanese, Canadians, Brits, etc., are denied to Hawaiian nationals, living in their own country — unless they identify themselves as U.S. citizens.

Ironically, while Hawaiian nationals are denied equal treatment and forced to work around the barriers of the illegal occupier, the “State of Hawaiʻi” considers itself a “sanctuary state” for undocumented immigrants. Thus, in our homeland, Hawaiian nationals are treated worse than illegal aliens

That is why this month, a resolution is being introduced at the state legislature, Acknowledging Hawaiian nationals as a lawful people residing in the Hawaiian Islands. The purpose of the resolution is to inform state law enforcement, judges and other officials that according to their own laws, Hawaiian nationals have the same civil rights as others in Hawaii and that punitive actions against Hawaiian nationals constitute discrimination on the basis of national origin, which is prohibited by both State and Federal laws. Hopefully, this will stop the discriminatory persecution of Hawaiian nationals.

Living as a Hawaiian national in Hawaiʻi is not easy, yet those who assert their Hawaiian nationality continue to assert their rights with the expectation that eventually, justice will prevail and freedom for Hawaiian nationals will return to our island nation.

Aloha ʻĀina —
“Love of country is deep-seated in the breast of every Hawaiian, whatever his station.” — Queen Liliʻuokalani

Ua mau ke ea o ka ʻāina i ka pono.
The sovereignty of the land is perpetuated in righteousness.
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For the latest news and developments about our progress at the United Nations in both New York and Geneva, tune in to Free Hawaii News at 7 PM, the first Friday of each month on ʻŌlelo Television, Channel 53.

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"Remember, for the latest updates and information about the Hawaiian Kingdom, check out the twice-a-month Ke Aupuni Updates published online on Facebook and other social media."

PLEASE KŌKUA…
Your kōkua, large or small, is vital to this effort...
To contribute, go to:

• GoFundMe – CAMPAIGN TO FREE HAWAII

• PayPal – log in to PayPal and pay to the account, info@HawaiianKingdom.net

• Other – To contribute in other ways (airline miles, travel vouchers, volunteer service, etc...) email us at: info@HawaiianKingdom.net  

Malama Pono,
Leon Siu
Hawaiian National

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ENDS TOMORROW - YOUR CHANCE TO HELP SHAPE THE FUTURE OF MAUNA KEA

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

The Mauna Kea Stewardship and Oversight Authority is in the final stage of gathering public input for the Comprehensive Management Plan.

The community survey will close tomorrow, Friday, Feb. 27.

If you have not yet completed the survey, or would like to provide additional input beyond what was shared at a workshop, we strongly encourage you to do so before the deadline. This is the final opportunity in this phase of engagement to ensure your perspectives are reflected in the plan.

The decisions made through this process will help shape the future stewardship of Mauna Kea. Broad participation is essential.

SURVEY: https://selfserve.decipherinc.com/.../self.../205d/260103...#?

Or go to: http://kuaowakea.org
Workshop recordings, educational resources, and updates remain available at kuaowakea.org.

We urge you to participate and to share this survey with others who care about Mauna Kea.

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“WHO WANTS TO BRING SPACE WARS TO MAUI?"

 

What If The US Wanted To Build A Telescope Atop The Vatican.

Thatʻs Outrageous & Crazy, You Say?

Well, The US Military Wants To Do Exactly That On Maui.

Watch This For Details & Why It Must Stopped.

 

ON THE BEACH AT WAIKĪKĪ

DID YOU KNOW?

A CHURCH WITHOUT WALLS ON “VOICES OF TRUTH - ONE-ON-ONE WITH HAWAI`IʻS FUTURE"

"A Church Without Walls - A Visit With Moanike`ala Nanod-Sitch"

Not too many people can say they became a minister because they played around with a telephone as a kid. But thatʻs what happened to Moanike`ala Nanod-Sitch as a little girl. Today Moani is pastor of a Hawaiian church with a congregation but no building, because they go wherever theyʻre called for help in the community and that includes church members getting arrested for protecting both places and people. Join us in our inspirational morning walk with Moani and youʻll see why the phone she once played with as a child helped her answer a much bigger call - Watch It Here

Now you can become a fan of Voices Of Truth on Facebook by clicking Here and see behind the scenes photos of our shows and a whole lot more.  

Voices Of Truth interviews those creating a better future for Hawai`i to discover what made them go from armchair observers to active participants. We hope you'll be inspired to do the same.
 
Voices Of Truth airs throughout Hawai`i on all islands and reaches over 24 million households across the US and throughout the world. Check your local cable TV listings.

For news and issues that affect you, watch Free Hawai`i TV. 

And for news from a kanaka point of view, watch Free Hawaii News.

All a part of the Free Hawai`i Broadcasting Network.

Please share our Free Hawai`i Broadcasting Network videos with friends and colleagues. That's how we grow. Mahalo.

IS HAWAI`I REALLY THE 50TH US STATE?

FREE HAWAII NEWS SHORT

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

WHAT DO THESE TWO PLACES HAVE IN COMMON?

WATCH IT HERE

Want More? Watch The Full Episode Here - FreeHawaiiNews.com

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From The Official Facebook Polynesian Leaders Group Platform

Introducing Hawaii

His Excellency Leon Kaulahao Siu is the Minister of Foreign Affairs for the Kingdom of the Hawaiian Islands (Ke Aupuni Hawaii Ko Hawaii Pae Aina), also known as the Hawaiian Kingdom.

Minister Siu has been a frequent representative of the Hawaiian Kingdom as an invited Observer to the Meetings of the Polynesian Leaders Group, since 2018, when the Polynesian states of Hawaii, New Zealand (Aotearoa) and Rapanui (Easter Island) were admitted as Observer Members of the PLG.

Foreign Minister Siu is from the tiny fishing village of Miloliʻi on the island of Hawaiʻi. He has a diverse background in native arts, fine arts and media. He is an accomplished visual artist, musician, vocalist, recording artist, composer, poet, author, producer and director of audio, film and video. He is known for his work in cross-disciplined, cross-cultural, multi-arts projects.

Mr. Siu is the only Hawaiian to have a composition recorded by the prestigious London Symphony Orchestra. He has composed soundtrack music for award-winning documentary films, including the 1977 National Geographic film, The Voyage of the Hōkūleʻa, a Polynesian voyaging canoe that 40 years later, circumnavigated the globe to emphasize the need to care for Planet Earth. Mr. Siu has created numerous recordings in a variety of musical genres. He remains active in producing audio and video recordings and performing in various venues throughout the Hawaiian Islands and occasionally abroad.

Mr. Siu is one of the leaders involved in a spiritual and cultural revival among Hawaiians. As an extension of that, he is also an overseer of global spiritual gatherings that serve to affirm in indigenous peoples around the world the beauty, grace, strength and purposes of the Creator within native traditions and cultures.
Mr. Siu is an astute political analyst, strategist and activist and has received several awards and recognition for his work in affecting public policy. He is engaged in communicating the message of liberation for Hawaii to the United Nations, the European Union and other international bodies, raising awareness of the continuity of the Hawaiian Kingdom throughout the global community.

Mr. Siu is a popular speaker at colleges, seminars, conferences, community gatherings, webinars, podcasts and other platforms on topics ranging from, ancient and modern Hawaiian history and culture, to American pop culture, to the arts, to current events and local and international politics. He has a notable presence in print and a wide range of electronic media in Hawaii and internationally.

Minister Siu is the co-author (along with Prof. Dr. h.c. Mehmet Sükrü Güzel) of the expositional book, Modus Vivendi Situation of West Papua (2018). Mr. Siu also served as editor for the seminal books, Perpetuated in Righteousness by Dr. Daniel K. Kikawa and Hawaii the Fake State; A Nation in Captivity (2008), by the late Aran A. Ardaiz.

Hawaii

The Hawaiian Kingdom is in the process of being restored as a
sovereign, independent country. As it’s Foreign Minister, Mr. Siuʻs
duties are: to raise international visibility for the Hawaiian Kingdom; to facilitate the normalization and resumption of diplomatic relations; and to engage in matters of mutual interests and concerns. Minister Siu is a strategist and proponent for self-determination and for ending all forms of colonialism.

He has led the Hawaiian Kingdom’s engagement in global dialogs on sustainability, sea level rise, demilitarization and the banning of nuclear weapons. He participated in international conferences at Columbia University on the threat to national sovereignty due to sea-level rise and the reunification of the Korean Peninsula. He is also involved in discussions on development, economic, environmental and security issues in the Pacific with various regional organizations such as the Melanesian Spearhead Group, the Pacific Islands Development Forum, the Polynesian Leaders Group and the Pacific Islands Forum.

Minister Siu was nominated for the 2017 Nobel Peace Prize for his collaborative work in advocacy of independence for West Papua. Also in 2017, he was a recipient of the Decree of Consecration Diploma and Gold Medal UN Peacemaker Sergio Vieira de Mello Award (Brazil). In 2015 he was awarded the Knight Grand Cross of the Order of Kamehameha for meritorious work in representing the Hawaiian Kingdom in international affairs.

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“HOW DID YOU CELEBRATE VALENTINEʻS DAY?"

 

Not Everyone Has A Happy Valentineʻs Day.

Unfortunately Captain James Cook Was One Who Didnʻt.

So What Did He Do To Actually Get Himself Killed?

Watch This But Beware Because It Wasnʻt Only In Hawai`i That He Tempted Fate.