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"DID HAWAI`IʻS QUEEN ABDICATE OR NOT?"
Some Say Yes & Some Say No.
But What About That Document She Signed?
It All Comes Down To What She Actually Did & Did Not Do.
Confused? Watch This As We Piece It All Together With The Answer.
THE POWER OF WORDS ON “VOICES OF TRUTH - ONE-ON-ONE WITH HAWAI`IʻS FUTURE"
"The Power Of Words - A Visit With Kalama Cabigon"
Kalama Cabigon enrolled in Hawaiian language class so he could meet girls. Instead he met John Ke`ola Lake, one of Hawai`iʻs most revered cultural practitioners. Learning far more than he ever expected, Kalama soon realized the significance of cultural chants he was being taught as they began to deeply influence his skills as a poet and musician. Join us in our fascinating visit with Kalama as he performs some ancient Hawaiian chants and shares the deep impact Hawai`iʻs culture has had on his life - Watch It Here
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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.
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KE AUPUNI UPDATE - SEPTEMBER 2024
The Queen Never Abdicated
September is Hawaiian History month. The article in the April 27, 2024 Ke Aupuni Update was titled: “The Queen Never Surrendered”. This one is about the so-called “abdication” of Queen Liliuʻokalani. It is true, sort of…
Here’s a brief recap of events leading up to the so-called abdication.
On January 17, 1893 with a company of armed US Marines backing them, white insurgents seize control of the government.
On December 18, 1893 President Cleveland denounces the actions of the insurgents, and calls for the reinstatement of Queen Liliuʻokalani and the lawful government of the Hawaiian Kingdom.
The insurgents respond by telling the US to mind its own business, then on July 4, 1894, proclaim the Hawaiian Kingdom was now the Republic of Hawaii.
From January 6-9, 1895, Hawaiian Patriots fail in an armed uprising to overthrow the “Republic” and restore Liliuʻokalani to the throne.
The leaders of the “rebellion” are captured, tried for treason and sentenced to death.
January 16, 1895, Queen Liliuʻokalani was arrested, confined to a room at Iolani Palace and, on February 8, 1895, tried for treason against the Republic.
On January 24, 1895, while under house arrest, representatives of the Republic presented Liliuʻokalani with a letter of abdication for her to sign. They made it clear to her that if she did not sign, the leaders of the “rebellion” would be executed.
Under those conditions, to save the lives of her dear followers and friends, she signed the document of abdication.
The Republic then announced to the world that the Queen had abdicated and used it to fortify their claim of legitimacy. Countries with treaties with the Hawaiian Kingdom, shifted to dealing with the Republic of Hawaii and business went on as usual.
But did the Queen abdicate? Actually, no… for several reasons.
First, a document signed under coercion and duress is invalid.
Second, what she signed, was not her name. She signed, Lili’uokalani Dominis, a name she had never used before or since; nor was it her official name as the monarch of the Hawaiian Kingdom.
Third, in her autobiography, and in many other instances, she completely repudiated that “letter of abdication”.
Fourth, the Queen worked tirelessly in the years immediately following that “abdication” to have the Hawaiian Kingdom government and herself as the sovereign, restored as an independent nation.
Words have been used to distort, embed and promote the false narratives in the telling of our story. It is up to us to set the record straight for us and for others who need to know the truth.
“Love of country is deep-seated in the breast of every Hawaiian, whatever his station.” — Queen Liliʻuokalani
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Ua mau ke ea o ka ʻāina i ka pono. The sovereignty of the land is perpetuated in righteousness.
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"And 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."
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All proceeds are used to help the cause. MAHALO!
Malama Pono,
Leon Siu
Hawaiian National
Can Tourism Benefit Hawaiians Rather Than Enrich Private Corporations? Plus Our Pacific Way Segment Asks Who Should Own Land In Hawai`i. Also An Update On A New Path Forward For Hawaiians At The United Nations & A Surprise-Filled Kumu Hinaʻs Mana`o.
The September “Free Hawaii News” airing tonight, September 6th at
6 PM on `Olelo Television Channel 53 on O`ahu and online at FreeHawaiiNews.com reports on the latest details of the Red Hill Toxic plume and attempts to stop it from spreading.
“The Red Hill toxic plume is a new, surprise twist in the Red Hill water contamination disaster. No one at this point is exactly sure where or how far it will spread. No one is certain about how to stop it or even if thatʻs possible,” says Free Hawaii News co-host Leon Siu. “We have a full report on all of this from one of the O`ahu Water Protectors who gives us all the latest details.”
We also feature a special report with co-host Hinaleimoana Wong who interviews Kumu Ramsay Taum about a new approach to tourism in Hawai`i. “Can tourism actually benefit Hawaiians rather than enrich private corporations? What if we changed the paradigm from tourists to visitors? Those who want to come to Hawaii, stay with local residents in their homes rather than in hotels and learn what Hawaii is really all about?” remarks Free Hawaii News co-host Hinaleimoana Wong.
We also update on a new approach for Hawaiians at the United Nations and a Kumu Hinaʻs Mana`o segment which features surprise details of one of the other things Kumu Hina does.
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. Check local listings for times.
Hinaleimoana Wong is a kumu hula, filmmaker, cultural activist, Hawaiian language speaker, preservationist and community leader. She has served 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.
“Free Hawaii News” is online at FreeHawaiiNews.com, Facebook, Instagram and other social media sites.
TOMORROW - THE RACE TO STOP THE RED HILL TOXIC PLUME FROM SPREADING
Tomorrow On The September Free Hawaii News -
We Have The Latest On The Red Hill Toxic Plume, Where It Has Spread & The Race To Protect O`ahuʻs Water Supply.
Plus Can Tourism Benefit Hawaiians Rather Than Enrich Private Corporations?
Then Our Pacific Way Segment Asks Who Should Own Land In Hawai`i.
Also An Update On A New Path Forward For Hawaiians At The United Nations & A Surprise-Filled Kumu Hinaʻs Mana`o.
Join Hosts Hinaleimoana Wong & Leon Siu As They Give The Kanaka Perspective On Issues In Hawaii You Wonʻt Get Anywhere Else.
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"WILL THIS DESTROY FOOD SOVEREIGNTY IN HAWAI`I?"
Think The Poisoning Of Drinking Water At Red Hill Is Bad?
You Ainʻt Seen Anything Yet.
What If Those Same Poisons Contaminated Hawai`iʻs Agricultural Lands?
Watch This To See Where Itʻs Already Happening & Poisoning Food.
POETRY POWER ON “VOICES OF TRUTH - ONE-ON-ONE WITH HAWAI`IʻS FUTURE"
"The Power Of Words - A Visit With Kalama Cabigon"
Kalama Cabigon enrolled in Hawaiian language class so he could meet girls. Instead he met John Ke`ola Lake, one of Hawai`iʻs most revered cultural practitioners. Learning far more than he ever expected, Kalama soon realized the significance of cultural chants he was being taught as they began to deeply influence his skills as a poet and musician. Join us in our fascinating visit with Kalama as he performs some ancient Hawaiian chants and shares the deep impact Hawai`iʻs culture has had on his life - 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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KUMU HINAʻS MANA`O - Watch It Here
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"HAWAI`I - UNDER NEW MANAGEMENT?"
Youʻve All Seen The Sign Hanging Up On Storefronts As You Drive By.
They Say “Under New Management” & It Means New & Better Leadership & Decisions.
How Would Hawai`i Fare “Under New Management?”
Watch This To Find Out & How That Could Come About.
CONNECTED TO THE LAND ON “VOICES OF TRUTH - ONE-ON-ONE WITH HAWAI`IʻS FUTURE"
"Connected To The Land - A Visit With Kimo Franklin"
Back in ancient times, the Maunalua area of O`ahu was a major center of food production, but today itʻs known as Hawai`i Kai and populated with upscale homes and shopping centers. So naturally we were quite surprised to discover farms still exist there. And thatʻs how we met Kimo Franklin, who gave us an amazing tour of one of Hawai`i Kaiʻs active farms. If youʻre like us who initially said, “What? Farms in Hawai`i Kai?” then join us on our visit and see for yourself as Kimo reveals one of Hawai`iʻs best kept and most fascinating secrets - 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 - AUGUST 2024
Can Hawaii Function as an Independent Country?
Yes! Like many other small countries, Hawaii can function very nicely as an independent nation. As a pre-existing sovereign country, the Hawaiian Kingdom’s structural foundations for self-governance are still intact with its constitution, treaties, session laws, civil codes, etc.
Most of the systems, infrastructures, mechanisms necessary to run a modern, fully functioning nation are already in place, right now… currently operating as the so-called “State of Hawaii”.
The lands and natural resources, although strained by abuses from foreign occupation, are still here. Best of all, Hawaii has a wealth of talented, motivated and loving people.
Think of it as a change of management — transitioning from being American-operated to being Hawaiian-operated. We would not have to re-build the entire operating system from scratch or even put it through major overhaul. The transition can be done with minor tweaks as a smooth and orderly change of management… with a friendly management style.
Management Hawaiian-style would be people-friendly, infusing values like Aloha Aina into the operations of governance, economics, education, food production, land management, security and other vital national functions.
YES! We can do this! Our kupuna crisscrossed the vast Pacific Ocean in great voyaging canoes made of wood and leaves! They operated a productive, fully sustainable agricultural system that would be the envy of the world today… and kept their people well-fed.
While the rest of the peoples and nations of the world were falling to colonialism and imperialism the Hawaiian Kingdom became a profoundly Christian nation, established a constitutional monarchy, had the highest rate of literacy in the world, established a public education system, and gained recognition and respect from all the great powers of the world as an enlightened, sovereign, independent, benevolent, peace-loving country.
So, YES! We can do this!
“Love of country is deep-seated in the breast of every Hawaiian, whatever his station.” — Queen Liliʻuokalani
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Ua mau ke ea o ka ʻāina i ka pono. The sovereignty of the land is perpetuated in righteousness.
------
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
6 PM the first Friday of each month on ʻŌlelo Television, Channel 53.
------
"And 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 – use account email: info@HawaiianKingdom.net
• Other – To contribute in other ways (airline miles, travel vouchers, volunteer services, etc...) email us at: info@HawaiianKingdom.net
All proceeds are used to help the cause. MAHALO!
Malama Pono,
Leon Siu
Hawaiian National
