KE AUPUNI UPDATE - APRIL 2026

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

Iran and the Hawaiian Kingdom 

How does the United States’ current aggressive actions in Iran compare to the USA’s invasion of Hawaii in 1893? When the smoke clears in a few days (weeks? months?), Iran will still be a sovereign country, while Hawaii? … well, it’s complicated.

Over the centuries, certain criteria have developed regarding the nature and character of nation-states*, so that once a nation-state has been lawfully established, it is difficult to extinguish.

There are only two ways a nation-state can be extinguished:
1) Conquest: the military defeat and subjugation of the people and physical seizure of the territory by the victor; or

2) Consent: the free-will choice of its leaders (and/or people) to surrender and merge their country’s sovereignty to another.

This standard became more firmly fixed by the UN’s decolonization activities during the mid-20th Century.

Even the unconditional surrender of Japan and Germany after World War II, did not extinguish their sovereignty. They became occupied states but still retained their national identity, and the occupying forces administered and enforced the laws of Japan and Germany respectively, until they were able to resume self-governance: Japan in 1952 and Germany in 1945.

The absoption of the Eastern European states into the Soviet Union after World War II did not extinguish their sovereignty. When the Soviet Union collapsed in the early 1990s, despite having been completely dominated by the USSR, states like Lithuania, Estonia, Latvia, Czechoslovakia, and so forth, reemerged as sovereign and independent countries in continuity.

The fact is, despite outward appearances and public ignorance, according to established international standards, the lawful, sovereign entity — the Hawaiian Kingdom — still exists!

That is because, technically even after the illegal seizure and fake annexation, the status of the Hawaiian Kingdom and the Hawaiian people (referring to Hawaiian nationals) remained unchanged.

At no time did the Hawaiian Kingdom or Hawaiian nationals surrender their sovereignty or give their consent to merge with the United States. On the contrary, they expressed staunch, vociferous opposition to both the initial seizure and the annexation, as evidenced by the massive petitions and the prodigious protests and resistance.

As for the Hawaii Statehood vote of 1959… Although it was a complete fraud, it succeeded in fooling the United Nations (and the rest of the world) into accepting the United States’ false narrative that Hawaiians had overwhelmingly consented to become the 50th State of the United States.

The Hawaiian Kingdom continues to exist. It did not expire. It survives even having been buried alive under the layers of U.S. deception and fraud. The unfolding of invasive actions by the US in places like Iran and Venezuela, the threats to annex Greenland and take over Cuba, etc. are helping to bring better understanding of the situation in Hawaii and support for our campaign to Free Hawaii.

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
Minister of Foreign Affairs for the Hawaiian Kingdom (since 2001)

FREE HAWAII NEWS SHORT

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

WHAT ARE HAWAIIAN TRADITIONAL DEATH PRACTICES?

FREE HAWAII NEWS SHORT

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 FREE HAWAI`I

 

 

FREE HAWAI`I TV
THE FREE HAWAI`I BROADCASTING NETWORK  

“WHO TRIED TO PULL A FAST ONE ABOUT HAWAI`I AT THE UN?"

 

The United States Did.

Of Course Youʻre Not Surprised, Right?

Well, Someone Went To Tahiti To Set The Record Straight.

Watch This To See Who It Is & Find Out What The US Did.

 

 KAMALEHUA: THE SHELTERING TREE

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

World Premiere Opera | Patrick Makuakāne, Director and Choreographer

The true story of Timoteo Ha`alilio, Royal Secretary and lifelong friend to King Kamehameha III.

Set in the mid-nineteenth century, the opera reveals the little-known history of the Hawaiian Kingdom and its early struggles to maintain independence. 

The focus is Ha`alilio’s 1842-45 mission to the United States, Great Britain, Belgium, and France to secure treaties recognizing Hawai`i as a sovereign nation with the goal of protecting the kingdom from annexation by foreigners.

Performance Dates -

Fri, May 1, 2026 @ 7:30pm
Sun, May 3, 2026 @ 4pm
Tues,May  5, 2026 @ 7:30pm

 

 

Tickets -

Available now: $40 – $145 https://tickets.hawaiiopera.org/events

 

AFTER MERRIE MONARCH

 

THE KŪ PROJECT ON “VOICES OF TRUTH - ONE-ON-ONE WITH HAWAI`IʻS FUTURE"

"The Kū Project - A Visit With Daniel Aipa"

Newly married with no job prospects, Daniel Aipa moved back to Hawai`i in 2013 and decided to do the one thing which was his passion - show others by example how to lead healthier lives. And thatʻs how the Kū Project was born. The Kū Project quickly became his lifeʻs work coaching his clients how to strengthen oneself in order to make a difference within your own family and community. Donʻt miss our amazing visit with Daniel who says the key to becoming an influential leader is to “Be You - Be Kū”- 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.

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APRIL FREE HAWAII NEWS - WHOʻS BEEN BUYING LAHAINA LANDS & WILL THEY STAY IN LAHAINA HANDS?

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

Plus Where Are Hawaiian Kingdom Subjects & Are They Victims Of Identity Theft? Then How Important Is The Pacific Way In Times Of Tragedies? What Are Hawaiian Traditional Death Practices? Also Is The Hawaiian Homes Program A Trap? & A New Kumu Hinaʻs Mana`o Examines How The US Expects Hawaiians to Behave & Why 

 

The April 2026 “Free Hawaii News” debuting tonight Friday, April 3rd airs at 7 PM on `Olelo Television Channel 53 on O`ahu, on all neighbor islands and also at FreeHawaiiNews.com

 

 “Itʻs been almost three years since the Lahaina fires and when we heard that the Lahaina Community Land Trust had been looking into how ‘āina has changed hands since then, we spoke with them to see what they have discovered,” reports Free Hawaii News co-host Leon Siu.

 

“Also on the April Free Hawaii News, Leon and I discuss how important the Pacific Way is in times of tragedies. We take a close look at the importance of first responders and who they actually were when the flood waters started rising. Hawai`iʻs first responders may not be who you think they are and itʻs what makes Hawai`i so special,” remarked Free Hawaii News co-host Hinaleimoana Wong.

 

Then in a fascinating interview with Miki`ala Pescaia we take a look at traditional Hawaiian death practices and in his report Adam Keawe Manalo-Camp explains why the Hawaiian Homes program is a trap.

 

Also Leon Siu investigates where Hawaiian Kingdom subjects are and if they qualify as modern day identity theft victims.

 

Finally, Kumu Hinaʻs Mana`o segment examines how the US expects Hawaiians to behave and why.

 

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 APRIL FREE HAWAII NEWS

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

Whoʻs Been Buying Lahaina Lands & Will They Stay In Lahaina Hands?

Where Are Hawaiian Kingdom Subjects & Are They Victims Of Identity Theft?

How Important Is The Pacific Way In Times Of Tragedies?

What Are Hawaiian Traditional Death Practices?

Why Hawaiian Homes Is A Trap.

And A Brand New Kumu Hinaʻs Mana`o Which Examines How The US Expects Hawaiians To Behave & Why.

Join Hosts Hinaleimoana Wong & Leon Siu Tomorrow 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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“WHAT CONSTITUTES A NATION?"

 

The Answer Was On Full Display Recently.

The Nation Hard At Work Was Impossible To Miss.

But Who Or What Are Those Critical Components?

Watch This To Find Out & See How The Magic Occurs.

 

DONʻT MISS IT - SUNDAY, APRIL 12TH -  HAWAI`I ISLAND

 

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LIVING HEALTHIER LIVES ON “VOICES OF TRUTH - ONE-ON-ONE WITH HAWAI`IʻS FUTURE"

"The Kū Project - A Visit With Daniel Aipa"

Newly married with no job prospects, Daniel Aipa moved back to Hawai`i in 2013 and decided to do the one thing which was his passion - show others by example how to lead healthier lives. And thatʻs how the Kū Project was born. The Kū Project quickly became his lifeʻs work coaching his clients how to strengthen oneself in order to make a difference within your own family and community. Donʻt miss our amazing visit with Daniel who says the key to becoming an influential leader is to “Be You - Be Kū”- 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 - MARCH 2026

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

What Constitutes a Nation?
The outpouring of kōkua and aloha for those devastated by the recent floods has been truly inspiring. The first responders here in Hawaiʻi were not the government agencies, but neighbors, friends and even strangers, that just showed up to help in time of need. Like the response to other disasters (the Kapoho eruption, the Lāhaina fire, etc.) the epic flooding reveals the true essence of Hawai’i… people caring for one another… This is the fundamental character, the heart, of our Lāhui, our nation.

Too often when we hear people speak of a “nation” they are referring to a legal, political entity as defined by the Law of Nations, the Montevideo Convention and other key documents concerning forms of government.

But a nation is much more than a political grouping or a government or physical territory. It is the people living together in community, working together and having each other’s back.

So, when we talk of restoring the Hawaiian Kingdom as a sovereign nation, we are not just talking about restoring the government or a political body or the territorial place or some legal entity on paper. We are talking about the people, and everything that affects the people’s well-being.

There is a saying that I learned years ago from our cousins, the Maori of Aotearoa. It goes: the speaker asks, “He aha mea nui?” (What is the most important thing?) The people answer: “He Tangata, he Tangata, he Tangata!” (The People, the People, the People!) In ʻōlelo Hawaiʻi, that would be, “He Kanaka, he Kanaka, he Kanaka!”

This concept is central to who we are.

In 1810, when King Kaumualiʻi of Kauai and Niʻihau pledged his fealty to Mōʻī Kamehameha (King Kamehameha the Great) the unification of all the islands was completed. The first edict Kamehameha proclaimed was Māmala Hoe Kānāwai (The Law of the Splintered Paddle) which guaranteed the safety of all, especially women, children, sick and aged… as they traveled throughout the Kingdom. The story of how this came about is fascinating. Google it.

His sons, Kamehameha II and Kamehameha III continued that tradition of the aliʻi’s (chief’s) respecting and protecting the rights of the people and the aliʻi’s responsibility to place the welfare of the people as their most important duty. This was not a novel concept. It is a fundamental part of the traditional duties of the aliʻi.

In 1839 Kamehameha III issued a Declaration of Rights which many think is simply a reiteration of the American Bill of Rights. On first glance they may seem the same, but if you take a better look, they are profoundly different. Just compare the opening foundational statement of each.

The American version says: “…all men are created equal…” The Hawaiian version says “…all men are of one blood…” The American says we are legally on the same level, equal… The Hawaiian says, We are family! We have a sacred familial responsibility for one another.

This is why, I have no doubts that as the political body, the Hawaiian Kingdom reemerges, our Lāhui, the people, he kanaka, will respond, and rise to the occasion, guided by the in-bred spirit of ʻOhana, Lōkahi, Kōkua and of course, Aloha.

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

FREE HAWAII NEWS SHORT

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

KUMU HINAʻS MANA`O - FREE HAWAII NEWS SHORT

WATCH IT HERE

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 FREE HAWAI`I

FREE HAWAI`I TV
THE FREE HAWAI`I BROADCASTING NETWORK  

“WHAT CONSTITUTES A NATION?"

 

The Answer Was On Full Display Recently.

The Nation Hard At Work Was Impossible To Miss.

But Who Or What Are Those Critical Components?

Watch This To Find Out & See How The Magic Occurs.

 

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HELP FOR O`AHU FLOOD VICTIMS

 

CANOES ARE FAMILY ON “VOICES OF TRUTH - ONE-ON-ONE WITH HAWAI`IʻS FUTURE"

"Canoes Are Family - A Visit With Scotty Reis-Moniz"

Canoes are not often thought of as a person or family member, but thatʻs only part of what we learned in our visit with Scotty Reis-Moniz of the Waimanalo Canoe Club. Because wa`a, as they are called in Hawaiian, were considered way more than transportation, they held an exalted place in ancient Hawai`i and still do today. While most of us see canoe-racing as a sport, that only begins to scratch the surface of the amazing role they have in Hawai`iʻs culture. Donʻt miss our fascinating visit with Scotty on the beach in Waimanalo as we meet some of his canoe family and youʻll soon see why thereʻs a deep connection between wa`a and people that goes back centuries - 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.