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KUMU HINAʻS MANA`O - Watch It Here
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Wednesday, July 24, 2024
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"ITʻS ALMOST HERE & YOU DONʻT WANT TO MISS IT"
Itʻs Right Around The Corner.
One Of The Most Important Days In Hawaiian Kingdom History.
Itʻs What Great Britain Did That The US Still Has Never Done.
Watch This To See How You Can Celebrate This Amazing Event.
Saturday, July 20, 2024
KE AUPUNI UPDATE - JULY 2024
Hawaiiʻs First National Holiday
Next weekend Hawaiian Nationals will be celebrating the 181st anniversary of Lahoihoi Ea, “Sovereignty Restoration Day”.
On February 11, 1843 a British naval officer Captain Lord George Paulet arrived in Honolulu to investigate a land dispute complaint filed by Richard Charlton, the British Consul to Hawaii.
When negotiations with King Kamehameha III did not go his way, Paulet’s cavalier colonial response was to seize control of the Hawaiian Kingdom and place it under the British Crown. But unbeknownst to Paulet, three envoys from Hawaii — Timoteo Ha’alilio, William Richards and Sir George Simpson — were already in Europe negotiating with the United Kingdom and the Kingdom of France for formal recognition of the Hawaiian Kingdom as a sovereign nation. Upon learning of Paulet’s brazen action in Hawaii, they filed a protest with British authorities.
On July 26, 1843 British Admiral Richard Thomas sailed into Honolulu harbor on his flagship HMS Dublin to put an end Captain Paulet’s illegal occupation. Reserving the right to protect British citizens, Adm. Thomas clearly affirmed Great Britain’s respect for the sovereignty of the Hawaiian Kingdom.
On July 31, 1843 a ceremony lowering the British flag and raising the flag of Hawaii was held at a site now called Thomas Square in honor of the admiral and the occasion. The ceremony acknowledged Hawai‘i’s sovereign stature and restored King Kamehameha III as the rightful ruler. A phrase from the speech made that day by Kamehameha III at Kawaiah‘o Church, Ua mau ke eā o ka ‘āina i ka pono (The sovereignty of the land is preserved through righteousness), remains the official motto of the Hawaiian Kingdom to this day. Even the usurper State of Hawaii has adopted it as their state motto.
Lā Ho‘iho‘i Ea
For 50 years, from 1843 to 1893, Lā Ho‘iho‘i Ea, was celebrated as a week long national holiday marked by Hawaiian patriotism and all the best that our islands have to offer including music, crafts, games, food and community events.
In 1893, Hawai‘i once again came under illegal occupation (this time by the United States) and Lā Ho‘iho‘i Ea, was banned in Hawai‘i, along with other national holidays such as Hawaii Independence Day, Lā Ku‘oko’a. Unlike the illegal occupation of 1843, the one that began in 1893 continues until today.
However, Lā Ho‘iho‘i Ea experienced a rebirth in 1985 when Hawaiian national scholar, patriot and activist Dr. Kekuni Blaisdell resurrected this holiday to honor and celebrate our continued independence and sovereignty, despite the nearly century-long American occupation. This Hawaiian Kingdom holiday is now celebrated by a huge gathering at Thomas Square in Honolulu, and by numerous gatherings and activities throughout the islands.
Happily, this year, even the US-installed puppet government, the “State of Hawaii”, is recognizing Lā Ho‘iho‘i Eā and Lā Ku‘oko’a, as two of the Hawaiian Kingdomʻs most important national holidays. Another sign that a Free Hawaii continues to rise…
“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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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.
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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."
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
Friday, July 19, 2024
FREE HAWAI`I NEWS SHORT
A WASTE OF WATER IN THE MIDDLE OF A WATER CRISIS - FreeHawaiiNews.com
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Wednesday, July 17, 2024
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"LONG-STANDING HAWAIIAN TRADITION BROKEN"
A 159 Year Old Tradition Has Now Been Broken.
Where Itʻs Been Broken Is Even Worse.
A Place Where Ultimate Care & Respect Is Expected.
Watch This To Discover The Very Sad Details.
Sunday, July 14, 2024
JOURNEY OF DISCOVERY ON “VOICES OF TRUTH - ONE-ON-ONE WITH HAWAI`IʻS FUTURE"
"Then There Were None - A Visit With Martha Noyes"
Martha Noyes had a rocky childhood and as a result knew she had more than a few emotional issues to work out. What she never expected was to find the answers in Hawai`i. In writing her award winning book, "Then There Were None," a personal and emotional account of the effects of western contact on Hawaiians, she saw dramatic parallels between what Hawaiians had lived through and what she had experienced. Join us in our fascinating visit with Martha as she describes her amazing journey of discovery and self-realization that has deep meaning for us all - 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.
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Friday, July 12, 2024
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WHY SHOULD THIS SCARE YOU? FIND OUT HERE - FreeHawaiiNews.com
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Wednesday, July 10, 2024
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"WOWIE MAUI - ANOTHER VICTORY"
The People Of Maui Have Done It Again.
A Lot Of Mauiʻs Water Has Been Privately Controlled.
Privately Controlled That Is For Over A Century.
Watch This To See What They Have Now Gotten Back.
Sunday, July 07, 2024
THEYʻRE DANGEROUS & THEYʻRE IN HAWAI`I ON “VOICES OF TRUTH - ONE-ON-ONE WITH HAWAI`IʻS FUTURE"
"Invasion Of The Little Fire Ants - A Visit With Joe Wat"
Theyʻre dangerous, theyʻre painful and now theyʻre here in Hawai`i. Naturally we wasted no time in hooking up with Joe Wat at the exact place where little fire ants were first detected on O`ahu. Joeʻs one of many who has dedicated himself to helping eradicate these invasive pests once and for all in Hawai`i, so we wanted to learn what to do to stop little fire ants in their tracks. Join us in our fascinating meeting with Joe in beautiful Waihe`e and you too will discover exactly what we all need to do to prevent a potential ecological disaster from happening - 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.
Saturday, July 06, 2024
KE AUPUNI UPDATE - JULY 2024
Independence…
A couple of days ago, on July 4, the United States of America celebrated its Independence Day — the 248th anniversary of the issuance of the Declaration of Independence, in which the 13 Colonies laid out their reasons for their rebellion against British rule. The war had already started the year before, in 1775, and would not conclude until 8 years later. So, it wasn’t until they won the war in 1783 that the 13 Colonies actually became independent and formed the United States. Nevertheless, July 4 is celebrated as America’s Independence Day.
The Hawaii Kingdom also celebrates an Independence Day. We call it Lā Kuʻokoʻa, commemorating the day, November 28, 1843, when two important countries, Great Britain and France formally recognized the Hawaiian Kingdom as a sovereign, independent state. So how old does that make the Hawaiian Kingdom? Most people would do the math and say the Hawaiian Kingdom is 181 years old this year. But they would be wrong.
The country known as the Hawaiian Kingdom did not start 181 years ago. That was only the point in which Great Britain and France recognized the Hawaiian Kingdom as an existing sovereign independent state. They were not creating a new country or granting independence. They were simply acknowledging a fact: that the Hawaiian Kingdom is a sovereign country just like themselves.
The Hawaiian Kingdom did not suddenly materialize because of that recognition. No, indeed. The roots of the nation go much further back than 1843.
Hawaii is ancient. It has been sovereign and self-governing since time immemorial. No people other than Hawaiians ever ruled over Hawaii. That is what makes America’s rule in Hawaii so wrong and such an anomaly.
Yes, the colonies won their independence from Britain but where did Britain get those huge territories from? Why, the Brits just barged in, stole, killed, pillaged and colonized the lands from the Indigenous sovereign nations (since-time-immemorial) of Turtle Island. Such is the cruel legacy of colonialism.
But what is unique about Hawaii is: despite the United States’ ruling our Islands for the past 126 years, Hawaii’s sovereignty is still intact. You have often heard our scholars and advocates say, the Hawaiian Kingdom is a sovereign nation in continuity. How can they say that?
Because in 1842, King Kamehameha III implemented a brilliant strategy. He decided to safeguard his nation from colonizers by joining the colonizers exclusive sovereignty club. He sent emissaries to England to petition the Queen of the United Kingdom to recognize the Hawaiian Kingdom as an equal sovereign state. They succeeded when the United Kingdom and the the Kingdom of France issued the Joint Proclamation recognizing Hawaii’s sovereignty on the day we now celebrate as Lā Kuʻokoʻa.
This brought Hawaii into the special colonial insiders’ club where rules protect the members’ sovereignty and national interests. The only two ways a country can lose its sovereignty are: 1) by being conquered in war, or 2) by voluntarily giving it away. None of which happened in Hawaii. Thus, despite the United States’ rude annexation and prolonged military occupation, and despite the false narratives and ignorant actions by the international community (like the UN), the sovereignty of the Hawaiian Kingdom could not have been and was never lost or extinguished.
So when we say, the Hawaiian Kingdom is a sovereign, independent nation in continuity, it really is true! Not only since 1843, but going way, way back. In reality, Hawaii is a far older sovereign country than the United States.
It is this sovereign status won by King Kamehameha III in 1843 and invoked by Queen Liliʻuokalani in her diplomatic protest in 1893 that is, according to international law the key to the reinstatement of the Hawaiian Kingdom.
“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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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.
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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."
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
Friday, July 05, 2024
JULY FREE HAWAII NEWS - FROM FESTPAC TO THE UNITED NATIONS
The Impact Of FestPac, Also Why Is RIMPAC A Huge Problem For Hawaii? Then How The Victory Over The Planned Honokea Wave Pool Happened Plus An Update From Maui On More Burial Desecration At The Grand Wailea, A Report From The UN In Geneva, Switzerland & A Special Kumu Hinaʻs Manaʻo.
The July “Free Hawaii News” airing this Friday night, July 5th at 6 PM on `Olelo Television Channel 53 on O`ahu and online at FreeHawaiiNews.com has reports from Honolulu, Maui, Kaua`i and the United Nations in Geneva Switzerland.
Our Free Hawaii News hosts are some of the hardest working television anchors in Hawaii with their globe-trotting reports throughout Hawaii as well as from Geneva, Switzerland in our July episode.
“The Festival of Pacific Arts and Culture was a huge success held for the first time ever in Hawaii and both Leon Siu and I were there to witness it,” says Free Hawaii News co-host Hinaleimoana Wong. “FestPac 2024 made a significant impact in the hearts and minds of not only Hawaiians, but all peoples of Oceania and Leon and I explain why itʻs such a big part of the Pacific Way and where we go from here.”
We also feature a special segment with co-host Leon Siu reporting from the United Nations in Geneva, Switzerland. “Hawai`i is making excellent progress in explaining to UN member countries why the Hawaiian Islands have never been a part of the US and what they can do to help restore Hawai`iʻs independence,” remarks Free Hawaii News co-host Leon Siu.
We also report on why RIMPAC is encountering significant opposition, how the Honokea Wave Pool was defeated, Hawaiian burial desecration on Maui and a very special Kumu Hinaʻs Mana`o segment.
Free Hawaii News presents Hawaiian or kanaka maoli perspectives on a broad range of topics and issues 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.
Wednesday, July 03, 2024
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"WHAT IS HAWAI`IʻS MOST SHOCKING STATISTIC?"
Itʻs Not The Number Of Tourists That Arrive.
Itʻs Also Not The Cost Of Living Or Grocery Store Prices.
Itʻs Way More Shocking Than That.
Better Sit Down Before Watching This To Discover What It Is.
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