TONIGHT - DONʻT MISS THE NOVEMBER FREE HAWAII NEWS
Celebrating Hawaii Independence Day, Plus Kapaemāhū, “The Wind & The Reckoning” & Non-Violent Direct Action
The November “Free Hawaii News” show airing tonight, November 4th at 6 PM on `Olelo Television Channel 53 on O`ahu will feature a special report on Lā Ku`oko`a or Hawaii Independence Day and little-known facts of Hawaiian diplomats who traveled in 1843 to meet with heads of state in the United States, Great Britain and France which resulted in a treaty between those countries recognizing Hawaii as a sovereign nation, the first ever non-European country to be recognized as such.
“This is the true story of how tiny Hawaii was recognized as a sovereign country by the rest of the world almost 180 years ago and the Hawaiian patriots who put their lives at risk to accomplish it, one of the most significant chapters in Hawaiiʻs history that very few actually know about,” said Free Hawaii News co-host Leon Siu.
“We also cover the recent Kapaemāhū exhibit at the Bishop Museum and what it means to be māhū in the Hawaiian culture, “The Wind & The Reckoning,” a newly released award-winning full length feature film about the Ko`olau rebellion in Hawaii, and also a fascinating report on why non-violent direct action trainings are gaining momentum here at home,” remarked Free Hawaii News co-host Hinaleimoana Wong.
Brought to you by the Koani Foundation, Free Hawaii News airs the first Friday evening of every month on channel 53 of `Ōlelo Television on O`ahu at 6 PM.
The purpose of the show is to present Hawaiian or kanaka maoli perspectives on a broad range of topics and issues affecting the Hawaiian Islands, the Pacific and the world.
The hosts of “Free Hawaii News” are Hinaleimoana Wong and Leon Kaulahao Siu.
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.
After the initial airings on `Ōlelo, each episode of “Free Hawaii News” will be posted online on You Tube, Facebook, Instagram and other social media sites for viewers to see.
The hour long show features remote reports from Hawaiians in various communities about issues in their areas.
