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Showing posts with label Native Hawaiian. Show all posts
Showing posts with label Native Hawaiian. Show all posts
Friday, July 03, 2020
HAWAI`I SUPREME COURT RULES MAJOR VICTORY FOR HAWAIIANS IN LAND CASE
Honolulu Star-Advertiser - June 30, 2020
Honolulu Star-Advertiser - June 30, 2020
The Hawaii Supreme Court today took the state to task for its mismanagement of the land trust for Native Hawaiians and allowed a class-action lawsuit to proceed to a phase for calculating damages in a major victory for some 2,700 plaintiffs in the case.
In a 5-0 decision, the justices largely ruled in favor of the plaintiffs, permitting the case to go to an administrative process for determining what damages are owed to individual plaintiffs for years-long waits for homesteads.
The justices cited the state’s wrongful conduct in administering the trust and noted over the past 30 years it has “done little to address the ever-lengthening waitlist for lease awards of Hawaiian home lands.”
The class-action lawsuit was filed in 1999 in a case known as Kalima v state. Leona Kalima is the lead plaintiff. Even though a lower court judge ruled in the plaintiffs’ favor in 2009, finding the state in breach of trust and liable for damages, the case has dragged on for years through the court process, and no damages have been paid.
If the justices had ruled in the state’s favor, they could have found no breach of trust, and the case would’ve ended.
Among the issues that was decided in today’s ruling was the process by which individual damages will be determined. Upholding a lower court ruling, a special master will calculate damages, precluding the need to have 2,700 individual trials.
Saturday, March 17, 2018
"BE HONEST WITH US FROM THIS DAY ON"
Honolulu Civil Beat - March 16, 2018
Support for a well-established homeless encampment at the Wai`anae Boat Harbor and frustration at state government were the themes of the night Thursday as about 100 people turned out for a Wai`anae Coast Neighborhood Board meeting also attended by Mike McCartney, Gov. David Ige’s chief of staff.
Community members complained about what they saw as a lack of transparency in the state’s efforts to create a plan for the camp, and said they want to see community leaders take the lead in helping the residents.
Speakers requested the state help those living at the camp, known as Pu`uhonua O Wai`anae, with trash pickup, access to bathrooms and by turning the water back on at a spigot at the harbor.
McCartney apologized for the mixed signals sent by state officials this month regarding the encampment.
At the last neighborhood board meeting March 6, residents were told by state homeless coordinator Scott Morishige and Pua Aiu of the Department of Land and Natural Resources that the encampment would be swept away by May or June.
In an about-face Tuesday, the governor assured leaders of the homeless community of about 200 people that they would not be evicted from state-owned land controlled by the Department of Land and Natural Resources. And on Wednesday, he said his office was looking for vacant land in Wai`anae where the community can relocate to.
The governor also said there is no federal grant application pending to build a marine education center on the site, as the officials indicated March 6.
“Be honest with us from this day on,” said Twinkle Borge, longtime leader of Pu`uhonua. “You guys totally wrecked my life. You guys gave me anxiety, many sleepless nights.”
McCartney blamed the confusion on miscommunications and pledged to work with the community moving forward.
He said there will be no presentation to the Board of Land and Natural Resources about plans for the marine education center at the board’s meeting March 23, as was announced at the previous neighborhood board meeting.
Borge and James Pakele, a Wai`anae resident and Pu`uhonua volunteer, asked to be involved in meetings with the administration moving forward.
The conflicting messages from state officials in recent days were brought up frequently Thursday by community members, including Republican state Rep. Andria Tupola of Nanakuli, a candidate for governor.
“To come here and talk about a federal grant and then all of a sudden this week it never even existed; that is not something our community should have to put up with,” Tupola said....
Honolulu Civil Beat - March 16, 2018
Support for a well-established homeless encampment at the Wai`anae Boat Harbor and frustration at state government were the themes of the night Thursday as about 100 people turned out for a Wai`anae Coast Neighborhood Board meeting also attended by Mike McCartney, Gov. David Ige’s chief of staff.
Community members complained about what they saw as a lack of transparency in the state’s efforts to create a plan for the camp, and said they want to see community leaders take the lead in helping the residents.
Speakers requested the state help those living at the camp, known as Pu`uhonua O Wai`anae, with trash pickup, access to bathrooms and by turning the water back on at a spigot at the harbor.
McCartney apologized for the mixed signals sent by state officials this month regarding the encampment.
At the last neighborhood board meeting March 6, residents were told by state homeless coordinator Scott Morishige and Pua Aiu of the Department of Land and Natural Resources that the encampment would be swept away by May or June.
In an about-face Tuesday, the governor assured leaders of the homeless community of about 200 people that they would not be evicted from state-owned land controlled by the Department of Land and Natural Resources. And on Wednesday, he said his office was looking for vacant land in Wai`anae where the community can relocate to.
The governor also said there is no federal grant application pending to build a marine education center on the site, as the officials indicated March 6.
“Be honest with us from this day on,” said Twinkle Borge, longtime leader of Pu`uhonua. “You guys totally wrecked my life. You guys gave me anxiety, many sleepless nights.”
McCartney blamed the confusion on miscommunications and pledged to work with the community moving forward.
He said there will be no presentation to the Board of Land and Natural Resources about plans for the marine education center at the board’s meeting March 23, as was announced at the previous neighborhood board meeting.
Borge and James Pakele, a Wai`anae resident and Pu`uhonua volunteer, asked to be involved in meetings with the administration moving forward.
The conflicting messages from state officials in recent days were brought up frequently Thursday by community members, including Republican state Rep. Andria Tupola of Nanakuli, a candidate for governor.
“To come here and talk about a federal grant and then all of a sudden this week it never even existed; that is not something our community should have to put up with,” Tupola said....
Saturday, March 10, 2018
$$$ BEHIND STATEʻS PUSH TO SWEEP HOUSELESS CAMP
Honolulu Star-Advertiser - March 10, 2018
The residents of a large homeless encampment near the Wai`anae Small Boat Harbor say they are agitated and worried about their future after state officials publicly announced this week that they would be working to close the camp in the coming months.
“My nights have been very sleepless,” said Twinkle Borge, leader of the Pu`uhonua o Wai`anae community, which sits on 19.5 acres of state land between Wai`anae High School and the harbor.
Another leader, Loke Chung-Lono, said Wednesday that the camp’s residents are confused and scared.
“They don’t know where they are going. They don’t know what’s going to happen,” Chung-Lono said.
The announcement about the state’s impending action came Tuesday at the Wai`anae Coast Neighborhood Board meeting, where officials talked about developing a marine science learning center where the camp is now, Borge said.
The plan is to move the encampment by early June, she said, apparently because the state faces a deadline for obtaining federal funds and the land needs to be cleared and restored before officials can apply for the money.
But Borge, who has been in ongoing talks with state officials regarding the camp’s future, said the announcement was made prematurely as she was promised more time to help come up with a solution.
She said the community, which has become a formal nonprofit organization, is searching for another piece of land to where it can relocate. But moving some 169 people, 133 camps and 148 dogs, among other things, is going to take a lot more time, she said, perhaps six months or up to a year.
At the very least, she said, state officials promised to give the campers plenty of notice before making the announcement.
“Where’s the trust?” Borge said.
Scott Morishige, the governor’s homeless coordinator, turned down an interview request and instead issued this statement:
“The Governor’s office and the Department of Land and Natural Resources are in discussion with Twinkle and other leaders of Pu`uhonua o Wai`anae regarding a transition plan. We have made a commitment with Twinkle and the leaders of the Pu`uhonua not to comment on plans in the media.”
‘Safe-zone’ Model
There was a time when state and city lawmakers looked at the Pu`uhonua o Wai`anae community as a potential model for what government-sanctioned homeless “safe zones” could look like across the islands.
A bill was even introduced in the state House of Representatives this year that would have prevented the state from sweeping away the camp.
But officials with the state Department of Land and Natural Resources, which owns the parcel and the boat harbor, have said there have been mounting complaints and that the agency needs to address serious issues regarding hygiene, rubbish, excessive water use at the harbor and the destruction of natural and cultural resources.
The bill to protect the encampment was tabled after representatives received assurances from the governor’s office it was working with the Wai`anae folks on a plan to move them into transitional or permanent housing.
State Rep. Cedric Gates, whose West Oahu district includes Pu`uhonua o Wai`anae, told colleagues at the time it was important to avoid compounding the homeless problem on the Wai`anae Coast and elsewhere by sweeping or removing the people from the encampment.
“The plan right now is to work closely with the governor’s office to develop a comprehensive plan on how we will transition these families into transitional housing as well as permanent housing, because I think that’s the goal for that encampment — to get people housed,” said Gates (D, Wai`anae-Makaha-Makua).
Borge said the people of the camp were disappointed with Tuesday’s announcement.
She said she’s afraid it will lock the state into their plan — without giving the Pu`uhonua o Wai`anae nonprofit a chance to find a new location for the camp.
“We’ve been in talks with them for two years,” Borge said. “During the meetings it was always their way or no way.”
She denied claims that the camp’s residents were abusing the land.
Meanwhile, Chung-Lono, an eight-year resident of the camp, said her neighbors are on edge.
“There’s a lot of us here that call this home,” she said. “It’s hard. This gave me a sense of belonging, some kind of purpose to live.
“If they sweep us out of here before they even secure a piece of land that we want to go to … it’s going to be looking like Kaka`ako on the sidewalk out there,” she said, pointing to Farrington Highway. “We are not Kaka`ako. We are Wai`anae. We are a village of people that care about our community.”
Honolulu Star-Advertiser - March 10, 2018
The residents of a large homeless encampment near the Wai`anae Small Boat Harbor say they are agitated and worried about their future after state officials publicly announced this week that they would be working to close the camp in the coming months.
“My nights have been very sleepless,” said Twinkle Borge, leader of the Pu`uhonua o Wai`anae community, which sits on 19.5 acres of state land between Wai`anae High School and the harbor.
Another leader, Loke Chung-Lono, said Wednesday that the camp’s residents are confused and scared.
“They don’t know where they are going. They don’t know what’s going to happen,” Chung-Lono said.
The announcement about the state’s impending action came Tuesday at the Wai`anae Coast Neighborhood Board meeting, where officials talked about developing a marine science learning center where the camp is now, Borge said.
The plan is to move the encampment by early June, she said, apparently because the state faces a deadline for obtaining federal funds and the land needs to be cleared and restored before officials can apply for the money.
But Borge, who has been in ongoing talks with state officials regarding the camp’s future, said the announcement was made prematurely as she was promised more time to help come up with a solution.
She said the community, which has become a formal nonprofit organization, is searching for another piece of land to where it can relocate. But moving some 169 people, 133 camps and 148 dogs, among other things, is going to take a lot more time, she said, perhaps six months or up to a year.
At the very least, she said, state officials promised to give the campers plenty of notice before making the announcement.
“Where’s the trust?” Borge said.
Scott Morishige, the governor’s homeless coordinator, turned down an interview request and instead issued this statement:
“The Governor’s office and the Department of Land and Natural Resources are in discussion with Twinkle and other leaders of Pu`uhonua o Wai`anae regarding a transition plan. We have made a commitment with Twinkle and the leaders of the Pu`uhonua not to comment on plans in the media.”
‘Safe-zone’ Model
There was a time when state and city lawmakers looked at the Pu`uhonua o Wai`anae community as a potential model for what government-sanctioned homeless “safe zones” could look like across the islands.
A bill was even introduced in the state House of Representatives this year that would have prevented the state from sweeping away the camp.
But officials with the state Department of Land and Natural Resources, which owns the parcel and the boat harbor, have said there have been mounting complaints and that the agency needs to address serious issues regarding hygiene, rubbish, excessive water use at the harbor and the destruction of natural and cultural resources.
The bill to protect the encampment was tabled after representatives received assurances from the governor’s office it was working with the Wai`anae folks on a plan to move them into transitional or permanent housing.
State Rep. Cedric Gates, whose West Oahu district includes Pu`uhonua o Wai`anae, told colleagues at the time it was important to avoid compounding the homeless problem on the Wai`anae Coast and elsewhere by sweeping or removing the people from the encampment.
“The plan right now is to work closely with the governor’s office to develop a comprehensive plan on how we will transition these families into transitional housing as well as permanent housing, because I think that’s the goal for that encampment — to get people housed,” said Gates (D, Wai`anae-Makaha-Makua).
Borge said the people of the camp were disappointed with Tuesday’s announcement.
She said she’s afraid it will lock the state into their plan — without giving the Pu`uhonua o Wai`anae nonprofit a chance to find a new location for the camp.
“We’ve been in talks with them for two years,” Borge said. “During the meetings it was always their way or no way.”
She denied claims that the camp’s residents were abusing the land.
Meanwhile, Chung-Lono, an eight-year resident of the camp, said her neighbors are on edge.
“There’s a lot of us here that call this home,” she said. “It’s hard. This gave me a sense of belonging, some kind of purpose to live.
“If they sweep us out of here before they even secure a piece of land that we want to go to … it’s going to be looking like Kaka`ako on the sidewalk out there,” she said, pointing to Farrington Highway. “We are not Kaka`ako. We are Wai`anae. We are a village of people that care about our community.”
Wednesday, June 14, 2017
FREE HAWAI`I TV
THE FREE HAWAI`I BROADCASTING NETWORK
"WOULD YOU EAT SOMETHING THAT KILLS YOU?"
No One Would Eat Something That Would Kill Them, Right?
Yet Hawaiians Are Forced To Do That Every Single Day.
Why Would They Do This You Ask?
Watch Our Report To Discover What It Is, Why They Do It & How It Can Be Stopped.
Then Share This Video Today With Your Family & Everyone You Know.
THE FREE HAWAI`I BROADCASTING NETWORK
"WOULD YOU EAT SOMETHING THAT KILLS YOU?"
No One Would Eat Something That Would Kill Them, Right?
Yet Hawaiians Are Forced To Do That Every Single Day.
Why Would They Do This You Ask?
Watch Our Report To Discover What It Is, Why They Do It & How It Can Be Stopped.
Then Share This Video Today With Your Family & Everyone You Know.
Sunday, November 27, 2016
CHILDHOOD UNDERSTOOD 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
MONDAY, November 28th At 6:30 PM – Maui – Akaku, Channel 53
MONDAY, November 28th At 7:00 PM & FRIDAY, December 2nd At 5:30 PM – Hawai`i Island – Na Leo, Channel 53
TUESDAY, November 29th At 7:30 PM, THURSDAY, December 1st At 7:30 PM & SATURDAY, December 3rd At 5:30 PM – Kaua`i - Ho`ike, Channel 52
Sneak Peek! -
"Secrets Of Thomas Square - A Visit With Baron Kaho`ola Ching"
Thousands pass by Thomas Square in Honolulu every day, yet only a handful of people are aware of its astonishing history. We spent an afternoon there recently with someone who does - Baron Kaho`ola Ching. Baron explained to us the amazing and rich story of Thomas Square, what important historical events occurred there and even showed us things that were hiding in plain sight right before our very eyes. Join us on our tour with Baron and we bet youʻll never look at Thomas Square the same way again - Watch It Here
FRIDAY, December 2nd At 8:00 PM & SATURDAY, December 3rd At 5:30 PM – O`ahu - `Olelo, Channel 53
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 now airs on local access stations in over 90 cities across the US and throughout the world. Check your local listings.
For news and issues that affect you, watch Free Hawai`i TV, 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.
"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
MONDAY, November 28th At 6:30 PM – Maui – Akaku, Channel 53
MONDAY, November 28th At 7:00 PM & FRIDAY, December 2nd At 5:30 PM – Hawai`i Island – Na Leo, Channel 53
TUESDAY, November 29th At 7:30 PM, THURSDAY, December 1st At 7:30 PM & SATURDAY, December 3rd At 5:30 PM – Kaua`i - Ho`ike, Channel 52
Sneak Peek! -
"Secrets Of Thomas Square - A Visit With Baron Kaho`ola Ching"
Thousands pass by Thomas Square in Honolulu every day, yet only a handful of people are aware of its astonishing history. We spent an afternoon there recently with someone who does - Baron Kaho`ola Ching. Baron explained to us the amazing and rich story of Thomas Square, what important historical events occurred there and even showed us things that were hiding in plain sight right before our very eyes. Join us on our tour with Baron and we bet youʻll never look at Thomas Square the same way again - Watch It Here
FRIDAY, December 2nd At 8:00 PM & SATURDAY, December 3rd At 5:30 PM – O`ahu - `Olelo, Channel 53
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 now airs on local access stations in over 90 cities across the US and throughout the world. Check your local listings.
For news and issues that affect you, watch Free Hawai`i TV, 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.
Monday, November 21, 2016
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Sunday, November 20, 2016
NEVER SLOWED BY HER ROCKY ROAD 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
MONDAY, November 21st At 6:30 PM – Maui – Akaku, Channel 53
MONDAY, November 21st At 7:00 PM & FRIDAY, November 25th At 5:30 PM – Hawai`i Island – Na Leo, Channel 53
TUESDAY, November 22nd At 7:30 PM, THURSDAY, November 24th At 7:30 PM & SATURDAY, November 26th At 5:30 PM – Kaua`i - Ho`ike, Channel 52
SATURDAY, November 26th At 5:30 PM – O`ahu - `Olelo, Channel 53
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 now airs on local access stations in over 90 cities across the US and throughout the world. Check your local listings.
For news and issues that affect you, watch Free Hawai`i TV, 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.
"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
MONDAY, November 21st At 6:30 PM – Maui – Akaku, Channel 53
MONDAY, November 21st At 7:00 PM & FRIDAY, November 25th At 5:30 PM – Hawai`i Island – Na Leo, Channel 53
TUESDAY, November 22nd At 7:30 PM, THURSDAY, November 24th At 7:30 PM & SATURDAY, November 26th At 5:30 PM – Kaua`i - Ho`ike, Channel 52
SATURDAY, November 26th At 5:30 PM – O`ahu - `Olelo, Channel 53
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 now airs on local access stations in over 90 cities across the US and throughout the world. Check your local listings.
For news and issues that affect you, watch Free Hawai`i TV, 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.
Tuesday, September 20, 2016
HAWAIIANS JOIN DAKOTA PIPELINE PROTESTS
Honolulu Star-Adverstiser - September 20, 2016
Some Native Hawaiians have joined thousands of American Indians in protesting the development of the controversial Dakota Access Pipeline.
Dr. Kalamaoka`aina Niheu, who practices family medicine on O`ahu, said she arrived in North Dakota earlier this month and is at the encampment of protesters to help provide health care. “This is my particular contribution,” she said.
Protesters have drawn the support of celebrities and politicians alike, including US Sen. Bernie Sanders.
Niheu said the protesters have developed an extraordinary health network to support the protest.
About a dozen Native Hawaiians were with her in Cannonball, ND, she said, and there were other Native Hawaiians who have been there and left.
Niheu said the native tribes from this country and elsewhere who have gathered to support the protest realize they’re facing similar problems.
“They are here to make a stand for their place and their homes,” she said. “It’s unprecedented. This is tremendous. It’s historical.”
She said the protest has been nonviolent and there have been about 60 arrests since April.
“People have been physically blocking construction,” she said.
American Indians, including the Standing Rock Sioux tribe in North Dakota, have opposed the development of the pipeline through tribal lands, saying it threatens water resources and would desecrate burial grounds.
Michael Kyser Jr. said he and some of the others in North Dakota were among the protesters atop Hawai`i island’s Mauna Kea opposing the development of the Thirty Meter Telescope. Some American Indians now protesting in North Dakota traveled to Hawai`i to support the TMT opponents, he said.
Temperatures have been in the 60s during the day and in the 40s at night and are expected to become colder as winter approaches.
Kyser, who has been at the encampment since Aug. 20, said he’s ready. “I’ve got my winter gear here,” he said.
Construction for now has been halted 20 miles on either side of the Missouri River but is continuing elsewhere near Bismarck, ND, where protesters are getting arrested, Kyser said.
The federal review stalling construction will likely be completed within weeks.
Honolulu Star-Adverstiser - September 20, 2016
Some Native Hawaiians have joined thousands of American Indians in protesting the development of the controversial Dakota Access Pipeline.
Dr. Kalamaoka`aina Niheu, who practices family medicine on O`ahu, said she arrived in North Dakota earlier this month and is at the encampment of protesters to help provide health care. “This is my particular contribution,” she said.
Protesters have drawn the support of celebrities and politicians alike, including US Sen. Bernie Sanders.
Niheu said the protesters have developed an extraordinary health network to support the protest.
About a dozen Native Hawaiians were with her in Cannonball, ND, she said, and there were other Native Hawaiians who have been there and left.
Niheu said the native tribes from this country and elsewhere who have gathered to support the protest realize they’re facing similar problems.
“They are here to make a stand for their place and their homes,” she said. “It’s unprecedented. This is tremendous. It’s historical.”
She said the protest has been nonviolent and there have been about 60 arrests since April.
“People have been physically blocking construction,” she said.
American Indians, including the Standing Rock Sioux tribe in North Dakota, have opposed the development of the pipeline through tribal lands, saying it threatens water resources and would desecrate burial grounds.
Michael Kyser Jr. said he and some of the others in North Dakota were among the protesters atop Hawai`i island’s Mauna Kea opposing the development of the Thirty Meter Telescope. Some American Indians now protesting in North Dakota traveled to Hawai`i to support the TMT opponents, he said.
Temperatures have been in the 60s during the day and in the 40s at night and are expected to become colder as winter approaches.
Kyser, who has been at the encampment since Aug. 20, said he’s ready. “I’ve got my winter gear here,” he said.
Construction for now has been halted 20 miles on either side of the Missouri River but is continuing elsewhere near Bismarck, ND, where protesters are getting arrested, Kyser said.
The federal review stalling construction will likely be completed within weeks.
Sunday, August 14, 2016
SMART FOOD CHOICES ON “VOICES OF TRUTH - ONE-ON-ONE WITH HAWAI`IʻS FUTURE"
"Hawaiians At Risk - A Visit With Elise Dela Cruz-Talbert"
Weʻve all heard about the many health risks Hawaiians face, but Elise Dela Cruz-Talbert is one of those who actually wants to do something about it. Thatʻs what led her to pursuing her doctorate in epidemiology, which deals with the prevalence of disease in large populations. When we met Elise, we could immediately feel her passion for revolutionizing not only where Hawaiians get their food, but also what they eat. Donʻt miss our fascinating visit with Elise filmed in the student organic farm on the West O`ahu campus of the University of Hawai`i and youʻll see why Elise and others like her are the future of healthy eating and healthy living for everyone - Watch It Here
MONDAY, August 15th At 6:30 PM – Maui – Akaku, Channel 53
MONDAY, August 15th At 7:00 PM & FRIDAY, August 19th At 5:30 PM – Hawai`i Island – Na Leo, Channel 53
TUESDAY, August 16th At 7:30 PM, THURSDAY, August 18th At 7:30 PM & SATURDAY, August 20th At 5:30 PM – Kaua`i - Ho`ike, Channel 52
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 now airs on local access stations in over 90 cities across the US and throughout the world. Check your local listings.
For news and issues that affect you, watch Free Hawai`i TV, 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.
"Hawaiians At Risk - A Visit With Elise Dela Cruz-Talbert"
Weʻve all heard about the many health risks Hawaiians face, but Elise Dela Cruz-Talbert is one of those who actually wants to do something about it. Thatʻs what led her to pursuing her doctorate in epidemiology, which deals with the prevalence of disease in large populations. When we met Elise, we could immediately feel her passion for revolutionizing not only where Hawaiians get their food, but also what they eat. Donʻt miss our fascinating visit with Elise filmed in the student organic farm on the West O`ahu campus of the University of Hawai`i and youʻll see why Elise and others like her are the future of healthy eating and healthy living for everyone - Watch It Here
MONDAY, August 15th At 6:30 PM – Maui – Akaku, Channel 53
MONDAY, August 15th At 7:00 PM & FRIDAY, August 19th At 5:30 PM – Hawai`i Island – Na Leo, Channel 53
TUESDAY, August 16th At 7:30 PM, THURSDAY, August 18th At 7:30 PM & SATURDAY, August 20th At 5:30 PM – Kaua`i - Ho`ike, Channel 52
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 now airs on local access stations in over 90 cities across the US and throughout the world. Check your local listings.
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Sunday, August 07, 2016
SHREWD FOOD ATTITUDE ON “VOICES OF TRUTH - ONE-ON-ONE WITH HAWAI`IʻS FUTURE"
"Hawaiians At Risk - A Visit With Elise Dela Cruz-Talbert"
Weʻve all heard about the many health risks Hawaiians face, but Elise Dela Cruz-Talbert is one of those who actually wants to do something about it. Thatʻs what led her to pursuing her doctorate in epidemiology, which deals with the prevalence of disease in large populations. When we met Elise, we could immediately feel her passion for revolutionizing not only where Hawaiians get their food, but also what they eat. Donʻt miss our fascinating visit with Elise filmed in the student organic farm on the West O`ahu campus of the University of Hawai`i and youʻll see why Elise and others like her are the future of healthy eating and healthy living for everyone - Watch It Here
MONDAY, August 8th At 6:30 PM – Maui – Akaku, Channel 53
MONDAY, August 8th At 7:00 PM & FRIDAY, August 12th At 5:30 PM – Hawai`i Island – Na Leo, Channel 53
TUESDAY, August 9th At 7:30 PM, THURSDAY, August 11th At 7:30 PM & SATURDAY, August 13th At 5:30 PM – Kaua`i - Ho`ike, Channel 52
SATURDAY, August 13th At 5:30 PM – O`ahu - `Olelo, Channel 53
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 now airs on local access stations in over 90 cities across the US and throughout the world. Check your local listings.
For news and issues that affect you, watch Free Hawai`i TV, 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.
"Hawaiians At Risk - A Visit With Elise Dela Cruz-Talbert"
Weʻve all heard about the many health risks Hawaiians face, but Elise Dela Cruz-Talbert is one of those who actually wants to do something about it. Thatʻs what led her to pursuing her doctorate in epidemiology, which deals with the prevalence of disease in large populations. When we met Elise, we could immediately feel her passion for revolutionizing not only where Hawaiians get their food, but also what they eat. Donʻt miss our fascinating visit with Elise filmed in the student organic farm on the West O`ahu campus of the University of Hawai`i and youʻll see why Elise and others like her are the future of healthy eating and healthy living for everyone - Watch It Here
MONDAY, August 8th At 6:30 PM – Maui – Akaku, Channel 53
MONDAY, August 8th At 7:00 PM & FRIDAY, August 12th At 5:30 PM – Hawai`i Island – Na Leo, Channel 53
TUESDAY, August 9th At 7:30 PM, THURSDAY, August 11th At 7:30 PM & SATURDAY, August 13th At 5:30 PM – Kaua`i - Ho`ike, Channel 52
SATURDAY, August 13th At 5:30 PM – O`ahu - `Olelo, Channel 53
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 now airs on local access stations in over 90 cities across the US and throughout the world. Check your local listings.
For news and issues that affect you, watch Free Hawai`i TV, 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.
Sunday, July 31, 2016
HAWAIIANS AT RISK ON “VOICES OF TRUTH - ONE-ON-ONE WITH HAWAI`IʻS FUTURE"
"Hawaiians At Risk - A Visit With Elise Dela Cruz-Talbert"
Weʻve all heard about the many health risks Hawaiians face, but Elise Dela Cruz-Talbert is one of those who actually wants to do something about it. Thatʻs what led her to pursuing her doctorate in epidemiology, which deals with the prevalence of disease in large populations. When we met Elise, we could immediately feel her passion for revolutionizing not only where Hawaiians get their food, but also what they eat. Donʻt miss our fascinating visit with Elise filmed in the student organic farm on the West O`ahu campus of the University of Hawai`i and youʻll see why Elise and others like her are the future of healthy eating and healthy living for everyone - Watch It Here
MONDAY, August 1st At 6:30 PM – Maui – Akaku, Channel 53
MONDAY, August 1st At 7:00 PM & FRIDAY, August 5th At 5:30 PM – Hawai`i Island – Na Leo, Channel 53
TUESDAY, August 2nd At 7:30 PM, THURSDAY, August 4th At 7:30 PM & SATURDAY, August 6th At 5:30 PM – Kaua`i - Ho`ike, Channel 52
SATURDAY, August 6th At 5:30 PM – O`ahu - `Olelo, Channel 53
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 now airs on local access stations in over 90 cities across the US and throughout the world. Check your local listings.
For news and issues that affect you, watch Free Hawai`i TV, 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.
"Hawaiians At Risk - A Visit With Elise Dela Cruz-Talbert"
Weʻve all heard about the many health risks Hawaiians face, but Elise Dela Cruz-Talbert is one of those who actually wants to do something about it. Thatʻs what led her to pursuing her doctorate in epidemiology, which deals with the prevalence of disease in large populations. When we met Elise, we could immediately feel her passion for revolutionizing not only where Hawaiians get their food, but also what they eat. Donʻt miss our fascinating visit with Elise filmed in the student organic farm on the West O`ahu campus of the University of Hawai`i and youʻll see why Elise and others like her are the future of healthy eating and healthy living for everyone - Watch It Here
MONDAY, August 1st At 6:30 PM – Maui – Akaku, Channel 53
MONDAY, August 1st At 7:00 PM & FRIDAY, August 5th At 5:30 PM – Hawai`i Island – Na Leo, Channel 53
TUESDAY, August 2nd At 7:30 PM, THURSDAY, August 4th At 7:30 PM & SATURDAY, August 6th At 5:30 PM – Kaua`i - Ho`ike, Channel 52
SATURDAY, August 6th At 5:30 PM – O`ahu - `Olelo, Channel 53
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 now airs on local access stations in over 90 cities across the US and throughout the world. Check your local listings.
For news and issues that affect you, watch Free Hawai`i TV, 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.
Tuesday, May 31, 2016
NATIVE AMERICANS WARN HAWAIIANS AGAINST FED WRECK DANGERS
IC Magazine - December 7, 2015
In 2001, the late Russell Means of the Oglala Sioux nation visited Hawaiʻi where he shared his grandfather’s words regarding the impact federal recognition has had on indigenous peoples.
“Grandson, all of this land someday will not be yours. That’s the reality of federal recognition. Someday, none of this will be yours. Welcome to America.”
His prophetic words particularly ring true today.
In the summer of 2014, the U.S. Department of the Interior or DOI held a series of 15 public hearings throughout the Hawaiian islands to discuss the reestablishment of a “formal government-to-government relationship between the United States and the Native Hawaiian community.” By and large, the U.S. government is persuading the Kanaka Maoli (Native Hawaiians) to accept a process by which they will be federally recognized as Indigenous Peoples in the U.S.
Throughout the hearings, thousands of Native Hawaiian’s lamented the same cry; that they oppose the U.S. government being involved in Native Hawaiian nationhood.
“No, the DOI should not involve itself whatsoever in a reorganization of any sort of Hawaiian people's government”, declared Mana Movement organizer ʻIlima Long in her testimony to the DOI.
Each hearing saw a larger crowd than the previous, nearly all-sending a unified message that Hawaiʻi remains an independent nation under international law and federal recognition would undermine their sovereignty.
“The law of nations tells me that we are the Kanakas, the only people that have a legal right to conduct our affairs. No other entity, whether state or federal government has that authority”, explained Isaac Kaiu when addressing the department.
Mothers, fathers, grandparents and grandchildren expressed the pain that their families and ancestors have experienced since the U.S. overthrow of the Hawaiian Kingdom 122 years ago. This moment reignited a collective conversation around nationhood and independence....
IC Magazine - December 7, 2015
In 2001, the late Russell Means of the Oglala Sioux nation visited Hawaiʻi where he shared his grandfather’s words regarding the impact federal recognition has had on indigenous peoples.
“Grandson, all of this land someday will not be yours. That’s the reality of federal recognition. Someday, none of this will be yours. Welcome to America.”
His prophetic words particularly ring true today.
In the summer of 2014, the U.S. Department of the Interior or DOI held a series of 15 public hearings throughout the Hawaiian islands to discuss the reestablishment of a “formal government-to-government relationship between the United States and the Native Hawaiian community.” By and large, the U.S. government is persuading the Kanaka Maoli (Native Hawaiians) to accept a process by which they will be federally recognized as Indigenous Peoples in the U.S.
Throughout the hearings, thousands of Native Hawaiian’s lamented the same cry; that they oppose the U.S. government being involved in Native Hawaiian nationhood.
“No, the DOI should not involve itself whatsoever in a reorganization of any sort of Hawaiian people's government”, declared Mana Movement organizer ʻIlima Long in her testimony to the DOI.
Each hearing saw a larger crowd than the previous, nearly all-sending a unified message that Hawaiʻi remains an independent nation under international law and federal recognition would undermine their sovereignty.
“The law of nations tells me that we are the Kanakas, the only people that have a legal right to conduct our affairs. No other entity, whether state or federal government has that authority”, explained Isaac Kaiu when addressing the department.
Mothers, fathers, grandparents and grandchildren expressed the pain that their families and ancestors have experienced since the U.S. overthrow of the Hawaiian Kingdom 122 years ago. This moment reignited a collective conversation around nationhood and independence....
Monday, May 30, 2016
LEGAL CHALLENGE TO STOP PHONY NAI` AUPUNI CONSTITUTION RATIFICATION MOVES FORWARD
Law360.Com
Six individuals challenging a process to potentially establish a Native Hawaiian government told the Ninth Circuit on Tuesday that their suit is still viable, despite claims by the state of Hawaii and other defendants that the dissolution of the foundation behind the movement made the appeal moot.
The group sparred with the state of Hawai`i, its Office of Hawaiian Affairs and the Na‘i Aupuni Foundation, who argued Tuesday in separate briefs that the challengers can no longer seek to block the ratification of a proposed constitution for a Native Hawaiian government because the foundation, which had once planned to conduct a vote on ratification, was dissolved in April after saying it wouldn’t hold the vote. The appeals court had ordered briefing from the parties on the question.
The challengers, who includes Native Hawaiians, Native Hawaiian descendants and state residents, said the issue hasn’t been resolved, arguing it’s not clear that Na`i Aupuni or the other defendants wouldn’t try again to conduct a ratification vote based on an allegedly race-based voter roll at some point.
“If the appellees truly were willing to forgo holding a ratification vote using the roll, the way to properly resolve the claims in this matter would be by agreeing to the issuance of a permanent injunction to that effect,” they said.
Na`i Aupuni originally planned to hold a vote-by-mail election of delegates to a convention known as an ‘aha to discuss a path to Native Hawaiian self-determination and potentially draft a constitution, but it terminated the election in December, saying the suit initiated by the six individuals — which primarily alleges the election process excludes non-natives in violation of the U.S. Constitution — could drag on for years.
Instead, the group offered seats at the convention to all 196 candidates, approximately 150 of which ultimately planned to attend the ‘aha, which began on Feb. 1 and concluded Feb. 26 with the approval of the proposed constitution.
U.S. District Judge J. Michael Seabright decided in October not to block the then-upcoming election, and Kelli Akina and the other plaintiffs appealed to the Ninth Circuit, arguing that the election was a public function because Na‘i Aupuni was working with the state of Hawai`i, including using a race-based list of Native Hawaiian voters created by state agencies.
The challengers said in a Feb. 19 filing that their suit wasn’t rendered moot when the election was canceled, arguing that the anticipated vote to ratify “governing documents” emerging from the event would unconstitutionally rely on the same race-based voter roll....
Law360.Com
Six individuals challenging a process to potentially establish a Native Hawaiian government told the Ninth Circuit on Tuesday that their suit is still viable, despite claims by the state of Hawaii and other defendants that the dissolution of the foundation behind the movement made the appeal moot.
The group sparred with the state of Hawai`i, its Office of Hawaiian Affairs and the Na‘i Aupuni Foundation, who argued Tuesday in separate briefs that the challengers can no longer seek to block the ratification of a proposed constitution for a Native Hawaiian government because the foundation, which had once planned to conduct a vote on ratification, was dissolved in April after saying it wouldn’t hold the vote. The appeals court had ordered briefing from the parties on the question.
The challengers, who includes Native Hawaiians, Native Hawaiian descendants and state residents, said the issue hasn’t been resolved, arguing it’s not clear that Na`i Aupuni or the other defendants wouldn’t try again to conduct a ratification vote based on an allegedly race-based voter roll at some point.
“If the appellees truly were willing to forgo holding a ratification vote using the roll, the way to properly resolve the claims in this matter would be by agreeing to the issuance of a permanent injunction to that effect,” they said.
Na`i Aupuni originally planned to hold a vote-by-mail election of delegates to a convention known as an ‘aha to discuss a path to Native Hawaiian self-determination and potentially draft a constitution, but it terminated the election in December, saying the suit initiated by the six individuals — which primarily alleges the election process excludes non-natives in violation of the U.S. Constitution — could drag on for years.
Instead, the group offered seats at the convention to all 196 candidates, approximately 150 of which ultimately planned to attend the ‘aha, which began on Feb. 1 and concluded Feb. 26 with the approval of the proposed constitution.
U.S. District Judge J. Michael Seabright decided in October not to block the then-upcoming election, and Kelli Akina and the other plaintiffs appealed to the Ninth Circuit, arguing that the election was a public function because Na‘i Aupuni was working with the state of Hawai`i, including using a race-based list of Native Hawaiian voters created by state agencies.
The challengers said in a Feb. 19 filing that their suit wasn’t rendered moot when the election was canceled, arguing that the anticipated vote to ratify “governing documents” emerging from the event would unconstitutionally rely on the same race-based voter roll....
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