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Why are we at the UN? - Did you know that Hawaiians have been advocating at the UN for nearly 50 years? Starting with Kawaipuna Prejean who in the 70s teamed up with AIM (the American Indian Movement) and native leaders from around the world to confront the UN for its deafness to indigenous voices. Over the years, many other Hawaiians followed,… Weiterlesen Why are we at the UN?
William Drake Westervelt - William Drake Westervelt (December 26, 1849 – March 9, 1939) was the author of several books and magazines on Hawaiian history and legends. He drew upon the collections of David Malo, Samuel Kamakau, and Abraham Fornander to popularize Hawaiian folklore in his Legends of Maui (1910), Legends of Old Honolulu (1915), Legends of Gods and… Weiterlesen William Drake Westervelt
OUR RELIGION IS BASED ON THE LAND – HOW DO YOU BE HAWAIIAN WITHOUT THE LAND? - Filmmaker Chris Kahunahana is blazing a trail for Native Hawaiians in film and TV. He opens up about his new film “Waikiki” and challenging Hollywood’s portrayal of his homeland. Charissa Isidro – Updated Oct. 31, 2021 / Published Oct. 29, 2021 / DailyBeast Chris Kahunahana has been trying to make films for… Weiterlesen OUR RELIGION IS BASED ON THE LAND – HOW DO YOU BE HAWAIIAN WITHOUT THE LAND?
History in French Polynesia - The South Pacific Ocean came to Europe’s attention during the latter half of the 18th century with the theory that an unknown southern land — a terra australis incognita — lay somewhere in the Southern Hemisphere. It must be there, the theory went, for otherwise the unbalanced earth would wobble off into space. King George… Weiterlesen History in French Polynesia
DNA offers a new look at how Polynesia was settled - I found an interesting article in the Science News written by Bruce Bower about the Polynesian voyager in the Southsea. Bower wrote earlier already some more intersting article about this. I will put them all in this post. I can still remember very well, when as a young child, I leafed through the old books… Weiterlesen DNA offers a new look at how Polynesia was settled
A Brief History of Pirates in Hawaii - True or not ?? Unlike the Caribbean, there hasn’t been a long history of pirate activity in Hawaii. But there is one incident, one that many believe was the last large-scale pirate attack in the territories of the United States, which is truly unbelievable. So unbelievable, in fact, that while the raid was documented by… Weiterlesen A Brief History of Pirates in Hawaii
Machetes and Rajãos and Taropatches, Oh My! - In this month’s From the Vault, we look back at John King’s 2008 Ukulele Yes! article, shedding light on some of the early history of the ‚ukulele and its predecessors in late-nineteenth century Hawaii. from the vault Aug 24, 2021 In a 1922 article published in Paradise of the Pacific, João Fernandes (1854-1923) was given credit for having been the… Weiterlesen Machetes and Rajãos and Taropatches, Oh My!
In Memorie of Haunani-Kay Trask - What terrible news reached me yesterday in Switzerland. I didn’t want it to be true, but when I saw the news from Hawaii today, it was a reality. Haunani-Kay Trask walked peacefully across the rainbow yesterday and arrived in the other life. For me personally it is a heavy blow that I liked, sorry I… Weiterlesen In Memorie of Haunani-Kay Trask
Urban Archaeology of Honolulu, Part II - A quick tour through the highs and lows of post-World War II Honolulu planning. By Curt Sanburn / July 27, 2015 As World War II wound down in late 1944, Hawaii Gov. Ingram Stainback, responding to the wartime housing shortage, released a report assessing the need: 56,000 Hawaii residents lacked adequate housing, 30,500 new private… Weiterlesen Urban Archaeology of Honolulu, Part II The Urban Archaeology of Honolulu - To understand where Honolulu is going, it’s helpful to understand where it’s been — and what its chronic problems look like. By Curt Sanburn / July 20, 2015 In the early part of the 20th century the seaport of Honolulu, capital of the American Territory of Hawaii, Queen of the Pacific, was more substantial than… Weiterlesen The Urban Archaeology of Honolulu
There Are Many Ties Between Hawaiians And Micronesians - Traditionally, the lines between Micronesia, Melanesia and Polynesia never existed. By Adam Keawe Manalo-Camp / September 28, 2018 Contrary to popular belief, Micronesians are not recent immigrants to Hawaii. They actually predate even the arrival of the Japanese to Hawaii, but one will notice in particular that in the state’s narrative of celebrating different waves… Weiterlesen There Are Many Ties Between Hawaiians And Micronesians
The UN’s Mistake Self Determination in Hawaii - IN 1959 the UN General Assembly adopted Resolution 1469 under the mistaken belief that the people of Hawaii had exercised their right to self-determination and consented to be integrated into the United States of America. The error aided and abetted the United States in its subjugation and pillaging of the people and lands of the… Weiterlesen The UN’s Mistake Self Determination in Hawaii
Foundation to conduct building assessment of the Baldwin Home - By Staff | Feb 12, 2021 The assessment will result in a prioritized, cost-estimated list of preservation needs for the historic Baldwin Home. LAHAINA — Lahaina Restoration Foundation was recently awarded a $2,500 grant by the National Trust for Historic Preservation. These grant funds will be used to complete a building assessment of the stone… Weiterlesen Foundation to conduct building assessment of the Baldwin Home
Wo Hing Museum sends Chinese New Year blessings: Kong Hee Fat Choy! - „By BY CINDY SCHUMACHER – | Feb 5, 2021 Kong Hee Fat Choy (may wealth and prosperity be yours) and Sen Nien Fai Lock — Happy New Year! Dr. Busaba Yip, cultural director and docent at the Wo Hing Museum, Society Hall and Cookhouse in Lahaina, announced that Chinese New Year decorations will be put… Weiterlesen Wo Hing Museum sends Chinese New Year blessings: Kong Hee Fat Choy!
The Voyage of Hokulea’s 1976 - Today marks the maiden voyage of the Hokulea, the first double-hulled Hawaiian voyaging canoe to set sail since the time of Kamehameha the Great, from the Hawaiian Islands to Tahiti. It was a major achievement that sparked a thriving interest, awareness and perpetuation of traditional, non-instrument Polynesian navigation to this day. Adjacent to the current… Weiterlesen The Voyage of Hokulea’s 1976
Kapu System of traditional Hawaiian religious practice - On a separate facebook page entitled Building an Intellectual Culture, there is a brief description of the `ai Noa or the “free eating” in Hawaii which initiated the downfall of the traditional kapu system. I thought that my comments and discussion with the author, Umi Perkins who is by the way son of the late… Weiterlesen Kapu System of traditional Hawaiian religious practice
Project: Resolution 1469 - It ’s the 75th Meeting at the UNO in Geneva, Switzerland. The Hawaiian Island kingdom Delegation, this a great friends of me, informed me about her Project: Resolution 1469 at the UN. What is the Resolution 1469? – UN Record of 1469 More Background: Colonization and Americanization of Hawaii Of a Question of mine, what… Weiterlesen Project: Resolution 1469
THE SITUATION OF THE HAWAIIAN ISLANDS THE CURRENT SITUATION: - Ministry of Foreign Affairs The Hawaiian Kingdom • The Kingdom of the Hawaiian Islands is actually a sovereign, independent country. The Hawaiian Islands is not part of the United States… and never was! The Hawaiian Kingdom never surrendered its sovereignty and the United States never lawfully acquired either the sovereignty or any territory comprising the… Weiterlesen THE SITUATION OF THE HAWAIIAN ISLANDS THE CURRENT SITUATION:
On the Ocean or in the Garden, the Key Is Nurturing the Soul - Re-post from Sam Low ; Thursday, June 9, 2016 – 4:22pm When Hokule’a sails into Vineyard Haven on Tuesday, June 28 the captain and navigator Bruce Blankenfeld will guide her to Tisbury Wharf. Bruce stands over six feet tall and he weighs under 180 pounds. He is well built but not showy. Thick black hair… Weiterlesen On the Ocean or in the Garden, the Key Is Nurturing the Soul
Update to Ending Discrimination Against Hawaiian Nationals – 01.07.2020 - Below is the just published update of the situation of SR 159 First I want to express my own thoughts: Personally, I find it a shame that the „State legislature“ did not notice this particular change, or even wasted it! They were not aware of the importance and took it on the light shoulder. I… Weiterlesen Update to Ending Discrimination Against Hawaiian Nationals – 01.07.2020 Ending Discrimination Against Hawaiian Nationals – 28.06.2020 - SR No. 159 “[U.S.] Federal laws prohibit discrimination based on a person’s national origin, race, color, religion, disability, sex, and familial status. …[Thus, it is] illegal to discriminate because of a person’s birthplace, ancestry, culture or language. This means people cannot be denied equal opportunity because they or their family are from another country, because… Weiterlesen Ending Discrimination Against Hawaiian Nationals – 28.06.2020
Hail the Hokule’a, Twin Hulls of Heaven - By Sam Low (Thursday, February 4, 2016 ) Four years ago today, Hokule’a, a faithful replica of an ancient sailing vessel used by the Polynesians to explore and settle the entire Pacific a thousand years before Europeans even knew that vast ocean existed, was sailing toward Martha’s Vineyard for a three-day visit. As I was… Weiterlesen Hail the Hokule’a, Twin Hulls of Heaven
Cost of living in Hawaii - Cost of living in Hawaii is a major concern. Let’s take a look at how housing investments affect this concern. There is embedded within the psyche of our community a theory generally expressed by the term, “Free Country.” Around that concept we have seen wound the principle of contract, of capitalism, of economic principles of… Weiterlesen Cost of living in Hawaii
Choose Federal Recognition or Free Hawaiian Kingdom - This is a re-post on another page, (Aha Aloha Aina). I am re-posting believing it important to be shared here as well. A woman writes, “Why would you choose federal recognition when you can have a free Hawaiian Kingdom with reparations for the illegal occupation?” 1st, she presents the question as either one or the… Weiterlesen Choose Federal Recognition or Free Hawaiian Kingdom
CHAD KĀLEPA BAYBAYAN TALKS ABOUT MEETING EDDIE AIKAU - Eddie Aikau is one of the most famous of all Hawaiian big wave surfers and watermen. During the ten years he served as head lifeguard at Oahu’s Waimea Bay, his supervisors credited him with over a thousand rescues. In 1971, because of his daring and disarmingly humble demeanor, he was voted “Life Guard of the… Weiterlesen CHAD KĀLEPA BAYBAYAN TALKS ABOUT MEETING EDDIE AIKAU
Economic fairness in tourism in Hawaii - Earlier, I addressed one aspect of economic fairness in tourism in Hawaii, and elsewhere. There are many other concerns but this is just a sample of the type of equity or pono we need to infuse with all of our activities. The next area which I did not address is the humanity aspect of tourism,… Weiterlesen Economic fairness in tourism in Hawaii
An Interview with Estria, Urban Art Living Legend and Co-Founder of The Estria Foundation - Estria is the Co-Founder and Executive Director of The Estria Foundation, which raises social consciousness on human and environmental issues through public art and educational programs. He pioneered a number of programs, including Mele Murals, which focuses on Hawaiian lyrics (mele) that explore stories of place (mo’olelo ‘aina); Water Writes, which highlights critical water issues… Weiterlesen An Interview with Estria, Urban Art Living Legend and Co-Founder of The Estria Foundation
Hawaiian legend Willie K - Hawaiian music legend Willie K dies at age 59 after 2-year battle with cancer By John Berger ; May 19, 2020 – Staradvertise , Hawaii Social media lit up with fond memories and messages of support Tuesday following an announcement late Monday night on Facebook and Instagram that Hawaiian music superstar Willie… Weiterlesen Hawaiian legend Willie K
federal recognition when you can have a free Hawaiian Kingdom? - Today I am starting to post or repost from my friend Poka Laenui, his reports, thoughts, radio shows and interviews . His way of thinking about what’s going on, about the Hawaiian history, about the law, it’s a new way of thinking and philosophy for us all. With a calm, friendly and with a special… Weiterlesen federal recognition when you can have a free Hawaiian Kingdom?
Ke Aupuni Update – May 9, 2020 - In our last update, we pointed out a stark contrast in styles of governance… how we expect the soon-to-be restored Hawaiian Kingdom to operate differently from the current US/State of Hawaii, by using Kapu Aloha… treating everyone with respect and aloha …even if we do not agree with them. When Gov. Ige visited the Mauna… Weiterlesen Ke Aupuni Update – May 9, 2020
New Subproject of ToH - This is another subproject to the overall project of „Tales of Hawaii“. I would like to take a fresh look at the friendly, economic and social relationships of the Hawaiian king Kalakaua and their family with the new western immigrants and missionaries and their interests, needs to the point of greed for power, the change… Weiterlesen New Subproject of ToH
Ke Aupuni Update – June 28, 2019 - June 28, 2019 Keeping in touch and updated on activities regarding the restoration of Ke Aupuni o Hawaii, the Hawaiian Kingdom. Ua Mau Ke Ea O Ka Aina I Ka Pono. ——— Leon Siu – Hawaiian National BACK AT THE UN IN GENEVA Over the years at the UN, we have developed friendships and mutual… Weiterlesen Ke Aupuni Update – June 28, 2019
Ke Aupuni Update – June 14, 2019 - June 14, 2019 Keeping in touch and updated on activities regarding the restoration of Ke Aupuni o Hawaii, the Hawaiian Kingdom. Ua Mau Ke Ea O Ka Aina I Ka Pono. Leon Siu – Hawaiian National The Quick Facts Series… THE SITUATION OF THE HAWAIIAN ISLANDS QUICK FACTS #10 VISITING CAPITALS According to Article 1 of… Weiterlesen Ke Aupuni Update – June 14, 2019
Ke Aupuni Update – May 25, 2019 - May 25, 2019 Keeping in touch and updated on activities regarding the restoration of Ke Aupuni o Hawaii, the Hawaiian Kingdom. Ua Mau Ke Ea O Ka Aina I Ka Pono. ——— Leon Siu – Hawaiian National A Unified Position One thing that’s been on my mind for some time is: what if the countries… Weiterlesen Ke Aupuni Update – May 25, 2019
Ke Aupuni Update - May 11, 2019 Keeping in touch and updated on activities regarding the restoration of Ke Aupuni o Hawaii, the Hawaiian Kingdom. Ua Mau Ke Ea O Ka Aina I Ka Pono. ——— The Quick Facts Series… THE SITUATION OF THE HAWAIIAN ISLANDS QUICK FACTS #9 WHAT ARE WE DOING AT THE UN? Hawaiians have been… Weiterlesen Ke Aupuni Update
Ke Aupuni Update - April 26, 2019 Keeping in touch and updated on activities regarding the restoration of Ke Aupuni o Hawaii, the Hawaiian Kingdom. Ua Mau Ke Ea O Ka Aina I Ka Pono. ——— Leon Siu – Hawaiian National We hold the key… Aloha! I am in New York City attending meetings in and around the… Weiterlesen Ke Aupuni Update
Ke Aupuni Update - March 23, 2019 Keeping in touch and updated on activities regarding the restoration of Ke Aupuni o Hawaii, the Hawaiian Kingdom. Ua Mau Ke Ea O Ka Aina I Ka Pono. ——— On the Verge of UN Breakthrough… Aloha! I have just returned from another very productive trip to the two main offices of the… Weiterlesen Ke Aupuni Update
Ke Aupuni Update - February 23, 2019 Keeping in touch and updated on activities regarding the restoration of Ke Aupuni o Hawaii, the Hawaiian Kingdom. Ua Mau Ke Ea O Ka Aina I Ka Pono. ——— Leon Siu – Hawaiian National • Two UN HQs — Geneva and New York… Aloha! I’m sending this to you from Geneva, Switzerland, one of the two… Weiterlesen Ke Aupuni Update
Ke Aupuni Aupdate February 9, 2019 - We are making good progress with plans to have a resolution submitted to the General Assembly this Spring that will trigger a turning of the tide in our favor. … Weiterlesen Ke Aupuni Aupdate February 9, 2019
The Wo Hing Society and Museum: Introduction - Introduction of The Wo Hing Society and Museum as prepared by Busaba Yip. In this video recording, Yip was asked about the Chinese on the Hawaiian Islands.… Weiterlesen The Wo Hing Society and Museum: Introduction
4717 Chinese New Year of Pig, a presentation - Presentation of the 4717th Chinese New Year of Pig, as prepaired by Busaba Yip at The Wo Hing Society and Museum, located at Lahaina of County Of Maui on Hawaiian Islands. … Weiterlesen 4717 Chinese New Year of Pig, a presentation
Ke Aupuni Update - In its first issue of the New Year, Diva International Diplomat, one of the most prestigious publications from the UN in Geneva featured a story about Hawaiian Independence Day (attached)*.… Weiterlesen Ke Aupuni Update
Ke Aupuni Update - …in total disregard for international laws, the United States landed troops in Honolulu to provide military support for a group of insurgents intent on deposing the Queen, seizing control of the government and handing the Hawaiian Kingdom over to the United States. … Weiterlesen Ke Aupuni Update
A Call for Review of the Historical Facts Surrounding UNGA Resolution 1469 (xiv) of 1959 Which Recognized Attainment of Self-Government for Hawaii - Our current Resolution first asks the General Assembly to order a review of how the US complied with the provisions of Chapter XI of the U.N. Charter, particularly Article 73, over the relevant years from 1946, the year in which Hawaii and Alaska were inscribed in the list of Non-Self-Governing-Territories under GA Resolution 66, until 1959, the year in which the U.S. reported that the people of these territories had exercised self-determination.… Weiterlesen A Call for Review of the Historical Facts Surrounding UNGA Resolution 1469 (xiv) of 1959 Which Recognized Attainment of Self-Government for Hawaii
Ke Aupuni Update - UN Resolutions
In 2018, two resolutions were drafted to be submitted to the UN General Assembly. We expect to persuade a significant majority of the UN member states to vote to pass these resolutions that will ultimately cause the UN to no longer recognize the U.S. claim to the Hawaiian Islands as legitimate. … Weiterlesen Ke Aupuni Update
Ke Aupuni Update 21 December 2018 - The objective of the Free Hawaii movement is to reinstate the Hawaiian Islands as a sovereign, independent country…… Weiterlesen Ke Aupuni Update 21 December 2018
KE AUPUNI UPDATE - Dr. deZayas' memorandum has precipitated several actions, like Councilwoman Jen Ruggles' query to the Hawaii County Council whether her service on the council constitutes a war crime for which she could be held criminally liable.… Weiterlesen KE AUPUNI UPDATE
Umi Perkins‘ Guest Lecture by Keanu Sai - Umi Perkins features Keanu Sai during his University of Hawai'i at Manoa's course Protest under Occupation.… Weiterlesen Umi Perkins‘ Guest Lecture by Keanu Sai
Ronald Barnes speaks on Hawaii and Alaska - Click link. Right column, scroll to #34 and double click: UN Live United Nations Web TV – Human Rights Council Item: 8 General Debate (Cont’d) – 29th Meeting, 38th Regular Session Human Rights Council 2 Jul 2018 – CONTINUED – General Debate under agenda Item: 8 – Follow-up to and implementation of the Vienna Declaration and… Weiterlesen Ronald Barnes speaks on Hawaii and Alaska
USS Boston renamed USS Despatch (scuttle definition) - USS Boston remaed USS Despatch and scuttled off Yerba Buena Island in San Francisco Bay. … Weiterlesen USS Boston renamed USS Despatch (scuttle definition)
Ke Aupuni Update: 04 July 2018 - Keeping in touch and updated on activities regarding the restoration of Ke Aupuni o Hawaii, the Hawaiian Kingdom. Ua Mau Ke Ea O Ka Aina I Ka Pono. ——— From Leon Siu, Hawaiian National Aloha kakou, The 4th of July is its most significant national holiday of the United States. It celebrates the day the… Weiterlesen Ke Aupuni Update: 04 July 2018
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