Hearings Set For Proposed Iolani Palace Rules
HONOLULU – The Department of Land and Natural Resources has scheduled a series of statewide hearings to gather input on proposed rule amendments for the use and protection of the 'Iolani Palace State Monument.
'Iolani Monument is one of the most important historical and cultural resources in Hawai'i, and consists of the historic Palace, coronation pavilion, Royal Barracks, Kanaina Building (old Archives) and Kekauluohi Building (modern-day State Archives), as well as the 11 acres of palace grounds, perimeter wall and wrought iron fence, DLNR officials said.
"The State is proposing to establish new administrative rules for 'Iolani Palace State Monument that will help protect and preserve the historic and cultural significance of this important piece of Hawai'i's history and heritage for future generations; and meet the Monument's education mission to preserve the character of Hawai'i's monarchy era," said Laura H. Thielen, DLNR chairperson.
"We invite all interested individuals to attend a public hearing to present relevant information and opinions for the DLNR to consider," Thielen said.
Meetings will begin at 6:30 p.m. except on Lana'i where the meeting begins at 5 p.m. The schedule is as follows:
• Moloka'i – Tues., Aug. 12, Kaunakakai Elementary School cafeteria, 30 Ailoa St., Kaunakakai.
• Lana'i – Tues., Aug. 12, 5 p.m., Lana'i High and Elementary School, room L16, 555 Fraser Ave. Lana'i City.
• O'ahu – Wed., Aug. 13, DLNR Board room 132, 1151 Punchbowl St., Honolulu.
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52 or more burials of our family on 10,000 sq ft. where will the house be built !
http://www.hawaiiankingdom.org/Pono KealohaKanaka Maoli............................................................................................................................HPACH Testimony on DLNR: Iolani Palace State Monument Restrictions, OPPOSEAugust 13, 2008Department of Land and Natural ResourcesState of HawaiiSubject: Iolani Palace State Monument Restrictions, OPPOSEALOHA Kakou,My name is Richard Pomaikaiokalani Kinney. On January 15, 1993 by State Notary Public document attached to this testimony, I renounced my citizenship to the United States. I am testifying today as a Hawaiian Nationalist of the Hawaiian Kingdom. Whose lawful government was overthrown by the diplomatic and military forces of the United States on January 17, 1893.I strongly OPPOSE the passage into law the “Iolani Palace State Monument Restrictions.”On January 31, 2008 the Hawaii Supreme Court ruled that Native Hawaiians have a claim to the Public Trust Lands of Hawaii. The Hawaii Supreme Court ruling was based on the findings of Public Law 103-150. Signed into law by President William Clinton on November 23, 1993.In part Public Law 103-150 recognized that “the indigenous Hawaiian people never directly relinquished their claims to their inherent sovereignty as a people or over their national lands to the United States, either through their monarchy or through a plebiscite or referendum.”The entire grounds of Iolani Palace are one of the two most scared national lands of the the indigenous Hawaiian people. The other being the lands of the Royal Mausoleum in Nuuanu.The State of Hawaii and its governmental entities including the DLNR has no lawful jurisdiction to control, enforce or deny the indigenous Hawaiian people of their inherent sovereign right to freely access the grounds of Iolani Palace.As holders of the Sovereignty that is cited in Ua Mau Ke Ea O Ka Aina I Ka Pono, it is the indigenous Hawaiian people who are the Sovereigns of Hawaii. It is the indigenous Hawaiian people who lawfully hold the Sovereignty over Hawaii. Not the State of Hawaii or DLNR. You may hold the Weapons of Massive Destruction, but not the Sovereignty!Page 2August 13, 2008DLNRFor many years, perhaps over 30 years in the pass I have gathered many times on the grounds of Iolani Palace. Never have I seen any indigenous Hawaiian conduct themselves that warrants the proposed “Iolani Palace State Monument restrictions.”The rights of the indigenous Hawaiian people are separate and independent of the general public. In September 2007 the United Nationsadopted the “Declaration on the Rights of the Indigenous Peoples.” I highly recommend that the Director and members of the DLNR immediately read the Declaration on the Rights of the Indigenous Peoples.I believe that including the indigenous Hawaiian people into the rights of the general public is a very serious intent violation of the United Nations’ Declaration.Mahalo nui for the opportunity to present my testimony on this very important issue. Once more I strongly OPPOSE the passage into law the Iolani Palace State Monument restrictions.It is said that some times wrongful laws needs to be tested with civil disobedience. The inherent sovereignty of the indigenous Hawaiian people is pono. He Hawaii Au.Attachment: HPACHNotary Public, First Judicial CircuitState of Hawaii, January 15, 1993ALOHA KUU AINA HAWAIIRichard Pomaikaiokalani Kinney, SOVEREIGNHawaiian Political Action Council of Hawaii87-168 Maaloa StreetWaianae, Hawaii, 96792
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