I spent the weekend camping at Sandy Beach with Henry Noa, his 'ohana, Alexander Luca and other members of LHG. As I drove to Sandy's, I saw a sign that says
I was intrigued to learn more about the LAWFUL HAWAIIAN GOVERNMENT. I always saw the signs, but never took the time to inquire about it. Perhaps spend many years hearing about it from different groups. I was very optimistic about any group knowingly that the primary goal is to unite and move forward.I must admit I was amazed. I decided to camp after several request. The LHG had occupied the whole "corner pocket" with their tents. Yes, they had tents with their mo'olelo to educate the po'e. I took many pictures and asked questions. I video taped many people who came. Very interesting people I met and eager to be part of a process already established. Yes, the LHG is established already and currently educating po'e what they are all about.The process took ten years, however the time invested is worthwhile. Why were they successful to reinstate the government is the question I asked?What made this group different as cousin Luca had described in his interview?Come home to the KINGDOM!
I camped for two nights and had a wonderful time. It wasn't about Henry Noa forcing me to choose his entity over others. It was about educating me on their process. There many police officers that past through the night "chasing the young generation out to go home." However, the po'e who was on the side we camped was not bothered by the police. I was amazed because most times they are chasing or harassing Hawaiians for camping at the beach!AT SANDYS! No possible way to camp there and not be bothered by the police! The last time, FIRST NATION rocked the house with their "rasta man music." I could not imagine what it felt like to sit near the beach, enjoy the music of their songs. It has been a long time being able to relax and not worry about life itself! FIRST NATION jammed and played in rhythm as they rapped their music of what happened to our people.Kai, a member of the band pounded the drums and rapped about our own history that brought tears to my eyes. Yes, it is our po'e, the younger generation recognizes that the historical injustice that prevails among our own people!
FIRST NATION (MUSICAL BAND) all songs are originalIn my opinion, it was an educational experience that I enjoyed. Mahalo to cousin Luca and Bobby for sharing, inspiring and inviting everyone! Mahalo to these two men in my life!I leave you with these thoughts.....Don't allow people to tell you how you should feel about your own history. It is your kuleana to educate yourself of your own history. Our people have listened to others and look what happened. Its time to malama and care for our 'ohana!It is time to do something about it and it starts in with YOU! Be akamai and learn about the issues that impact all of us today. I learn something new everyday and share my mana'o of my insight!Sending a ray of sunshine to all kanaka maoli! Have a wonderful day!
I just was informed that 'Olelo fron Palolo is working on a series. When I met Luca and talked story, encouragement was provided for LHG to take the next step by providing education of what LHG is about. Same mana'o was shared at the camp! Henry and Gorgette was at Palolo last night.
Aloha Namaka`eha, just wanted to say my sister that I'm glad you got to experience this with Henry and Luca and the rest of the Lawful Hawaiian Goverment! I'm on the Big Island and have been active since 2003 and it is an ongoing process of educating our people, knowledge is power and our kanaka maoli's has it.This is PONO! I just wanted to say Mahalo Nui to you for being there. Spread da word, Mahalo again! A hui hou, ~Pen
I like to see their signs. When I see their signs I see it as standing their ground. I don't see them as "educating" people because to me that implies looking down on some people.
The only thing is that they do not allow dual citizenship which IMHO will make things more difficult for other Hawaiians:
"Kanaka Maoli who repatriate are in fact renouncing their U.S. citizenship and rebuilding the nation of Hawai’i by reaffirming their allegiance to their ancestral nation. They are the backbone of a sovereign, independent Hawai’i."
As for law enforcement at HPD I know of some oiwi men who were not hired probably because they will not arrest other oiwi. There are some cool HPD officers though.
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I just was informed that 'Olelo fron Palolo is working on a series. When I met Luca and talked story, encouragement was provided for LHG to take the next step by providing education of what LHG is about. Same mana'o was shared at the camp! Henry and Gorgette was at Palolo last night.
Some of the people there are cool:
http://hawaii-gov.net/contact/
The only thing is that they do not allow dual citizenship which IMHO will make things more difficult for other Hawaiians:
"Kanaka Maoli who repatriate are in fact renouncing their U.S. citizenship and rebuilding the nation of Hawai’i by reaffirming their allegiance to their ancestral nation. They are the backbone of a sovereign, independent Hawai’i."
http://hawaii-gov.net/citizenship/citizenship-in-law/
As for law enforcement at HPD I know of some oiwi men who were not hired probably because they will not arrest other oiwi. There are some cool HPD officers though.