The US Maritime Administration has taken bids for them in an attempt to recover some of the $138 million in taxpayer money paid to cover defaults on loans it guaranteed for the owners, Hawaii Superferry Inc.
The company sought bankruptcy protection and defaulted in 2009.
Hawai`i Superferry, chaired by former Navy Secretary John Lehman, spent up to $20,000 a year lobbying Congress, the maritime agency, the Environmental Protection Agency and other agencies on Title XI and “vessel financing issues” between 2004 and 2006, according to federal lobbying disclosures.
The loan guarantees helped the firm finance the ferry purchases from shipbuilder Austal USA, based in Mobile, Alabama.
The Superferry’s default occurred because a Hawaii court ruled the state shouldn’t have let the company skip an environmental impact study, said William Schubert, maritime administrator from December 2001 to February 2005.
Posted by Free Hawai`i on August 12, 2011 at 7:30am
Today marks the 113th anniversary of the US imposed illegal annexation of Hawai`i.
How has this played out for Hawai`i Nationals and native Hawaiians?
Native Hawaiians constitute roughly 23 per cent of the population, yet represent 54 per cent of the prison population.
They have the lowest per capita income, highest poverty rate and shortest lifespan of any ethnic group in Hawai`i.
Despite record profits for many businesses, jobs are scarce and most of the available work pays minimum wage or close to it.
On every island married couples with children often work two jobs each to make ends meet - if they are fortunate enough to find that many jobs, even at minimum wage.
Hawai`i imports two-thirds of its food from the US mainland. Locally grown food is expensive due to high land prices.
Is it any wonder more and & more people want the illegal annexation and occupation to end?
Posted by Free Hawai`i on August 11, 2011 at 7:18am
Let's pretend I visit your house. You offer me food and rest. I decide to stay.
Then, I order you and your family around, use your things and rearrange the rooms. I take down your photos and religious symbols, replace them with my own and make you speak my language.
One day, I dig up your garden and replace it with crops that I can sell. You and your family must now buy all of your food from me.
Later, I invite my father and his buddies over. They bring guns. We take your keys. I forge a deed and declare my father to be the owner of your house. I bring more people. Some work for me.
Some pay me to stay in your house. I seize your savings and spend it on my friends. You and your family now sleep on the porch.
Finally you protest. Being reasonable, I let you stay in a corner of the house and give you a small allowance, but only if you behave. I tell you, "Sorry, I was wrong for taking the house." But when you demand your house back, I tell you to be realistic.
"You are part of this family now, whether you like it or not," I say. "Besides, this is for your own good. For all that I have done for you, why aren't you grateful?"
Posted by Pono Kealoha on August 9, 2011 at 4:00pm
da KAKA BILL 195
Governor NEIL ABERCROBIE of the FAKESTATE enacts bill 195 to further the DESTRUCTION and GENOCIDE for Native Hawaiians and their "NEUTRAL" SOVEREIGN KINGDOM NATION Gov. Neil Abercrombie on Wednesday signed into law a measure that recognizes Native Hawaiians as the indigenous people of Hawaii. Act 195 gives the governor the power to appoint a five-member Native Hawaiian Roll Commission that will build the foundation for self-determination. “This is an important step for the future of Native Hawaiian self-determination and the ability for Native Hawaiians to decide their own future,” Abercrombie said. “This commission will put together the roll of qualified and interested Native Hawaiians who want to help determine the course of Hawaii’s indigenous people.” Act 195 starts the process that will eventually lead to Native Hawaiian Recognition. While in the U.S. House of Representatives, then-Congressman Abercrombie worked closely with U.S. Sen. Daniel K. Akaka on moving the Native Hawaiian Government Reorganization Act, which was first introduced in 1999. In 2000 and 2007, Abercrombie successfully shepherded the legislation through the U.S. House of Representatives committees and won approval by the full House. Akaka praised the bill signing stating: “The enactment of this bill is yet another example of Hawaii’s ongoing desire to recognize the unique contributions and traditions of the Native people in our state. Native Hawaiian values shape our sense of identity, our sense of aloha for one another, and our sense of what is pono, what is just. This new law complements our efforts in Congress and demonstrates that the people of Hawaii strongly support the right of Native Hawaiians to reorganize and perpetuate their culture and way of life.” U.S. Sen. Daniel Inouye said: “The passage of this bill by the Legislature and enactment by the Governor will aid our efforts in Washington to recognize the self-determination rights of Native Hawaiians. This parallel course demonstrates a measure of support by the people of Hawaii for the recognition of the native people of this land and will facilitate their efforts toward self-governance. It is right, just, and long overdue.” Akaka and Inouye originally were scheduled to attend Wednesday’s bill signing in Honolulu, but stayed in Washington, D.C. due to Senate business involving ongoing debt ceiling negotiations. More than 150 people attended the bill signing ceremony at Washington Place, including groups representing the alii societies and trusts; OHA trustees, Native Hawaiian civic clubs, and state lawmakers. Abercrombie has 180 days to appoint the five-member Native Hawaiian Roll Commission. The Commission will be responsible for preparing and maintaining a roll of qualified Native Hawaiians as defined by the Act. The roll is to be used as the basis for participation in the organization of a Native Hawaiian governing entity. The Commission is composed of five members, one from each county and one at-large seat. Once its work is completed, the Governor will dissolve the Commission. “We recognize the special relationship to Native Hawaiians that is part of our public conscience, enshrined in our laws, and entrusted to our leaders,” Abercrombie said. “With the signing of this bill, the State of Hawai’i is closer to the reorganization of a Native Hawaiian governing entity. As Native Hawaiians rise, all of Hawai’i rises.” The Office of the Governor will announce the application process for consideration to be named to the Commission later this week.
He Manawa ‘O Nā Kanaka Maoli A Chronology of Events in the History of the Native Hawaiian People
Puka ke Ao Humankind is born to Wākea (k) and Papa (w).
c. 300 A.D. First Kanaka Maoli arrive in Hawai‘i.
c. 1300 A.D. Polynesian priest Pa‘ao institutes new religion, Kū worship and governance: ali‘i, kāhuna, maka‘āinana and kauwā classes develop "population 900,ooo - 1,00,00,000"
Jan. 1778 Captain Cook arrives. Cook’s men estimate Kanaka Maoli population at about 400,000. Gonorrhea, syphilis, tuberculosis, guns, alcohol and tobacco introduced.
1782 – 1795 Kamehameha I, in continuing battles ending with the Battle of Nu‘uanu, takes control of the islands of Hawai‘i, Maui, Moloka‘i, Lāna‘i and O‘ahu.
April 1796 An attempted invasion of Kaua‘i by Kamehameha I fails.
April 1810 Kaumuali‘i cedes Kaua‘i and Ni‘ihau to Kamehameha I. The Kingdom is unified.
May 8, 1819 Kamehameha I dies; Liholiho becomes Mō‘ī Kamehameha II. June 1819 The kapu system is abolished.
Mar. 31, 1820 First American Calvinist missionaries arrive.
July 1824 Kamehameha II dies of measles in London?.
June 6, 1825 Kauikeaouli, age 11, becomes Mō‘ī Kamehameha III; Ka‘ahumanu is Kuhina Nui.
1825 – 1826 Whooping cough and influenza kill thousands. Kanaka Maoli population at 135,000.
June 1832 Ka‘ahumanu dies. LaPlace forces French Catholicism and wine upon Kanaka Maoli. Leprosy introduced; further reduces population. Kanaka Maoli population now 100,000.
June 7, 1839 Declaration of Rights is issued by King Kamehameha III.
Oct. 8, 1840 First Constitution is proclaimed by King Kamehameha III.
Dec. 19, 1842 The United States recognizes the sovereignty of Hawai‘i.*
Feb. 25, 1843 Lord Paulet seizes Hawai‘i for Great Britain.
July 31, 1843 Adm. Thomas restores kingdom’s sovereignty– Lā Ho‘iho‘i Ea (Restoration Day).*
1843 Diarrhea, influenza and measles break out. Kanaka Maoli population at 85,000.
Mar. 8, 1848 Mahele divides 4 million acres between 250 chiefs and the government.
June 1850 Kuleana Act grants 28,600 acres to 11,000 commoners and allows foreigners to own land
June 14, 1852 Second Constitution enacted.
May 1853 Smallpox kills 7,000; Kanaka Maoli population at 73,000.
Dec. 15, 1854 Kamehameha III dies and is succeeded by Alexander Liholiho as Kamehameha IV.
1860 Measles and whooping cough; Kanaka Maoli population at 70,000.
Nov. 30, 1863 Kamehameha IV dies and Lot Kapuāiwa becomes Mō‘ī Kamehameha V.
Aug. 20, 1864 Kamehameha V declares Third Constitution.
Dec. 11, 1872 Kamehameha V dies; William Lunalilo elected King Lunalilo.
Feb. 3, 1874 King Lunalilo dies; David Kalākaua elected King Kalākaua.
1874 The Trade Reciprocity Treaty with United States is negotiated.
Dec. 1882 ‘Iolani Palace completed.
July 7, 1887 Bayonet Constitution forced upon King Kalākaua by all-white Hawaiian League.*
Jan. 20, 1891 King Kalākaua dies ? in San Francisco; Lili‘u Kamaka‘eha becomes Queen Lili‘uokalani.*
Jan. 16, 1893The USS Boston's ILLEGAL ENTRANCE INTO "NEUTRAL" SOVEREIGN KINGDOM NATION, Honolulu, to help with the overthrow of the Hawaiian monarchy.
Jan. 17, 1893 Queen Lili‘uokalani ILLEGALLY REMOVED by the U.S. of SLAVES and their illegal Provisional Government declared.*
1893 Kanaka Maoli population decimated – less than 40,000.***
Dec. 18, 1893 President Cleveland’s message to Congress urges restoration of the Queen as sovereign.*
July 4, 1894 Attempt at annexation having failed, Republic of Hawai‘i declared without a vote.******
Jan. 6, 1895 Attempt by Royalists to restore the Queen is crushed. The Queen and 200 others are jailed. The Queen abdicates under duress to prevent the execution of others.*
July 7, 1898 President McKinley signs illegal resolution to annex Hawai‘i to the United States.***
June 14, 1900 Organic Act is approved creating the government of the Territory of Hawai‘i. It includes a provision for the appointment of the Governor of Hawai‘i by the U.S. President.
Nov. 1902 Prince Kūhiō elected second Delegate to the U.S. Congress from Hawai‘i.
Oct. 1921 Prince Kūhiō secures passage of the Hawaiian Homes Commission Act by US Congress; 204,000 acres set aside.
Dec. 7, 1941 Pearl Harbor is attacked. Marshal Law is declared; Military Governor takes office.
1945 World War II ends with surrender documents signed on U.S.S. Missouri in Tokyo Bay.
1959 Admission Act enacted (March) and Hawai‘i Statehood is proclaimed (August) by U.S. Congress; establishes “ceded lands” trust.***
1960s/1970s A cultural and political renaissance spurs new initiatives by grassroots organizations for study of the causes of the conditions suffered by Hawaiians and a desire to establish a new State agency or organization which would manage Hawaiian assets and improve welfare of Hawaiian people.
Nov. 7, 1978 New State Constitution is ratified, creating the Office of Hawaiian Affairs (OHA).
June 7, 1979 Act 196, SLH 1979, enacts Chapter 10, H.R.S., which governs OHA
. June 16, 1980 Act 273, SLH 1980, sets 20% as OHA’s share of the “ceded lands” revenue.
Nov. 1980 The first Trustees of OHA are elected.
June 1991 The State Legislature establishes the Sovereignty Advisory Council (SAC) to “develop a plan to discuss and study the sovereignty issue” and report its findings.
Sep. 1991 Over 30 Kanaka Maoli groups form Hui Na‘auao and receive a U.S. Administration for Native Americans grant for Sovereignty and Self-Determination Education Projects.
Jan. 17, 1993 Onipa‘a! Over 20,000 gather to commemorate the centennial of the Overthrow.
July 1, 1993 Act 359, SLH 1993, establishes the Hawaiian Sovereignty Advisory Commission (HSAC) and proposes a plebiscite asking: “Shall a Hawaiian convention be convened to propose an organic document for the governance of a Hawaiian sovereign nation?”
Nov. 23, 1993 PL 103-150, the “Apology Resolution”, which acknowledges the United States’ role in the illegal usurpation of the Hawaiian government in 1893 and offers an official apology to the Kanaka Maoli, is signed by President William Clinton.
1994 – 1996 In ensuing sessions, the State Legislature renames HSAC the Hawaiian Sovereignty Elections Council (HSEC), and charges it to hold a plebiscite “to determine the will of the indigenous Hawaiian people to restore a nation of their own choosing,” then extends its term and mandates that it conduct an election for the Native Hawaiian people to exercise their right to self-determination. HSEC carries out the Native Hawaiian Vote of 1996, under which Kanaka Maoli voters are asked the question: Shall the Hawaiian people elect delegates to propose a Native Hawaiian government?”
July 1996 An overwhelming plurality (3 to 1) of the electorate of the Native Hawaiian Vote authorizes the election of delegates to propose a Native Hawaiian government.
1997 – 1999 With the aim of being independent of State control, an initiative named Hā Hawai‘i is formed and carries out the continued process toward Native Hawaiian self-determination.
Jan. 17, 1999 A world-wide election of Kanaka Maoli delegates by Kanaka Maoli voters is held, resulting in the election of 77 delegates to ‘Aha Hawai‘i ‘Ōiwi.
Feb. 23, 2000 In Rice v. Cayetano, the U.S. Supreme Court holds that elections of OHA Trustees by th “Hawaiian only” voters are invalid under the 15 Amendment because they are State-run and not the same as the internal elections of a recognized Native American nation.
July 6, 2011 Governor Abercrombie signs Senate Bill No 1520, of the 2011 Legislative Session. The Native Hawaiian people are officially recognized by the State of Hawai‘i as “the only indigenous, aboriginal, maoli people of Hawai‘i” and a Native Hawaiian Roll Commission is authorized to gather an official roll of the Native Hawaiian people. Compiled by H.K. Bruss Keppeler, Esq. Printing underwritten by JTSI, Inc., a Native Hawaiian Organization-owned 8(a) firm.
Posted by Free Hawai`i on August 9, 2011 at 5:30am
USA covert and overt activities led to the invasion of the Hawaiian Kingdom and immediately recognized the phony "provisional government" proclamation without the people's knowledge.
Without US military intervention and US complicity, the US puppet provisional government would not have lasted for more than an hour.
Using that backing, they created the Republic of Hawai`i against the people's wishes.
All legal attempts to annex Hawai`i to the US failed because the people overwhelmingly protested and sent their Ku'e Petitions to Washington DC.
It was ignored by the pro-annexationists and provsional government.
In covering up the hoax, Congress passed the Newlands Resolution falsely declaring the majority wished for the annexation of Hawai`i without a lawful treaty.
That's how Hawai`i became unlawfully annexed even according to US laws.
Posted by Free Hawai`i on August 7, 2011 at 5:54am
Keoki Fukumitsu always wanted to be a kalo farmer.
After all, thatʻs what he was trained to do from a child, since his ancestors had been growing kalo or taro on the same land from time immemorial.
But now Keokiʻs dream is in serious jeopardy as developers and others are now closing in to evict Keoki and his family off their ancestral lands - all because they stand to make millions through commercial development.
Keokiʻs life and story is an amazing one and he shares it with us in detail as what life as Kaloman is like, including threats of eviction he now faces.
MONDAY, August 8th At 5:30 PM – O`ahu, `Olelo, Channel 53 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 PMSATURDAY, August 13th At 8:00 PM - Kaua`i – Ho`ike, Channel 52 "Kaloman - A Visit With Keoki Fukumitsu"
His dream has always been to be a kalo or taro farmer. And for seven generations Keokiʻs family has been stewards of their land on O`ahuʻs windward side growing taro, the plant from which poi is made, the staple diet of Hawaiians. Yet today, theyʻre in danger of losing their property to developers and others. Join us in our visit with Keoki in the beautiful valley of Hakipu`u as he explains the cultural and environmental importance of taro and see for yourself why they call him the Kaloman - Watch It Here
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So you cannot secede from something you've never been legally part of.
You cannot quit something you didn’t join. You cannot resign from something to which you don’t belong. You cannot divorce from someone to whom you were never married.
Hawai`i regaining its independent status is a matter of reinstatement; of putting something back into its rightful place.
The current status of Hawai`i is that it’s people, lands and government are being held captive by the US.
The Hawai`i independence movement is not seeking to secede from a bad union, it is seeking freedom from captivity, and the freedom to resume Hawaii’s status as a sovereign and independent nation.
Posted by Pono Kealoha on August 4, 2011 at 11:40pm
Aloha Kakou,
Please come on August 6, 2011 at 11am to the Palolo Media Center studio located at 1903 Palolo Avenue. This will be videotaped for DVD distribution.
Dr. Keanu Sai presents the background history to the Ku’e Petitions. This presentation is done prior to the Ka Lei Maile Alii interactive play, which is a re-enactment of the gathering of names to protest the annexation of Hawaii to the United States.
Posted by Free Hawai`i on August 4, 2011 at 5:43am
DID YOU KNOW THE HAWAIIAN KINGDOM WAS A MULTI-ETHNIC NATION?
In 1843, Hawai`i was a recognized independent nation.
Hawai`i had treaties with 25 world nations and had 96 legates and consuls throughout the world, including in the US.
But US covert and overt activities led to the 1893 invasion of the Hawaiian Kingdom and the US immediately recognized those who overthrew the kingdom without the people's knowledge.
Using that backing, they created the bogus "Republic of Hawai`i" against the people's wishes.
All legal attempts to annex Hawai`i to the US failed because the citizens of the Hawaiian Nation then overwhelmingly protested and sent their anti-annexation petitions to Washington, DC.
In covering up the hoax, Congress was forced to pass the Newlands Resolution declaring that the majority wished for the annexation of Hawai`i without a lawful treaty.
That's how Hawai`i became unlawfully annexed, and ultimately a fake state.
Sometimes I think people make such broad statements, just for the sake of making a point. From this page on the ukelele, he states:
"The ukulele received royal acclaim with nobles such as King Kalakaua, Queen Emma and Queen Lili'uokalani playing this instrument. This in turn may have made it more accepted by the people of Hawaii"
Really? Where is it written that any of them played the ukelele? Kalakaua and Liliuokalani were known for composing many songs and may have played the ukelele, I don't if it's true or not, but did Queen Emma play as well? In her autobiography it doesn't mention that. And why would the alii playing it make it more accepted? It's like the Hawaiian people couldn't decide to do anything themselves unless the alli were doing it, or told them to do it. Wouldn't the Hawaiians working and living with the portuguese, see them playing it and want to learn that way? What did they do when a portuguese handed them an instrument and said "Here you try..." , " oh, no, no, I cannot, I need to know if my chief approves." ???? haha.
Posted by Pono Kealoha on August 2, 2011 at 8:31am
Aloha kakou, he Hawaii au,Just sharing my mana'o on the past celebration!July 31, 2011 Ka La Ho'I ho'I Ea came and went. The half day celebration was good but for me somewhat confusing. I have been attending this lokahi since 1987 and this is the first time I recall sharing the park with Canines (K-9's). But then, I found out Thomas Square is the only "Dogs Allowed" Park in the City & County of Honolulu and is part Special District Design in the U. S. National Register. The Civic Center, NBC Academy of Arts, etc. I got at Thomas Square at 7:00 AM to seek my site to put up a tent for Kalei Maile Ali'I (KLMA) HCC and FREEHAWAII and so noticed quite a few park residents under the cover of the giant sprawling Banyan tree, the center stage of Admiral Thomas Square, Liberator of the Hawaiian Nation.Back in the late 1980's, I also worked at First Insurance Company of Hawaii which borders Beretania Street, Ward Avenue and Hotel Street and on occasions would have lunch in the Park. There were a few park residents then but no dogs. This past Sunday, Juky 31, 2011 the park residents were having a house-warming and the dogs were the guest of honor and it seemed the Hawaiian Nationals were trespassers. I spoke with the Maintenance Man who was hosing down the restrooms and asked him how is it that Canines were having a show when July 31, is a National Celebration of the Hawaiian Nation. He replied they (Canines) always get permit for their dog programs and did not know no anything about Hawaiian Sovereignty Day Celebration. I said to myself, " where have I heard that remark about no permit before"?As the morning progressed, by 11:00 AM, we had more Hawaiian Nationals than dogs or Homeless. In fact, some of the Homeless said they don't have a house but they have home in the Hawaiian Nation. By 2:00 PM Hawaiian Nationals were leading 400 to 5, the dogs went back to their kennels and the homeless went to Kaka'ako Park for sunset dinner.Now, the dogs and the Homeless can't be blamed but the Parks Department of the City & County and the Mayors Office can be blamed. Two days of the year Hawaiian Nationals celebrate in memorial to La Ka Ho'I Ho'I Ea Restoration of Hawauiian Sovereignty on July 31 and La Kua' okoa Hawaiian Independence La Hanau of Sovereignty on November 28. Two days out of 365 for Hawaiian Nationals to celebrate in ho'o maika'I for the makana of Hawaiian Nationality by King Kamehameha the Great and his son King Kamehameha III, Kaui'keaouli while the dogs and homeless have 363 days to frolic in the Park. This is not ignorance. This is arrogance, the same arrogance that created Martin Luther King Birthday january 17 a State Holiday to silent the remembrance of the alleged overthrow of Queen Liliu'okalani and the Hawaiian Government on January 17, 1893. (Well planned1)Thomas Square is a vital lesson in Sovereignty. In early February of 1843, Lord George Paulet by naval power threaten to seized the Hawaiian Islands due to some concocted excuse that deprived an English subject in the Hawaiian Islands of their rights. Under Kingdom Law Hawaiians could not sell lands. Paulet lowered the Hawaiian Ka hae and raised the Flag of England over the Hawaiian Kingdom who was not internationally recognized as a Sovereign Nation. At the same time the Hawaiian Kingdom had seeked International recognition as an Independent Sovereign Nation of equal status by United States of America in late 1842 and by England and France in early 1843. There are records that indicate like Captain James Cook, Lord Paulet, sailed for a private commerce interest that of the East India Trading Company. On July 31, 1843, Within months, on July 31, 1843 Admiral Richard Thomas of HMS Royal Navy terminated the "occupation of the Hawaiian Islands by renegade Lord Paulet and restored the International Recognition of the Hawaiian Nation. That restoration is the validity of an internationally Recognized Sovereign Nation or Country. The English understood it but the Americans haven't got it yet!The United States of America under the veil of International Law of "Legal War" has militarily occupied the Hawaiian Nation since 1898, based upon "the Doctrine of Necessity" in the American-Spanish War in early 1898 which ended after two months. That "Doctrine of Necessity" terminated in mid 1898. That War is over, go home G. I.In honor of Admiral Thomas, King Kamehameha III, declared the area known as Kulaokahua as the first public park in the Hawaiian Nation and in 1850 renamed the area after Admiral Thomas. In 1925 the City & County of Honolulu named it Thomas Square which is now on the U. S. Historical Register, Special Design District. Kuloakahua (Thomas Square) is as sacred to Hawaiian Nationals as I'olani Palace and Mauna'ala is to the Ali'I. It should be the center of Hawaiian Nationalism and not a park for doggies and homeless. It should be the home of the Ku'e Petition of 1898. La Kua'okoa and Ka La Ho'I ho'I Ea became the first National Holidays of the Hawaiian Nation and were celebrated from 1843 to 1893. It wasn't until 1975, when Kauka Kekuni Blaisdell revived these National celebrations.The agenda of this years celebration was the "same ole, same ole" I think the agenda should allocating each faction 45 minutes to report of the pro and cons on vital issues of their activities. Each faction should focus on one or two issues and birddog the bugga to the end. While we were engulfed about Akaka Act 195, the 10,000 legged he'e went move and got Ambercromie to signed a 65 year leases for Fish Farming! And the Mayor CarLiar Railroading the people. We lack planning or plan last minute. I did not hear anyone on Sunday mention APEC? We are up against the greatest planners in the World. The USA just one of their lieutenants in their Syndicate. The alleged overthrow was just a diversion to create an illusion that American and European foreigners in the Hawaiian islands were being threaten by the Hawaiian rulers and the Hawaiian people as to soften the landing of foreign troops on the soil of an Independent Sovereign Nation. . The Committee of Safety were creation of the United States of America and their corporate partners, no different than Fidel Castro, Freddy Marcos, Noriega, Sadamn Hussein or Col. Quadafy, all elements of a well-planned agenda. Remember the Dean of Coaches John Wooden of UCLA, 'Failure to Plan, is Planning to Fail".I have asked International scholars about the Sovereignty of Baltic States being restored after their oppressors strategically pulled back like the Vikings of North would. Estonia was a "white slave" of Russian Empire and of Hitler's Germany since early 1930 to late 1990's. My question to them was how long did it take for them to come into an agreement of what they wanted? I was told it was slightly over a year. Slightly over a year after nearly 70 years of bondage and millions of slave camp deaths. But what did they WANT so much that brought them to lokahi? They only "NEEDED ONE THING, SOVEREIGNTY" That is all they needed. The Hawaiian problem is bag full of WANTS and no NEEDS! Without need and planning we will wonder in a ever widening circle for another 118 years. Hawaiian Nationals never lost our Sovereignty.Next time is September 4, at I'olani Palace for Queen Liliu'oklani celebration. She hanau Sept. 2 but Coalition doing the 4th. If you no can be part of the plan, at least plan for come!Just my mana'o. Mahalo for listening?malama ke kino,pilipoHawaiian National (1936)
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You would think Keoki Fukumitsu, who has dedicated his life to helping and serving others through farming and cultivation of kalo or taro, the staple Hawaiian diet, would receive some thanks and maybe even an award or two.
Instead, he and his family, who have been on their land for over seven generations farming taro, making poi and feeding others are now in danger of losing it all.
Developers and others are attempting to gain title to his land because itʻs worth money and lots of it.
Keoki looks at his land and sees the taro he grows through his own back breaking work which enables him to feed his family and others in the local community.
Developers and others look at his land and they see fistfuls of dollars.
When we heard what was going on we went out to meet Keoki and find out why they call him the “Kaloman.”
What we discovered amazed us - not only a real life picture of how itʻs been done for thousands of years, but also a prime example of how to create a sustainable Hawai`i for the future.
MONDAY, August 1st At 5:30 PM & SATURDAY, August 6th At 8:00 PM – O`ahu, `Olelo, Channel 53 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 PMSATURDAY, August 6th At 8:00 PM - Kaua`i – Ho`ike, Channel 52 "Kaloman - A Visit With Keoki Fukumitsu"
His dream has always been to be a kalo or taro farmer. And for seven generations Keokiʻs family has been stewards of their land on O`ahuʻs windward side growing taro, the plant from which poi is made, the staple diet of Hawaiians. Yet today, theyʻre in danger of losing their property to developers and others. Join us in our visit with Keoki in the beautiful valley of Hakipu`u as he explains the cultural and environmental importance of taro and see for yourself why they call him the Kaloman - Watch It Here
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 Cape Town, South Africa, Sweden and 50 cities across the US. Check your local listings.
If you support our issues on the Free Hawai`i Broadcasting Network, please email this to a friend to help us continue. A donation today helps further our work. Every single penny counts.
You would think Keoki Fukumitsu, who has dedicated his life to helping and serving others through farming and cultivation of kalo or taro, the staple Hawaiian diet, would receive some thanks and maybe even an award or two.
Instead, he and his family, who have been on their land for over seven generations farming taro, making poi and feeding others are now in danger of losing it all.
Developers and others are attempting to gain title to his land because itʻs worth money and lots of it.
Keoki looks at his land and sees the taro he grows through his own back breaking work which enables him to feed his family and others in the local community.
Developers and others look at his land and they see fistfuls of dollars.
When we heard what was going on we went out to meet Keoki and find out why they call him the “Kaloman.”
What we discovered amazed us - not only a real life picture of how itʻs been done for thousands of years, but also a prime example of how to create a sustainable Hawai`i for the future.
MONDAY, August 1st At 5:30 PM & SATURDAY, August 6th At 8:00 PM – O`ahu, `Olelo, Channel 53 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 PMSATURDAY, August 6th At 8:00 PM - Kaua`i – Ho`ike, Channel 52 "Kaloman - A Visit With Keoki Fukumitsu"
His dream has always been to be a kalo or taro farmer. And for seven generations Keokiʻs family has been stewards of their land on O`ahuʻs windward side growing taro, the plant from which poi is made, the staple diet of Hawaiians. Yet today, theyʻre in danger of losing their property to developers and others. Join us in our visit with Keoki in the beautiful valley of Hakipu`u as he explains the cultural and environmental importance of taro and see for yourself why they call him the Kaloman - Watch It Here
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Tomorrow is La Ho`iho`i Ea - Sovereignty Restoration day in Hawai`i.
It was a wrong made right after five months - the restoration of the Hawaiian Kingdom when forced under British rule in 1843.
In the early 1840s, during the reign of King Kamehameha III, English consul Richard Charlton made outrageous land claims against the Hawaiian people to provoke a British takeover.
At his request, a British war cruiser arrived on Feb. 10, 1843, under the command of Lord George Paulet, who demanded special lands and rights from the king for British subjects.
In order to avoid bloodshed, Kamehameha III ceded his kingdom to Paulet under protest and appealed to Queen Victoria for redress.
British fleet commander Adm. Richard Thomas, enforcing his country's policy that the laws and customs of native governments be treated with courtesy and respect, sailed from Mexico to Hawai`i to remedy the trouble.
On July 31, 1843, Thomas ordered the Hawaiian flag raised and the kingdom restored at a ceremony at Kulaokahu`a - which today is known as Thomas Square named after him.
Kamehameha III proclaimed a 10-day holiday, and throughout his reign, July 31 was celebrated as La Ho'iho'i Ea or Sovereignty Restoration Day.
He also proclaimed the now famous motto, "Ua mau ke ea o ka `aina i ka pono," which means, "The sovereignty of the land is maintained by right behavior."
Join Us Noon - 6 PM Tomorrow At Thomas Square In Honolulu To Celebrate. The Public Is Welcome At This Free Event With Free Parking.
