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Hawaiians mark key event in Hawaii history Kamehameha I unified the Islands 200 years ago
- Photo gallery: Ho'okahi Lahui Hawaii March
Many came to learn, to soak in the entertainment and the speeches encouraging NativeHawaiians to come together.
As scores of people converged on the grounds of 'Iolani Palace yesterday to mark the 200thanniversary of the unification of the Hawaiian Islands, many in attendancetalked about the need for today's Native Hawaiians to unite.
But several also acknowledged that bringing together the disparate Hawaiian groups won't beeasy.
"It's pretty hard with Hawaiians," said James Kimokeo, 86, a part-Hawaiian from Kaua'i. "They'vegot this idea they all have to be boss."
Yesterday's cultural festivities, which included a march from Thomas Square to the palace,also marked the annual commemoration of the 1893 overthrow of Queen Lili-'uokalani. The two-day event, billed as "Ho'okahi Lahui Hawai'i — One Nation1810-2010," was attended by hundreds.
"Everybody's trying for the same goal," Jay Enos of Wai'anae said of unification. "But theirpaths are different."
As traditionally clad marchers carrying independence banners and other implements marched towardthe palace, Enos said he didn't attend yesterday's event to "see who's right orwrong. I'm here because I'm Hawaiian."
Shannon Foster, who was next to Enos, said she came to learn about the overthrow and how itaffected her ancestry. The pair are part Hawaiian.
With the Akaka bill currently before Congress — and its chances of passage considered improvedbecause President Obama has indicated he will sign it — several Hawaiians at thepalace grounds said unification is more pressing than ever.
The federal legislation, named for its author, Sen. Daniel Akaka, would establish a processfor Native Hawaiian self-governance.
"We want to unite Hawai'i," said Charlotte Lyman, 65, of Kane'ohe, but she added that she didn'tthink the Akaka bill was the way to do it.
Kimokeo likewise had his reservations, saying the legislation would take away too much controlfrom Hawaiians. "We don't want somebody telling us what to do," hesaid.
Citation issued
A similar sentiment was voiced in the diamondhead-makai corner of the palace groundsyesterday afternoon when enforcement officers from the Department of Land andNatural Resources tried to confiscate a tentlike shelter erected by the HawaiianIndependence Action Alliance.
Two or three times, the officers tried to take down the tent because the group did not have apermit, but each time the crowd would encircle it and prevent the officers fromdoing so, according to witnesses.
Finally, the officers issued a citation for violating palace regulations.
"This is ridiculous," George Kahumoku Flores, who refused to sign the citation presentedby the officers, said later in an interview. "This is our right to be here. It'ssovereign land."
After the officers left and a potentially volatile situation was defused, Sam Kaleleike spoke tothose gathered near the tent and reminded them of the theme of the day: to bringall people together.
"Whatever your differences, leave them outside," he told the crowd as they joined hands andformed a large circle.
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http://disappearednews.com/2010/01/army-nuclear-regulatory-commission.htmlFriday, January 15, 2010Army, Nuclear Regulatory Commission willing to shove 299 pounds of depleted uranium down Hawaii throats and lungsby Larry GellerThe Army on Nov. 6, 2008, applied before the NRC for a license to possess and manage depleted uranium at nine -military installations, including Pohakuloa and Oahu's Schofield Barracks.Jim Albertini, Cory Harden, Isaac Harp and Luwella Leonardi are opposing the license. They contend that the weak radioactive material left over after enriched uranium is removed is toxic and harmful to humans when vaporized and inhaled. [Hawaii Tribune-Herald, Testimony heard on DU request, 1/14/2010)]Although the videoconference hearing did not seem to go the way Big Island and Oahu advocates may have hoped, according to the Hawaii Tribune-Herald report, it did set down some scary facts.The hearing was in Maryland with videoconference link to UH Hilo. The complete story is in the article, but I found this portion particularly of concern:The judges also asked tough questions of Lt. Col. Kent Herring of the Army Environmental Litigation Division. Herring said the 714 rounds [shipped to Hawaii] represented 299 pounds of depleted uranium, assuming 6.7 ounces per round.Judge Anthony J. Baratta, who holds a doctorate in nuclear physics, told Herring that the 714 rounds "is probably the minimum amount you can substantiate" and said the upper limit was likely 2,120 rounds.So there is someplace between 299 and 888 pounds of depleted uranium on the Big Island, lying loose in the environment.That stuff needs to be taken away.Snipped from the Wikipedia :Multiple studies using cultured cells and laboratory rodents suggest the possibility of leukemogenic, genetic, reproductive, and neurological effects from chronic exposure. A 2005 epidemiology review concluded: "In aggregate the human epidemiological evidence is consistent with increased risk of birth defects in offspring of persons exposed to DU." The World Health Organization states that no consistent risk of reproductive, developmental, or carcinogenic effects have been reported in humans. However, the objectivity of this report has been called into question.More (you can read the entire article for a complete rundown):Normal functioning of the kidney, brain, liver, heart, and numerous other systems can be affected by uranium exposure, because in addition to being weakly radioactive, uranium is a toxic metal. The chemical toxicity of depleted uranium is about a million times greater in vivo than its radiological hazard. Health effects of DU are determined by factors such as the extent of exposure and whether it was internal or external. Three main pathways exist by which internalization of uranium may occur: inhalation, ingestion, and embedded fragments or shrapnel contamination. Properties such as phase (e.g. particulate or gaseous), oxidation state (e.g. metallic or ceramic), and the solubility of uranium and its compounds influence their absorption, distribution, translocation, elimination and the resulting toxicity. For example, metallic uranium is relatively non-toxic compared to hexavalent uranium(VI) uranyl compounds such as uranium trioxide.The Wikipedia article also described studies that claimed to show no toxic effects. I say “claimed to show” because the studies were conducted by defense-connected agencies. Do I trust them? Not for a minute. Again, it is best to refer to the complete article.In any case, why should anyone in Hawaii want to tolerate the dispersal of 299 or 888 pounds of DU in the environment? Let’s see what decision is handed down next month.
March begins 9 AM
• The route begins at Thomas Square and proceeds west on Beretania to the Capitol Building (using sidewalk & 2 road lanes)
• Walk thru the Capitol Rotunda to Queen Lili`uokalani’s Statue and stop for Observance Ceremony
• Turn East and walk toward Punchbowl St.
• Turn Right on Punchbowl Street and walk toward King Street - key marchers enter Kawaiahao Church grounds for Lunalilio Tomb Ceremony;
• Access onto King Street and turn right toward King Kamehameha’s Statue for Observance Ceremony;
• Cross at the King Street crosswalk and into the main gate of ‘Iolani Palace.
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Please join the Hawai'i Pono'i Coalition in this annual event that observes the wrongful overthrow of Queen Lili'uokalani. Sponsored by the Native Hawaiian Bar Association and the Native Hawaiian Legal Corporation.
Hawai'i Pono'ï: Hawaiian Patriotism
Lunch hour observance marks the wrongful
overthrow of Queen Lili'uokalani
January 19, 2010
What: A lunch hour concert featuring mele lähui with Leon
Siu, Jon Osorio & Ikaika Hussey and Kupa'aina.
Where: Tamarind Park at Bishop Square (Bishop and King)
When: Tuesday, January 19, 2010
12:00 a.m. - 1:00 p.m.
Sponsored by the Native Hawaiian Bar Association and the Native Hawaiian
Legal Corporation
Presented by the Hawai'i Ponoÿï Coalition
Hawai'i Pono'ï is the title of the Hawai'i National Anthem written by King
Kaläkaua in 1874. Literally translated "Hawai'i's own," Hawai'i Pono'ï
connects us to the history of the Islands and the heritage of its Indigenous
people, a heritage that enriches us all. The Hawai'i Pono'ï Coalition was
formed to educate those who choose to live in and visit the islands about
Hawai'is true history, and the culture that makes Hawai'i a place like no
other.
`O ka poe i aloha i ka`äina
the people who love the land
For more information contact:
Native Hawaiian Legal Corporation
521-2302
What - Ho`okahi Lahui Hawai`iWhen - All Day Saturday & Sunday, Jan. 16 & 17Where - `Iolani Palace Grounds & Thomas Square, Honolulu, Hawai`iVisit HookahiLahuiHawaii.org For More InfoPublic Invited To This Free Event![Reblog this post [with Zemanta]](http://img.zemanta.com/reblog_e.png?x-id=af3cd034-4fdf-44fe-b3bd-51f658f13df9)
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