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If you teach them, they will learn......an open letter to my Kumu.....

Posted by Michelle Ritchie on September 24, 2009 at 11:21pm
Aloha Kumu....It's so easy to look at the world and it's people thru our own "pair of glasses", our own experience---in fact maybe it's all we can do, even when we are trying our best to be aware......In that light, I want to say this to you...I know I can't fully understand how it has been for you, to have spent much of your life as a Hawaiian activist, on the front lines. You have seen the worst of the "Western culture" over and over.... in these rapacious developers, these so-called educated professionals, traitor politicians, etc .....You must be always seeing the greedy, the arrogant, the pushy people who seem to be the epitome of all that has been lost and could still be lost, if people like you weren't there to push back.So I understand when even you.... descend into haole bashing a bit,..,,which has happened in a few of our talks. I have wanted to say, at these times, "Surely they can't all be that bad, surely not every "Westerner" is an arrogant, insensitive, desecrating jerk.""Surely there are some "Westerners" who want to be respectful but are ignorant---and don't even realize they are ignorant, which causes a lot of their blunders!In one of our first talks, you said, "In Hawaiian culture, the most important question when you meet someone is, "Where are you from?" which helps to make a connection with a sense of place and maybe mutual relatives. But when a mainland person meets you, they say, "What do you do?" because they want to establish what class you are compared to them, whether you are high class or low-class."I don't agree with that. Sometimes it's true, but not always.In my experience, sometimes local folks have asked me, "Where are you from?" in a quite challenging way. They were expecting, because I choose not to speak pidgin, that I will have to answer, "from the mainland" --- knowing they dislike mainlanders. When I tell them that I've been here since age 4, and I have five generations of family here, (and some brown blood too)---then they grudgingly give me a little respect.And in most every situation where a mainlander has met me for the first time and asked, "What do you do?" it hasn't felt like they were trying to make a class distinction---they were just trying to make conversation--find a mutual connection---to make a connection, period.I may be naive, but I still believe that most people, of whatever race, are basically good at heart, and would definitely offer respect to the people they meet here--- if they knew how. Sometimes it's good to remember that the unethical, warmongering, lethal ways of the government do not always reflect the hearts and minds of the people.This is getting to be a long letter so I'll stop with that.And put the rest of my comments and thoughts in a "Part II" How to educate ignorant people to be respectful of Hawaiian culture ."Thank you for listening Kumu,A hui hou,Michelle
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Sovereign Princess

Posted by Eliza G on September 24, 2009 at 10:30pm
Let's energize what would be a more appropriate title for the new Ka'iulani movie: how about "Sovereign Princess"?I just recently sent this email (below) as a corrective thought to the makers of the film. Together perhaps we can suggest that a different title, such as "Sovereign Princess," would be more appropriate. (Especially since the movie trailer looks like it's going to be another American pop-culture movie along the lines of "The New World", also starring the same leading actress.)https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=X9PGflvRyLkAnyway, you can draft your own email to the makers of the movie and send to these two email addresses, with the subject of the email being: "Sovereign Princess."Roy Tjioe and Ricardo Galindez are the makers of the film:rtjioe@islandfilmgroup.com; rgalindez@islandfilmgroup.comAs far as I can tell, these people have put a lot of time and effort into producing a "dramatic interpretation of important events in Hawai'i's history." It's a movie meant for pop culture consumption, and as such it seems that only this one change will make a big difference in how it's perceived.Thanks for communicating with them if you have feelings about this subject. Below is my draft which I sent to them, feel free to borrow from it if you like.-----------------------------------------------------Aloha Mai Kakou,Thank you for producing and filming what looks to be an interesting movie with incredible talent. I look forward to seeing it soon.Unfortunately, the title you've chosen does almost as much to propitiate common wrongful assumptions about Hawai'i as it does to dispel them.A better title would be "Sovereign Princess." This would be more to the point of the movie. It is not to late to reconsider the movie's title to be more in alignment with the beauty and strength of Princess Ka'iulani's life and struggle to maintain Hawai'i's sovereign independence.Congratulations again on your work, let's make sure together that it sends the right message.
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The World Tour Continues In Hawaii Nei - "Hawaii A Voice For Sovereignty" - Big Island - Kauai

Posted by J. D'Alba on September 24, 2009 at 7:05am
Hawaii A Voice of Sovereignty Continues to Tour Throughout Hawaii with Special Screenings at the ‘Honoka’a People’s Theatre’ on the Big Island Sept 24th and the Waimea Theater on Kauai Sept 25th .FOR IMMEDIATE RELEASEA Special Hawaiian Theatre Screening Tour of “Hawaii A Voice For Sovereignty” will be held on the Big Island, Thursday, September 24th at the Honoka’a People’s Theatre at 7:30pm and on Friday, September 25th at the Waimea Theater in Waimea, Kauai at 7:30pm.Native Hawaiians speak of Sustainability and HopeSeptember 23, 2009 - Ah, the postcards, the palm trees and the flower leis. It’s the local music, the Hawaiian luaus, and the smell and taste of Hawaiian food that keeps many coming back for more vacations. Unfortunately, Hawaii’s culture and people are quickly becoming a watered down void of authenticity, silenced by the rules and regulations of greed and commercialization since the U.S takeover in 1893.Catherine Bauknight, celebrated and known international photojournalist, has produced an emotional and educational documentary that delves into what is happening behind the vanishing of Hawaii’ana: the culture, the traditions and sustainability of the islands. In this inspiring and moving film, the Native Hawaiians show first-hand how the people of Hawaii do indeed have a voice; a voice of truth, passion, and a will to continue their fight to connect and live with their culture and their land.Based on facts discussed in the film, native Hawaiians are in an uphill battle that includes the ‘Apology Resolution’, a U.S. Public Law adopted in 1993 in which the U.S Government apologized for the overthrow of the Kingdom of Hawaii in 1893. While looking for an advantage that will allow them to reacquire specific lands once patented to them by Hawaiian royalty, the resolution has served as a major impetus for the Hawaiian Sovereignty Movement that has been the subject of intense historical and contemporary debate.Hawaii A Voice for Sovereignty is a rare and insightful journey into how Hawaiian traditions are imperative to Hawaii’s organic survival and to its history, its people, and their passion to preserve its culture.For information about the film:www.catherinebauknight.comcbauknight@othilamedia.com
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Aunty Fern Kalehua Pula

Posted by Jeff Renaud on September 23, 2009 at 6:37pm
send ur condolences to aunty of her passin..Fern Kalehuamakanoe Prim Pule, 72, of Kailua-Kona, died Sept. 18 at Kaiser Foundation Hospital. Born Jan. 24, 1937, in Napoopoo, she was a retired police officer with the Honolulu Police Department and member of The Church of Jesus Christ of Latter-day Saints -- Kona 2nd Ward.
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Revealed: Ancient Burial Bisected by Heavy Equipment at Kula Ridge Mauka Project Was Preventable!

Posted by Foster on September 23, 2009 at 12:00pm
letkularidge.pdfThe Attached Letter (written by Dana Naone Hall) clearly exposes Who is Responsible for the Kula Ridge Mauka fiasco and How it (circumventing of mandates) was inherently allowed.Is this what DLNR/SHPD has been allowing throughout the Hawaiian Islands?Count the amount of incidents in recent years on all islands and you get your answer with an exclamation point!
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"Barbarian Princess"

Posted by Pono Kealoha on September 23, 2009 at 6:30am
"Barbarian Princess"
LETS FRICKEN GET ONE THING STRAIGHT IT IS USA AND THE FEW THAT ARE IN CONTROL THAT ARE BARBARIANS.
SLAUGHTERING BABIES,CHILDREN,MOTHER and FATHERS ALL IN THE NAME OF THEIR FREEDOM TO RAPE RESOURCES DESTROY CULTURES , LANDS and GENOCIDE FOR GREED. " USA IS MADE UP OF WHAT IT MADE UP"


September 23, 2009

'Barbarian Princess' film title raises some hackles in Hawaii

 Producers banking that movie's 'ironic' name will appeal to wider audience

By Mary Vorsino
Advertiser Urban Honolulu Writer
Native Hawaiians yesterday expressed anger at the decision to call a soon-to-be-released feature film on Princess Ka'iulani's life "Barbarian Princess," and some went as far as to call the title a publicity stunt and an insult to the young royal's memory.
The producers of the film had scrapped the title in 2008, following outrage from some, but then returned to it. The 130-minute movie will make its world premiere at Hawai'i Theatre on Oct. 16 during the Hawaii International Film Festival. Interest in the film, HIFF officials say, is already high.
"Barbarian Princess," meant to be an ironic title, is what the princess was dubbed by some newspapers during her travels in the 1890s to the Mainland, where she astounded people with her grace, intelligence and beauty. The movie's producers say the title is meant to intrigue audiences, especially those outside of the Islands who wouldn't recognize her name or know her story.
"The ironic reference was done for a specific reason," said Roy Tijoe, a producer for the film and the co-owner of Island Film Group. He said concerns about the title "were coming from people who thought that we were intending a literal reference. Of course, that's not what we're doing."
But yesterday, several Native Hawaiian leaders said the title — ironic or not — is offensive.
"Because it's a painful thing, we don't care for irony," said Jon Osorio, a professor at the University of Hawai'i-Manoa's Kamakauokalani Center for Hawaiian Studies. "We really feel helpless to deal with producers ... who sensationalize our history in order to get to the wider audience, no matter what their intentions."
Hawai'i entertainer Palani Vaughan, a longtime critic of the project, said that the title of the movie is one of a host of concerns he has with the piece. Vaughan read the script for the film in February, and turned down the part of King Kalakaua. He said the movie distorts history and misses key facts.
"The real damage will be to the millions of viewers worldwide who will walk away (from the movie) with a truly inaccurate portrayal of our history, and that I resent. How do we undo that?" Vaughan said.
'so insulting'
Vicky Holt Takamine, president of the 'Ilio'ulaokalani Coalition, called the film's title an outrage.
"It's just so insulting to her," she said. "I don't know any Hawaiian who would agree to that (title)."
The producers of the film scrapped "Barbarian Princess" last year, in an effort to ease tensions.
Other working titles for the film were "Princess Ka'iulani" and "The Last Princess."
Tijoe said the producers returned to "Barbarian Princess" after long consideration.
"It was a way to bring to the fore what had happened in the past," he said. Tijoe acknowledged that the film title is "provocative," and he also said part of the reason "Barbarian Princess" was picked was because of fears the other working titles wouldn't have a commercial appeal outside of Hawai'i.
"Our intentions are honorable here. Certainly no offense is intended," he said.
Ric Galindez, another producer for the film and also co-owner of Island Film Group, said the film shouldn't be judged by its title.
"We hope that people from Hawai'i will see it and enjoy it," he said, adding that the film is intended "to tell the rest of the world" and "pique people's interest" in the story of Princess Ka'iulani.
Former Hawai'i resident Q'orianka Kilcher was cast as Ka'iulani for the film.
Kilcher portrayed Pocahontas in the 2005 film "The New World."
Princess Ka'iulani, who died at age 23, witnessed the overthrow of the monarchy in 1893.
The movie on her life was shot in part at 'Iolani Palace and cost about $8 million to produce. Shooting wrapped up in 2008, and the producers hope to secure a distribution deal by early next year.
Chuck Boller, executive director of the Hawaii International Film Festival, said he is getting lots of inquiries already from people interested in seeing the biopic. Tickets for the HIFF showing will go on sale Oct. 1 for HIFF members and sponsors, and Oct. 5 for the general public, Boller said.
He said he wouldn't be surprised if the 1,400-seat Hawai'i Theatre is sold out.
"It's been an important film and people really want to see it," Boller said.
The world premiere will coincide with Princess Ka'iulani's birthday.
Boller said he has seen the film and enjoyed it, calling it "realistic" and "accurate."
He added that the title of the movie will make sense to those who see it.
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Public Access to yet another possible Burial Ground Denied!

Posted by Foster on September 23, 2009 at 5:52am
UPDATE & ALERT!The Site Inspection scheduled for Thursday-September 24, 2009 by the Maui/Lana`i Island Burial Council will now take place with the Public being denied access by Kula Ridge Mauka Developer, Clayton Nishikawa, Phone: 242-6900, email: clayton@adcmaui.comWhen contacted (September 22nd), Mr. Nishikawa explained he made the decision because the area is a construction site with bulls and cattle roaming freely. He is only allowing access to the Burial Council Members and State Historic Preservation Division (SHPD) staff.NONETHELESS - The Public is still invited to meet at 10:00am across of Holy Ghost Church and join Kaapuni (Maui’s Torch Bearers) in a peaceful protest to bring awareness to our community of yet another act of desecration to our iwi tupuna.Bring your passion and signs! Stand up for na tupuna I hala!
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FREE HAWAI`I TV - "THE LIE ON THE HILL"

Posted by Free Hawai`i on September 23, 2009 at 5:23am
FREE HAWAI`I TVTHE FREE HAWAI`I BROADCASTING NETWORK "THE LIE ON THE HILL"Why No Recent Town Hall Meetings In Hawai`i?What Did Akaka & Inouye Distrust That Might Be Discussed?Watch & You'll Discover Why They Hid & What They Forbid.Then Send This Video To One Other Person Today.
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Colonial Mentality

Posted by Kaapuikinaea on September 23, 2009 at 3:51am
Ae, kuu kumuhana punahele. Ua kakau aela au pili i ia kumuhana ma mua, i ka'u kuka ia Gordon Clarke III. Nui kona iini e hookipa i na kai 8 a nui kuu iini-ole e lohe i kana walaau ana i kuu aina hanau. He typical hoi oia, nui ka iini e lohe i kona leo ponoi, i ka hoolohe ana wale no.Eu sei que e depende com quem se fala, mas Gordon e outras pessoas ao meo trabalho sao ignorantes! Por exemplo, tem Blanca, minha companheira de trabalho come quem falo muito sobre sujeitos como o povo indigeno, os idiomas, outros paises, etc. Tambem com Gordon mas parece que Gordon e o bem exemplo dum HAOLE! Ele adora falar e adora ouvir o que ta dizendo! BORING!Ontem, a Blanca me disse que os Mexicanos foram a gente primeira, a gente inicial aqui na California. Nao e verdade! Pq eu tava falando sobre os mexidos (mestizo). Parece que ela esqueceu OU que nao pensava em a gente indigena sao POVOS! Hello, we are people too.Anyway, eu sei que ela nao sabia muito mas vamos ver o que acontecer hoje.
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MACY'S GO BANKRUPT? POSSIBLE PREDICTIONS AS WITH ALL OTHER RETAILERS...WHY?

Posted by HALE O KEAWE-A-HEULU aka: NAIHE on September 22, 2009 at 10:18pm
BECAUSE CONSUMER SPENDING IS GOING DOWN. WHEN LOOKING AT THE STOCK PRICE, IT'S THE BEST TIME TO BUY INTO THE MARKET AT THE LOWS IT IS IN. AS LONG AS ASSET LEVEL IS STABLE IT'S A GREAT BUY AS WITH ALL OTHER RETAILERS.SUPPLY AND DEMAND...PART OF WHAT THE STOCK MARKET IS ALL ABOUT. AS LONG AS INDIVIDUALS AND FAMILIES ARE INTO "material status quo" AND SPENDING, RETAILERS WILL MAKE MONEY. HOWEVER, CONSUMERS WHOSE PURCHASING POWER IS PLASTIC MONEY THIS IS WHERE THE PROBLEM LIES.IN MY OPINION WE ARE IN AN ECONOMIC DEPRESSION. MEANING A PROLONGED PERIOD OF RECESSION, OR A SIGNIFICANT AND PROLONGED DOWNTURN IN THE ECONOMY WITH DECLINING BUSINESS ACTIVITTIES ie: Retailers; FALLING PRICES, RISING UNEMPLOYMENT, INCREASING INVENTORIES AND MAYBE SOME PUBLIC FEAR AND PANIC.NOTE: I AM RESPONDING TO A.G'S POST ON MACY'S GOING BANKRUPT AND PICKING AT KAMEHAMEHA SCHOOLS/KSBE.ANY INVESTMENT IS LEGALIZE GAMBLING, MANY KANAKAMAOLI WHO HAVE RETIREMENT FUNDS ARE INVESTED IN THE STOCK MARKET ......I DON'T THINK THEY WOULD ALSO FIT INTO THE SAME CATEGORY AS HISTORIC INVESTORS AS NAMED IN THIS FORUM POST I'M RESPONDING TO - ARE THEY BAD PEOPLE AS WELL AS PAUAHI'S SPOUSE WHOM IS MENTIONED IN THIS FORUM POST BY A.G.?NOTE: THE MACY'S PARADE IS A COMMUNITY PROJECT FOR THE ENTERTAINMENT OF THE COMMUNITY. IF ANYTHING THE MACY'S PARADE MAY BE UNDERFUNDED IF THIS RETAILER IS NOT ASSET STRONG...smile.
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When Haoles like to dictate

Posted by Kaapuikinaea on September 22, 2009 at 4:30pm
First, my (over) use of the term - Haole. Basically for the most part, a Caucasian but also anyone who is non-Oiwi that has a Western concept. So unless you're Asian & is very westernized, I use that term on them too.Anyway, my coworker Gordon whom I've hinted about before. This time I was able to ask him straight out what "Native American" tribe he was, he claimed "Seneca". This is how the conversation went. First of all, Gordon is the typical, egotistical person who LOVES to hear himself talk.Gordon: So, any word on domestic terrorism?me: Huh? Ok, what do you exactly mean by that? You mean Hawaiians doing things physically that could be marked as that?(he kinda takes the subject in a diff. direction)G: You know, but I really love going to Hawaii, and I get along perfectly with Hawaiians!me: (thinking how would he know he was actually speaking to a Kanaka?) I know a lot of outsiders who do, but...G: see, what will happen if Hawaiians...say what, end tourism, then what? How are you guys suppose to get money?Me: (more irritated now) oh well. Who cares really?G: *laughs* They haven't thought that through obviously.me: Oh, they have. But see, that's what I don't understand is how it affects people like you. I mean, what would it matter to you, how are you affected by it?G: oh no, it doesn't affect me at all.me: exactly!G: I just go there & desecrate your beaches & stuff.me: (holding my tongue ready to say a racial comment)G: See, I'm native american.....me: what tribe?That's when he later explained that he was Seneca. In other words, he's a Haole claiming Native American ancestry (he said Native American to me before rather than mention the tribe simply b/c he is NOT a tribe member!) and feels that he can justify why there should be tourism, as if he's saying he can relate.Facts:1) he grew up Haole style, not Seneca2) he just adores everything about Hawaii & esp. the FOOD which he believes he's a connoisseur & feels a connection b/c his Japanese wife's grandma is from Oahu3) typical Haole who believes that only THEY know what's best for us
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Fake State

Posted by John H. Martin, Jr. on September 22, 2009 at 4:13pm
I was back in Hawaii during the month of August for a visit with family and friends. As great as that was, it was truly gratifying to see that the fake "state" of Hawaii didn't put on a big display for the 50th anniversary of "thefthood."It was awfully hard to get back on that plane to come back to Ohio. Thank goodness, I won't be here too much longer.
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Burial Council Site inspection at Kula Ridge Mauka Thursday-September 24, 2009 10:30am – Followed by Maui/Lana`i Island Burial Council Meeting at Kula Community Center

Posted by Foster on September 22, 2009 at 8:00am
The Burial Council Site inspection at Kula Ridge Mauka will take place on Thursday-September 24, 2009 and the public is invited to meet at 10:30am at the 272 Acre/proposed 116 Lot development site.As noted on a previous posting, There exist a very strong possibility this ahupua`a (Kealahou) on the slopes of Kula, Maui is in fact an ancient “Burial Grounds” and warrants further, more detailed investigation.Directions:Take road (mauka direction) on Lower Kula Road, South side of Kula Community center/tennis Courts, mauka of Holy Ghost Church.Drive quarter (¼) mile over dirt road, through gate ‘till you reach second gate/front loader & back hoe tractors.If lost, call 281-3894.
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AKAKA BILL - PONO OR POHO?

Posted by Free Hawai`i on September 22, 2009 at 5:00am
Dear Senator Akaka,It saddens me that a kanaka maoli (native Hawaiian) such as yourself would want to perpetuate the United States' belligerent occupation of Hawai`i by introducing legislation such as S. 1011 (Akaka bill.)If you believe this is good for maoli, why is it then that your classmates, Louis Agard (Buzzy) and Kekuni Blaisdell are opposing it? Is it that you believe you are a wiser man then they? I believe you are all wise men, but the difference seems to be that they recognize the truth behind the United States-Hawai`i relationship, a relationship that has brought dispair to maoli for well over a century.Selling our soul to the devils with S. 1011 won't help anything, it'll be another smoldering trident thrust into our backs by the devils.I'm sorry but I must disagree with your statement that S. 1011 benefits everyone in Hawai`i, S. 1011 benefits the American occupation of Hawai`i, and it is clearly racist.It does not benefit from the truth that maoli are NOT native Americans and we will never be native Americans. That is an insult to our maoli ancestors, including yours. Take a look at the sad conditions of the majority of native Americans and ask yourself, is this what I want for my people? I hope your answer is no....I have the greatest hope that S. 1001 dies like all prior attempts to place maoli under the plenary authority of the Interior Department. Dialog needs to be opened between the United States' State Department and all descendants of the Hawaiian Kingdom regardless of race.I urge you to practice pono (integrity) or the high position in the United States government to which you have climbed to will be poho (hollow,) a sad and embarrassing legacy left for your descendants. They'll still be here after you're gone. What should they say when people ask them why you did this to Hawai`i?If S. 1011 is adopted and they remain in Hawai`i they will become outcasts amongst the maoli. Is this the future you want for them?If you really want to help your people 1) drop your efforts to further the United States belligerent occupation of your homeland, and 2) Work towards getting Hawai`i placed back on the United Nations list of nations to be decolonized.The United States lied to the members of the United Nations that Hawai`i became the 50th state. The statehood process was just as illegitimate as the fake annexation of Hawai`i by a majority vote of the US congress. You know and I know that Hawai`i was never lawfully annexed and was never lawfully a state of the United States. Please don't sell Hawai`i's soul to the devils....He Hawai`i Au! Isaac HarpHawai`i Island
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KA'AHUMANU SOCIETY - KOHALA CHAPTER

Posted by HALE O KEAWE-A-HEULU aka: NAIHE on September 21, 2009 at 12:30pm
I just got a phone call this morning, scolding me for not being available yesterday morning for a meeting....Oh Aunty I was in church when you called. She said, "....so are you still wanting to be a Ka'ahumanu Society member?" Aunty was laughing picking on me so next meeting is Sunday October 18, 2009 at 12:30pm. I just need to be sure to be out of the Kalahikiola Congreational Church grounds by 12noon.Called also my sister Iwa and Pa'alua cousin (her mama is a Naihe) about the meeting. My oldest daughter is not able to be there but I will pay for her dues as she was part of the initial discussion this summer when we met with Aunty at my mother's hale. I'm looking forward to carrying on the tradition of my tutu. We get to view her mint conditioned 150 yr old black holoku hopefully before the end of the year. That's the most exciting part of being a member for me...the ability to touch, feel and be in awe of history from long ago, my tutu.Thank you to Uncle Tane reminding me of the place of societies like this in our past forum discussion it will be official soon...SMILE.Malama Pono! Mahalo e ke Akua!
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REMOVING THE STAR A DEMONSTRATION OF FEELINGS

Posted by Free Hawai`i on September 21, 2009 at 7:30am
Maui News - September 14, 2009Looking back to when the illegal provisional government of the United States tried to celebrate the 50th anniversary of the farce that Ko Hawai`i Pae `Aina was part of whatever - I enjoyed advocating for the truth by joining the demonstrations at the airport and the state building.The biggest pleasure I had was seeing the small and watered-down celebrations of those who live the illusion that Ko Hawai`i Pae `Aina is part of America.There were no fireworks, no parades, no waving of banners and flags. Why? Because you cannot celebrate evil.The second thing that I found great pleasure in was when my fellow civilized people cut the 50th star from the American flag and put a match to it. The ultimate demonstration of our true feelings and ku`e .... ...You cannot honor genocide, lies, theft, breaking of treaties and the occupation of a peaceful nation. America is the kid with his hand in the cookie jar and chocolate chips on his lips and still insists that he never ate the cookies. The only ones to back him are the ones that shared in the immoral behavior.America preaches the Ten Commandments and breaks every one. A culture of hypocrisy, not democracy.Gaby GouveiaMakawao
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WHERE'S THE BEEF ON "VOICES OF TRUTH - ONE-ON-ONE WITH HAWAI`I'S FUTURE"

Posted by Free Hawai`i on September 20, 2009 at 6:01am

WHERE’S THE BEEF ON VOICES OF TRUTH - ONE-ON-ONE WITH HAWAI`I'S FUTURE

Did you notice during the recent US congressional summer break there were no town hall meetings in Hawai`i?

Where were Daniel Inouye and Akaka?

What were they trying to avoid? Who and what didn’t they want to confront?

Find out this coming Wednesday – we’ll tell you the one thing they wanted to avoid at all costs on Free Hawai`i TV.

Mahalo to everyone for your enthusiastic response to our visit with Kauanoe Chang, Director of Ho`ea. Creating fine artists, it’s one of the most exciting and innovative education programs going on in Hawai`i today.

Passion, vision, action – all three in abundance wherever Kauanoe seems to go. See for yourself this week on Voices Of Truth – One-On-One With Hawai`i's Future.

MONDAY, September 21st At 6:30 PM – Maui – Akaku, Channel 53

MONDAY, September 21st At 7:00 PM & FRIDAY, September 25th At 5:30 PM – Hawai`i Island – Na Leo, Channel 53

THURSDAY, September 24th At 8:30 PM & FRIDAY, September 25th At 8:30 AM - Kaua`i – Ho`ike, Channel 52

SATURDAY, September 26th At 8:00 PM – O`ahu, `Olelo, Channel 53

“In The Company Of Masters – A Visit With Kauanoe Chang”

Imagine this - 15 years pass since being in the arts, yet Hawaiian master artists proclaim, "start an art school & we'll help you." That's what happened to Kauanoe Chang, director of HOEA, Hawaiian `Ohana for Education in the Arts. Her goal - place students with a passion along side some of Hawai`i's greatest artists. The outcome will surprise & amaze you – Watch It Here.

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A L O H A - "HAWAII'S ULITMATE DRIVING MACHINE 'A'ohe hana nui ke alu 'ia - No task is to big when done together by all, so let's just do it! I'm a huge fan of "MANY HANDS MAKE LIGHT WORK" and I'm

Posted by Derekirra on September 19, 2009 at 11:08am
A L O H A - "HAWAII'S ULITMATE DRIVING MACHINE'A'ohe hana nui ke alu 'ia - No task is to big when done together by all, so let's just do it!

I'm a huge fan of "MANY HANDS MAKE LIGHT WORK" and I'm sure that saying is so Menehune don't you think?I am a malahini to "Maoliworld Ke Ao Maoli" but I have been a long time mate, 40 years of Maoli - aboriginal culture.I came from the land Downunder to Hawaii to find my wife, raise my family, contribute and paint for my country Atooi.I have helped, and I have been helped by many wonderful Hawaiians over the years and together we accomplished much!"Ike aku, ike mai, kokua aku, kokua mai; pela iho la ka nohona 'ohana"-Recognize, be recognized, help, be helped, such is family life.You, me, kane and wahine, all us alike, together we are akahi long extended ohana and if we desire freedom, love, tolerance and respect for ourselves we know we must first extend that gift to all, everyone we meet on Maoliworld or on the street it is our purpose to live pono.Living pono is not an easy thing to do because as we all know to be pono really means to be truthful, tactful, honest and compassionate.As a painter I draw my entire inspiration from ke 'aina, ke moana, ke lani, ke hoku, ke kupuna and especially people just like yourself!It has been my vocation since a boy to reflect, interpret and recognize the life and patterns of our everyday local kanaka maoli culture.Together, this wonderful country will grow in leaps and bounds if only we all, would lokahi and unite under one single cause! Ohana."What is it that [we]; you, really want to see happen in your country, your 'aina. What is it that you really want for your ohana?Some of you are already my heros, many more of you will become so and if we join heart, mind & talent the soul of our 'aina shall rise.Intellectual dialect & political fashionability is not what Hawaii needs, what Hawaii needs is for you & us to be friends and work togetherI offer my hand in art, I hope my hand you will enjoy & behold as I continue to see and find out more and more about people like yourself.I hope I will remember to send you all each a pic now and then to brighten your day and don't forget your seat belt drive safe, drive aloha!ALOHA is our ultimate driving machine and YOU my friends are the nascar drivers of Hawaii's Maoliworld's future.START YOUR ENGINES - two hands on the wheel, see you on the road home mate, zoom zoom!Aloha derekirra
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