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'Ike : Historical Transformations: Reading Hawai'i's Past to Probe its Future

Posted: October 9th, 2009, 5:22am EDT

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'Ike : Historical Transformations: Reading Hawai'i's Past to Probe its Future Saturday, October 24th10am-5pm.Center for Hawaiian StudiesFEATURED PRESENTERS:Kamana BeamerLorenz GonschorKūhiō VogelerKekuni BlaisdellIkaika HusseyTerri KekoolaniJon OsorioJ. Kehaulani KauanuiMaivân Clech LâmKeanu Saimoderated by Lynette Cruzmoderated by Jon OsorioThe event is free and refreshments will be provided.Here is the online flyer for the presentation: http://www.imipono.org/txt/ike.html
Documentary Biography on Hawaiian Patriot Joseph Nawahi

Posted: October 6th, 2009, 11:23pm EDT

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Documentary Biography on Hawaiian Patriot Joseph NawahiWednesday, Oct. 7, 6 pm at Center for Hawaiian Studies, UH Manoa A film showing of the recently made documentary on Joseph Nawahi, followed by panel discussion w/ filmmaker Victoria Knuebuhl, Jon Osorio, Noenoe Silva. Joseph Nawahi was a true Hawaiian patriot and leader. Part of Hui Aloha 'Aina Hawaiian Patriotic League who traveled across Ko Hawai'i Pae 'Aina and collected the anti-annexation petitions known as the Ku'e petitions which stopped U.S. annexation. Filmed in 'Olelo Hawai'i (Hawaiian Language) and 'Olelo Ha'ole (english)Sponsored by Hoonaauao Film Series at Kamakaku and the Center for Biographical Research.Here's the flyer: ff.pdf
The Myth of Ceded Lands: A Legal Analysis with Dr. Keanu Sai

Posted: October 6th, 2009, 11:00pm EDT

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The Myth of Ceded Lands: A Legal Analysis with Dr. Keanu Sai
Maui Council approves ban on GMO taro

Posted: October 3rd, 2009, 1:14pm EDT

Maui News reports:
A bill prohibiting genetically modified taro in Maui County received final approval Friday by the Maui County Council.

The taro bill prohibits anyone from testing, propagating, growing or introducing genetically engineered or modified taro, or kalo, within Maui County. Council members voted 9-0 to approve the ban, saying they believed taro's cultural and spiritual significance to Native Hawaiians was more important than any other factor.

Mayor Charmaine Tavares said after the vote that she would support the ban.

"I will be signing the bill into law and recognize that the passage of this new law will send a message of support for state Representative Mele Carroll's efforts to introduce and pass a bill at the state Legislature," she said in an e-mailed statement.

Congrats to the taro farmers of Maui and all the other supporters who came out and lobbied for this bill. One small but important step in the right direction.
"Noho Hewa" showing Oct. 8 at Windward Community College

Posted: October 2nd, 2009, 2:07pm EDT

From the Advertiser
An award-winning documentary about the "occupation" of Hawai'i will be shown at 7 p.m. Oct. 8 at the Paliku Theatre at Windward Community College.

"Noho Hewa: The Wrongful Occupation of Hawai'i" is free and open to the public.

Winner of the Hawaii International Film Festival's 2008 award for best documentary film, the 82-minute film offers an analysis about the connections between militarism, desecration and homelessness, and how these issues are related to Hawaiian sovereignty.

The film will be followed by a Q&A session with filmmaker Anne Keala Kelly.

The screening is sponsored by Ku Pono and the Ko'olaupoko Hawaiian Civic Club.

Donations will be accepted and a DVD of the film will be available for purchase.
SF Chron review: "Nation Within": Gripping tale of Hawaii's illegal overthrow

Posted: September 25th, 2009, 7:42pm EDT

San Francisco Chronicle review of Nation Within: The History of the American Occupation of Hawai‘i
OHA downsizing, changing strategy

Posted: September 24th, 2009, 7:48pm EDT

Advertiser reports:
The Office of Hawaiian Affairs will eliminate 28 of its 178 positions as part of a new strategic plan outlined yesterday.

The layoffs are expected to save OHA from $500,000 to $750,000 and are part of a shift to a more "results-based" strategy.

OHA plans to set specific goals, such as raising the level of Native Hawaiian incomes to meet or exceed non-Hawaiian incomes in the Islands.

The plan also calls for turning over OHA assets to a new Hawaiian government that could result from passage of the so-called Akaka bill in Congress, which would grant federal recognition to Native Hawaiians.

"That's fairly controversial," OHA administrator Clyde Namu'o said yesterday. OHA's trustees "see OHA as eventually going out of existence and being taken over, if you will, by this Native Hawaiian entity. ... That is a strong statement about how the trustees view the future for Native Hawaiians."

Star-Bulletin also has an article.

From OHA's website: PDF of press release, Strategic Plan brochure, and video of press conference
Coffman reads "Nation Within: The History of the American Occupation of Hawai'i"

Posted: September 21st, 2009, 9:30am EDT

View the video at C-Span's video archive

Nation Within: The History of the American Occupation of Hawai'i
Tom Coffman

Tom Coffman talks about the U.S. annexation of Hawai'i and the resistance to annexation by the native population there. August 21, 2009 marked the 50th anniversary of Hawaii's statehood. Mr. Coffman spoke at Native Books in Honolulu. About the Author: Tom Coffman, former reporter for the Honolulu Advertiser and the Honolulu Star-Bulletin, is the author of "Catch a Wave: A Case Study of Hawaii's New Politics" and "The Island Edge of America." His book "Nation Within" was made into a PBS documentary. For more, visit: tomcoffman.com.
51 minutes

To purchase the DVD, look below the viewing screen and click "Buy Now."
"Noho Hewa: The Wrongful Occupation of Hawai'i" screening on Hawaii Island and O'ahu

Posted: September 18th, 2009, 8:30pm EDT

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www.nohohewa.com
Coffman reading "Nation Within" on C-Span BookTV

Posted: September 15th, 2009, 6:42pm EDT

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This reading was taped at Native Books Hawai'i on August 16, 2009. If you are watching outside Hawai'i: for California add 3 hours, for New York add 6 hours. For more information, visit the publisher Koa Books or C-Span Book TV
Current status of Crown & Government Lands

Posted: September 15th, 2009, 2:11am EDT

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Prince Jonah Kuhio Kalanianaole Never concerned about Hawaiian Blood quantum? Perhaps you should be now… Come and learn about the current status of the Crown and Government lands case before the Hawaii Supreme Court and its implications for all of Hawaii’s community. Date: September 19, 2009 (Saturday) Time: 6:00 pm to 8:00 pm Where: Kamakakuokalani, Center for Hawaiian Studies; Halau o Haumea, 2645 Dole Street, Honolulu Featuring panelists: Jonathan Osorio, Mililani Trask and Keeaumoku Kaiama
James Nakapa’ahu

Posted: September 10th, 2009, 2:51pm EDT

James Nakapa’ahu has passed away on September 9, 2009. He was husband and support to Lynette Cruz. He was a quiet but strong and positive presence at many sovereignty gatherings over the years, a Hawaiian patriot and warrior. Deepest condolences and thoughts of peace and conform to Lynette and the rest of James' ohana. Rest in peace brother James.
Truth vs Akaka Bill with Lynette Cruz

Posted: September 7th, 2009, 12:20am EDT

September 3, 2009, Ka Huli Ao hosted a Maoli Thursday discussion "True Sovereignty? The Akaka bill and its Implications" re-visiting issues of the Native Hawaiian Government Reorganization Act, also known as the Akaka Bill. Speakers: Lynette Cruz, Robin Danner, Ester Kia'aina. Here's excerpts of portions with Lynette.
Ka Lei Maile Ali`i "The Queen's Women" re-enactment today at Palace

Posted: September 6th, 2009, 5:29pm EDT

late notice but Ka Lei Maile Ali`i Hawaiian Civic Club is doing the re-enactment of The Queen's Women (of an 1897 anti-annexation petition meeting in Hilo that was recounted in the San Francisco Call), with Dr. Keanu Sai providing a talk to set the context, today at the Kanaina building at Iolani Palace grounds at 1 pm. Free.
Noho Hewa: The Wrongful Occupation of Hawai'i on DVD

Posted: September 5th, 2009, 5:46pm EDT

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I'd like to personally encourage everyone to buy a copy or several of this film, watch it and share it with friends, and support Keala who put a huge amount of energy and resources into bringing the film to fruition to get the truth out. www.nohohewa.com

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