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KPAC releases report card, shows how State legislators fared
Ka Lahui Hawai‘i Political Action Committee (KPAC) announces the publication of its 3rd KOHO PONO Legislative Report Card in the July 2018 issue of the Ka Wai Ola (OHA’s monthly newsletter). The Report Card is also available for download on the KPAC website at this link. KOHO PONO means to Elect or Choose Wisely by making an informed decision when voting for an elected official to represent your voice. It’s important that Kanaka Maoli voters know how elected officials voted in 2018 on key issues that impact our community.
The 2018 KOHO PONO Legislative Report Card focuses on important bills from this past State Legislative Session and its overall impact to the Hawaiian community. KPAC monitored and provided testimony on a number of legislative measures dealing with ceded lands, Hawaiian education and language, Mauna Kea and Hawai`i’s precious environment. In addition, we ran several social media education campaigns on specific bills in order to heighten informed awareness and garner greater civic participation to directly address its cultural, social, political and economic impacts.
The Report Card spotlights several bills that attempt to address public lands from the ceded lands trust, aka “stolen Hawaiian lands” by providing a voting record matrix on how each legislator voted from both the Senate and House. The community will be able to use the Report Card as a voting tool when deciding upon who they should vote for in the coming 2018 Election.
KPAC member and long time Mauna Kea Kia`i (protector) Kealoha Pisciotta, when asked to share her thoughts about participating in the State’s legislative process, states, “We kanaka need to engage in the political process to help create a better, just, Pono, healthy and beautiful world.” She goes on to say, “Don’t be afraid of how things look, just get involved and help to make the change. Have hope in Aloha and be willing to move Aloha at every opportunity.”
The Report Card also highlights responses to questions by the 2018 Hawai`i Gubernatorial candidates to provide clarity on their individual positions on Hawaiian issues. KPAC does not endorse any political candidates. Our mission is to inform our community on impactful legislative matters.
~ Healani Sonoda-Pale, kalahuihawaiipoliticalactioncommittee.org
Limited run of commemorative Liliʻu shirt
Design is on the front of a black T-shirtFor a limited time only we will be making the OFFICIAL commemorative 125th Illegal Overthrow of the Hawaiian Nation – Ma Hope Makou O Lili’ulani T-shirt available for a donation of $20 to Ka Lahui Hawai’i. Add $5 if you would like it mailed to you directly. Text to 1-808-372-2512 with your order, name, and mailing address. We only printed a limited number of shirts.
**NEW if you go to https://kalahuihawaiipoliticalactioncommittee.org/740-2/ and make a $25 donation we will mail you a shirt. Provide us with confirmation of donation, shirt size and mailing address at klhpoliticalactioncommittee@gmail.com**
Workshops: Navigating the State Legislature
Join Us! Ka Lāhui Political Action Committee is holding a FREE community workshop this Tuesday, January 30, 2018, from 6 p.m. to 7:30 p.m. in the Cafeteria at Stevenson Middle School, 1202 Prospect St., Honolulu, HI 96822.
Speakers include Hawaiian Attorney Lehua Kinilau and KPAC Chair Healani Sonoda-Pale. Topics include:
- The Ka Lāhui Hawaiʻi Political Action Committee
- The 2018 Legislative Session
- Kanaka Maoli Legislative Priorities
- A special historical presentation on the Hawaiian Kingdom Patriots of the 19th Century who voted
- How to Navigate the Legislature.
Refreshments provided and doors open at 5:30 pm.
Save the date for the next “Navigating the Legislature” workshop on February 12, 2018 at Ka Waihona o Ka Na’auao, 89-195 Farrington Hwy., in Nānākuli at 7 pm.
These events are co-sponsored by the Kim Coco Fund for Justice of the Iwamoto Family Foundation, the Hawai’i People’s Fund, and the PAC Foundation. Mahalo.
For more information, email klhpoliticalactioncommittee@gmail.com.
Ka Lahui Hawaii Political Action Committee news
The Ka Lahui Hawaii Political Action Committee encourages citizens to attend this week’s Legislative “Talk Story” Sessions sponsored by the Hawaii Department of Home Lands. Lehua Kinilau-Cano will be facilitating. The sessions are open to the public and are scheduled as follows:
Monday, January 23, 2017, 6 p.m., Lincoln Elementary School Cafetorium, 615 Auwaiolimu St., Honolulu, HI 96813
Thursday, January 26, 2017, 6 p.m., Department of Hawaiian Home Lands, Hale Pono‘i, 91-5420 Kapolei Parkway, Kapolei, HI 96707
Monday, January 30, 2017, 7 p.m., Waimanalo Hawaiian Homes Association Community Center, 41-253 Ilauhole St., Waimanalo, HI 96795
Discussion may include proposed legislation that Hawaii Governor David Ige has included in the State Legislative package. The proposals are about blood quantum requirement for homestead lessees’ relatives; privacy of DHHL applicant and lessee information files; and appointing a Hawaiian Homes Commissioner from the Island of Lanai.
For more information about these or other workshops, please email Lehua at Nicole.L.Kinilau-Cano@hawaii.gov.
KPAC plans to monitor the 2017 Hawaii Legislative Session with an eye open for bills that affect Hawaiians. For the the complete text of KPAC’s 2017 Hawaii State Legislative Packet that lists its purpose, 2016 legislative accomplishments, and 2017 legislative goals, please go to the KPAC website http://kalahuihawaiipoliticalactioncommittee.org
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Keeping up with Ka Lahui Hawaii
The next Ka Lahui Hawaii meeting is on June 4, 2016, from 10:30am – 2:30pm at Hale Ponoi, DHHL, 91-5420 Kapolei Parkway, Kapolei, Hawaii 96707.
Citizens are working on projects including citizen engagement, finalization of the enrollment form, and preparation for education.
Kawika Nahoopii and his education team had an information table at the Aha Aloha Aina held at the Waianae District Park on March 19 and it went very well. Kawika reported that lots of people were glad to see Ka Lahui Hawaii active again. Many wanted to check if they were still registered and Kawika got some updated contact info. He also shared that people were appreciative and proud to be Ka Lahui Hawaii citizens.
Healani Sonoda-Pale traveled to Washington, DC, to present concerns in writing to the US Department of Interior. She carried a three-page letter under Protest Nai Aupuni’s letterhead. The video of her experience may be viewed here: https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=QOw4NLSUukE
Previous kiaaina and TV show host Mililani Trask invited Healani and Lehua Kinilau to speak on this month’s “First Friday” show. If you missed it, tune in to OLELO-TV Oceanic Cable Channel 53. “First Friday” is scheduled to re-air at 7 p.m. on Friday, April 8, 15, 22, and 29. Please check program listings.
The meeting planned for May 7 will be after the Hawaii State legislative session adjourns, so a report will be provided. We’ve discussed a large gathering for the summer or fall, which requires continued engagement and outreach.
Posted by Lehua Kinilau
Ka Lāhui Hawaiʻi’s copyrighted educational materials require training and permission for use
Filed under: Documents, Position statement, Programs | Tags: constitution, copyright, education, Hawaiian, Ka Lahui Hawaii, Ka Lahui Hawaii Constitution, master plan, Mililani Trask, sovereignty
Leave a comment The three documents — “Constitution of Ka Lāhui Hawaiʻi,” “A Compilation of Materials for Education Workshops on Ka Lāhui Hawaiʻi,” and “Hoʻokupu a Ka Lāhui Hawaiʻi” the Ka Lāhui Master Plan for Hawaiian Sovereignty — are copyrighted by Mililani B. Trask on behalf of Ka Lāhui Hawaiʻi. Persons or groups wanting to use these materials, including the Constitution and Master Plan must first obtain the written permission of Mililani B. Trask and a Licensing Agreement.
Ka Lāhui Hawaiʻi has trained citizens who can conduct training for the community with these materials and who can assist with community workshops using these documents. Ka Lāhui Hawaii/Mililani B. Trask does not give permission for use of these documents and materials, in whole or in part, for any purpose except for uses approved in writing and subject to a Licensing Agreement as stated above.
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Email mililani.trask@icllchawaii.com
Constitution of Ka Lahui Hawaii
Filed under: Documents, Programs, Questions and answers | Tags: Hawaii, Hawaiian activism, Hawaiian government, Hawaiian sovereignty, indigenous people, Ka Lahui Hawaii, Ka Lahui Hawaii Constitution
Leave a comment The “Constitution of Ka Lahui Hawaii” may be viewed by clicking on the tab in the menu bar and following instructions to the link. The Constitution was originally published in 1993 on newsprint stock.
It is a long document, and the upload may take a few moments depending on your internet connection speed. It is best viewed with the browser Firefox. See sidebar at right.
Mahalo to the authors of the Constitution and the Ka Lahui citizens who made this publication possible.
Posted by Rebekah
Funds accepted by Pono Kaulike, Inc.
Filed under: Programs | Tags: Hawaii, Hawaiian sovereignty, Ka Lahui, Ka Lahui Hawaii, Lono i ka Makahiki, Makahiki, Pono Kaulike, sovereignty, tax-deductible contribution
Leave a comment It is Makahiki and a time to rest, survey the harvest, and make contributions. It is a time to give and receive! The non-profit organization Pono Kaulike, Inc., accepts tax-deductible charitable donations to fund our programs and projects. If you wish, you may designate your contribution to Ka Lahui Hawaii to further the native initiative for sovereignty. Mail to Pono Kaulike, Inc., P.O. Box 4964, Hilo, HI 96720. Mahalo! Lono i ka Makahiki!
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