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Hauʻoli Makahiki 2019
Healani Sonoda-Pale is the chair of the Ka Lāhui Hawai‘i Political Action Committee. Here we repost her recap of 2018 and welcome to the Year of the Kanaka Maoli:
Pele returned to Puna and cleaned house, a few nights ago Poliahu laid her mantle on Mauna Kea, it has been 200 years since King Kamehameha’s passing, the US federal government is shut down with no end in sight, and the Natives are restless.
Welcome to the YEAR OF THE KANAKA MAOLI!
Looking back this is what I can remember of 2018 being out and active in the Kanaka Maoli community:
1. Ma Hope Mākou o Lili’uokalani March was Aloha ‘Āina until politicians were allowed to cut in front Ma Mua of our Queens Portrait.
2. Ka Lāhui Hawaii’s Political Action Committee (KPAC) held its first Kanaka Maoli Priorities workshop at the leg and held 3 Navigating the leg workshops in the communities
3. Helped kill Senate bill 3090 on the Mauna Kea Authority, the kuleana Land bill almost passes, KPAC helps introduce a criminal justice reform reso, and all but one measure transferring out public lands aka Kanaka National Lands dies.
4. KPAC’s 2018 Legislative Report Card reaches over 66,000 households.
5. TMT becomes an issue in the elections and candidates are asked if they would be willing to call the National Guard on “Protesters” on Mauna Kea.
6. Celebrated Lā Ho’iho’i Ea in the Hawaiian Kingdom Park with no permit and Celebrated the Queens Birthday at the Palace and Lā Kū’oko’a with Waimānalo.
7. Attended my first Democratic Party Convention with KPAC and spoke in favor of a more progressive platform with broader support of sovereignty for Kanaka (not just fed wreck). The platform passed.
8. Helped organized with Kanaka Maoli and supporters in Hawai’i and in Mokuhonu to protect “Aloha” in the No Aloha Poke Co movement and intellectual property rights.
9. Helped to rebuild an Auwai from Kānewai Punawai go Paiko fishpond with my son’s and community.
10. My husband and I won a contested case to stop a short term housing rental in East Molokai.
11. Helped organize the first Pupuhi/Pale/Apana Reunion in Kamalō, Molokai.
12. Worked with other scholars to voice our concerns about The Rock making a movie about our sacred King Kamehameha.
13. The Supreme Court decision came out supporting the DLNR permit. Organized with UH Staff and Faculty and Mauna Kea Hui for further actions.
14. Helped give voice to Kūpuna salt makers in Kaua’i.
~ Healani Sonoda-Pale
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**
125th anniversary of overthrow observed
UPDATE: The Ka Lāhui information booth is adjacent to Iolani Barracks (a change from the Bandstand as previously reported.)
Ka Lāhui Hawaiʻi and the Ka Lāhui Hawaiʻi Political Action Committee will join other citizens in observing the 125th anniversary of the overthrow of Queen Liliʻuokalani. On January 17, 2018, citizens will participate in the peace march starting at 9 a.m. from Mauna Ala on Nuuanu Avenue to Iolani Palace on King street and witness the raising of the Hawaiian flag at 10:45 a.m. on January 17, 2018. Look for the blue Ka Lāhui Hawaiʻi flags with the Makaliʻi star constellation. There will be a Ka Lāhui Hawaiʻi information booth near the barracks, as well as music, hula, food and beverage elsewhere on the palace grounds.
~Rebekah
National meeting set for Oct. 13-14, 2017
To register for this halawai, email klhpoliticalactioncommittee@gmail.com. All are welcome. Mahalo!
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
Posted by Rebekah Luke
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
Agenda set for March 6 citizens meeting
Lehua Kinilau asks that citizens review the websites and information below prior to Sunday’s meeting so we can get through the items earlier in the day and allow more time for discussion later in the day.
AGENDA
Ka Lahui Hawaii Citizens Meeting
Sunday, March 6, 2016 – 10:30 a.m.
UH Manoa Center for Hawaiian Studies
Kamakakuokalani Bldg. Room 202
Pule – Honor Our Kupuna Who Have Passed and most recently Alika Lambert
I. Proposed USDOI Rule – Update on Comment Review and Report (10:30 a.m. – 10:40 a.m.)
II. Na`i Aupuni/Aha (10:40 a.m. – 11 a.m.)
- A. KLH Leadership Response re: KLH Constitution dated 2/9/16
- B. Daily bulletins on aha2016.com
- C. Constitution of the Native Hawaiian Nation
- D. Declaration of the Sovereignty of the Native Hawaiian Nation
- E. Video at http://olelo.granicus.com/ViewPublisher.php?view_id=23
III. KPAC Report (11 a.m. – 11:20 a.m.)
- A. Testimony Submitted Comments on HB1655 (OHA bill), Oppose HB2046 (Army), Oppose HB2197 (Pohakuloa), Oppose HB2407 (DOT), Oppose HB2408 (DOT), Oppose HB2200 (Kahoolawe), Support HB2698 (DHHL), Oppose HB2501/SB3001 (Water), and Support HB1932/SB3029 (DHHL).
- B. Matrix of Legislative Bills
- C. Website created – kalahuihawaiipoliticactioncommittee.org
IV. `Aha Aloha `Aina (11:20 a.m. – 11:30 a.m.)
- A. Updates and Declarations on Website – ahaalohaaina.com
- B. Facebook groups by Kino
V. Next Steps for Ka Lahui Hawai`i (11:30 a.m. – 11:40 a.m.)
- A. KLH Documents
- B. Update on Citizen Engagement
VI. Enrollment (11:40 a.m. – 12:00 p.m.)
VII. Discussion on Federal Recognition (12:30 p.m. – 2:00 p.m.)
VIII. Announcements – Next Meeting on April 3
Adjournment & Pule
Posted by Rebekah
Notice of Meeting Feb. 6, 2016
A Ka Lāhui Hawai‘i Citizens Meeting with three past Kiaʻāina: Mililani Trask, Black Hoʻohuli, and Lehua Kinilau is scheduled for 10:30 a.m. – 2:00 p.m., Saturday, February 6, 2016, at Kamakakūokalani Building, Room 101, UH Mānoa Center for Hawaiian Studies.
Posted by Healani Sonoda-Pale via Facebook
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