A L O H A !
H A W A I ' I
Independent & Sovereign
"The cause of Hawai'i and independence is larger and dearer than the life of any man connected with it. Love of country is deep-seated in the breast of every Hawaiian, whatever his station." - Lili'uokalani, Hawai'i's last Queen
"The recovery of Hawaiian self-determination is not only an issue for Hawai'i, but for America. ... let all of us, Hawai'ian and non-Hawai'ian, work toward a common goal. Let us resolve ... to advance a plan for Hawai'ian sovereignty." - Governor Ben Cayetano
In 1893, Queen Lili'uokalani was forced by the United States to step down from her throne in order to avoid bloodshed of the Hawaiian people. This stepping down from power moved political control of the Islands over from the native Hawai'ians to the United States. Since this time, Hawai'ians have had little power to control their destiny in Island affairs. This has been made worse by social oppression. In an analysis of sociometric data of groups living currently in Hawaii, Blaisdell (1993) found that Native Hawai'ians have the worst health and the lowest education, and that they are the poorest social class within the Islands. Although there have been some inroads within the last twenty years, such as a state mandate "allowing" the Hawai'ian language to be spoken and taught in the public schools, and the creation of state agencies to "help" Hawai'ians, there are still a great many obstacles to surmount before the Kanaka Maoli (Natives) will be able to regain their cultural identity and henceforth manage their own political affairs. The Hawai'ian sovereignty movement seeks empowerment over their own destiny. Please kokua (help).
Click on this link for more information about Hawai'i's Plight
http://www.hawaii-nation.org
09 July 2003
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