Some may say Hawaiian people hate the government and hate all national park rangers ect. Some information you hear may be true. Some may not be true because as Hawaiian people we appreciate those who work for Government owned land resources but keep preserving the Hawaiian land and cultural aspects. Those kind of people get much respect. Even if it doesn’t appear so, Haleakalā is a fragile landscape. It is home to a variety of plant and animal species found nowhere else in the world and includes a number of significant cultural sites.
(http://www.nps.gov/hale/learn/historyculture/preservation.htm)
About Aloha Aina Project The Hawaiian term, “Aloha Aina” literally means, love of the land. In its deeper sense, Aloha Aina means love of the
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people, family (past, present and future), the community, nature, the environment, and all that physically and spiritually conforms Hawaii.
Hawaiian traditional values reflect Aloha Aina, presents the ancient Hawaiian practice of using the talents and skills of everyone in the community, all working responsibly together in harmony, with a commitment for the present and a heart for future generations. We believe that the time-honored traditional approach of shared vision, shared responsibility also holds the key to a vibrant, modern society. It is upon this love for Hawaii and its people that Aloha Aina Project is built. Organizational Status Aloha Aina Project, is a special commission established and appointed by, and under the direction of, Ali’i Nui Mo’i Edmund Keli’i Silva, Jr. to be a catalyst in developing and urgently needed sustainable practices and programs for the Hawaiian Kingdom. Mission The mission of Aloha Aina Project is to help build the people of Hawaii into a vibrant, healthy and prosperous society, by using an approach to raise and improve the overall quality of life in the Hawaiian Islands. Despite outward appearances, Hawaii is at risk of experiencing a …show more content…
devastating societal collapse due to serious flaws inherent in the systems, structures, programs and policies that currently prevail in Hawaii. Aloha Aina believes the solution to the problem of dependency is — self-reliance. Aloha Aina believes the best way for Hawaii to stop the harm that would follow from being cut off from the lifeline of imported goods, is to stop being so dependent on imported goods; to become essentially self-reliant. Aloha Aina believes that Hawaii’s health problems must be addressed and resolved, and that a large part of that solution is through a healthy diet and healthy lifestyles. Aloha Aina believes that Hawaii’s housing and high cost-of-living crisis is a reflection of a dysfunctional economic system that must be resolved. Aloha Aina believes the best way to provide Hawaii’s people with a bright and meaningful future is for Hawaii to become inherently self-reliant. Not only would this put us out of danger, but the process of achieving self-reliance would serve to build a much stronger, more productive and caring community. Primary Objectives The primary objectives of Aloha Aina Project are: to extricate Hawaii from its current vulnerable state of abject economic slavery (dependence on imported food, fuel, commodities, etc.); and to transform Hawaii into a self-reliant, thriving, productive, prosperous, safe and vibrant island. The primary objective of the Hawaiian Kingdom Government is to expose the occupation of our nation and ensure compliance to international humanitarian law, which includes the 1907 Hague Conventions IV, the 1949 Geneva Convention, IV, the 1977 Additional Protocol I, and our domestic statutes, in order to provide a foundation for transition and the ultimate end of the occupation of the Hawaiian Kingdom. Article 43 of the 1907 Hague Convention IV mandates that the occupying State, being the United States of America, must administer the laws of the occupied State, being the Hawaiian Kingdom, and any deviation of this mandate is a violation of international law. Presently, the Hawaiian Islands reluctantly serves as the HQ's for the largest of the nine unified military commands of the United States armed forces in the world, U.S. Pacific Command. (http://www.hawaiiankingdom.org/) On January 20, 1891, His Majesty King David Kalakaua passed away in San Francisco, while visiting the United States.
His named successor, Lydia Kamaka'eha Dominis, ascended to the office of Constitutional Monarch and was thereafter called Queen Lili'uokalani. On January 14, 1893, in an attempt to counter the effects of the so-called constitution of 1887, Her Majesty Queen Lili'uokalani, drafted a new constitution that embodied the principles and wording of the Constitution of 1864. This draft constitution was not Kingdom law, but remained subject to ratification by two-thirds of all members of the legitimate Legislative Assembly, that had been out of session since October 16,
1886. The revolutionaries who actively participated in the extortion of the so-called 1887 constitution were also the same perpetrators affiliated with the unsuccessful revolution of January 17, 1893. Between 1887 and 1893, the self imposed government officials who were installed under the so-called 1887 constitution became an oligarchy, as they tried to combat the organized resistance within the Kingdom. In today’s time we do not have much power or say in what American Leaders want to make of our land. They do what they want and make money from our land and the beauty of the place we call home. They charge us for everything we need to live an everyday life an dcharge us taxes to support them as they destroy our home more and more every day. In the blink of an eye we watch our kingdom slowly be erased and be re-drawn. Well we do exist and we are here to stand show that we are done being stripped of all of our rights and we do not want to see this anymore. With the love Aloha Aina Project had, The smarts our Government has. With the power our people have and, with the right of being Human. We want to get the respect we deserve as you destroy our mountain, our view, and destroy the moments we have to remember what is now in the past. We believe that one day you will see that all we ask is for respect and some sort of accountability for the research done on what WE ARE! WE ARE MAUNA KEA! WE ARE HALEAKALA! WE ARE HAWAII! U’a Mau Ke Ea O Ka Aina I Ka PONO!
Often times, the history that is being told is one of Hawaiian weakness, and defeat. The Bayonet Constitution of 1887, the Overthrow of 1893, and the Annexation of 1898, are all often used as examples of moments of powerlessness in the Hawaiian Kingdom. What about all history prior to, in between, and after, these major dates? Surely, it did not just disappear. In the last few decades, Hawaiian history has changed dramatically due to the works of many Hawaiian historians. The history that was lost has been found, and new discoveries are still being made. Hawaiʻi’s history is a story of resistance, pride, and unity. Included within this history is a man named Robert William Kalanihiapo Wilcox. Wilcox was a revolutionist, and a leader, but he enjoyed being a politician the most. Wilcox was the beacon of hope that helped guide the people of Hawaiʻi through darkness. Wilcox was and still is today a symbolic figure in Hawaiʻi’s political history.
Kuykendall, Ralph S. The Hawaiian Kingdom, 1854-1874: Twenty Critical Years. Honolulu: University of Hawaii, 1953. Print.
The role of a kahuna in the Hawaiian culture takes on the responsibility of keeping a balance between the people and the nation. In doing so, they apply their field of expertise towards assisting the aliʻi and the makaʻāinana. In ancient Hawai’i, there were many different types of kāhuna that had a skill set that contributed or benefited the community. In this paper I will discuss the different ways a kahuna achieves this type of balance within the lāhui. These kuleana include advising the aliʻi to make pono decisions, guiding the makaʻāinana in their daily lives and practices, and taking care of the spiritual side of the Hawaiian culture and traditional practices of the people.
The 1887 Constitution of the Kingdom of Hawaii or more commonly known as the Bayonet Constitution was a legal document constructed by anti-monarchists who
The Hawaiian Islands are well known for their beauty, tranquility, and unique culture that have shaped this state into what we see today. The special bond that the natives have formed between themselves and nature is not exactly one of a kind, but it is something that can truly be admired. Around approximately 300 AD, Hawaii was discovered by Polynesians who arrived by canoe from Tahiti. These migrants brought their polytheistic spirituality and formed a large intricate society with hierarchies consisting of many chiefs. Alongside the ruling of the chiefs, the newborn Hawaiians followed a strict belief system known as Kapu akua otherwise known as the “law of the gods”. The Kapu was a strict set of rules and restraints that dictated all aspects of ancient Hawaiian life, including political. These rules were used as a means to control the lives of lower class and female population in order to honor their gods and maintain balance within their Mana.
While walking down the beach, the white, warm sand mushes between your toes. The sun’s radiant rays beam off your glowing skin. The sound of waves crashing blocks out the external world. There is no other place like the gorgeous tropical islands of Hawaii. The wide range of flowers, cuisine, and wildlife makes it one of the most picturesque places on Earth. It also leads the United States with the highest racial minority rate making it the most diverse state. However, there are numerous hidden dangers of Hawaii, and not all ethnic groups get along causing sharp tensions across the island.
In comparison to other slaves that are discussed over time, Olaudah Equiano truly does lead an ‘interesting’ life. While his time as a slave was very poor there are certainly other slaves that he mentions that received far more damaging treatment than he did. In turn this inspires him to fight for the abolishment of slavery. By pointing out both negative and positive events that occurred, the treatment he received from all of his masters, the impact that religion had on his life and how abolishing slavery could benefit the future of everyone as a whole; Equiano develops a compelling argument that does help aid the battle against slavery. For Olaudah Equiano’s life journey expressed an array of cruelties that came with living the life of an
...e" (Trask xix). This incident beautifully illustrates and signifies tourism's impact in American society. Like most Americans, this woman uses a discourse that has been shaped by tourist advertisements and souvenirs. The woman's statement implies that Trask resembles what the tourist industry projects, as if this image created Hawaiian culture. As Trask asserts, Hawaiian culture existed long before tourism and has been exploited by tourism in the form of advertisements and items such as postcards. Along with the violence, endangered environment, and poverty, this exploitation is what the tourist industry does not want to show. However, this is the Hawai'i Haunani-Kay Trask lives in everyday. "This is Hawai'i, once the most fragile and precious of sacred places, now transformed by the American behemoth into a dying land. Only a whispering spirit remains" (Trask 19).
...Hawai`i’s economy is very dependent on tourism, however many locals are possessive of their land, and as they stereotype tourists, many do not accept others as they have a unity for their own. Numerous individuals feel the desideratum to fit the local stereotype because they prefer not to be labeled as a “haole”. It becomes tough and rather intense for an individual, because becoming haole betokens that you forgot and disregarded the local or Hawaiian quality values and ways of routes, as well as the flowing stream of life in the islands. We need to remind ourselves that regardless of where we emanate from, our skin tone, race, physical characteristics, and so forth, everybody ought to acknowledge just for who we/they are and treat one another like 'ohana and show "aloha", and subsequently, we can determinately verbally express "This is it. This is Paradise" (33).
The moʻolelo [mo-oh-le-lo] or story of Hāloa [haw-loh-uh] teaches about the importance of ʻāina. The story of Hāloa began when a stillborn baby named Hāloa was born. Hāloa’s body was buried, and from it grew first kalo [kah-lo] or taro plant, a Hawaiian food staple which foods like poi is made from. Eventually, Hāloa’s younger brother was born. He was the first man ever and was named Hāloa after his older brother. This moʻolelo shows the importance of ʻāina to Hawaiians. Hāloa who grew into the first kalo plant represents ʻāina and all its resources. ʻĀina is the older brother of the kānaka [kuh-nuh-kuh] or people because he cares for them by providing nourishment. In return, the kānaka, younger brother, takes care of the ʻāina by not being wasteful or harmful to the ʻāina. To the Hawaiians, losing land was like losing an older brother. Because of The Great Māhele, 99 percent of Hawaiʻi’s ʻāina belonged to nobles and foreigners. This is another example of how the Hawaiians were losing their
“Makahiki” was a festival in which the Hawaiians honored the God Lono in Hawaiian religious
'Toitū te Ao' depicts what Māori World view is all about, the whakairoiro on the coverpage is taken from the “Education for Sustainability” website. The raranga whāriki represents how the people and the environment are connected and dependent on each other as a whole. (Ministry of Education, 2014)
Williams, J. (2004). Papa-tūā-nuku. Attitudes to land. In T. M. Ka’ai, J. C. Moorfield, M. P. J. Reilly & S. Mosley (Eds.), Ki te whaiao. An introduction to Māori culture and society (pp. 50-60). Auckland: Pearson Education.
Aotearoa is the home to Te reo Maori where is should be promoted and encouraged. In fact, Te Whāriki and New Zealand Early Childhood curriculum acknowledge Te reo Maori by encouraging the teachers to promote and implement it in early childhood settings allowing all children the opportunity to understand and develop an understanding of Maori heritages; Te reo, and partnership to Te Tiriti of Waitangi(Ministry of Education [M...