OHA

A solid constitution cannot be drafted in only forty days, and the forty delegates who gather will not have the authority to speak for the entire lahui. Instead, the 'aha delegates should consider....

OHA Trustee Rowena Akana lost her ARM Chairmanship.  Now she spills the beans....

...Deadline is Thursday, Oct. 15....

...NH government would not be eligible for trust or “reservation” lands. The proposed rule does not, however, discuss or allude to whether a NH governing entity has the right to sovereign immunity....

Trustee Tears Were Shed & New Beginnings Promised....

209 Candidates running for 40 positions as delegates to the Tribal Convention designed to approve Federal Recognition.... 

"The DHHL is carefully reviewing the details of the Interior Department’s proposal and will be submitting comments on the issues outlined therein."

Instead of 'transparent' public discussion, Interior has set up four call-in teleconferences in which the Feds can tamp down opposition and create the illusion of support....

On multiple occasions, Congress considered--and decided not to pass--the Akaka Bill....

The NPRM comes on the heels of a robust and transparent public comment period as part of a...process that began last year and included public meetings. ...they overwhelmingly favored creating a pathway for reestablishing a formal government-to-government relationship.... (LOL!)

After Their Recent Trip Up The Mauna, The Office Of Hawaiian Affairs Trustees Claim They're Now Mauna Kea Believers....

"Na'i Aupuni states that OHA’s intentions are consistent with the federal government’s authorization...."

...Na'i Aupuni is the Office of Hawaiian Affairs/State of Hawai'i's attempt to relinquish my peoples' cultural and political rights....

Today in discussions with DLNR leadership, a protest leader agreed to remove the tent and to “lighten their presence” on the mountain....

...Back Room Deals Theyʻve Never Disclosed....

"...the ship of nationhood is about to set sail without a rudder, a captain, or a crew...."

This is the second law enforcement action on Mauna Kea....

Nai Aupuni is an OHA subcontractor pretending to be independent ....

The rule is expected to be finalized next year....

...we predict that at least three of the Justices -- and perhaps a unanimous court if the Chief Justice keeps the opinion for himself -- will rule for the challengers....

Keli'i Akina provides his perspective on the lawsuit against the Office of Hawaiian Affairs and the Native Hawaiian Roll Commission....

The plaintiffs in the suit against the State of Hawaii and its agencies to stop the racially exclusive election and constitutional convention to establish a native Hawaiians-only nation (Keli’i Akina, et al v. The State of Hawaii, et al) have filed a motion for a preliminary injunction....

...A homeless family of four would be worth $30,400 per year--just for OHA's "fair market" land lease....

... CNHA Takes Reins of DBEDT 'Community Development Accelerator '....

The oral argument will begin promptly at 8:45 a.m. at the Hawaii State Supreme Court courtroom....

"The laws ... do not apply to Na‘i Aupuni" 

Live-Streamed Starting at 2PM today....

...protecting our people from false information espoused by you and your attorney....

...the Obama Administration is preparing to bypass Congress and administratively recognize a fake Hawaiian Indian tribe, if OHA cronies can create one in time....

...many are wondering what the next steps will be....

Once again, the anti-TMT, anti-GMO, anti-everything folks are going to protest....

We had a Native Hawaiian Convention--it was known as an 'Aha--during the 1997-99 period...delegates ... sat down and drafted and completed two constitutions.  Before we were able to distribute them for ratification by the community, we were de-funded.  OHA didn't like the result....

...Each Of Them Deals In Stolen Goods....

The bonds are special, limited obligations of the department, secured by a gross pledge on general lease and license and permit fee revenues....

...82% of Native Hawaiians are not participating--including many in positions of leadership....

...a “Notice of Election” to eligible voters on the Native Hawaiian Roll on Monday, Aug. 3....

...Meanwhile -- 3,500 astronomers converging on Waikiki....

You Can Now See If Your Name Was Added Fraudulently To The Native Hawaiian Roll....

... Certified Native Hawaiian roll posted online with only 95,690 names ....

The certified list is shorter because it omits the names of people whose Hawaiian ancestry has not yet been verified....

Because this is a large document, it will take some time to load completely....

OHA authorized the funds and OHA invited the participants to form Nai Aupuni....

"The Association Board has scheduled an invitation to meet with a native Hawaiian entrepreneur currently operating out of Arizona and Las Vegas...."

It could be the most significant change in Hawaii since statehood.  Three-quarters of native Hawaiians are effectively excluded from the process--as are all non-Hawaiians.  Included: Lots of incarcerated prisoners, dead people, and people living on the mainland....

originally published May, 2005, reprinted in honor of Al Hee being found guilty on all counts....