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"The cause of Hawaii 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, Hawaii's last Queen "This is a historical issue, based on a relationship between an independent government and the United States of America, and what has happened since and the steps that we need to take to make things right."   - Republican Governor Linda Lingle, January 2003 "The recovery of Hawaiian self-determination is not only an issue for Hawaii, but for America. ... let all of us, Hawaiian and non-Hawaiian, work toward a common goal. Let us resolve ... to advance a plan for Hawaiian sovereignty."   - Democratic Governor Ben Cayetano 1998 State of the State Address

This website at hawaii-nation.org is now mostly an historical archive of our activities and legal documents. For current updates, please visit nationofhawaii.org. Read chronology of the movement with articles and event announcements, from Hawaiian Kingdom Independence Blog Nation of Hawaii struggles featured in 'Hawaii Five-0' Hawaii Five-0 7x14 "Ka laina ma ke one" Season 7 Episode 14 Promo - Five-0 must go up against an aggressive U.S. marshall, Lincoln (Lou Diamond Phillips), when a man wanted for murder escapes capture and seeks asylum in the sovereign land belonging to the Nation of Hawaii, on HAWAII FIVE-0, Friday, January 20 on CBS. Watch Trailer on YouTube Hawaii News Now - KGMB and KHNL Nation Of Hawaii Goes Mainstream Sharing our story with audiences throughout the world can help raise awareness of Hawaiian issues on a global scale By Brandon Makaawaawa, Honolulu Civil Beat, Community Voice, December 29, 2016 Introducing Aloha Coin, the first and only crypto currency in the world with a national identity and land base, the national monetary system of the Nation of Hawaii. Explore the legal foundation for Hawaii's independence. Check out the latest news and alerts and sign up to our email list. Restoring the Kingdom of Hawaii A book by Prof. Francis A. Boyle, 2014 Order from Clarity Press Aloha movie features Bumpy Kanahele and Pu'uhonua o Waimanalo Village The movie Aloha deals with the issue of Hawaiian history and sovereignty, and Nation of Hawaii leader Bumpy Kanahele plays a prominent role in the movie, which was filmed on location at Pu'uhonua o Waimanalo village. Here's a trailer with Bumpy in it. Local participants say the movie 'Aloha' deserves its name Honolulu Star-Advertiser, Tuesday, May 26, 2015 Director Crowe calls 'Aloha' his 'love letter' to the isles Honolulu Star-Advertiser, Thursday, May 28, 2015 Cameron Crowe's Controversial "Aloha" Co-Stars Hawaiian Independence Leader Hollywood Progressive, June 6, 2015

"Oh, honest Americans, as Christians hear me for my downtrodden people! Their form of government is as dear to them as yours is as precious to you. Quite warmly as you love your country, so they love theirs. With all your goodly possessions, covering a territory so immense that there yet remain parts unexplored, possessing islands that, although new at hand, had to be neutral ground in time of war, do not covet the little vineyard of Naboth's, so far from your shores, lest the punishment of Ahab fall upon you, if not in your day, in that of your children, for"be not deceived, God is not mocked." The people to whom your fathers told of the living God, and taught to call "Father," and now whom the sons now seek to despoil and destroy, are crying aloud to Him in their time of trouble; and He will keep His promise, and will listen to the voices of His Hawaiian children lamenting for their homes."
  - Lili`uokalani, Last Queen of Hawai`i

"The United States is just - a land of liberty. The people there are the friends - the great friends of the weak. Let us tell them - let us show them that as they love their country and would suffer much before giving it up, so do we love our country, our Hawai'i, and pray that they do not take it from us."
  - Mrs. Emma Nawahi, Women's Hawaiian Patriotic League, 1897

Insights Hawaii July 16, 2015 program on PBS focused on the question:

"What Would It Take To Achieve Hawaiian Sovereignty?"

Daryl Huff moderates the discussion with Peter Apo, Lilikala Kameeleihiwa, Kaleikoa Kaeo, and Bumpy Kanahele.

Presentation of Prof. Francis A. Boyle
at OHA Hawaiian Governance Symposium on Independence
November 1, 2014

RESTORE THE KINGDOM OF HAWAII!
Professor Francis A. Boyle
OHA Hawaiian Governance Symposium on Independence
Honolulu, Nov. 1, 2014
(edited transcript)

Kanahele group pushes plan for sovereign nation
Honolulu Star-Advertiser, November 1, 2014

Life of resistance
Activist "Bumpy" Kanahele and his Aloha First organization have been toiling steadily for 20 years
Honolulu Star-Advertiser, July 6, 2014

OHA CEO gaining allies over query into kingdom
Leader in effort to build a Native Hawaiian nation calls dispute just a "blip"
Honolulu Star-Advertiser, May 18, 2014

Facing major challenges, Hawaiians call for Constitutional Convention
Lahaina News, January 8, 2009

Native Hawaiian constitutional convention a work in progress
The Honolulu Advertiser, Sunday, August 31, 2008

Defiant Hawaiian unfurls the flag of freedom
Daily Telegraph, July 15, 2006

Rebuilding a Hawaiian Kingdom
'Bumpy' Kanahele has carved out an Oahu village where native values reign.
Many see it as a steppingstone to the goal of sovereignty.
Los Angeles Times, July 21, 2005

"Ua Mau Ke Ea O Ka `Aina I Ka Pono"
The Life/Sovereignty of the Land is Perpetuated in Righteousness

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Articles and Events The links below provide highlights of current and past activities related to Hawaii's independence and history. They are collected from a variety of sources, in order to support education, awareness and action, with aloha.
No peace in paradise: The military presence in the Hawaiian Islands Haleakala Times, May 08, 2007 Defiant Hawaiian unfurls the flag of freedom Daily Telegraph, July 15, 2006 Akaka bill foes share opposition, little else The Honolulu Advertiser, Sunday, August 14, 2005 112 years later, an aloha at a friend's birthplace Hawaiians honor Grover Cleveland with Jersey visit New Jersey Star-Ledger, Monday, April 24, 2006 Group seeks sovereignty for Alaska and Hawaii Honolulu Star-Bulletin, Saturday, April 22, 2006 Hawaiians Honor Grover Cleveland Associated Press, April 22, 2006 Transcript of Address by Prof. Francis A. Boyle Honolulu, 28 December 2004 Attorney: U.S. must leave International law expert says America has a duty to set Hawaii Islands free Hawaii Tribune-Herald, December 30, 2004 Law expert Francis Boyle urges natives to take back Hawaii West Hawaii Today, December 30, 2004 Law professor advises Hawaiians against Akaka Bill The Maui News, January 1, 2005 Hawaiian Society of Law and Politics (HSLP) OHA trying to eliminate options Commentary by Anne Keala Kelly Honolulu Advertiser, Sunday, January 18, 2004 Hawaiians hand out sovereignty leaflets in Waikiki Honolulu Star-Bulletin, Wednesday, January 14, 2004 CNHA Exposed The real agenda behind the Council for Native Hawaiian Advancement School lets non-Hawaiian stay In exchange, the student will drop his suit against Kamehameha Schools Honolulu Star-Bulletin, Saturday, November 29, 2003 Kamehameha settles Kaua'i boy's lawsuit The Honolulu Advertiser, Saturday, November 29, 2003 Kamehameha Schools wins admissions case The Honolulu Advertiser, Monday, November 18, 2003 Federal judge upholds Hawaiians-only school The court rules that Kamehameha Schools' admission policy serves a legitimate purpose The Honolulu Star-Bulletin, Monday, November 18, 2003 Hawaiians mobilize with Honolulu march Demonstrators parade through downtown to begin a three-day protest The Honolulu Star-Bulletin, Monday, November 17, 2003 Protesters demand justice for Hawaiians The Honolulu Advertiser, Monday, November 17, 2003 Hawaiians march for independence Associated Press, Sunday, October 19, 2003 Hawaiians march to unify a voice Contra Costa Times, Monday, October 20, 2003 Native Hawaiians to March on US West Coast for Hawaiian Independence PRNewswire/Yahoo News, Wednesday, October 15, 2003 Thousands join march for Hawaiian rights Honolulu Advertiser, Monday, September 8, 2003 Rights march unifies groups Hawaiian clubs, trusts and agencies marshal thousands to protest threats to entitlements Honolulu Star-Bulletin, Monday, September 8, 2003 READ AND ACT: StopAkakaBill.com News, info and lobbying resources to oppose the "Akaka Bill" and "federal recognition" The Annexation Of Hawaii: A Collection of Documents From UH Hamilton Library's Digital Archive Posted May, 2003 Continuity of the Hawaiian Kingdom Legal Opinion by Dr. Matthew Craven, University of London Law Department July 2002 Hawaiian Kingdom Civil Code and Penal Code available online Hawaiian Kingdom Complaint filed against United States with U.N. Security Council July 5, 2001	Ku'u Aina Aloha: My Beloved Country Documentary aims to bring the Hawaiian cause to a far wider audience The Honolulu Star-Bulletin, Friday, March 17, 2006 Kamehameha ruling misused to support the Akaka Bill Viewpoint, Honolulu Star-Bulletin, Monday, August 15, 2005 Admissions ruling means Hawaiians must look at all options By Anne Keala Kelly, Honolulu Advertiser, Sunday, August 14, 2005 Group Speaks Out Against Akaka Bill KGMB 9 News, July 20, 2005 Hawaiian group rallies at palace against Akaka Bill The Honolulu Star-Bulletin, Thursday, July 21, 2005 For some, Akaka bill falls far short The Honolulu Advertiser, Thursday, July 21, 2005 Hawaiian dreams reach beyond recognition bill Honolulu Advertiser, Sunday, July 17, 2005 Opponents ask OHA's aid to derail Akaka bill Honolulu Advertiser, Friday, July 8, 2005 Group wants Akaka Bill hearings Hui Pu criticizes OHA for not discussing changes to the bill Honolulu Star-Bulletin, Friday, July 8, 2005 Hawaiian independence groups say 'no' to Akaka bill Honolulu Advertiser, Friday, July 1, 2005 AKAKA BILL: Unnecessary bargain extinguishes all claims in exchange for recognition Commentary by J. Kehaulani Kauanui Honolulu Advertiser, Sunday, April 25, 2004 Leis and Lies: Why Hawaii and Iraq are Birds of a Feather The Simon, April 5, 2004 Apology Bill 10th Anniversary raises questions about financial promises to Hawaiians By Bumpy Kanahele Honolulu Star-Bulletin, November 23, 2003 OFFICIAL NOTICE OF HUMAN RIGHTS VIOLATIONS Served to U.S. Military, Nov. 4, 2003 Natives, Senators and Oil The connection between drilling in the Arctic National Wildlife Refuge and the Akaka Bill by Anne Keala Kelly, Hawaii Island Journal, October 2003 Tropical Battle of Race, Rights Divides Islanders Lawsuits Challenge Health Care, Housing and Educational Services Limited to Native Hawaiians Washington Post, Sunday, September 14, 2003 Economics of Dependent Status Honolulu Weekly, August 27, 2003 From Native Hawaiian to Native American? Inside the Akaka Bill, by Anne Keala Kelly Hawai`i Island Journal, August 1-15, 2003 Danner and Associates, Arctic Power, and the Akaka Bill Native Hawaiian issues will impact business Pacific Business News, August 4, 2003 New hopes arise for ancestral culture By Alani Apio Honolulu Advertiser, January 19, 2003 Sovereignty: Out of sight, not out of mind Commentary By John Griffin Honolulu Advertiser, Sunday, June 9, 2002 "HAWAIIAN POWER" Displayed at Kahului Airport Access closed for two hours, February 4, 2001 Airport protest peaceful, informative Native Hawaiians make their point, impression on passersby The Maui News, February 4, 2001 Ka Pae`aina o Hawai`i Loa United Independence Statement Hawaiian history, culture shared at Asian Development Bank meeting May 2001 Paul Harvey - The Rest of the Story "Down in the shadowy realms where U.S. foreign policy shakes hands with the devil... the overthrow of a friendly monarchy." The Rosy Dawn of US Imperialism Hawai'i, January 16, 1893 Counter Punch, January 16, 2003