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Pupule
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 Posted - 10/26/2005 : 6:35:34 PM
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A Discussion
Sponsored by
The Office of Hawaiian Affairs
and the Hawai’i Cultural Foundation of New York
Hawaiian Self-Determination and its Impact
On the Perpetuation of Culture
Presenters:
Trustee Haunani Apoliona, BOT Chairperson
Administrator Clyde Namu’o
Office of Hawaiian Affairs
Featuring: - An overview of the current critical status of Native Hawaiian issues, including pending litigations
- S. 147 / H.R. 309 - the "Akaka bill"
- Kau Inoa – to Build a Nation
on Thursday, November 10, 2005
6:30 pm – 8:30 pm
American Indian Community House
404 Lafayette, 8th Floor Circle
New York, NY
RSVP: Martha Ross, OHA D.C. Bureau Chief
ohadcbureau @ verizon.net
or
Hawaii Cultural Foundation
212-966-3378 or hcf @ hcfnyc.org
Nersa Miller
Secretary
Hawai`i Cultural Foundation
P.O. Box 250050
New York, NY 10025
(212) 966-3378
www.hawaiiculturalfoundation.org
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Reid
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Andorra
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Posted - 10/27/2005 : 02:33:01 AM
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Andy,
Do you know of anyone who will be there and could give us a summary report of what is said? I don't suppose a summary will be in any of the NYC news outlets.
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Pupule
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Posted - 11/07/2005 : 05:11:07 AM
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Hi Reid,
Sorry for the slow reply. I will try to go but still not 100% sure. I doubt there will be a summary in any news outlet but I will look into it. |
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Pupule
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Posted - 11/11/2005 : 08:43:34 AM
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It was a real treat to attend the discussion featuring Haunani Apoliona and Clyde Namu`o. While it is challenging to accurately summarize the evening since I did not take notes, here are my impressions.
Haunani spoke about the various litigation against OHA and the parallel of events leading up to possible federal recognition of a Hawaiian governing entity. Under such a new entity, OHA and the Department of Hawaiian Homestead would likely be phased out.
Clyde discussed the basics of the Akaka Bill, comparing the most current version to the two previous. For better or worse, much of the language and actions proposed in the Bill are formulated from the previous experieces of the Native Americans and Native Alaskans who have already paved the way. After a postponed vote due to Katrina, the Akaka Bill still awaits progressing to the Senate floor. Additionally, Clyde clarified some of the things that the Akaka Bill does NOT do: - Expand Casino Gaming
- Permit a Land Grab
- Facilitate Secession
- Establish a Race Based Government
It was clear that the current work being done is for the benefit of all Hawaiian (see 2000 census map below) living throughout the United States and eventually around the world. The challenge appears to be in documenting one's lineage as a Hawaiian back to the 1890s. With lack of proper birth records, this appears to be a significant obstacle for all Hawaiians. Perhaps future identification of distinct genetic markers will help in this process. Right now, the start is Kau Inoa.
There was an extensive Q&A. We left around 9:45pm and people were still asking questions. It was a very informative evening covering quite a few complex issues. Mahalo to the Office of Hawaiian Affairs and the Hawai`i Cultural Foundation for an evening of food and educational discussion.
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Reid
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Andorra
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Posted - 11/11/2005 : 09:50:42 AM
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Thanks Andy,
You did great reportage, especially without notes. I understand there is now an opening at the NYT. Since you have no "entanglements" with sources that have a funny nickname, you should submit your resume :-)
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