Is a Hawaiian Nation Feasible for Native Hawaiians?

 

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THE HAWAIIAN AFFAIRS CAUCUS OF THE DEMOCRATIC PARTY OF HAWAI‘I
PRESENTS A TWO-DAY EDUCATIONAL FORUM on NATIONHOOD

(Honolulu, Hawaii, 24 Nov. 2021). Hawaiians are the only indigenous group in the United States that does not have political sovereignty. Are Hawaiians capable of self-governance? And if so, what kind of Hawaiian Nation is feasible for Native Hawaiians?

Prominent Hawaiians, expert in “Nationhoodʻ for Hawaiians will speak on this very important subject affecting both Hawaiian and non-Hawaiian residents of Hawaii and the U.S.

This virtual event, sponsored by the Hawaiian Affairs Caucus, Democratic Party of Hawaii, will take place on Wed. December 1 at 6 pm, and Thur., December 2 at 6 pm.


Federal Recognition / Nation Within a Nation

December 1st at 6 pm

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FEATURING:

Lilikalā Kameʻeleihiwa, Ph.D.-Professor Kamakakūokalani Ctr for Hawaiian Studies

Robin Danner, Chair of the Sovereignty Council of Hawaiian Homestead Associations

QUESTIONS FROM VIEWERS


Independent Hawaiian Nation

December 2nd, 6 pm

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Keanu Sai, Ph.D. Founding member of the Hawaiian Society of Law and Politics

Edmund Keliʻi Paki-Silva Jr. – Federal judge for the Aniyvwiya Cherokee Nation

QUESTIONS FROM THE VIEWERS


MODERATED BY Juanita Kawamoto Brown, HAC CHAIR

With An Introduction by Melodie Aduja

Commentators: Lei Kihoi, Esq. and Mona Bernardino, Esq.

This event will be streamed LIVE via the Hawaiian Affairs Caucus Facebook Group Page (link) and Youtube Page (link) (speakers subject to change)

Brought to you by the Hawaiian Affairs Caucus,
Juanita Mahiʻenaʻena Brown Kawamoto, Chair

100 Years of the Hawaiian Homes Commission Act

The Hawaiian Affairs Caucus of the Democratic Party of Hawai‘i

Invites you to attend the panel discussion
Brought to you by the King Kamehameha V Judiciary History Center
In partnership with Ulu Lehua Scholars Program at the
William S. Richardson School of Law

100 Years of the Hawaiian Homes Commission Act:
Legacy, Opportunities, Challenges

Wednesday, June 30, 2021
5:30-7:00 PM (HST)

As this year marks the 100th anniversary of the Hawaiian Homes Commission Act (HHCA), the King Kamehameha V Judiciary History Center will be holding a panel discussion by members of the Native Hawaiian Legal Corporation (NHLC). This event will enable participants to learn about the legacy, opportunities, and challenges of the HHCA. The NHLC mission is to advocate for identity and cultural rights, customs, and practices of the Native Hawaiian culture to assure they are preserved in perpetuity.

REGISTER HERE

https://us02web.zoom.us/webinar/register/WN_PXpWA0lNSfKOlKZEi-72OA?mc_cid=2e4f60352d&mc_eid=4d06ad9a7b

Panelists for this event:

Summer Lee Haunani Sylva
Executive Director

David Kauila Kopper 
Director of Litigation

Ashley Kahoʻominoʻaka Kaiao Obrey
Legal Practice Administrator/Staff Attorney

Henderson Huihui
Equal Justice Works Fellow/Staff Attorney

Please note: While the Hawaiʻi State Judiciary is providing a venue for diverse discussion, the speakers’ remarks do not necessarily represent opinions of the Judiciary, the Hawaiian Affairs Caucus, and/or the Democratic Party of Hawaiʻi.

HAC Educational Forum, HB499

Hawaiian Affairs Caucus Educational Forum,
HB499 – Wednesday, June 2 at 6:00PM

THE HAWAIIAN AFFAIRS CAUCUS OF THE DEMOCRATIC PARTY OF HAWAI‘I

PRESENTS AN EDUCATIONAL FORUM on HB 499,
RELATING TO LEASE EXTENSIONS ON PUBLIC LAND

The Hawaiian Affairs Caucus and many Native Hawaiian organizations are opposed to this bill.

Hoʻoholo a i ʻole Hoʻopunipuni

“Progress or Pretense”

Wednesday, June 2, 2021 at 6pm

Video Archive:

REGISTER ON ZOOM (link)

FEATURING:

HISTORICAL INFO ON THE PUBLIC LAND TRUST: MELODY MACKENZIE

NATIVE HAWAIIAN PANEL OPPOSING HB499:  GOVERNOR JOHN WAIHEE

SUMMER SYLVA – NATIVE HAWAIIAN LEGAL CORPORATION

OTHER ELECTED OFFICIALS

SPEAKERS IN SUPPORT OF HB499:  
REPRESENTATIVE DAVID A. TARNAS AND OTHER ELECTED OFFICIALS

LOOKING TO THE FUTURE:  NATIVE HAWAIIAN PANEL OPPOSING HB499

MODERATED BY MONA BERNARDINO, HAC LEGISLATIVE COMMITTEE CHAIR

To read HB499, click this link.

This event will be streamed live via the Hawaiian Affairs Caucus Facebook Group Page (link).

Call or write Governor Ige requesting that he veto this bill:  Phone 586-0034 or click on Seal below or use the link: https://governor.hawaii.gov/contact-us/comments-on-legislation/

DHHL Bowl-O-Drome Presentation

Join the Committee on Housing and Employment of the Oahu Council of the Association of Hawaiian Civic Clubs for a Virtual Presentation on the Department of Hawaiian Home Lands First Vertical Residence In Moiliili, Honolulu, Oahu

  • Tuesday, April 6, 2021 6pm
  • Topic: Stanford Carr on the DHHL Vertical Residence in Mōʻiliʻili
  • Time: Apr 6, 2021 06:00 PM Hawaii
  • Join Zoom Meeting
  • https://us02web.zoom.us/j/83041032363
  • Dial by your location
  • +1 346 248 7799 US (Houston)
  • Meeting ID: 830 4103 2363

Contact Kealii Pang, PhD at , kakuhihewa.president@gmail.com

Legislative Advocacy: Empowering Your Voice!

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INVITES YOU TO A PRESENTATION ON

LEGISLATIVE ADVOCACY:
EMPOWERING YOURVOICE!

February 1, Monday, 6:00 p.m. – 7:30 p.m. 

GUEST SPEAKER:VIRGINIA BECK
PUBLIC ACCESS COORDINATOR
PUBLIC ACCESS ROOM
HAWAI`I STATE LEGISLATURE

Click to download a PDF of the flier

The Presentation will cover such topics ashow to get a committee chair to hear abill, find bills, track them, and writetestimony. Ms. Beck will also cover the”Measure Tracking List,” an excellentresource. The scheduled 1.5 hours allowfor the presentation and questions andanswers. Feel free to invite others.

General Membership Jan. 27

DHHL gaming flier
Click to download a PDF version of this flier.

January 27, 2021

DHHL PRESENTATION ON
CASINO LEGISLATION

FOLLOWED BY
HAWAIIAN AFFAIRS CAUCUS
GENERAL MEMBERSHIP MEETING

https://vimeo.com/507297782

VIRTUAL MEETING LINK:
https://us02web.zoom.us/j/7222479739
Meeting ID: 722 247 9739

BY PHONE:
+16699009128,.7222479739# US (San Jose)
+12532158782,. 72224 79739# US (Tacoma)

JAN 27TH – AGENDA

6:00 p.m.

Presentation by the Department of Hawaiian Home Lands on the legislative proposal to allow Limited Casino Gaming on Hawaiian Home Lands followed by Q&A with Hawaiian Homes Commission Chairman William J. Aila, Jr.

7:00 p.m.

Hawaiian Affairs Caucus General Membership Meeting

••same link for both••

Seminar on Legislative Advocacy During Covid

Aloha,

Thank you for attending the recent Legislative Advocacy During Covid seminar held on January 8, 2021.  I hope you found it helpful in preparing for the 2021 Legislative session.
Should you have any further questions, feel free to contact me at 524-4155.
Thanks again,
Bob
Robert S. Toyofuku
Pacific Law Institute
1000 Bishop Street, Suite 808
Honolulu, Hawaii  96813
Phone:  (808) 524-4155
Fax:  (808) 524-0573
Email:  Pacificlawinstitute.hi@gmail.com

Benton Kealii Pang, Ph.D.
cellphone: 808-349-3636

Hawai‘i Democrats in Parade Across America

https://vimeo.com/502897834

Chair of the Hawaiian Affairs Caucus of the Democratic Party of Hawaii, Juanita Kawamoto-Brown leads a Hawaiian oli or chant dedicated to the success and support of newly sworn in President Joe Biden and Vice President Kamala Harris.

Hawaiian Affairs Caucus Endorsements

The Hawaiian Affairs Caucus of the Democratic Party of Hawai’i supports and endorses the following Democrats for the following positions in the General Elections for U.S. Congress, State House, Senate, and County Council races:

  • U.S. Congress District 2:  Kai Kahele (D)
  • State House Representative Dist. 13:  Lynn DeCoite (D)
  • State House Representative Dist. 15:  James Kunane Tokioka (D)
  • State House Representative Dist. 16:  Dee Morikawa (D)
  • State House Representative Dist. 29:  Daniel Holt (D)
  • State House Representative Dist. 50:  Patrick Branco (D)
  • Molokai Council Member:  Stacy Helm Crivello (D)
  • Molokai Council Member:  Keani Rawlins-Fernandez(D)
  • Kauai Council Member:  Bernard Carvalho (D)
  • Honolulu Council Member District III:  Esther Kia’aina (D)
  • Honolulu Council Member District VII:  Jacob Aki (D)

Please remember all voters in Hawai’i vote in all Office of Hawaiian Affairs (OHA) Races:  

  • At-Large OHA Trustee:  Keoni Souza (D)
  • Molokai Resident Trustee:  Colette (Piipii) Machado (D)
  • Hawai‘i Resident Trustee:  Keola Lindsey (D)
  • Hawai‘i Resident Trustee:  Lanakila Managauil (D)

Mahalo nui,

Juanita Brown Kawamoto
Luna Ho’omalu
Hawaiian Affairs Caucus

Parliamentary Procedure Class Online November 2020

Parliamentary Procedure Class Online November 2020

PARLIAMENTARY PROCEDURE:

6 sessions; 1 Continuing Education Unit.

This is an online, leadership program designed for officers and staff, particularly chairpersons and secretaries of organizations that use the current edition of Robert’s Rules of Order Newly Revised. Learn how to properly and lawfully conduct and record business in formal meetings. Topics to include: changes in the 12th edition, fundamental principles, quorum, agenda, order of business, handling and precedence of motions, elections & voting, committee reports, minutes and the electronic (ZOOM, etc.) special rules for meetings, small boards and committees. Limited enrollment, deadline for registration: October 29, 2020.

Instructor: Dr. Wm. Puette, Professional Registered Parliamentarian (NAP), Certified Parliamentarian (AIP).

This course will be taught entirely online.

After enrollment, prior to the first class, students will be emailed instructions for logging on to this University of Hawai‘i – West O‘ahu/CLEAR online class.

Required Class Text: Robert’s Rules of Order Newly Revised (12th ed.).

Classes will be conducted online using the Google Chrome web browser

Hardware Requirements: reliable, high-speed internet connection; and speaker & microphone or audio/mic ear-buds or headset.

ONLINE only

6:00 to 8:00 p.m. (Hawai‘i time) Tuesdays and Thursdays
November 5, 10, 12, 17, 19 and 24. Course Fee: $60.00 (Hawai‘i resident);

$120.00 (out-of-state/non-resident of Hawai‘i ) $60 for Hawaii residents

CLEAR CEU Classes at University of Hawaiʻi – West Oʻahu Register in advance by using this enrollment form:
[UHWO CLEAR Enrollment Form]

NOTE WELL: If the class is not sufficiently enrolled one week prior to commencement, it will be canceled, and no partial enrollments accepted; no refund after registration deadline.

6:00 to 8:00 p.m., on the following Tuesdays and Thursdays ONLINE only

Date, Class content

  • Nov. 5: Fundamental Principles, Quorum, & Order of Business
  • Nov. 10: Handling a Main Motion; and Voting
  • Nov. 12: Secondary Ranking Motions: Subsidiary & Privileged
  • Nov. 17: Incidental & Bringback Motions
  • Nov. 19: Minutes, Small Boards & Committees
  • Nov. 24: Summary of Changes in RONR’s 12th edition

CLASS ENROLLMENT FORM