In my mind, Hawaiian Sovereignty is the most crucial subject for anyone who is intending to visit Hawaii, or lives in Hawaii to become familiar with. Upon doing a little reading, I think that you will agree how important it is.
There are many different groups pushing for sovereignty in Hawaii, but they all have the same passion. To Free Hawaii!
First of all I would like to make it clear that this site is intended to be user friendly to the Kanaka Maoli, the Kamaaina, and the Malihini(visitor).
That being said, I would like to invite all of you to share your Mana`o (thoughts) on Sovereignty. I created a section of this web page for people to share their Mana`o and stories, upload pictures, provide links, copy and paste documents, and basically have their own page on this website.
Ever since the overthrow of Queen Liliuokalani in 1893 Sovereignty has been a quest for many inhabitants of the islands.
Acting without any presidential backing a group of Americans established a interim government shortly after the overthrow.
Despite Hawaii's treaties with numerous countries, including the U.S., Hawaii was annexed when President Mckinley signed resolution 209-91 on July 7th 1898.
Most Americans today still believe that Hawaii wanted to become part of the United States. To see more of the details of the Hawaii Annexation follow
this link.
Current Events
`Iolani Palace has been the focal point of Hawaiian Sovereignty groups since Marines overthrew the Queen there in 1893. On April 30th 2008, the world focused its attention there as the gates were locked, and the state and everybody else was told NO TRESPASSING.
For someone who knows nothing about any of this, watch the first video with music by Israel Kamakawiwo'ole.
He is calling out to all to do what is right and take care of this precious land.
The others will educate you about the current situation, and the history of the U.S. occupation of Hawaii.