No one has ever conquered Kau, a Big Island Hawaiian Sovereignty Story
by Keoni
This is in regards to the fact that even though America has illegally occupied the Hawaiian Islands for over a hundred years, parts of Kau are still run by Kanaka Maoli(Hawaiians). My Mana`o on Hawaiian Sovereignty is that is crucial for Hawaii to break away from the U.S. Not only for the Islands, but for the world. The U.S. uses Hawaii as a strategic point for its military operations, that are part of a plan to dominate the world population. In my mind it is the most important thing we can do for the future, by righting the wrongs of the past. For this to happen we all need to work together, to make a sovereign Hawaiian Nation. Here is a story of what I experienced the other day in regards to Hawaiian Sovereignty. First a little background history. Uncle Able is the Konohiki of the Ahupuaa Hilea, and the caretaker of the freshwater estuaries there. He gains his authority from the Kapunas(Elders) of Moku O Keawe, who gave him a letter of authority to be the rightful steward of the land. His great grandfather was the title holder back in Kingdom days, and he never relinquished the title to the state. Hawaiian Sovereignty is based on the fact that much of Hawaii was illegally taken from the rightful title holders of the land. The State, County, and Federal government would like to see Uncle leave the land so they can have their way with it, but the title is not clear. Uncle and his Ohana have been in court for over twenty years over this land. Recently The Mayor of the Big Island, Harry Kim has been to see Uncle on five occasions at uncles house in Kau. Asking Uncle to make a deal and forsake his claims to the land. This shows you how important it is to the county for Uncle to stop what he is doing. Basically Uncle is blazing a legal trail, a way for Hawaiians to claim back their land. With the support of Kapunas, and many Makuas(adults) Uncle is legally and physically taking the land. I was taking Uncle to the post office on April 17th 2008, when we saw a county truck spraying poison along the roadside. Uncle was immediately concerned about the effect on the estuaries. We approached them and Uncle told them to stop what they were doing, and then followed them down the road to make sure they did not spray anywhere in the Ahupua`a. The Boss of that division wanted Uncle to talk to him, and Uncle told him to come down to the beach. Later that same day the Boss showed up, and talked with Uncle and asked permission to take care of the roadside, and Uncle told him no, because of the methods they used. As of late, the police are coming down to find Uncle not to arrest him, but to ask his advice. Uncle has become a pillar of the community, and all recognize his authority, even the government officials, like the mayor. This is a fine example of Hawaiian Sovereignty, but it has been a rocky road for Uncle, and it is not over. Below is a video we made with my phone, when we approached the county workers. Aloha Kakou
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