Kupu‘āina Coalition Organizers on radio!

Three Kupu‘āina Coalition organizers, Jocelyn M. Doane, Derek Kauanoe, and Davis Price were on Nā ‘Ōiwi ‘Ōlin0 earlier today discussing the ceded lands case pending appeal at the U.S. Supreme Court and their hopes to have Governor Lingle withdraw the case. Click here to listen to the broadcast. You will need Window Media Player to listen to it.

Background information on the three organizers.


Jocelyn is a 2007 graduate of the William S. Richardson School of Law where she graduated with a certificate specializing in Native Hawaiian Law. She was among the first three students to graduate with this distinction. Jocelyn was also a member of the law school's Native American Moot Court from 2005-07 as well as an alaka‘i of ‘Ahahui o Hawai‘i from 2006-07. Jocelyn also attained a dual degree with the MBA program at UH Mānoa.


Derek is a 2008 graduate of the William S. Richardson School of Law where he graduated with a certificate specializing in Native Hawaiian Law also. Derek was among the second group of students to graduate with this distinction. Derek was also a member of the law school's Native American Moot Court from 2005-08; served as captain from 2006-08 as well as an alaka‘i of ‘Ahahui o Hawai‘i from 2005-08. Derek also founded the LSAT Preparation Program for Native Hawaiians.


Davis Price is currently a second year law student at the William S. Richardson School of Law focusing on both Native Hawaiian Law and Environmental law. Prior to coming to the law school, Davis majored in Hawaiian Studies during his undergraduate years. Davis is also currently pursuing a dual degree with the Department of Urban and Regional Planning at UH Mānoa. Davis has worked on the Hokūle‘a when it has been dry-docked. While also an advocate of increasing the number of Native Hawaiians enrolled in law school, Davis is a promising advocate of the Native Hawaiian community.