We've had quite an extensive last several days.
As you know on Wednesday we had the "ceded" lands information session. Tane wrote a response in the comments about it. I don't agree with everything Tane wrote, but mahalo nui for the commentary.
On Friday, Coalition organizers Jocelyn M. Doane, Derek Kauanoe and Davis Price, accompanied by Leimomilani (Jocelyn's sister) and Tasha (Jocelyn's cousin) canvassed the Papakolea Homestead to hand out flyers and information about the "ceded" lands case and on the march and rally in Waikiki scheduled for this Saturday, January 17, 2009.
On Saturday, Davis, Leimomilani and Tasha went to Waimanalo.
On Sunday, Davis and Derek went to the homesteads in Kapolei and Tasha and Leimomilani were in Waianae.
All together, the group distributed more than 400 march/rally flyers while going door-to-door and speaking with homesteaders who were either out in their yards, in their carports, or just pulling into their driveways. We expect to do more community outreach this week and are looking for people who may be interested in helping us with that.
To ease transportation difficulties, there will be FREE bus and shuttle services. Please see schedule below.
Free bus and shuttle schedules for Ku I ka Pono March - January 17, 2009
Waimanalo:
· 8:15am Pick up at Waimanalo Beach Park
Drop off at Saratoga Road and Kalakaua Ave.
· 1:30pm Pick up at Mansarrat (Kapi'olani Park Bandstand lot)
Drop off at Waimanalo Beach Park
Wai'anae:
· 8:00am Pick up at Butler Building.
Drop off at Saratoga and Kalakaua Ave.
· 1:30pm Pick up at Mansarrat
Drop off at Butler Building.
SHUTTLE:
· Comp USA to Saratoga and Kalakaua Ave.
Shuttle will pick-up at 8:00am; 8:40am; 9:20am
· Kapi`olani to Comp USA
Shuttle will pick-up at 1:00pm; 2:30pm
Since our 1/7/09 "Ceded" Lands Informational Session, a lot of people have inquired about former Governor John Waihe'e's statements regarding the issue. The video is available on viddler, google and veoh. We're also working towards making a more complete video of the evening available online. Mahalo nui for your support and patience.
Watch Gov. Waihee speaks out against Gov. Lingle's decision to go to U.S. Supreme Court in How to Videos | View More Free Videos Online at Veoh.com
The Veoh player looks more clear, but the Google video may sound better.
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we were just discussing this in my Hawaiian language class today.
ReplyDeletethey can't just sell ceded land without first resolving earlier conflictions and rights, especially since hawaii was ILLEGALLY overthrown.
it's also hypocritical of linda lingle, (being the GOVERNOR OF HAWAII,) to push selling ceded lands. wouldn't you think that since she's the govenor of this state that she would be againts it? after all, wasn't she one of the main people saying to support and save Kamehameha schools Kamehameha Schools' Unity Rally? now it just seems like she's stabbing the Hawaiians in the back.
Aloha e Healani,
ReplyDeleteThe Lingle Administration's position does seem very awkward (to put it nicely). There are a number of Native Hawaiians who feel that this latest decision is a slap in the face to all the Native Hawaiians she got votes from.
I hope you'll come to the rally and support efforts to protect the so-called "ceded" lands. Mahalo nui for visiting us.