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By Stop the Akaka Bill, August 12, 2010 10:27 pm

Akaka Bill: The Honolulu StarAdvertiser Editors Continue to Try to Push For the Akaka Bill

The Honolulu StarAdvertiser Editors Continue to Try to Push For the Akaka Bill. In their latest issue they post an article titled, “Time tight for Akaka Bill.”

An excerpt:

“There are enough votes in the U.S. Senate to pass by year’s end a bill to treat native Hawaiians like the nation’s other indigenous groups.

That’s according to Sen. Daniel Akaka‘s office and the Office of Hawaiian Affairs.”

Seen here: http://www.staradvertiser.com/news/20100812_Time_tight_for_Akaka_Bill.html

This epitomizes the Media Manipulation that ignores the will of the people when it comes to the Akaka Bill.

Hawaiians, Hawaiian Nationals, AND non-Hawaiians do NOT want the Akaka Bill.

To view the latest version of the Akaka Bill you can read the revised version here:

http://akaka.senate.gov/upload/amdt_HR2314.pdf

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By Stop the Akaka Bill, August 11, 2010 1:08 pm

Akaka Bill: Office of Hawaiian Affairs — Reposted

There’s more to beware from the Office Of Hawaiian Affairs. Hawai`i’s cultural sites that they’re supposed to maintain where the US Army trains. But instead of protect, it’s something else OHA neglects. Want the details of where OHA fails? Watch this video to see what OHA’s doing that’s got everyone stewing:

You can also read the Hawaii Independent’s article, “OHA ‘drops the ball’ in protecting cultural sites from Stryker brigade” here:

http://thehawaiiindependent.com/story/oha-stryker/

Independently contracted archaeologist Christopher Monahan, comments on the Army’s numerous shortcomings in its attempts at documenting cultural sites, which, if included on the National Register of Historic Places, offers them various protections from being disturbed.

His report can be seen here:

http://www.scribd.com/doc/35479329/Monahan-Report

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By Stop the Akaka Bill, August 11, 2010 9:24 am

Akaka Bill: Hawaiians, Hawaiian Nationals, and Non-Hawaiians Who Are Against the Akaka Bill

Akaka Bill // Photo Credit: Pono Kealoha

Leon Siu wrote a piece about the Akaka Bill which recently appeared in the Hawai’i Reporter on August 3, 2010. Here is another excerpt:

“We, the people of Hawai`i, declare our opposition to the 2010 version of the Akaka bill, and strongly object to being excluded from this legislative process,” stated Leon Siu representing the Koani Foundation, part of a coalition of Native Hawaiian groups.

“We have long been told that open, public debates in matters that affect the citizenry are part of the US democratic process. But it has not been so with the Akaka bill.”

“We, the people of Hawai`i, insist the US Senate Indian Affairs Committee hold public hearings on S.1011 in Hawai`i as soon as possible. We demand to be heard.”

The only time public hearings were held in Hawai`i on the [Akaka] bill was ten years ago.

At that hearing, people turned out in record numbers to oppose the legislation.

Since then, the only hearings held on the Akaka bill were in Washington, DC in the dead of winter, 5,000 miles from Hawai`i, and no opposing testimony from Hawaiians or anyone else was allowed.

Seen here: http://boss.hawaiireporter.com/hawaiians-demand-akaka-bill-hearings-in-hawaii-petition-shows-broad-anti-akaka-bill-sentiment/

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By Stop the Akaka Bill, August 8, 2010 8:25 pm

Akaka Bill: Hawaiians Demand Akaka Bill Hearings in Hawaii

Leon Siu’s piece about the Akaka Bill recently appeared in the Hawai’i Reporter on August 3, 2010.

An excerpt:

We are contacting you to make you aware of broad opposition to S.1011, the Native Hawaiian Government Reorganization Act of 2009, otherwise known as the Akaka bill, throughout Hawai`i and to ask for your vote AGAINST this bill.

Regardless of what Hawai`i Senators Akaka and Inouye have told your office, the people of Hawai`i, including Native Hawaiians, do not support the Akaka bill and are demanding public hearings be held in Hawai`i before any vote occurs in Congress.

Over the years, poll after poll has shown the citizens of Hawai`i, both native and non-native to be overwhelmingly opposed to this bill.

Seen here http://boss.hawaiireporter.com/hawaiians-demand-akaka-bill-hearings-in-hawaii-petition-shows-broad-anti-akaka-bill-sentiment/

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By Stop the Akaka Bill, August 4, 2010 10:41 am

Akaka Bill: Also Known as the Native Hawaiian Government Reorganization Act

The US Senate has received the Word & head our voices.

Now there’s almost no more time for Senator Daniel Inouye and Senator Akaka to commit their Akaka Bill Crime.

We’re almost there but we still must take care. What’s the one thing left to do? Watch this about the Akaka Bill to find out:

Mahalo!

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By Stop the Akaka Bill, August 3, 2010 1:01 pm

Akaka Bill: Known As the Native Hawaiian Government Reorganization Act

From three years ago. From 2007: Who will profit from the Akaka Bill? Watch to find out:

MAHALO for your support!

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By Stop the Akaka Bill, July 26, 2010 10:33 pm

Akaka Bill: More Inaccurate, Biased Reporting

On July 27, 2010 KHNL television claims that the Akaka Bill “gains more support.” Here is a screen cap of it in case they delete it:

Lies and Deception about the Akaka Bill

“Two more groups gave the nod to the Akaka Bill.

Now both the Office of Hawaiian Affairs and the Department of Hawaiian Homelands hope for a speedy passage of the bill.”

http://www.hawaiinewsnow.com/Global/story.asp?S=12873981

Except the people do NOT support the Akaka Bill:

In 2005 Hawaiians and non-Hawaiians opposed the Akaka Bill:

In 2006 Grassroots Institute of Hawai’i found that 66.95% of the entire state continue to oppose the Akaka bill:

http://www.grassrootinstitute.org/system/old/Akaka/PressRelease2006Survey.shtml

In 2007 Hawaiians and non-Hawaiians opposed the Akaka Bill:

In 2009 Hawaiians and non-Hawaiians opposed the Akaka Bill:

In 2010 Hawaiians and non-Hawaiians continue to oppose the Akaka Bill:

Stop the Akaka Bill

http://www.StopAkakaBill.com

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By Stop the Akaka Bill, July 24, 2010 10:21 pm

Akaka Bill: “How OHA No Even Help Us”

Hawaiians Against the Akaka Bill: “Where OHA? OHA never even help. They don’t give a damn!”

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By Stop the Akaka Bill, July 16, 2010 11:25 am

Native Hawaiian Government Reorganization Act

Native Hawaiian Government Reorganization Act. Photo credit: www.FreeHawaii.Info

WE   OPPOSE the Akaka Bill, (HB.862, HB.1711, HB.2314, SB.381, SB.708, SB.1011) otherwise known as the Native Hawaiian Government Reorganization Act of 2009 because -

Hawaiians are not an American tribe. We are not “Native Americans.” Hawaiians are people of islands far removed from the North American continent.

Hawaiians are in fact an inclusive group consisting of diverse peoples of many races and ethnic backgrounds.

The Akaka bill is being put forth without input or consent of the people of Hawai`i which would allow those affected to present testimony on the Native Hawaiian Government Reorganization Act.

In 2000 only two days of hearings were held on O`ahu island. All other hearings were cancelled.

The current and past bills addressing the United States relationship with Native Hawaiians to provide a process of recognition by the United States of the Native Hawaiian governing entity were subsequently redrafted and amendments were added with no input or testimony from Hawaiians.

No hearings have ever been held in Hawai`i on the current legislation before the 2009 Congress.

The Hawaiian people seek the right to a fair and democratic process that includes hearings on these bills throughout the islands that comprise the state of Hawai`i.

For 9 years, Hawaiians have requested that island wide hearings be rescheduled so that the hundreds of Hawaiians who want to testify can be included and their concerns heard.

The current effort being pursued in the United States Congress violates the most fundamental principles of democracy and human rights.

The Administration of President Barrack Obama came to office promising open government dedicated to truth and justice for all peoples.

We call upon the Obama Administration and the Congress to fulfill that commitment.

We call for Congressional committees to hold hearings on the Native Hawaiian Government Reorganization Act in Hawai`i to provide Hawaiians their right to make their views and opinions known.

In contrast to the Akaka bill, we demand a free, fair, impartial “Lahui” process of self-determination to decide what form of reconciliation is acceptable to the majority.

THEREFORE WE  STRONGLY OPPOSE the Akaka bill in any of its forms (HB.862, HB.1711, HB.2314, SB.381, SB.708, SB.1011,) until Congressional hearings are scheduled and held in Hawai`i on all islands, and in all states on the US continent where a significant population of Hawaiians reside, in order to provide them the right to a democratic fair, free, and impartial process of self-determination and to empower them with the ability to determine the culturally appropriate mechanism for their own self-governance and future.

To sign the petition against the Native Hawaiian Government Reorganization Act also known as the “Akaka Bill” go to this website and sign your name:

http://stopakakapetition.com/

Contact your senators as well via email, phone, AND fax and tell them to vote NO on the Native Hawaiian Government Reorganization Act also known as the “Akaka Bill:”

http://www.senate.gov/general/contact_information/senators_cfm.cfm

Mahalo!

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By Stop the Akaka Bill, July 15, 2010 8:49 pm

Akaka Bill: Office of Hawaiian Affairs OHA Trustees Vote Unanimously to Support Recent Changes to Hawaiian Recognition Bill

Hawaiians overwhelmingly oppose the Akaka Bill aka the Native Hawaiian Government Reorganization Act (NHGRA) yet the Office of Hawaiian Affairs (OHA) Trustees ignore the will of the Hawaiian people.

On July 15, 2010 the Office of Hawaiian Affairs (OHA) posted a press release that details their unanimous decision supporting the Akaka Bill which was made without the input of Hawaiians:

An excerpt:

The Office of Hawaiian Affairs (OHA) Board of Trustees voted unanimously today to support the changes to the Native Hawaiian Government Reorganization Act (NHGRA), which were recently agreed to by Senator Daniel Akaka, Senator Daniel Inouye, Governor Linda Lingle and Attorney General Mark Bennett.

“This timely and unanimous vote of the Board of Trustees places OHA, the Constitutional entity representing Hawaiians, at the lead position in supporting these important changes, which will allow all of us to move forward with this landmark bill,” said Haunani Apoliona, Chairperson, Office of Hawaiian Affairs. “This bill is good for Hawaiians and will bring beneficial outcomes to all residents of Hawai‘i. This is an opportunity for Native Hawaiians to unite and move forward together with a collective voice. I encourage ALL Hawaiians, wherever they may reside, to participate in the process for it will take all of us working together to make a difference for years to come,” Apoliona said.

You can view the press release by the Office of Hawaiian Affairs supporting the Akaka Bill unanonymously while ignoring the will of the Hawaiian people here:

http://www.oha.org/index.php?option=com_content&task=view&id=1151&Itemid=227

This is the will of Hawaiians and non-Hawaiians who do not want the Akaka Bill:

Akaka Bill

Akaka Bill

Akaka Bill. Photo of peaceful protest on December 14, 2009 Photo courtesy of Pono Kealoha

Akaka Bill

Akaka Bill aka Native Hawaiian Government Reorganization Act

Akaka Bill Photo Courtesy of Pono Kealoha