Monthly Archives: February 2009
Can the state sell “ceded” land?
Today the supreme court held arguments regarding the legality of selling Hawai‘i’s ceded lands. There are some who believe that it is in the best interest of the State of Hawai‘i to sell these lands, while other argue that the … Continue reading
Sanford B. Dole
This year being the 50th anniversary of Hawai‘i becoming a state here are a few essays about one the men responsible for the starting the chain of events that eventually led to the sign of Hawai‘i as the 50th state … Continue reading
Is it really “ceded” lands?
There is currently a lot of talk about “ceded lands”. It’s not just the activist or the Hawaiians watching closely to this. Although it seems like Hawaiian issue, when you look closer at the facts it goes way being the … Continue reading
Ke Ali‘i Ke‘elikölani
Ke ali‘i Ke‘elikölani, Princess Ruth, was a highly influential women of her time. Steadfast in her beliefs of keeping traditions, she refused to speak English, although she was educated to do so. Here are a few stories written about Princess … Continue reading
Hana No‘eau
In this installment of the Hui Mälama Ulu Series of stories, we take a look at hana no‘eau and Hawaiian teaching. Hana no‘eau is often translated as “art”, but in Hawaiian thinking there is some debate as to what art … Continue reading
A‘o aku, a‘o mai
In this first story we look at teaching from a Hawaiian worldview, one that emphasizes that your actions reflect everyone, not just yourself. A‘o aku, a‘o mai The first mo‘olelo is a story told by a kumu at KS Hawai‘i. … Continue reading
Makahiki (part 4)
Did you know that the Makahiki season also has war rituals? Most people associate Makahiki as the time when all warring stops, but did you know that the Lonoikamakahiki resides in the luakini. The luakini is the temple of the … Continue reading