Nation of Hawai‘i Calls for Deliberate Process in Gaming Testimony Before Legislature
<h2>Nation at a Glance</h2>
<p>The Nation of Hawai‘i is the living restoration of an independent Hawaiian government, advancing self-determination through lawful, peaceful, and nation-to-nation engagement.</p>
<h4>Promulgated</h4>
<p>January 16, 1995</p>
<h4>Land Base</h4>
<p>Pu‘uhonua O Waimānalo</p>
<h4>Purpose</h4>
<p>Restoration, governance capacity, and ʻāina-based nation building</p>
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<h2>Our History</h2>
<p>The Nation of Hawai‘i exists to restore and uphold the identity, rights, and national continuity of the Native Hawaiian people. Prior to the 1893 overthrow, Hawai‘i functioned as a highly organized, self-sufficient society rooted in communal land tenure (pre-Māhele) and a sophisticated cultural and spiritual tradition.</p>
Kumulipo
Origin, genesis, source of life, mystery. The Kumulipo is an 18th-century chant that records the beginnings of the Hawaiian world. This chant remains as an authentic work or primitive literature and is one of the principal sources of information on Hawaiian mythology, early culture, political structure, and way of life for the Hawaiian people.
Historical timeline
Explore the history of our nation through a chronology of milestones, anniversaries and important dates.
<h2>Legal Foundation</h2>
<p>The Nation’s modern restoration is grounded in the historical continuity of the Hawaiian nation and principles of international law. In 1993, the United States acknowledged the illegal overthrow of the Kingdom of Hawai‘i and issued a formal apology to Native Hawaiians through U.S. Public Law 103-150.</p>
US Public Law 103-150
Known as the Apology Resolution, U.S. Public Law 103-150 is a Joint Resolution of the U.S. Congress, adopted in 1993, that acknowledges the illegal overthrow of the Kingdom of Hawaii, and has been a major impetus for the Hawaiian sovereignty movement.
St. Thomas Law Review
Interpretation of U.S. Public Law 103-150 under International Law, and its Implications for the Restoration of the Independent and Sovereign Nation State of Hawai’i, by Harvard Law Professor, Francis A. Boyle.
<h2>National Sovereignty Restoration</h2>
<p>Pu‘uhonua O Waimānalo serves as the land base of a developing sovereign Hawaiian nation. From this place, we advance nation-building in practice—protecting ʻāina, strengthening community wellbeing, establishing governance capacity, and transmitting cultural identity to future generations in accordance with our spiritual and traditional beliefs, customs, language, and social institutions.</p>
Nation of Hawaii Living Lab
In partnership with MIT Researchers, the Nation of Hawaii Living Lab will be a user-centered, open-innovation ecosystem, operating in a territory, applying concurrent research and innovation processes within a public-private-people partnership to induce co-creation by integrating research and innovation processes.
Transitional Provision, Article 17
61. Transition. In the event that a sovereign entity, i.e. a sovereign nation of Hawaii, is established for the benefit of native Hawaiians prior to the expiration and/or termination of this lease term (55 years lease term), Lessor may give due consideration to transferring and/or conveying the premises herein to such newly established sovereign entity to be used for the benefit of native Hawaiians — March 29, 2001
<h2>Government & Ministries</h2>
<p>The Nation of Hawai‘i advances restoration through executive leadership and a ministry structure responsible for diplomacy, economic development, ʻāina stewardship, and community programs.</p>
<h4>Executive Leadership</h4>
<p>National leadership and cabinet coordination.</p>
<h4>Ministries</h4>
<p>Foreign Affairs, Commerce, and national development functions.</p>
<h4>Public Communications</h4>
<p>Official statements, press, and national updates.</p>
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<h2>Citizenship & Participation</h2>
<p>Citizenship in the Nation of Hawai‘i affirms your connection to ʻāina and your commitment to peaceful restoration. Citizens and supporters may participate through civic engagement, community service, cultural stewardship, and aligned national initiatives.</p>