International Team

Updated: February 11, 2026

Nation of Hawai‘i President

Pu‘uhonua Dennis “Bumpy” Kanahele is a prominent figure in the Hawaiian sovereignty movement, advocating for the restoration of an independent nation-state for Hawai‘i.

His involvement dates back to the 1980s, where he gained national attention through key events such as the Makapu‘u Lighthouse land occupation and a prayer vigil at ʻIolani Palace, which led to his arrest.

Kanahele recognized the limitations of state and federal mandates and served on the Sovereignty Advisory Commission. His objective was to address the implications of U.S. Public Law 103-150, acknowledging the Native Hawaiian people’s right to restore their independent nation-state.

After hearing Professor Francis Anthony Boyle’s legal analysis and resigning from the Commission, Kanahele joined forces with the Kūpuna council, with advice from Professor Boyle to actively work towards proclaiming the restoration of Hawai‘i’s independence.

As Head of State for the Independent & Sovereign Nation State of Hawai‘i, Kanahele has played a pivotal role in advocating for self-determination and self-governance under international law for Native Hawaiians, participating in state and federal government-sponsored constitutional conventions and legislative processes.

Kanahele’s achievements include negotiating a 55-year lease for 45 acres of land in Waimānalo through his role as the CEO of Aloha First, a nonprofit organization. The lease included a transitional clause allowing for the transfer of the land to the sovereign Nation of Hawai‘i, benefiting Native Hawaiians in their pursuit of independence.

His global advocacy extends beyond Hawai‘i, as he serves on the Board of Directors of the International Indian Treaty Council (IITC), contributing to its mission of restoring political, economic, social, and educational advancement for aboriginal, native, and indigenous peoples worldwide.

As President and Head of State for the Nation of Hawai‘i, Kanahele spearheads efforts to establish international treaties of perpetual peace, constant friendship, and economic cooperation. These initiatives prioritize critical infrastructure development in areas such as energy, communications, transportation, agriculture, healthcare, and housing, with a focus on addressing the needs of homeless and houseless communities.

Despite notable accomplishments, Kanahele and the Nation of Hawai‘i face ongoing challenges in their mission to restore the Independent Nation of Hawai‘i that was destroyed in 1893 due to persistent institutional barriers. Kanahele continues to engage in global outreach, promoting perpetual peace, constant friendship, and Aloha throughout America, Europe, and Asia, with a particular focus on Malaysia, India, Nepal, and China.

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