News and Updates
Latest headlines from the Nation of Hawai‘i
Latest headlines from the Nation of Hawai‘i
HONOLULU, HAWAIʻI — In response to the recent Kona Low storm system impacting communities across all Hawaiian Islands, the Nation of Hawaiʻi is actively coordinating disaster relief and recovery efforts, with a focus on direct community support, resource distribution, and ongoing clean-up coordination. Heavy rains, flooding, and high winds have affected multiple regions, with particularly […]
KLAMATH, CA — The Nation of Hawai’i and the Yurok Tribe, California’s largest federally recognized tribe, proudly announce the historic ratification of a groundbreaking Peace and Friendship Treaty. This monumental achievement signifies a remarkable milestone in the journey toward building connections, fostering international relations, and recognizing nation-to-nation cooperation. The Peace and Friendship Treaty, the first […]
A comprehensive reference examining the historical record, federal acknowledgments, and ongoing questions regarding Hawaiʻi’s legal status
Examining the arguments that the Hawaiian Kingdom continues to exist under international legal principles
Understanding the distinction between recognition and legality in the context of Hawaiian sovereignty
A plain-language guide to the federal “Apology Resolution” and its specific acknowledgments
Examining what the historical and legal record actually shows about Hawaiian consent to U.S. governance The short answer: According to the United States Congress, no. In 1993, Congress passed Public Law 103-150, which states that “the indigenous Hawaiian people never directly relinquished their claims to their inherent sovereignty as a people or over their national […]