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Did Hawaiʻi Ever Give Up Its Sovereignty?
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 […]
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Nation of Hawaii •
February 13, 2026
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La Hoʻi Hoʻi Ea: The Enduring Sovereignty of the Hawaiian People
On July 31st, we celebrate La Hoʻi Hoʻi Ea, Sovereignty Restoration Day, a powerful reminder of the Hawaiian Kingdom’s resilience and the restoration of its independence in 1843 after a brief British occupation. This day is not just a historical milestone but a living symbol of the sovereignty that continues to thrive within the Hawaiian […]
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Brandon Makaawaawa •
August 1, 2025
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Bill 9: A Step Toward Housing Justice and Hawaiian Sovereignty
By Brandon Maka’awa’awa, Vice President and Minister of Housing, Nation of Hawai‘i As Vice President and Minister of Housing for the Nation of Hawai‘i, I stand in resolute support of Maui County’s Bill 9, which proposes to phase out approximately 6,127 short-term rentals (STRs) on the Minatoya List by July 1, 2028. This policy is […]
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Brandon Makaawaawa •
June 8, 2025
