The Naʻi Aupuni ʻAha has officially ceased operations and the plans for that governing body have been abandoned. I am truly stunned by the outcome and humbled that so many of you decided to lend your strength to this cause. This victory belongs entirely to the people who spoke up …
January 6, 2020
Declaration from the Lāhui Kanaka Rejecting and Condemning Naʻi Aupuni ʻAha
Final supporters
We, the undersigned, firmly reject the illegitimate Naʻi Aupuni ‘Aha objective to create a Native Hawaiian government. We stand in opposition to any governing documents and governing body that is produced through this ‘aha. We continue to stand for the unification of our people through a transparent process, free from any state or federal interference, control, or prescribed destiny.
The ʻAha 2016 stems from a top down approach in which all of the terms: the use of Hawaiian trust monies; participation; timeline; representation; the convention, and outcomes have been determined by a small number of people, including former Governor Abercrombie; the State legislature; the Governor-appointed Kanaʻiolowalu commissioners; the OHA Board of Trustees; the OHA-selected Naʻi Aupuni Board; and approximately 150 self-appointed ‘aha participants. Each of these parties is complicit in driving an agenda that has divided our people more than ever.
In addition to this deeply flawed process, the 150 individuals who have not been elected or vetted have nevertheless decided to produce governing documents that will attempt to create a governing body on behalf of the Hawaiian nation in a private meeting. This approach violates the most basic principles of self-determination, upholds the status quo, and must be rejected.
The undersigned demand that the ‘Aha 2016 cease and desist from continuing to produce any governing documents. We stand in opposition to any attempt by individuals or organizations selected and sponsored by the State of Hawaiʻi to speak for the Hawaiian nation or to determine our future.
We support an open and transparent process that is based on education, consultation, consent and unity. We call upon the 'Aha participants to join us in demanding nothing less than an initiative envisioned and designed by the lāhui, open to all kānaka who wish to participate, free from conditions that we had no part in creating. Such a process should include an appropriate time frame for such an important task; it should be open; and it should be free of any State of Hawaiʻi interference, control or prescribed destiny.
Jonathan K. Osorio
Terilee Kekoolani
Andre Perez
Camille Kalama
Kelii Skippy Ioane
Kaleikoa Kaeo
Kahele Dukelow
Hooleia Kaeo
Ilima Long
Noelani Goodyear-Kaopua
Kahookahi Kanuha
Joe Kanuha
Walter Ritte
Loretta Ritte
Kalaniua Ritte
Hanohano Naehu
Mailelani Naehu
Earl DeLeon
Lynette Cruz
Willy Kauai
Kalamaokaaina Niheu
Lakea Trask
Nalani Balutski
Updates
February 22, 2016
I honestly never imagined this many people would join in saying no to this top down process. This response belongs entirely to all of you who feel as strongly as I do.
Reached 100 supporters
February 21, 2016
280 Comments
I OPPOSE Na'i Aupuni Unelected Representatives, OHA, SCHHA, or CNHA to represent me in becoming a Native American Indian Tribe. We are NOT Indians, and we DO NOT wish to become such classification under the DOI. NOT Right! The Hawaiian Kingdom still EXISTS today.
I want nothing to do with the US as my G,Great tutu Kane "Samuel K Kahele" signature on the Ku'e Petition was against annexation to the US and so am I. total independence free from our Occupiers. Free Hawaii Aloha Aina, Laila Kukaniloko-a-Kaihikapu-a-Manuia Rodrigues
I support the true Hawaiian Kingdom.... This process is OBVIOUSLY corrupt. No transparency, locking out the people. How can 150 self-appointed individuals speak for all of kanaka ? SHAME on these "people".
Having spent time with local politicians and community leaders I can say with certainty that rejection U.S. government sponsorship of a governing body in the name of the Hawaiian nation is an important step in the education of many to better understand the stakes and truths.
The Nai Aupuni "AHA" - is NOT an ETHNIC/CULTURAL process that it can be narrated for Hawaiians. Just because people, some with koko convened a gathering at the Royal Hawaiian Golf Club does not make it a "Hawaiian" Process.
I had to lie to get to the Nai Aupuni Aha anyway in 2016, and so it must end. The United States is one big loathsome lie anyway.
I stand with Aha Aloha Aina
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The Naʻi Aupuni ʻAha has officially ceased operations and the plans for that governing body have been abandoned. I am truly stunned by the outcome and humbled that so many of you decided to lend your strength to this cause. This victory belongs entirely to the people who spoke up …
January 6, 2020
Declaration from the Lāhui Kanaka Rejecting and Condemning Naʻi Aupuni ʻAha
Final supporters
We, the undersigned, firmly reject the illegitimate Naʻi Aupuni ‘Aha objective to create a Native Hawaiian government. We stand in opposition to any governing documents and governing body that is produced through this ‘aha. We continue to stand for the unification of our people through a transparent process, free from any state or federal interference, control, or prescribed destiny.
The ʻAha 2016 stems from a top down approach in which all of the terms: the use of Hawaiian trust monies; participation; timeline; representation; the convention, and outcomes have been determined by a small number of people, including former Governor Abercrombie; the State legislature; the Governor-appointed Kanaʻiolowalu commissioners; the OHA Board of Trustees; the OHA-selected Naʻi Aupuni Board; and approximately 150 self-appointed ‘aha participants. Each of these parties is complicit in driving an agenda that has divided our people more than ever.
In addition to this deeply flawed process, the 150 individuals who have not been elected or vetted have nevertheless decided to produce governing documents that will attempt to create a governing body on behalf of the Hawaiian nation in a private meeting. This approach violates the most basic principles of self-determination, upholds the status quo, and must be rejected.
The undersigned demand that the ‘Aha 2016 cease and desist from continuing to produce any governing documents. We stand in opposition to any attempt by individuals or organizations selected and sponsored by the State of Hawaiʻi to speak for the Hawaiian nation or to determine our future.
We support an open and transparent process that is based on education, consultation, consent and unity. We call upon the 'Aha participants to join us in demanding nothing less than an initiative envisioned and designed by the lāhui, open to all kānaka who wish to participate, free from conditions that we had no part in creating. Such a process should include an appropriate time frame for such an important task; it should be open; and it should be free of any State of Hawaiʻi interference, control or prescribed destiny.
Jonathan K. Osorio
Terilee Kekoolani
Andre Perez
Camille Kalama
Kelii Skippy Ioane
Kaleikoa Kaeo
Kahele Dukelow
Hooleia Kaeo
Ilima Long
Noelani Goodyear-Kaopua
Kahookahi Kanuha
Joe Kanuha
Walter Ritte
Loretta Ritte
Kalaniua Ritte
Hanohano Naehu
Mailelani Naehu
Earl DeLeon
Lynette Cruz
Willy Kauai
Kalamaokaaina Niheu
Lakea Trask
Nalani Balutski
Updates
February 22, 2016
I honestly never imagined this many people would join in saying no to this top down process. This response belongs entirely to all of you who feel as strongly as I do.
Reached 100 supporters
February 21, 2016
280 Comments
As a non Hawaiian American citizen with a passport I hope to have to use to visit Hawaii in the future, I stand with the Kanaka Maoli in rejecting the very idea of Na'i Aupuni. A stolen country must be returned.
I OPPOSE Na'i Aupuni Unelected Representatives, OHA, SCHHA, or CNHA to represent me in becoming a Native American Indian Tribe. We are NOT Indians, and we DO NOT wish to become such classification under the DOI. NOT Right! The Hawaiian Kingdom still EXISTS today.
I want nothing to do with the US as my G,Great tutu Kane "Samuel K Kahele" signature on the Ku'e Petition was against annexation to the US and so am I. total independence free from our Occupiers. Free Hawaii Aloha Aina, Laila Kukaniloko-a-Kaihikapu-a-Manuia Rodrigues
I support the true Hawaiian Kingdom.... This process is OBVIOUSLY corrupt. No transparency, locking out the people. How can 150 self-appointed individuals speak for all of kanaka ? SHAME on these "people".
Having spent time with local politicians and community leaders I can say with certainty that rejection U.S. government sponsorship of a governing body in the name of the Hawaiian nation is an important step in the education of many to better understand the stakes and truths.
The Nai Aupuni "AHA" - is NOT an ETHNIC/CULTURAL process that it can be narrated for Hawaiians. Just because people, some with koko convened a gathering at the Royal Hawaiian Golf Club does not make it a "Hawaiian" Process.
I had to lie to get to the Nai Aupuni Aha anyway in 2016, and so it must end. The United States is one big loathsome lie anyway.
I stand with Aha Aloha Aina
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As a non Hawaiian American citizen with a passport I hope to have to use to visit Hawaii in the future, I stand with the Kanaka Maoli in rejecting the very idea of Na'i Aupuni. A stolen country must be returned.