Hawaiian Recognition.

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Originally posted by 2liveque

So of the droves of Kanaka who have been testifying a resounding "a'ole" at these hearings, just how man of them also find themselves on the Kanaioluwalu and Kau Inoa rolls? Granted, there are very complex issues at play, but can you actually put your name on a state-sanctioned roll and still say A'ole!? Just curious.

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Some of us are on Kanaioluwalu without consent. The list was comprised of several previous lists (ie. Kau Inoa, etc.) and the "threat" was made by Kanaioluwalu if you don't sign up by May 1, 2014, you and your children and your grandchildren, and all generations thereafter, are NOT Hawaiian. WTH?

To answer your question, in my opinion, yes, you can sign up and still say "NO" to the present DOI questionnaire.

The Kanaiolowalu constitutional convention is scheduled for September of this year, if not delayed by the uproar that we are seeing (ie. OHA's participation cannot be "unbiased" as they are a State agency, the Federal recognition making us a "tribe", etc.)

The basis for the questions asked by the DOI, is "Hawaiian Recognition" by the US Federal Government. In essence, as I understand it, once we are given (and agree to) "Recognition", Hawaiians sign away their rights forever, and become "recognized" as a "tribe" under the US Federal law. Therein lies the rub. Also adds to many Hawaiians taking their name OFF Kanaiolowalu for that very reason. That was not the deal when people signed up for Kau Inoa nor Kanaiolowalu.

JMO.