05-19-2015, 08:12 AM
As per the not yet passed "Akaka Bill" -
"Section 3 defines "Native Hawaiian" as:
(i) an individual who is 1 of the indigenous, native people of Hawaii and who is a direct lineal descendant of the aboriginal, indigenous, native people who-- (I) resided in the islands that now comprise the State of Hawaii on or before January 1, 1893; and(II) occupied and exercised sovereignty in the Hawaiian archipelago, including the area that now constitutes the State of Hawaii; or(ii) an individual who is 1 of the indigenous, native people of Hawaii and who was eligible in 1921 for the programs authorized by the Hawaiian Homes Commission Act (42 Stat. 108, chapter 42) or a direct lineal descendant of that individual."
Here's an article that discusses the matter with regard to the US DOI OHA.
http://thegardenisland.com/news/local/fe...963f4.html
So when it boils right down to that matter, no-one knows just yet, which is yet another stumbling stone to determine a settlement. Who are "they".?
"Section 3 defines "Native Hawaiian" as:
(i) an individual who is 1 of the indigenous, native people of Hawaii and who is a direct lineal descendant of the aboriginal, indigenous, native people who-- (I) resided in the islands that now comprise the State of Hawaii on or before January 1, 1893; and(II) occupied and exercised sovereignty in the Hawaiian archipelago, including the area that now constitutes the State of Hawaii; or(ii) an individual who is 1 of the indigenous, native people of Hawaii and who was eligible in 1921 for the programs authorized by the Hawaiian Homes Commission Act (42 Stat. 108, chapter 42) or a direct lineal descendant of that individual."
Here's an article that discusses the matter with regard to the US DOI OHA.
http://thegardenisland.com/news/local/fe...963f4.html
So when it boils right down to that matter, no-one knows just yet, which is yet another stumbling stone to determine a settlement. Who are "they".?