07-26-2008, 05:43 PM
"There is no contested terrain. I come from a long line of warriors and I am comfortable advocating for our land. Our mission is to change the context of conflict into a positive atmosphere, so that we can find agreements and solutions. This is not a cultural or a racial issue --- it is transcendent. This Island is your moku (canoe). You came here on your moku, most likely an airplane, because you were drawn here to the place of power. Here you need to live with limited resources and to survive with dignity as you integrate with traditional values. You are here to help integrate Pacific values into modern land use planning. This has never happed before. It is your responsibility to craft the covenants that will protect our Island and keep our Earth mother whole." Angel Pilago
Nita Pilago
Nita Pilago