10-24-2008, 05:07 AM
"Revive and embrace the sentiments and values that the culture was founded on."
according to kekuni blaisdell, advocate for full independence:
"Blaisdell said in order for the Kanaka Maoli people to obtain independence, "We welcome and need non-Kanaka Maoli. All non-Kanaka Maoli who subscribe to the principles for our restored nation are welcome as citizens." The process for non-Kanaka Maoli to obtain citizenship is to get involved in the sovereignty movement now, not at a future date, and abiding by two basic principles based on Kanaka Maoli culture: 1) reverence - which implies spirituality; and 2) compassion - which means concern and caring for all. Blaisdell emphasized that although there is a strict distinction between Kanaka Maoli and non-Kanaka Maoli, the restored nation is not one based on race or ancestry, but rather based on the same cultural and spiritual beliefs and practices. This means it may be difficult for some Kanaka Maoli to adjust to the new nation, if they do not share these beliefs and practices."
excerpt from: "the hawaiian sovereignty movement: roles of and impacts on non-hawaiians" by anthony castanha, august 1996. http://www.hookele.com/non-hawaiians/chapter 7.html. use this link to an interesting read and the full thesis.
"chaos reigns within.
reflect, repent and reboot.
order shall return."
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according to kekuni blaisdell, advocate for full independence:
"Blaisdell said in order for the Kanaka Maoli people to obtain independence, "We welcome and need non-Kanaka Maoli. All non-Kanaka Maoli who subscribe to the principles for our restored nation are welcome as citizens." The process for non-Kanaka Maoli to obtain citizenship is to get involved in the sovereignty movement now, not at a future date, and abiding by two basic principles based on Kanaka Maoli culture: 1) reverence - which implies spirituality; and 2) compassion - which means concern and caring for all. Blaisdell emphasized that although there is a strict distinction between Kanaka Maoli and non-Kanaka Maoli, the restored nation is not one based on race or ancestry, but rather based on the same cultural and spiritual beliefs and practices. This means it may be difficult for some Kanaka Maoli to adjust to the new nation, if they do not share these beliefs and practices."
excerpt from: "the hawaiian sovereignty movement: roles of and impacts on non-hawaiians" by anthony castanha, august 1996. http://www.hookele.com/non-hawaiians/chapter 7.html. use this link to an interesting read and the full thesis.
"chaos reigns within.
reflect, repent and reboot.
order shall return."
microsoft error message with haiku poetry
"a great many people think they are thinking when they are merely rearranging their prejudices."
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