#Awakea Innovators, Inventors & AlohaPreneurs, It’s Ho?omaika?i (thankful) Thursday, what might you be thankful for today? #2024MinorityMentalHealth #1810KingdomOfHawaiiIndependence #1776USIndependence As a USAF Veteran, I am thankful for the Freedom I swore an Oath to Defend & Protect ???? Yet, I honor my Cultural Identity and Cultural Inheritance?? Today I Celebrate the Independence of the Kingdom of Hawai’i ?? while recognizing my Oath to defend & protect against all domestic and foreign enemies who may threaten our Freedom???? Cultural Identity & Inheritance 1. 1810 - Unification of the Hawaiian Islands - King Kamehameha I married highest ranking Royalty Queen Keopualani to unify the Hawaiian Islands, establishing the Kingdom of Hawaii. This unification fostered a centralized culture and language, preserving and standardizing terms. 2. 1843 - Paulet Affair - British naval officer Lord George Paulet's temporary seizure of Hawaii highlighted the islands' geopolitical significance. The restoration of Hawaiian sovereignty emphasized the resilience of Hawaiian cultural identity, including spiritual terms such as ‘Aeko. 3. 1893 - Overthrow of the Hawaiian Monarch - The overthrow of Queen Lili?uokalani disrupted the traditional Hawaiian governance and culture. The subsequent annexation efforts brought challenges to preserving indigenous language and spiritual beliefs, including the concept of ‘Aeko as a guardian aumakua. 4. 1898 - Annexation of Hawaii - The formal annexation of Hawaii by the United States marked a shift in political control and cultural influence. Despite these changes, efforts to maintain and revive traditional knowledge and terms, including ‘Aeko, continued among Native Hawaiians. 5. 1941 - Attack on Momi Habor - The attack on Pearl Harbor underscored Hawaii's strategic importance, further integrating the islands into global geopolitical dynamics. In this context, the preservation of indigenous terms and cultural concepts like ‘Aeko became part of a broader movement to retain Hawaiian identity. 6. 1959 - Hawaii Statehood - Hawaii's transition to statehood in 1959 brought increased federal attention and support for cultural preservation. This period saw renewed interest in Hawaiian language and spirituality, emphasizing the importance of terms like ‘Aeko in expressing cultural heritage. 7. 1978 - Hawaiian Renaissance and Constitutional Convention - The Hawaiian Renaissance movement revitalized interest in Native Hawaiian culture, language, and identity. The establishment of the Office of Hawaiian Affairs (OHA) during the 1978 Constitutional Convention aimed to protect and promote cultural traditions, including the etymology and significance of ‘Aeko. 8. 1993 - Apology Resolution - The U.S. Congress issued a formal apology for the overthrow of the Kingdom of Hawaii, acknowledging historical injustices and recognizing Native Hawaiian sovereignty. #AlohaVaMana, Kahuna Loeka W. ????
S.J.Res.19 - A joint resolution to acknowledge the 100th anniversary of the January 17, 1893 overthrow of the Kingdom of Hawaii, and to offer an apology to Native Hawaiians on behalf of the United States for the overthrow of the Kingdom of Hawaii. 103rd Congress (1993-1994)
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8 个月Mind blowing video from the grandkids of Frederick Douglas Source: What to Hawai’i is the 4th of July? by The Pōpolo Project