Ka Wai Ola - Office of Hawaiian Affairs, Volume 15, Number 8, 1 August 1998 — NATIVE VOICE [ARTICLE]

NATIVE VOICE

The Native Hawaiian Vote and Hā Hawai'i should be put to rest as not representing 51 percent of Hawaiian voters. The voice of all Hawaiians should express the process and government we want. The fairest, most democratic means to understand what Hawaiians want would be a series of yes/no questions on the OfFice of Hawaiian Affairs ballot in November: Hawaiians and keiki o ka 'āina should decide what kind of Hawaiian nation evolves. Hawaiians have the right of self-determination. Hawaiians should be decolonized under the United Nations' supervision. Hawaiians should establish an independent kingdom. I believe in the Ho'omalu process. I believe in the Hā Hawai'i Convention of 59 delegates. I believe there should be discussions on all islands then a eonvention of at least 200 delegates. What questions would you ask? Let OHA know you support this addition to the ballot. Leave your questions at the 'Iolani Palaee events of Aug.l2. Let the governor know you support a fair process. Hawaiians are no longer sheep led by a self-anointed ali'i group. Keli'i Pilago 'Aiea