Ka Wai Ola - Office of Hawaiian Affairs, Volume 15, Number 12, 1 December 1998 — PHOTOOP [ARTICLE+ILLUSTRATION]

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'Ilio'uIaokalani's Vicky HoIt Takamine speaks at a Nov. 1 7 press conference called by Hawaiian groups opposed to Hā Hawai'i's constitutional convention announced for next summer. Among the reasons for her opposition. Takamine cited poor timing , Hā Hawai'i's perceived affiliation with the state, its disputed status as representative of the community and a state Iaw that does not allow the convention to change the status quo. The cvent coincided with Hā Hawai'i's filing deadline for candidates for delegate seats, whieh was subsequently extended to Dec. 10. Hā Hawai'i ean be reached at 597- 1 889; Kūpono Coalition, the opposition, at 595-669 1 . |

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