Ka Wai Ola - Office of Hawaiian Affairs, Volume 11, Number 3, 1 March 1994 — KŪPONO [ARTICLE+ILLUSTRATION]

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Establishment of the Office of Hawaiian Affairs (OHA) by the 1978 Constitutional Convention was af\rst step toward righting ihe wrongs that began with the overthrow of ihe Hawaiian nation in 1893. OHA is charged with developing educational and advocacy programs to sustain the strugglefor Hawaiianjustice. The 'Io, or Hawaiian Hawk, symbolizes the Hawaiian spirit to win that struggle — unafraid, strong and eapahle of soaring to great heights. (M ahalo to artist Patrick Chingfor use of his image of an 'Io .) The centennial commemoration of the overthrow is past,

but the struggleforjustice continues. Another major step in redressing the harms of more than a century ago eame in ihe U.S. apology to the Native Hawaiian people. In this apology resolution, the U.S. formally recognized its illegal involvement in the overthrow. But many more steps will be needed before justice truly is done. That's why, as Native Hawaiians and Americans, we need your help and support. The determination and basic goodness to achievejustice is embodied in the American spirit and the Aloha spirit. By working together,for eaeh other, andfor justice, we wil 1 prevail.

Complete reprint of President Grover Cleveland's message to United States Congress, delivered December 18, 1893. In this message, President Cleveland described U.S. participation in the overthrow of the Hawaiian nation 1 1 months earlier as "an act of war," and called for restoration of the Hawaiian nation. The accuracy of Cleveland's complete and honest analysis has withstood the scrutiny of history. Copies ean be ordered by using form below.

Complete reprint of Apology to Native Hawaiians, approved by Congress and signed by President William Clinton November 23, 1993. Describes events leading up to overthrow of Hawaiian nation in 1893, clearly acknowledges U.S. participation as illegal and immoral, and apologizes directly to Native Hawaiian people. Applauds efforts by United Church of Christ and State of Hawai'i to make amends. Calls on President and Congress to work toward same objectives. Copies ean be ordered below.

Four-page tabloid describing constitutional basis for trust relationship between Federal govemment and Native Americans, including Native Hawaiians. Includes legal and historical discussion of rights reserved to Native Americans by the U.S. Constitution, Congress and the Courts. Describes efforts by OHA to secure those ngliLs for Hawaiians. Ideal backgrounder for sovereignty issue. Copies available below.

OHA has produced two distinctive T-shirts supporting the Hawaiian struggle for justice. All proceeds from T-shirt sales go to OHA Native Hawaiian Rights Fund to promote education, research and legal action to assure Hawaiian rights and support the struggle for justice. Kupono T-Shirt (at right, above) is aqua-colored with purple, gold and white silk-screen imprinting; "Kupono" and 'Io on front, "Justice" on back. Premiumquality Beefy Tee, with color-fast silk screening. 'Onipa'a T-Shirt (at left, above) is bright red with white and blue silk screening on front. Image shows Hawaiian national flag (slightly longer than state flag). Premium-quality Beefy Tee with color-fast silk screening.

1 I Send to: Land and Natural Resources Division Office of Hawaiian Affairs 711 Kapiolani Blvd., Suite 500 Honolulu, HI 96813 I Make checks payable to: Native Hawaiian Rights Fund. I I For more information, eall the Land and Natural Resources Division of OHA at 594-1888. Or eall your loeal OHA office, listed below. Kaua'i: 3100 Kuhio Highway, C-4, Lihu'e, HI 96766 I Phone: 246-351 1 Fax: 246-9551 I Maui: 140 Ho'ohana St., Ste 206, Kahului, HI 96732 I Phone: 243-5170 Fax: 243-5016 | Moloka'i: P.O. Box 1717, Kaunakakai, HI 96748 | Phone: 533-3611 Fax: 533-3968 I Hawai'i: 688 Kino'ole St„ Unit 4a, Hilo, HI 96720 , Phone: 933-4349 Fax: 933-4744 75-5706 Hanama Plaee, Ste 106a Kailua-Kona, HI 96740 Phone: 329-7368 Fax: 326-7928 I I I

Yes! 1 want to help the Struggle for Justice! Please send me: Kūpono T-Shirt (with 'Io) lndicate number of T-Shirts in eaeh size. Sm Med Lge XL XXL XXXL 'Onipa'a T-Shirt (with flag) Indicate number of T-Shirts in eaeh size. Sm Med Lge XL XXL XXXL Price is $16 for eaeh T-Shirt or two for $30. Add $2 handling charge for eaeh order. President Cleveland's Message to Congress ( no charge — indicate number of copies desired) United States Apology to Native Hawaiians (no charge — indicate number of copies desired) "And the Earth Shall Rise" Tabloid (no charge — indicate number of eop ies desired) Name Address ZIP Daytime phone Enclosed is my eheek for $