ITB - Native Hawaiians debate best for path to sovereignty -- AP, Cathy Bussewitz

[bsteadman]

Native Hawaiians debate best for path to sovereignty

Hawaii News Now
Cathy Bussewitz, Associated Press
1/16/2015

Excerpt:

WAIMANOLO, Hawaii (AP) - Native Hawaiians could be in line for federal recognition similar to many American Indian tribes. But the issue is inflaming distrust between moderates who support the idea and others who want to see the Hawaiian Kingdom restored.

Before Hawaii became a tourist mecca, the islands were ruled by royal families. The kingdom was overthrown by a group of American businessmen in 1893.
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[InspectorSmith]

Very thought provoking!

I myself would like to see the Kingdom of Hawaii restored.

[InspectorSmith]

Princess Kaiulani movie (2009)

[AMERICAN ADVOCATE]

>>> LUCAS , I completely agree with you on this . I have always loved and respected Hawai ' ian people and other polynesians ~ also love their traditional music and dance . I am in favor of compensating all tribes of native AMERICANS for the land and treasures stolen by ignorant white invaders .