Sovereignty Sunday ACCESS DENIED #7
March 5th, 2010 | 
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Security High At ‘Iolani Palace Event
Native Hawaiian sovereignty groups gather peacefully
By Suzanne Roig
Advertiser Staff Writer
Native Hawaiian groups tested the state’s new rules governing ‘Iolani
Palace yesterday during their annual Sovereign Sunday event.
No one was cited and no one was arrested, but more than 20 state
Department of Land and Natural Resources enforcement officers were on hand
to ensure that a group of Hawaiians followed the rules.
The officers stood in a cluster while a variety of Hawaiian groups
occupied the Diamond Head makai corner of the palace near the Pohukaina
burial mound. Most were there to honor their culture and recognize the
start of the January 1893 overthrow of the Hawaiian monarchy.
One of the groups, Sacred Times and Sacred Places, comes to ‘Iolani Palace
each month to care for the burial mound.
Officials removed three canopy tents erected by the groups, but did not
touch the Hawaiian flags, information displays or chairs or tables that
had been erected.
“We tried to be culturally sensitive, but we have our jobs to do,” said
Guy Chink, a DLNR O’ahu Branch manager who led the enforcement team. “We
will issue a citation to the owner of the tents and if no one claims
ownership then the tents are considered found property.”
No one claimed the tents, and no citations were issued. But there was a
lot of tension.
“In the past 11 years no one in that time has stopped us,” said Baron
Chink, a member of the Sacred Times and Sacred Places organization. “We do
the work here, not DLNR. As far as I’m concerned we are the authorized
ones to enter, not the DLNR. We are not the interlopers here.”
The new rules were adopted after two takeover attempts were made last year
by two separate groups. One takeover occurred in April and a second, in
which the group entered the palace and the ‘Iolani Barracks building, led
to arrests in August. Both spurred the state Land Board to pass new rules
governing the 11-acre grounds. The rules bar unauthorized occupation of
the palace.
The rules also spell out other prohibited activities on the palace
grounds, including harassing palace workers or visitors and interfering
with the public’s use of the premises.
Under the new rules, no more than 25 people are allowed to gather, no
banners larger than a specific size can be erected and no tents are
allowed on the grounds without permits. Overnight camping also is not
allowed.
The officers were on hand yesterday because of concern that there would be
a large demonstration on the palace ground, said Kippen de Alba Chu,
Friends of ‘Iolani Palace director.
“They did this earlier last week too for another sovereignty group who
wanted to camp there the whole week,” de Alba Chu said. “They are trying
to be consistent with each group and they are there there to make sure the
rules are adhered to.”
“This is still our place,” said Lynette Cruz, a Hawaiian independence
supporter. “Our job today is to remember who we are. We are not here to
take over the palace, but to honor our heritage.”
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Why don’t people in …
Why don’t people in this world just get along. This goes for both whites and hawaiians. This goes for every cultural clash that ever happened. Yes the whites came in and stole the land from the hawaiians. This is true and should never be forgotten. But we should move past that and become friends on both sides. We don’t need this hate. Forget about the color of people’s skin, forget about what religion they follow, forget about what their politics are and just love them with all your heart.
Because its …
Because its complacent people like you who don’t stand up for justice which leads to “shit” happening.
Why would we accept a lifestyle, in fact, why would anyone want to?!
It’s not “my guys” …
It’s not “my guys” shit! I wasn’t alive in 1893 and neither were you! I didn’t steal from the “Native” Americans, either! All I did was be born, which wasn’t my choice. I never “owned” slaves, I never killed anyone and I never stole anything from anyone! So quit blaming me and everyone else you don’t like for they didn’t do! Why don’t you eat shit, it back out and accept life for the is really is! SHIT!
SOUNDS GOOD!
Pack …
SOUNDS GOOD!
Pack up your guys and leave.
We don’t want to travel to your polluted states anyway.
In fact, why stop there, you guys should pack up your guys from the “U.S.” and return it to the true native americans while you guys return to Europe as slaves like you guys were before stumbling upon America.
I think Hawai’i …
I think Hawai’i should be abandoned by the United States so the pathetic loser “sovereigntists” can have their little “floating turds” in the ocean for themselves. Everything built since 1893 should be completely destroyed to restore the “islands” back to their pre-U.S.-occupation status. Because the “native” Hawaiians would no longer be Americans, they would no longer be allowed to travel to the U.S. and U.S. citizens would no longer be allowed to travel to Hawai’i.
americans like to …
americans like to cherry pick laws. if you wana say the law is the law then get the out of Hawai’i. because by LAW (american, local, and international) Hawai’i is a nation, a nation that is currently being occupied ILLEGALLY by america. you wana follow the law so badly then get the out of our islands america. lol you dont like what i say? i don’t give a rats dick, america can suck my nads and burn in hell, and so can anybody against the truth i have given. have a nice day
Mango… they are …
Mango… they are not ‘mine’… they (the laws) are ours. Yours, mine, everyone’s.
Don’t like it? Move or vote or run for office.
God bless America and Hawaii nei USA!
rules are rules law …
rules are rules law is law burgulary must be allowed under these rules of yours as long as its done sneakly any idiot can see whats happened you know the big picture nothing to do with the tent if it was they could argue that it was a gazebo
It IS right. The …
It IS right. The law is the law. There was no overthrow… there was a revolution.
The palace belongs to ALL the citizens of Hawaii and not just to those with the right skin. Rules are rules and they apply to everyone.
BTW you are aware that there is no one buried in the ‘mound’ right?
Too bad one was for …
Too bad one was for the Queen’s death day display the one with the white string. The Queen joins in with the rest and stands in the sun. Good job. Need to aim in the middle or the top.
“My JOB is not to …
“My JOB is not to make the LAWS but to ENFORCE IT” …just cause its your job doesnt make it right. the NAZIs was “just doing their job” too.
very sad ending
great video
awesome!
awesome!