Ka’Lahui Hawaii: Native Sovereignty Encompasses ‘Aina’, People and Culture
The following article was published by the Star Advertiser: Most people in Hawaii have heard of or are familiar with the state motto, "Ua mau ke ea o ka ‘āina i ka pono." Today, many translate it as "the life of the land is perpetuated in righteousness." But how many truly know its meaning or origin? As Americans celebrate their independence from Britain, a deeper look at this commonly...