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powerful statement of history and future of our kingdom HAWAII...

Created in response to community calls for educational resources, Paʻa Ke Aupuni shares a clear, factual rendition of the political history of the Hawaiian Kingdom—from the time of Kamehameha to the close of the monarchy. With the permission of OHA and Kamakakoʻi this film is for educational purposes.

Inspired by the recent events on Maunakea, some of Hawaiʻi’s most notable and accomplished recording artists and composers joined their voices to record “Kū Haʻaheo E Kuʻu Hawaiʻi.” Composed by Hinaleimoana Wong, this mele has become a rallying call for our lāhui to aloha ʻāina. “Kū Haʻaheo” will be included on a soon to be released album entitled “Kūhaʻo Maunakea” – a compilation featuring 18 new compositions documenting the events and swell of Hawaiian community unity around aloha ʻāina associated with the Kū Kiaʻi Mauna movement. The album will be available digitally through iTunes in late September and 100% of all sales will be donated to the Hawaiian Unity and Liberation Institute (HULI), which provides logistical support to the protectors on the frontline of Maunakea. Donations to HULI can be made at https://actionnetwork.org/fundraising/huli. Lyrics & Translation Kū Haʻaheo E Kuʻu Hawaiʻi by Hinaleimoana Wong Kaiko’o ka moana kā i lana nei Hawai’i Nāueue a hālulu ka honua a Haumea Nākulukulu e ka lani ki’eki’e kau mai i luna Auē ke aloha ‘ole a ka malihini *Ho’ōho: Kū ha’aheo e ku’u Hawai’i Mamaka kaua o ku’u ‘āina ‘O ke ehu kakahiaka o nā ‘ōiwi o Hawai’i nei No ku’u lahui e hā’awi pau a i ola mau Auhea wale ‘oukou pū’ali koa o Keawe Me ko Kamalālāwalu la me Kākuhihewa ‘Alu mai pualu mai me ko Manokalanipō Ka’i mai ana me nā kama a Kahelelani E nāue imua e nā poki’i a e inu wai ‘awa’awa E wiwo’ole a ho’okūpa’a ‘a’ohe hope e ho’i mai ai A na’i wale nō kākou kaukoe mau i ke ala Auē ke aloha ‘ole a ka malihini E lei mau i lei mau kākou e nā mamo aloha I lei wehi ‘a’ali’i wehi nani o ku’u ‘āina Hoe a mau hoe a mau no ka pono sivila A ho’iho’i hou ‘ia mai ke kū’oko’a Translation The sea of Hawai’i surges in turmoil The earth of Haumea rumbles and shakes The highest heavens shudder up above Alas! Woeful indeed are the heartless foreigners *Stand tall my Hawai’i Band of warriors of my land The new dawn for our people of Hawai’i is upon us For my nation I give my all so that our legacy lives on Where are you soldiers of Keawe Along with those of Maui and O’ahu Unite, join together with those of Kaua’i Marching alongside the descendants of Ni’ihau Move forward young ones and drink of the bitter waters Be fearless, steadfast for there is no turning back Let’s press onward straight on the path of victory Alas! Woeful are the heartless foreigners! Be honored always oh beloved descendants of the land Let us wear the honored ‘a’ali’i of our beloved land Paddle on in our pursuit of civil justice Until our dignity and independence is restored Credits Executive Producer: Kanaeokana Project Manager: Chad Takatsugi Music Producer: Zachary Lum Audio Engineer: Michael Grande Video Producer: ʻŌiwi TV Solos Hinaleimoana Wong Lehua Kalima Manu Boyd Robert Uluwehi Cazimero Starr Kalāhiki Josh Tatofi Robi Kahakalau Keao Costa Hōkū Zuttermeister Chad Takatsugi Natalie Ai Kamauu ʻIolani Kamauu Snowbird Bento Del Beazley Amy Hānaialiʻi Kealiʻi Reichel Chorus Keawe Lopes Moon Kauakahi Horace Dudoit Matt Sproat Mele Apana Shannon Scott Tracie Lopes Kapalaiʻula de Silva Kalena DeLima Ānuenue Pūnua Piʻikea Lopes Kaʻōnohi Lopes Glen Smith David Kamakahi Keliʻi Kotubetey Kale Hannahs Kanaiʻa Nakamura Halehaku Seabury-Akaka Kamalei "Bubba" Kawaʻa Nani Dudoit Zachary Lum