#native hawaiian constitutional convention
Naʻi Aupuni Releases List of 151 Participants in February ʻAha
The Naʻi Aupuni organization announced the names of 151 individuals who will take part in an upcoming Native Hawaiian Constitutional Convention or ‘aha, to discuss issues surrounding self-governance.
New Motion Challenges Native Hawaiian Constitutional Convention
The civil contempt motion was filed by a grassroots group that claims the move to hold the convention or ʻAha, evades a court injunction already in place.
100 Confirm Participation in Native Hawaiian Constitutional Convention
Invitees who have not yet committed to attending the ‘Aha have until Tuesday, Dec. 22, at 11:59 p.m. Hawaiʻi time to confirm their participation.
Group Remains Committed to Native Hawaiian Convention Processes
The announcement comes after Na‘i Aupuni announced its termination of the Native Hawaiian election process amid delays caused by ongoing litigation.
US Supreme Court Decision Continues to Block Hawaiian Election Vote Count
Under the decision, the stay is in effect until after a US Ninth Circuit Court of Appeals hears the matter.
Naʻi Aupuni Extends Voting Deadline by Three Weeks
Naʻi Aupuni, an organization formed to establish a path to Native Hawaiian self-determination, announced today it is extending the deadline to vote in its elections to midnight on Dec, 21, 2015.
Naʻi Aupuni: 8 Days Left to Vote in Native Hawaiian Election
The deadline for votes to be received by traditional mail or online is Nov. 30, 2015. The results of the election of ‘Aha delegates will be announced publicly on Dec. 1, 2015.
Naʻi Aupuni Informational Sessions Set for Maui
Na`i Aupuni informational sessions are planed at several Native Hawaiian events on Maui this month.
Maui Meeting Planned in Protest of Naʻi Aupuni
“The majority of our people have been disassociated from this process and we’re here to acknowledge those feelings and be sincere about it. Many of us didn’t know where Act 195 came from… We were never part of our own self determination design. Therein lies the problem.” -Andre Perez.
Group Seeking Election Forms Nā Makalehua Collective
There are two Maui candidates identified as members of Nā Makalehua: ‘Olu Campbell and Kaniela Ing. Nā Makalehua is a collective consisting of 19 individuals who are seeking delegate seats to participate in the Na‘i Aupuni Native Hawaiian constitutional convention.
Native Hawaiians Reminded of Certification Deadline to Vote in ʻAha
The deadline to be certified to vote in the upcoming election of delegates to the Native Hawaiian Constitutional Convention or ʻAha is on Thursday, Oct. 15, 2015.
200 Native Hawaiians File to Become ʻAha Delegates
More than 200 candidates are vying for 40 delegate spots to serve on the Native Hawaiian constitutional convention or ‘Aha. This includes 15 candidates vying for three seats on Maui, and three candidates vying for a single seat to represent Molokaʻi and Lānaʻi.
Native Hawaiian ʻAha Candidates Registration Deadline, Sept. 15
Naʻi Aupuni issued a reminder to all Native Hawaiians certified by Kanaʻiolowalu, the Native Hawaiian Roll, that the deadline to file as a delegate candidate to the Native Hawaiian constitutional convention, or ‘Aha, is Sept. 15, 2015. Candidates may file their nominations online.
