Local Hawaiians Speak-Out Against Development!

And so truly it was a time where they’re living in lokahi. And so can you guys say lokahi? Yes, lokahi means unity, balance, harmony. How can we have those things? Unity with what? Balance with what? So, number one, repeat after me ohana, aloha ke a kua. That’s right, that’s a love for our creator. Number two, aloha ʻāina. That’s a love and respect for our ʻāina, recognizing that we are ʻāina too. Number three, aloha ke kahi ʻi ke kahi. Aloha ke kahi kahi. A love for one another. And so truly we can only have lokahi when those three things are in balance.

And so where does the huli or the revolution begin? Because we all recognize the need for change in the world around us. And we all like huli the system, yeah? But you know what? The huli starts in the ʻāina of our hearts. Because what we see happening in the world around us is an overflow and a reflection of this ʻāina. Yeah. And so we are dealing with folks that are sold out to money, that are greedy, that just never have enough. And so we’re only accountable for our part. And don’t worry, your part is going to keep you busy for the rest of your life.

So don’t worry about the aragai, right? How can I be pono? That’s what we’re here to talk about. Each and every one of us has a kulana, has a place, has a role. And it’s all important, right? It’s not about who’s better or who’s at the top or, you know, it’s not about rank, it’s a role. And in order for us to imua, we all have to take our places. How are you serving this ʻāina? Or are we just here to take? How are we serving this ʻāina? How are we serving our community, our lahuli? And so this is where the huli begins.

Before we can huli or change anything out here, we really do need to start at home, in our home lives, right here. And so there’s a lot of corrections that need to be made. And you know what? I have opportunity every day. And so this isn’t about pointing fingers, this is about judging and correcting ourselves so that we can be pono. Because we want to be pono, aye? Aye. Build our community. We got to have conversation. And that’s why we’re here today. So Mahalo nui again to the ʻohana here for having us. The original plan was to meet at Keʻaʻo Bay, as we did last month, March 1st.

We had our first event there for Malama Keʻaʻo. And for those of you that don’t know, there’s a lot of changes happening. And K.S. Kamehameha Schools, okay, so Princess Poʻaʻi put all her money and all her lands into a trust for the Hawaiian people. What she wanted was a sacred trust. What she has now is a broken trust. All right? We got people in leadership making decisions for all that are not pono, that are not even pono with what her vision was. And so meeting on that ʻaina is very powerful because you’re there, you’re looking at it, you’re on it, you know? Wow! And to hear the moʻolelo and the stories and the ʻohana that have gathered there for generations and continue to.

And it’s already a busy, busy place. And so Kamehameha Schools has been working on a plan development for a number of years. And they’re ready to start rolling it out. And they’re meeting some opposition. Aloha, Iʻm Laka and Tiffany. So our question was, is how we feel about what’s happening down Keʻaʻo Bay? And if you already see, our island is already taken over by many resorts. So to hear that they’re going to take the last piece of Keʻaʻo Bay where lots of locals come with their ʻohanas for generations and generations.

We’re talking descendants who are still allowing and they’re still they’re allowing them to be there. They’re allowing us to be there. Now, once these bungalows come, we’re not going to be allowed to be there. And you’ve seen this today with Amaka’s event in the 808 ʻohana. The permitting that tooken away three days before the event because she’s speaking the truth. So this should not be done. No, it’s just the opposite of how we all feel in our hearts of how we’re wanting to see a movement of greater connection to the land.

And this is the exact opposite. It’s not in right relation with what’s there, with the Hawaiian culture, with each other. And for each of us, it’s further disconnecting us from the heart of oneness. Yeah, so we don’t want to see this happen. And everybody should be here. This is ʻohana. It doesn’t matter if you live on that side of the island or on this island. This is all affecting all of us. And it’s going to come to your ʻohana soon. So get up. It’s time to do your work. Get your kuliana. It stops here.

And so truly, we do not have to sell out our keiki, our ʻāina, our culture, our morals, our values, ʻāina, ʻāina, not for sale. Tell me what’s real, what’s real, who’s real, ʻāina, not for sale, not for sale, ʻāina, not for sale. Take some time out today to hide deep into the sea. This is ʻohana. Take some time on today Today Stay in the moment Recognize how real I put in Realize who you are Where I’m from and on it Cause I ain’t right on opposite Tell me what’s real What’s real Who’s real How gone to see you I’m here, I’m here I had a dream That I can’t Marshall I’m here Tell me what’s real I’m here, I’m here Where’s all my real people at? If you didn’t sell out today, then we say thank you, thank you.

If you didn’t keep it all away from my neighbor, then thank you, thank you. If you stood up for what was right, cool, people really cost you, thank you, thank you. Yeah, we must stand and we must fight, they’re gonna take a living life, no thank you, no thank you. Tellin’ me I live’s not for sale, pay a whole lot for sale. Prices are deployed, I’ve been hyped up on my trails, I ain’t not for sale, I ain’t not for sale. My power is raw! Tellin’ me I live’s not for sale, I ain’t not for sale, I ain’t not for sale.

Say thank you, thank you. If you didn’t sell out today, then thank you, thank you. If you didn’t sell out today, then thank you. My whole life knew you, Lord. If you didn’t sell out today, then thank you. Tellin’ me what’s real, what’s real, who’s real. I ain’t not for sale, no deal, tellin’ no deal. All of my good will not appeal, cannot come out here, I appeal. Tellin’ me I ain’t not for sale, tellin’ no deal. Tellin’ me I ain’t not for sale, I ain’t not for sale. Tellin’ me I ain’t not for sale, I ain’t not for sale.

Go, go, go, you ready? Hello, hi, everybody. My name’s Michelle Melendez. My family has been on Island for 30 years. When I first heard that Command May of Schools wants to put 150 rooms, 43 buildings, in Keoho Bay, I was shocked. I was absolutely shocked because, one, King Command May of the Third was born. For them to consider even doing that, just by that alone, is, I actually have no words for it because it’s so astoundingly horrific to me. The fact that that will totally destroy the bay and for them to consider that shows quite a few things.

One, shows they have no concern and respect for the Hawaiian people and the sacredness of that land. And two, we actually talked with the vice president of Command May of Schools and he said, well, they need to make money. Okay, fair wind pays them. They get bank from the different places that are down there. I mean, how much money do you need? And who’s the last person that audited Command May of Schools? When were they last audited so that the Hawaiian people can actually see how much money they’re making and where it’s going? They need more money? Like, I don’t think so.

Something’s going on. Keoho is not Waikiki. You can’t just fit four to five hundred more people in that small bay. It’s disgusting, in my opinion. So, Mahalo so much for watching and please go to… What is that? BigIslandSupport.com. Let’s learn more and let’s save the shed. One of our revolution needs. Turn around until you mock up without thinking. It’s all upside down. I’m in around the world and it’s so very clear. Instead of judging others, brother, look in the mirror. You’ll find, you’ll find a simple solution. Because brother, it’s time. Sister, it’s time for our evolution.

You gotta turn, Ohana. Here we go. Said it’s time for our revolution. Starting with your conclusion. Love is the final solution. Said it’s time for our evolution. Hooli! We are to care and love each other. For we are one. We are to care and love each other. For we are to care and love each other. [tr:trw].