Here is a very introductory list of places on the planet where indigenous peoples are currently involved in struggles against the attempts of oppressive regimes/corporations to develop their land-base. Check back here occasionally, or sign up for the Malama `Aina newsletter on the sidebar to your right, for updates. Currently, the Wet’suwet’en people could really… Read More Select Indigenous Activism Hotspots
On May 15, the first new round of Halepua`a forest restoration work was completed. This round focused on stabilizing existing conditions, with 48% of labor hours spent on Little Fire Ant Control and 24.6% spent on controlling invasive flora. The remainder of hours were used tending existing plantings and completing a small amount of new… Read More Halepua`a 1st Disbursement Completed
There is a charter commission meeting on April 25th in Hilo at 9:30. They will hear our 2 PREFERRED amendments which we hope you will SUPPORT: CA-9 with our preferred amendment have one staff member who works ONLY on the 2% Land fund Program and CA-18 where we will be asking to be able to… Read More Open Spaces Testimony 4/25 Hilo
Come to the Pahoa Community Center at 5 pm on Monday, April 1, to give up to 6 minutes of testimony in support of Hawai`i’s 2% Public Lands, Open Spaces & Natural Resources law. This is a wonderful piece of legislation, created in 2006 by citizens’ initiative, which provides a funding source for the County… Read More Save Our Wild Lands Hawai`i Testimony Opportunity