The above letter is written by Violet Pohakuku’i’ai Lui-Frank. The mountain has been met with over 50 years of mismanagement and broken promises. Now being heard around the world, Kanaka maoli remain committed to protecting the ‘aina from further desecration with no plans of leaving Maunakea until TMT leaves Hawai’i.
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The arrests Wednesday morning happened at the base of Mauna Kea, where an estimated 1,000 Maunakea Kai’i have gathered to try to block construction of the Thirty Meter Telescope (“TMT”). Despite the 33 arrests, the protest at the base of the summit has remained peaceful. Governor Ige of Hawai’i declared a state of emergency following the arrests.
OHA Statement here: “The Native Hawaiian community weeps today.”
State of Hawai’i Emergency Proclamation – Mauna Kea.
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