Malu 'Aina

UH Hilo Monday May 19  at 6PM Science & Technology Bldg on Lanikaula St.
Kona Tuesday, May 20th 6PM Island Naturals Health Food Store

Aloha Peace, justice, and environmental ohana,
The Hilo rain was a blessing for a great day to stand up for Aloha Aina.  The parade crowd was huge — thousands lining the entire length of the parade route. Organizer Craig Neff and many others led the Aloha ‘Aina contingent of about 100 dressed in green color shirts, etc. in chants throughout the route  “Aloha ‘Aina –HAWAII, Aloha ‘Aina POHAKULOA. Aloha ‘Aina Mauna Kea,” which echoed off the Hilo buildings.  There were other chants as well. The signs and banners were low key and positive “Aloha ‘Aina,” but the message of standing for the sacred ‘aina against all forms of desecration was clear.  There were old veteran activists and new generation activists.
For me, it was great to see the smiles and shakas of support all along the parade route.  This was a real local people event and the support for “Aloha ‘Aina” was very strong. Peoples faces lit up seeing the Aloha ‘Aina Banners and hearing the chants. Our contingent was number 54 of 150 plus units in the parade.  Being in the parade you can’t get an overview so we will have to leave that for others who saw the entire parade to respond.  But it was clear there were military units in the parade.  A navy band was there, and soldiers in what appeared to be combat gear with helmets along with some humvees.
Of the Aloha Aina contingent, the strongest presence was for Aloha ‘Aina Pohakuloa, and Aloha ‘Aina Mauna Kea.  I wish there was a stronger presence for GMO-Free, Let Pele Be, and other Aloha ‘Aina issues but it was a good beginning  of all Hawaii coming together in solidarity for Aloha ‘Aina.  Next year –even mo better!  Malu ‘Aina was glad to be part of this effort.
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Jim Albertini Malu ‘Aina Center For Non-violent Education & Action P.O. Box 489 Ola’a (Kurtistown) Hawai’i 96760 Phone 808-966-7622 Email ja@malu-aina.org www.malu-aina.org

March For

Aloha ‘Aina

Saturday, 4/26/14

9:30 AM

King Kamehameha Statue

(Hilo)

Let’s March in Solidarity

For Aloha ‘Aina

in the Merrie Monarch Parade

Now is the time we put all

our Mana together for

our Sacred ‘Aina!

Wear Green Colored Shirt/Attire

Bring Positive – Aloha ‘Aina Signs

For more information contact: Craig Neff (808) 934-7171

Malu Aina believes The March for Aloha Aina this Saturday is an important event to link struggles for justice, peace and the environment – A Free Independent Hawaii, Respect for Mauna Kea, Pu’uhonua not Prisons, GMO-Free Hawaii, Let Pele Be – No More Geothermal, Go Solar, Stop the Bombing at Pohakuloa, Climate Change, Feed the People, Peace not War, etc. etc.
All Hawaii Stand together.  Please join in solidarity and bring your ohana and friends. Mahalo.

1.Mourn all victims of violence. 2. Reject war as a solution. 3. Defend civil liberties. 4. Oppose all discrimination, anti-Islamic, anti-Semitic, anti-Hawaiian, etc.
5. Seek peace through justice in Hawai`i and around the world.
Malu `Aina Center for Non-violent Education & Action P.O. Box 489 Ola’a (Kurtistown), Hawai`i 96760.
Phone (808) 966-7622.  Email ja@malu-aina.org   http://www.malu-aina.org

Hilo Peace Vigil leaflet (April 25, 2014 –657th week) – Friday 3:30-5PM downtown Post Office

Aloha Peace Ohana,
The March for Aloha Aina in the Merrie Monarch parade this Saturday is an important event to link struggles — Respect for Mauna Kea, GMO-Free Hawaii, Let Pele Be, Go Solar, Aloha Aina Pohakuloa, Feed the People, etc. etc.  Please mobilize people to join.  Bring positive signs.  Talk to Craig Neff (number below) if more information is needed.
Mahalo and solidarity,
Jim

Aloha Peace Ohana,
Below is an email from March organizers  about the “March for Aloha ‘Aina.”  Please pass the word and join this important solidarity action to take care of the land and one another
Mahalo.
Jim Albertini

Aloha e ‘ohana:)

Date: Saturday, 4/26/14
Location: Merrie Monarch Parade
Time: 9:30am at King Kamehameha Statue
Attire: Green colored shirt/clothing
Signs: Positive Aloha ‘Aina
For more information contact: Craig Neff (808) 934-7171

Let’s all stand in solidarity FOR Aloha ‘Aina!
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Jim Albertini Malu ‘Aina Center For Non-violent Education & Action P.O. Box 489 Ola’a (Kurtistown) Hawai’i 96760 Phone 808-966-7622 Email ja@malu-aina.org www.malu-aina.org