Native Hawaiians

That is a great question Susie. Hawaii wasn't always a part of the United States, and shouldn't be a part of the United States now since it is an illegally occupied nation. In 1898, a couple of American business men living on the independent island of Hawaii started to say that the United States should make Hawaii one of their territories. They said this because it would be profitable to them if Hawaii became a state. Although president McKinley was hesitant to annex (dissolve the border and…

affected these native people tremendously, which in time lead up to the loss of their cultures, traditions and religions. In my essay, I will compare and contrast the colonization of Hawai 'i and Papa New Guinea, in context of their traditions and religions. The Hawaiian Islands were isolated from foreign influences, up until the arrival of Captain James Cook, in the year of 1778. On Captain Cook 's arrival to the islands he…

Big Island, Maui, Oahu, Kauai, Molokai, Lanai, Niihau, and Kahoolawe. The current state flag was adopted in 1959. State Seal The state seal of Hawaii contains an image of King Kamehameha grandly dressed, a image of liberty, who is holding the Hawaiian flag, and on both sides there is a heraldic shield. A phoenix is rising up from the bottom, and the year 1959 on top and the state motto on the bottom. The…

Much of Hawaiian culture has been adopted through the migration of various peoples and their interactions with the Polynesians, the islands’ prior inhabitants. Culture refers to an ordered system of beliefs, expressive symbols, values and knowledge in terms of which groups of individuals define their world, express their feelings, make their judgments, and cope with their environment. Biology is only capable of so much therefore, humans developed culture. Simply stated, culture is learned,…

was through legends, myths, and stories. The gods and goddesses described in these tales would do things that would create an eruption, such as Pele the Hawaiian goddess of fire living in the island of Hawaii or Vulcan the Italian god of fire having his blacksmith’s workshop below the island of Vulcano. The Maori, Hawaiians, Greeks, Romans, and Native Americans used stories of their gods to explain what they did not understand.…

look at the islands today, what you see (for better or for worse) stems from the work of British sailor, Captain James Cook. Today’s Hawai’i is the impact that Captain Cooks voyage, his voyages impacted the world and heavily shaped the future of the Hawaiian Islands by opening the Hawai’i’s doors to the European world. Captain Cook went on three voyages after fighting in the seven years’ war; he was recognized for having great surveying and navigation skills while serving in the war. As a result…

To Be Born and Make History Kukaniloko: Wahiawa’s Birthing Stones When one hears the word Hawai’i, the first image that appears in his or her mind would be a place of paradise with extravagant waters, calm breezes in the air, rays of sun streaming through the clouds. Most would envision a perfect vacation full of beaches, resorts, and hotels. However, there is so much more that Hawai’i has to offer besides getting a glimmering tan at the beach. There are gardens and Hawaii's national parks…

throughout the year. Today, this extravagant feast in Hawaii uses Hawaiian foods with a mixed assortment of international food. Some of the local favorites are; laulau, poke, lomilomi salmon, poi, and kaula pig, just to name a few. During a luau there are Tutus and Aunties cooking, Hawaiian music playing, and laughter fills the atmosphere. Family is important in Hawaii, as it is in other places, however, Ohana, which is the Hawaiian word for family, extends beyond the blood relatives to…

The polynesian people are a very unique culture compared to people of different countries. Their pride of their culture, beliefs, language, and traditions are apart of their history and love within their land. The polynesian natives are very proud to be able to carry on wonderful traditions to their visitors and people that live on the land to show how much they respect their island they call home. Adding on to their beliefs and traditions among the culture is about the polynesian history. This…

Hawaiian Culture and Its Myths Katrina Venta HUM 115 Professor Cassidy October 9, 2016 Abstract A myth is a story passed down from one generation to another, and is generally based on traditions and the spiritual values of a culture. A myth helps us understand origins, natural phenomena, death, nature, and divinities. It is passed down from one generation to the next as a way to preserve ones culture and its survival. Every society has its own share of myths, legends, and folklore…