The Kanaka ‘Ōiwi, Indigenous people/nation of Hawai‘i , are currently fighting to protect Mauna Kea, a deeply sacred site and the tallest mountain in the world from the construction of the destructive, billion-dollar, Thirty Meter Telescope Project (TMT).
In response, thousands of Kanaka ‘Ōiwi and supporters have mobilized to protect the mountain. Hawai‘i ‘s Governor, David Ige, has responded with overwhelming force, including a proclamation of a state of emergency. This is an incredibley heavy-handed policy which will allow the state to circumvent conservation laws. This project would harm lands sacred to the Kanaka ‘Ōiwi people, and threaten the main freshwater aquifer on Hawai‘i. It is a violation of Indigenous human rights and a threat to natural landscapes in the area. We are now asking that people call upon David Ige to rescind the proclamation and restore peace with the Kanaka ‘Ōiwi people.
#ProtectMaunaKea
http://www.protectmaunakea.net/
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