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Editorial: Hawaiians gain from federal plan

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                                Carmen Hulu Lindsey, chair of the Office of Hawaiian Affairs board, describes it as “a victory in the fight for Native Hawaiian sovereignty and self-determination,” in that it “confirms and respects the special political and trust relationship” between the U.S. and Native Hawaiians.

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    Carmen Hulu Lindsey, chair of the Office of Hawaiian Affairs board, describes it as “a victory in the fight for Native Hawaiian sovereignty and self-determination,” in that it “confirms and respects the special political and trust relationship” between the U.S. and Native Hawaiians.

The U.S. Department of the Interior has announced that it will develop a formal “Native Hawaiian community consultation” policy. The announcement marks a substantial advance in Interior’s commitment to incorporate Hawaiians’ input in actions affecting them. Read more

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