August 8, 2008

Native Hawaiian Independence?

Hey Everyone!

Please feel free to cut-and-paste this message and forward it on to family, friends, colleagues, listservs, and organizations you feel would be interested in participating!

I am currently conducting a survey to measure opinions regarding the possible creation of a sovereign government for native Hawaiians. I am hoping that individuals (whether they be Native Hawaiian, Native American, residents of Hawaii, non-residents, or simply interested parties) may be willing to weigh in on this topic, providing thoughts and suggestions as to the pros and cons of federal recognition, indicating whether there is support for the federal recognition of native Hawaiians, and more.

To participate in the survey, please visit http://www.surveymonkey.com/s.aspx?sm=1gyih87QmmxyZJrLqAJA_2bA_3d_3d

The survey has been designed so that you can answer anywhere from one to all of the questions.

As you all know, I am a third year, native Hawaiian student at the University of San Francisco School of Law. My intent is to publish the results of this survey in an article that will be available for consideration by lawyers, judges, legislators and the general public. This article could make a significant contribution in terms of policy making regarding the future recognition of native Hawaiians. I am committed to sharing the results of this survey with Indian country, as well as with the Hawaiian and Native communities at large.

Thank you, in advance, for your participation.