Is Hawaii really paradise? Shocking reality behind tourist, influencers, locals, and housing.

[@8Filipino0princess8]

I’m a Filipino local who married and had kid with a kanaka and we were priced out of paradise, my kids went to kam schools and because of the price of everything we had to move mainland and my kids had to give up going to Kam. It broke my heart. We feel so out of place in the mainland. Not a day goes by I don’t shed a tear over having to move away from family and our home. I’m at work just crying, I really miss the good old days.

[@jacobachavez0513]

When you mean priced out, are you not able to afford a mortgage? Or rent? Serious question***

[@pinkoceanflower3045]

@@jacobachavez0513 - it means that the price of everything has gone up so much, due to foreigners coming in with good money, that the high demand drove up the price such as renal homes, homes to buy, food, products, that locals from Hawaii felt that they had no other choice, but to move away from their home.

[@i_wonder_who_k_is]

I could never give up Kamehameha schools💙🤍

[@8Filipino0princess8]

@@jacobachavez0513both. Rent is outrageous and no chance of qualifying for a mortgage. Gees even with my parents mortgage (who bought back in early 2000s) I could find a job to pay enough to pay their mortgage price. They might soon be forced out to my dad is the only income and he’s being forced to retire due to medical issues, his SS/retirement from the union and his disability still wouldn’t cover the mortgage and insurances alone. It’s sad. It’s infuriating honestly. People always told us oh home is home you can always go back, but no one said we could only go back if we can afford it. 😢

[@valentinoparks1041]

I learned more about Hawaii in these past 30 minutes, than I have in the past 39 years. I feel embarrassed to say that but it’s true. Thank you both. Much Love❤️🇨🇦

[@karlafevang7898]

Same!!! And also from Canada

[@valentinoparks1041]

@@karlafevang7898 🤗🇨🇦

[@Kumukarl]

It would be cool for flights to Hawaii to have a video like this so tourist can learn in a real not cheesy way. There’s a reason why everyone loves hawaii! There are other beautiful places in the world. But it’s the people/culture that make it so special. Learn how to #givebackandnotjusttake while traveling. By design everyone benefits and you lead/ model for future generations. That’s how! 🤙

[@alexandrakeesecker909]

They did on United!

[@TAlonzo-qf5sn]

I can relate to your husband, this happened to my island as well and same things happening today. My husband who is Hawaiian we both share similar cultural backgrounds as far as family and respect. Very very sacred and important part of our people. When we do go back home there’s always something different on both our native islands. It’s sad. It’s very important we educate people and keep our culture going. It’s so beautiful! Every place we’ve lived a lot of people recognize and acknowledge how we islanders can pick each other out and unite even if we’ve never met before. You just know! The hospitality and love we have for each other and not to mention we take care of each other and are so giving. Makes us love and appreciate how we were raised, it really does set islanders apart ❤ just started following your channel. Totally relatable!

[@nayragomezgonzalez761]

Here in the Canary Islands (Spain) we have the same situation: crowded places, locals moving out, an economy reliant exclusively on tourism and our beautiful nature shrinking day by day to give space to hotels or other tourist attractions. Our islands have become amusement parks and many locals are sick and tired of this situation. Thank you for your video. I’m sure it’ll help to make people a little bit more responsible when visiting us.

[@AGirlFromMaine]

I have visited Kaua'i twice and have gained so much love and respect for the island. I did a lot of research before visiting and made it a pack that when visiting the island I would leave the Mainland behind and soak in all the aloha I could. I spend my time on the island eating the amazing food, taking in the beauty and supporting all the locals that I can. I have truly met some of the most amazing people on this island, and I'm thankful that they accepted me with open arms. Thank you for addressing these issues and hopefully it helps others that make their first trip more knowledgeable.

[@Meximelt2821]

I just want to say everyone needs to see/hear this…I went on a tour while in Hawai’i and learning the history just made me feel so obligated to respect the land and visit local places

[@brendamclean8447]

I loved this conversation and the raw truth within Hawaii and it’s people. My mom had taken us girls to Hawaii for as long as I can remember at least 16 years in a row before she passed away. And every year we would stay at the Queen Kapiolani Hotel for a month. We made so many lifelong friends from the staff that worked there. To this day Shane, who in worked in the guest services, sends us $20 every year to put flowers on my mom‘s grave for the last 20 years now. This shows just how Beautiful this culture really is. I also met and fell in love with a local Hawaiian named Anela Kahiamoe. He was an entertainer and played the guitar and was truly the greatest guitar player on the island. He ended up, marrying another girl and moving to Canada, but him and I have stayed friends all these years as well, and my mom and sister adored him, as I did his family. I ended up moving to Waianae and living with him for some time, and I got a real education real fast on the real Hawaii and it changed me forever. I just wanted to thank you for this channel and your content. It truly is so important what you are both accomplishing and you should be very proud.❤

[@vivianguido7682]

My partner is Hawaiian and kanaka and we love your Chanel and podcast. We’re so happy to hear these conversations being discussed

[@KatKamalani]

THANK YOU!!! 🥹🫶🏼😭

[@katelynkeck]

This was eye opening to me learning how so many factors affect Hawaiian locals. Thank you for educating me and sharing.

[@andreagray9905]

I’m half Native American and half white. I’m an enrolled tribal member of the Sac and Fox Nation. It was always hard for me growing up. I was proud to be Native but also proud to be American. Knowing what I knew about what happened to my ancestors and our history always made me feel like I was being pulled in two different directions. I totally understand where he’s coming from.

[@heathermatagi]

I have so many family members who live in Hawaii. I see them constantly complaining about some of the things that you touched on this episode and I never fully understood what they were talking about. I appreciate you going into detail with your husband about this and teaching me something new! I’m loving your podcast content! Fa'afetai 🌺☀️🤙🏽

[@flowersbychallais]

I’m so happy you are sharing Hawaii’s history!!

[@laiematagi7536]

When I went move to Utah they was shocked at how hawaii became part of the USA. I thank you guys for making it known!🤙🏽 much love from das north shore of Oahu🤟🏽

[@essiespence]

This was an amazing episode! It was so informational and interesting to hear a native Hawaiians perspective. I will definitely be sharing this with folks I know who are planning a trip to Hawaii soon. ❤

[@GINAValencia97]

Yeahhh! You guys are a wonderful couple and I enjoy all your videos. Thank you for shining light on this subject 🤍 definitely enjoyed hearing Keloni speak about his culture ☺️

[@Moananuiākea]

Bradda keloni we kānaka love you. Glad you speaking the truth and letting the world know about hawaiians and the atrocities in the past with the US

[@Shortstack2570]

I just moved to Kauai through the military. I’m so thankful you guys talked about these important points! I really want to be respectful and preserve the beauty of this island. Both nature and cultural ❤

[@vanderwilder695]

Thank you for an amazing video. I lived in Oahu for 5 years, dated local, and returned after 17 years. I love the land, the culture, the aloha, but most of all the people of Hawaii. I did not want to come back to the mainland because it’s just not the same. Everything you say is so true and I am so much respect for the Hawaiian people, and of course your husband. You can see the emotion and true love for his culture and land. Love you guys videos!!

[@marcusedcofficial]

Came here from a short that was suggested to me. So glad I did! Great conversation

[@travismonakea2099]

For anyone who wants a Hawaiian history lesson: kzbin.info/www/bejne/m5imp5ZqeNyhj5Y The United States could not legally annex the Hawaiian Kingdom because it was not supported by the people. So they passed a joint resolution (which legally means nothing)... so Hawai'i is in a weird place because we are under an unprecedented illegal occupation (still in a legal state of war) but the US treats us like a state... so no one knows how to fix this. Also, Kamehameha Schools was founded by Princess Bernice Pauahi Bishop with her personal trust. It is the most ethnically diverse school.

[@B.-rg7ms]

Thanks for a suggestion.

[@erincondon]

kinda wish the person who is actually Hawaiian got to talk and explain things more

[@mattleon86]

This is such a good podcast. I am alaska native my & my wife was born and raised in Hawaii. The first time I went there, I got to meet the rest of her family and was greeted with open arms. I hope one day we can do the same with our kids and let them experience and learn both cultures.

[@brien6587]

Thank you so much for this! It’s been a lifelong dream to visit Hawaii, but if I would’ve ever gone before gaining this kind of knowledge, I can’t imagine how much regret I would feel to realize later that I had unknowingly visited in a way that was disrespectful to the native Hawaiians. I’m sensitive to being culturally respectful, and this was pure gold to me to be educated on the reality for them! If my husband and children and I ever do get to visit, I now know that I will plan a trip built around and purposed for giving back to the native Hawaiians! It is a visit to their home and culture, not just a pleasure trip to indulge ourselves on what it has to offer US. ❤ Thanks, Kat and Keloni! This was much appreciated!!

[@brycamp3237]

I loved this so much. Super educational and it’s gonna help me grow and respect and love others more. Thank you both for this. Please more 🙏🏽

[@slewandowski1981]

Thank you so much for this! You are correct…you don’t know until you know! There is so much that a person can do do even as a tourist to promote the Aloha Spirit. I was there visiting my mom, got married there and stayed for over two years. It is definitely an eye opener living vs visiting but it doesn’t have to be. I was fortunate to apprentice with a local flower shop and the lessons in kindness, compassion, and the aloha spirit has served me well throughout my life. The local people were the most generous in time and community. Though I was so far from home, and in my early 20s they became my neighbors and friends. I will always cherish those years and invaluable memories and life lessons. Thank you for your willingness to spread knowledge and love…from a farm girl in the South!

[@late_bloomer_1973]

I love this land. Yes, I'm haole. I'm very respectful of the people and the land. I also know my boundaries. I work here, i live here. The more i learn the more it saddens me. What happened to Hawaii was wrong. I know I will continue to be respectful and be a good steward of the land.

[@bassist809]

Amazing podcast! I’m 11 months late to this but thank you for the pointers on this beautiful island! I haven’t had the honor of visiting yet but when I’m able to I hope to embrace being there and respect the land with everything I do. Thanks again for this amazing video!

[@jessiemkaye]

Thank you for sharing this 💕 my mother in law is half Hawaiian and half Filipino and grew up in Oahu. Was so sad to here that when she was growing up her parents didn’t teach her Hawaiian and wouldn’t let her speak it because “they were American now” Love living here but it is way harder than people make it look 💕

[@BlueJaybeeBird]

Thank you so much for thoughtfully speaking on these things. I think it is necessary to know the true history of where you came from. Here on the mainland, people try to erase history. The good and the bad.

[@chayfebruary9252]

I love the fact she was so open to listening to why he hated the American anthem, instead of her walking away from him she opened up and listened! She’s got a beautiful soul!

[@Plantsonpurpose]

Thank you so much for sharing this. I have a friend who is Hawaiian and educated me on this, which I was unaware of previously.. Anytime we travel we look for ways to support the local businesses.

[@brittL]

Loved this! Thanks for sharing this!

[@Tsumi784]

Kat this interview was horribly done, you were talking SO MUCH you didn’t give the guy a chance. You talked over him multiple times. And you answered ur own questions about why some Hawaiians don’t like tourists give people a chance to speak!!!

[@adibalay13]

I was always so interested in the hawaiin culture and history. This was very informative and interesting thank you!

[@JulieChasen]

Awe your hubby is so gracious

[@adamwoodworth5758]

Thank you, we're planning on visiting main island for our anniversary. I've been learning about the culture and history and want to be respectful. I also live in a tourist flooded town and have some understanding and look forward to visiting. 🤙

[@bronzymcgrady1159]

Love the video, love you guys...Arohanui from New Zealand!

[@Amy-oc2ui]

Thank you so much for sharing your experience and insights with us. My husband's best friend is kanaka, and he and his generation were priced out of paradise. He did live back in Oahu for several years recently and worked for an airline there and my husband and I have been really fortunate to have him visit us whenever we were visiting an island. He has done a lot to lovingly educate us on his heritage and experience and the history of Hawaii and the Hawaiian people. Unfortunately he had to move back on the mainland recently due to the cost of living and his job changing. I admit we have stayed at air and b's but they have been owned by native Hawaiians and we have been careful not to rent from any of the businesses with multiple properties. I was thinking at the time that it might be helping the Hawaiian people who owned these properties to afford their own homes. I'm hoping that was the case. We really aren't lovers of resorts. When I go somewhere I want to immerse myself in the life and culture there and not be in a resort that gives me only a narrow view of that. Hawaii is my favorite place on this planet. The people there have always been wonderful to us and I feel very at peace there. I am very sorry about how crooked it was that the US acquired these islands this way. I can understand the resentment that must be there. I do have a question. Do you guys think that if the US hadn't done this; that another country would have? I've always wondered if another country would have done this if the US hadn't. I am always wanting to learn more about the History and perspective of the people there and I really appreciated this video. Thank you.

[@Matthew23and12KJV]

It's disheartening to find out what happened to the beautiful Hawaiian land/ppl. This is a major injustice & I pray retribution comes.

[@steve19811]

Retribution? I'm outraged for you Ms. Thing.....

[@adrian_isolde]

I would LOVE to hear more about the aloha-spirit ❤❤❤

[@safire7011]

Your such a beautiful couple with a beautiful family. Thank you for sharing this, you are so right people need to educate themselves about the culture of where they are "visiting ". Ive always wanted to visit Hawaii and i love learning about different cultures, and now i have a better understanding and a greater respect of the land, culture and its people. 🤙❤

[@maritzah.4039]

Yes, my family understands this in a very similar way. My grandparents and parents had to move out of Cuba because Cuba was overthrown by Fidel Castro’s corrupt dictatorship. My grandpa still talks about it every time I see him and he is 85. He is scarred by the experience it took to leave that that beautiful island and scarred because the country native to my family is a place he will never get to see again. We are proud to be Americans now and are grateful to live in this country where we have the freedom to vote, actually buy basic necessities, and live so much more freely🇺🇸❤️

[@nellgarske7534]

Mahalo for putting this out there to educate folks about our history and our culture, and for speaking for us kanakas. My ohana and I moved from home (Big Island) 10 years ago, not cause we were priced out but we wanted to be closer to my husband’s family. Not the greatest decision that we made, we have been wanting to move our ohana back home and raise our keikis the Hawaiian way but kinda hard with how expensive everything is now. We regret ever leaving the islands. God bless you and your ohana. Aloha! 🤙🏼🤙🏼🤙🏼

[@naomithornton2159]

And our queen got over thrown. She was made a prisoner in her own palace.

[@naomithornton2159]

@@napualani5090 ty ..

[@BeautifulDreamerK]

Yes! If anyone visits Honolulu, I highly recommend going to Iolani Palace. You learn a lot of the history with the royals and how the queen was overthrown. My grandparents are Kamaʻāina for more than 30 years and HI is another home to me.

[@Chrxstina]

This video was really helpful in educating us! I think in the future, to promote the Hawaiian spirit and give back to the community, you could set up fundraisers in your videos, or make contents about unique local businesses, or even nature clean-ups

[@jaijai3928]

The first video I ever ran across was the video of your son getting his hair cut! I almost cried 😂 It was one of thee cutest things I've seen! Then I just started watching your videos like a creep. But.... A proud creep 😂 Nevertheless, I love your channel and you have a beautiful and caring family. God bless 🙏🏽 you and your entire family❤

[@KatKamalani]

I love you!!!! Let’s be friends 😂

[@jaijai3928]

@@KatKamalaniawwwwwwies!!!!!🤗 I love you guys too!!! ♥️

[@adamortiz8482]

Great video! I appreciate this education 🙏 I've never been to Hawaii but it's a special place, a sacred family of islands

[@j808p8]

You made valued points, love it! Aloha!

[@AllieHealthEssentials]

Thank you 🤍

[@SalmonCat143]

I definitely want to know if there’s a way that you can travel there and ONLY benefit the locals… like there should be a partnership between airlines and hotels that they must have to give to the local Hawaii… the way tourism is pushing people out of their homes is so sad.. I appreciate this education so much!

[@jackiemontogmery125]

I'm a native Texan. I get frustrated that thousands of people are moving into our state. Yes,housing prices, etc. have gone up. So, I can only imagine how frustrated the Hawaiian people must feel about having their Country & way of life stolen from them. I did actually know some of the history of Hawaii but thanks for explaining as a native Hawaiian. I'm 73 and will not ever have the privilege of visiting your beautiful home. I have seen amazing nature documentaries on it. I'm truly sorry that people are so disrespectful to the people & customs. Thanks for sharing.

[@brooked.8640]

Thank you for this

[@makedreamstangible2263]

I was so sad and angry when you asked him “you’re patriotic now right?”

[@akosuakoranteng3327]

agree, why does he have to be patriotic? People should have freedom to feel whatever they want about a country.

[@elijahrodrigues4474]

mahalo for making this video. need to get the word out dea!

[@k47cav]

Can you please share any substitutes to AirBnb and other rentals applications? I love to support local but that requires information that is rarely shared unless it’s advertised on something no one has access to or just doesn’t know about.

[@LostinKauai]

Mahalo and thanks for this video. I love visiting Hawai'i #respect Support the LOCALS. Aloha!

[@Adam_K_W]

There is a lot of misplaced hate directed at the US for annexing Hawaii. What most overlook is the strategic location of the islands means if it wasn't the U.S., it 100% would have been taken by Japan, China or another nation and I think that would have produced a far less desirable outcome. Hawaii may have been a thriving kingdom in the 1800's, but with the advent of Naval fleets and two world wars, it would not still exist today.

[@travismonakea2099]

Not true. Hawai'i was in direct alliance with many more nations than the US, more respected. When England briefly took over the kingdom, they realized it was a mistake and gave it back. This is the lie that people need to stop repeating. We should not be thankful for something that destroyed our people, land, water, culture just because we were not colonized by some other colonizers. The US nor the illegal State of Hawai'i has not been good for any people who are descendants of the original Hawaiian Kingdom (both citizens or Kanaka). They only cater to the big business (including the plantations), tourists and the military who, as a whole, have contributed the the systematic destruction of everything we hold dear.

[@Way_Finder77]

I agree. Kingdoms rise and fall. It's just the cycle of life. All this land is not our own , its belongs to the most high . We definitely need to be respectful where ever we travel and respect and preserve culture but reality is land is always overtaken by someone else.

[@Neesa-bn6qz]

What a convenient mental gymnastic to justify a violent overthrow and encourage no accountability. You don't care because it doesnt personally affect you.

[@Samuelnicole483]

Finally someone with some sense. I’m so tired of ppl being mad about history that happened well before their time thinking that it would be the exact same way from the 1800s if we were to just give their land back today. How many countries on earth have had kingdoms rise and fall due to other countries getting involved. Unfortunately that’s how the world works and we still see it today with the wars going on. Hawaiian ppl are extremely racist and have a superiority complex if it were the other way around that would never ever fly. I don’t agree with how ppl say that Hawaii would survive without tourism because that’s not true. The ppl that live there would all be in poverty if it weren’t for the tourism economy. Locals have said they move to tourist areas because that where the only jobs are…tell me how they would survive with most jobs gone? Not to mention I’m sure Hawaiians survived in the farming/hunter gatherer era when the rest of the world did as well. But now we have modern technology and do not live like that anymore and countries that do live in that sort of system are all poor today

[@QueenIconiq]

For Americans: THE TWO US CONSTITUTIONS US "Assault on our sovereignty happened in 1871. You just don’t know that’s when the Matrix we live in started." "Look, this matters. This matters because... Assaults on sovereignty destabilize. Assaults on sovereignty impoverish. Assaults on sovereignty enslave. Assaults on sovereignty are, indeed, assaults on the very freedom that anchors the Western ideal." - Sec Pompeo Two Constitutions in the United States. 1st was suspended in favor of a Vatican Corporation in 1871 Since 1871 the United States president and the United States Congress has been playing politics under a different set of rules and policies. The American people do not know that there are two Constitutions in the United States. The first penned by the leaders of the newly independent states of the United States in 1776. On July 4, 1776, the people claimed their independence from Britain and Democracy was born. And for 95 years the United States people were free and independent. That freedom ended in 1871 when the original “Constitution for the united states for America” was changed to the “THE CONSTITUTION OF THE UNITED STATES OF AMERICA”. The Congress realized that the country was in dire financial straits, so they made a financial deal with the devil - international bankers - (in those days, the Rothschilds of London ) thereby incurring a DEBT to said bankers. The conniving international bankers were not about to lend the floundering nation any money without some serious stipulations. So, they devised a way of taking back control of the United States and thus, the Act of 1871 was passed. With no constitutional authority to do so, Congress created a separate form of government for the District of Columbia. With the passage of “the Act of 1871” a city state (a state within a state) called the District of Columbia located on 10 sq miles of land in the heart of Washington was formed with its own flag and its own independent constitution - the United States’ secret second constitution. The flag of Washington’s District of Columbia has 3 red stars, each symbolizing a city state within the three city empire. The three city empire consists of Washington D.C., London, and Vatican City. London is the corporate center of the three city states and controls the world economically. Washington’s District of Columbia city state is in charge of the military, and the Vatican controls it all under the guise of spiritual guidance. Although geographically separate, the city states of London, the Vatican and the District of Columbia are one interlocking empire called “Empire of the City” The constitution for the District of Columbia operates under tyrannical Vatican law known as “Lex Fori” (local law). When congress passed the act of 1871 it created a separate corporation known as THE UNITED STATES and corporate government for the District of Columbia. This treasonous act has unlawfully allowed the District of Columbia to operate as a corporation outside the original constitution of the United States and in total disregard of the best interests of the American citizens. POTUS is the Chief Executive (president) of the Corporation of the United States operating as any other CEO of the corporation - governs w/a Board of Directors (cabinet officials) and managers (Senators/Congress) Obama as others before him is POTUS - operating as “vassal king” taking orders once again from “The City of London” through the RIIA (Royal Institute of Intl Affairs). The Illuminati (founded by the The Society of Jesus or Jesuits, the largest Roman Catholic Religious Military Order headed by the Black Pope) created the Royal Institute of International Affairs (RIIA) in 1919. The American equivalent to the RIIA is the Council of Foreign Relations (CFR). The RIIA and CFR set up Round Table Groups (based on the King Arthur myths). The ACT of 1871 put the United States back under British rule (which is under Vatican rule). The United States people lost their independence in 1871. You ain’t even American if you’re a citizen. You’re enslaved to the federal reserve families and elitist in Brattain. Occultist satanist that control the Bible too.

[@ceda1993]

Mahalo for sharing all this knowledge in a kind and informative way. I miss home every day and more as each year goes by. Now I don't have any close family left back home. All have moved here to the mainland. After 27 years I just want to put my toes back into the sand at Hukilau Beach.

[@the_toxic_world]

Your husband is a very kind man, that's why he is not telling you the whole truth between Hawaii and USA Native Hawaiians and Native Samoans both dislike interference from Americans, you should invite his mother or father on your podcast.👍

[@rikkeviftruptholstrup]

Very good video. 😉🙏🏼🙏🏼

[@christiandomingo6867]

Should bring in kupuna or Kumus (like a kumu hula or something) for an episode to get their perspectives

[@jaimesimmons9781]

We are currently here on military orders ans live off base housing in Kailua. I was always told Hawaiians hate military they will treat you awful. Well my husband is gone 95% of the time so its just me and the boys. My boys school and the Hawaiians have been nothing but loving, kind and respectful. I have always actually bewn told they never thought i was a military wife cause i try my best ro be respectful of the Hawaiians and their land. We leave next year and as much as it has been a experience of a lifetime (it will be 3 years total) I hope and pray a local Hawaiian family gets our place because they deserve it. ❤😊

[@maolor1603]

This really sad, Hawaiian had a home that we took away. Then there’s my parents who’s never have a country of there own. So sad, there’s just sadness all around

[@theraddadinvestor1000]

Thats what America does, we take whatever we want, if you don't like it stop us. Lets be clear its not just America, land has changed hands of many countries all over the world. Also if It wasn't America it would of been England or Japan.. I lived in Hawaii half my life and my kids are from there, the hate Hawaiians give off is unreal. Its hard to find true Hawaiians with aloha towards everyone.

[@akosuakoranteng3327]

Thanks for the video Kat, very insightful. I 'm curious as to why is patriotism a necessary condition for being a American and why its so important to you that your husband subscribes to the idea of "America"? You can be born in a nation state, respect the people of that nation state but not necessarily agree or even feel patriotic towards that nation state and how it conducts itself domestically or globally. America now and historically is an imperialist project and has decimated millions of the native populations, annexed Hawaii and other previously self governing populations and continues to hold Puerto Rico as a colony. I'm curious as to why you feel your husband should still subscribe or feel patriotic towards such a nation state, having full knowledge of what that entity has done to his and other indigenous people? I watched your video about walking away from organised religion and questioning everything and i think for Americans the idea of "America" and patriotism can be a form of organised religion, and should definitely be questioned.

[@SummerE42]

So for someone who doesn't comment everything you want out siders to do as visitors shouldn't that be the respectful posture we should do anywhere we as U.S citizens when visiting any of our 50 states not just Hawaii. Every place has a culture and a history; its not only region that was its own kingdom! It's not the only land that been over taken we can spend a magnitude of time covering real truth and history on that subject it doesn't just end or begin with Hawaii. However a culture or history doesn't mean impose on a visitor to partake alike as a native no matter the cultures origin; its called free will. Just like someone who try to impose their faith its no different. Why don't we just be better and more humble humans! Respect yes 100% agree, community we all could do more with that, both are becoming extinct. However community and respect should coexist within us and wherever we go. Visitors are not the problem their is a bigger root of the human condition that needs conviction for greater change! 💕

[@reneebrattain9712]

Great video ❤

[@robertrodrigues8747]

I left 13 years ago and there’s no way I can go back. Hawaii is not what it was when I was a kid growing up and will never be the same. It’s a sad thing to say but it’s true.

[@joycearmstrong1648]

I also hope you guys are able to acknowledge that the land in the mainland was stolen from native americans as well, not saying the struggles are comprable but native americans have that similar component of displacement from their native land before the british came

[@freespiritdamsel]

In the Philippines, we have different beautiful islands. In some ways similar to Hawaii because locals are so protective of their land in these tourist spots. The thing is the locals are both welcoming and hard on tourists and foreigners when it comes to respecting their island. Like the sunscreen, it is not allowed to be brought to the island, not allowed to touch the reefs etc. People pick up after themselves. The good thing is that foreigners tend to follow the example of Filipino tourists. They probably feel embarrassed sticking out like sore thumb amongst tourists who know how to move about the island respectfully. There has to be hard lined legal sanctions in Hawaii when things are already getting out of hand due to tourism. The most striking is the fact that Hawaiians are driven out of their own land simply because it is no longer affordable and sustainable for them. Changes must be made to not only protect the land but also its people. The change has to come now.

[@kalanikiaaina7636]

A'ole. Kamehameha got hawaii's independence in 1842 with help from George Vancouver. Hawaii has treaties of independence to this day. Queen Liliu'okalani was the one that was overthrown by America

[@theraddadinvestor1000]

its also clear Hawaii needs tourism lets be real, if the maui fires havent taught us that then we will always say stupid things like we don't need the tourism.

[@Roxyg4593]

Will you move full-time to Hawaii

[@travismonakea2099]

Also, we have open race relations. We use the word as a descriptor, just as we use with all other races. Some people are affected more because they are not used to been called a foreigner openly or white openly. It can be used to describe in good and bad instances... so we cannot just isolate the bad instances for one race where we have conversations about other races too. History: it was important to understand what culture everyone came from so that we knew how to be respectful to them in their culture. We had so many races that needed to get along because of the plantations. It is a basic etiquette question for a local to ask where you come from (and high school you graduated from), what ethnic background and what family names you come from. This helps us to get to know you and gain areas in common so that we can get along best.

[@six1nina560]

My grandparents migrated to America from the Ukraine , my baby sister is Native Alaskan and I see how life is from a poor American really I do . I have had money but u can’t take anything with u after this life so I try to stay in the moment . Im a hard worker can even afford a plane ticket to Hawaii, but maybe one day and if I go I’ll support all locals and I pick trash up constantly in my hometown it’s terrible how ppl r cruel to this world . When I made my comment earlier about how the GOV takes even Americans things I wasn’t discrediting the culture I was simply saying don’t take it personal when the ones attacking , are the ones attacking their own kind . Basically if they do it to themselves or their own kind, they would clearly do it to anybody else and not the main difference between somebody to is solid and it doesn’t really matter how much money he has still has to have class and carry yourself in a way that you’re not going to be offensive it you’re better than everyone else, in general, I’m an extremely humble person and I just feel that only the spoiled rich Americans get to go over to Hawaii

[@Aatv2]

I love culture I want to know about all and respect all I am thankful to have this life and pass things onto my children

[@Nativecalifas]

We have a lot in common. Native American here in northern California

[@Zanbi]

They definitely taught us how Hawaii became a state in my childhood, this country lacks accountability in so many ways

[@F28aj]

tHiS cOuNtRy pick up a history book

[@evaruiz7919]

Idk if it would ever happen but I’d push to give Hawaii back their land. I’ve always had a heart for Hawaii, even though I’ve never been there. Man I’d do so much shit right for the the US & the world.

[@ThatChristianRepublican]

At the end the video you wanted me to tag you next podcast talk about Las Vegas and how Hawaiians call it ninth island

[@kalikimaca]

Well The overthrow wasn't necessarily taught till kind of recently. We didn't know that growing up. If you take a Hawaiian studies course you will get pretty angry at what happened.

[@tumeke4328]

Kia ora whanau and neighbor of the Pacific. Im the younger Maori cuzzie from Aotearoa New Zealand, lol. For indigenous Maori Here in Aotearoa NZ when visiting anywhere in the world, it is important that we acknowledge and respect that the land has Mana (power, strength, energy, and importance one has to offer) and Mauri ( essence, life-force). To acknowledge and respect the Mana and Mauri of Tangatawhenua (people of the land). Acknowledge and respect their Whakapapa (history genealogy nature land & sea). Acknowledge and respect the peoples Turangawaewae (deep connection identity and home to their sacred lands and seas). It's about respecting the Mauri ( essence, life-force) of all things and eachothers and that everything has Mana (strength, energy, and importance). These are the teachings of my ancestors to insure that we dont trample on anothers Wairua (Spirit). This is very important to us and it means a lot to Maori, and i know it would be the same for our Hawaiian whanau (family). Nga mihi, keep up the awesome mahi👍🏽

[@malulani12]

Don't forget to mention how the US sent an apology years after illegally overthrowing our kingdom yet didnt think they should have given the land back...so it was pretty much a sorry not sorry...

[@EC-xb9od]

That was a heavy topic. I’m Pasefika and can relate to your husband.

[@Alapaki-i6v]

Kanaka!! E kala mai!! Aloha!! Ka'ka'hi,a`ka!! Mahalo's fo tryna undahstan sumting dat really not goin mean nuting. Reality us kanaka maoli gotten only soft. "UNITY" wud be our solution and undahstan only purpose we born hea on earth is to be a beautiful and blessed steward to da Aina. Mahalo's Kea'kua fo all da awesomeness. Yessah!!

[@brandycortez671]

If we’re being completely honest here they don’t call African people haoles they call them Pōpolo.

[@BraddaMarlon]

So do you guys curretly live in hawaii

[@jessicarose2102]

My ancestors are an indigenous people of India called Aryans, or Indo-Aryan, and my people are called Roma. Also Aryans were an indigenous ancient people of Indian, not the racist way Nazi's use it. A reason I love my ancestors history is because their ancestors had spread out way before my people's culture existed and had built boats that broke waves and had gone to Australia to become certain bloodlines of Aboriginals and New Zealand to become certain bloodlines there, and there's even stories that they made it as far as South America.

[@jessicarose2102]

Also sorry I have ADHD, but my point of commenting was that....most Indigenous people have been negatively affected by European culture, which, America, was a housing track for Europe.

[@yahmein]

Yikes I always hate hearing “Hawaii wouldn’t survive without tourism” I heavily disagree as well, look at the other islands who are independent from the US and still thriving like Tahiti. Sadly I cringe when people talk about how they went to Hawaii because most people don’t care about the people, history and land they just care about how they had a great vacation.

[@brandycortez671]

I’m a bitt confused and maybe you can confirm this for me.I should know more at this point in my life as I was born in Hawaii as my family migrated there more than hundred years ago from the island of Madeira Portugal and from Puerto Rico to help build the plantations and economy, however sadly to say I don’t know enough lol and I live in California now but Hawaii in my heart is always home for me. So the confusion I’m having is what exactly is pure Hawaiian? From my understanding wasn’t the first people of Hawaii Polynesians that migrated from the Marques Islands they had said for hundreds of years up until now they have evidence they actually came from another archipelago of islands where the language can be traced back to. I have much respect for the Hawaiian culture and especially the Hawaii that I grew up in as now I can see things have Changed tremendously nothing like when I was growing up there and I’ve even experienced a difference in the Aloha in many places and you would only know my referencing if you grew up there as I’m sure your husband in some way probably can relate to what I’m saying about that. I feel mainly it’s everyone who is paying all kinds of money buying things out and not even living there making the market so unaffordable for the locals and people are more angry and frustrated even with the overwhelming amounts of tourist although they do depend on that industry. I feel if they can change the industry and become more self reliant they can get that old Aloha back.

[@kanakaoiwi1609]

There are several terminologies here so hopefully I can explain it to you. Native Hawaiian (aka kanaka maoli) basically describes a person who can trace their genealogy to the native inhabitants of these islands prior to Western arrival or prior to 1778 when Cook arrived. In recent years, this has morphed into just being called Hawaiian (minus the native). So in Hawaii, native Hawaiian and Hawaiian means the same thing to the majority. In the US way of thinking Hawaiian may mean someone who lives in Hawaii, just like someone living in Texas is called a Texan or someone living in California is called a Californian. But it is not the same here. If you live in Hawaii, you are a Hawaii resident, not a Hawaiian. However, in the days of the Hawaiian Kingdom, the nationality of the its subjects or citizens were called Hawaiian, because it describes the subject of a country called the Hawaiian Kingdom, much like how the citizens of the USA are called Americans. To address your question as to what is a pure Hawaiian, that means a person who is a native Hawaiian with no other ethnicity, meaning both parents are full blooded native Hawaiian (i.e. no other race) . A person who is a mixture of native hawaiian and some other race (i.e. Japanese, Portuguese, Filipino, or Puerto Rican) are considered to be Part Hawaiian, or Hapa.

[@gkamericanprincess]

Live Aloha.

[@Yalond24]

No disrespect or anything the world is my land . I shouldn’t take anything from anyone but doesn’t make sense people should be where their heart is . Wherever that is. But I understand what it was and what has become . I wish could embrace humanity .

[@keriprice3481]

Did tou ever catch heat from island women for dating him? I did when I was in high school and it always kind of scared me off from trying again to date as a “haole”. Did anything like this happen to you guys?

[@kanakaoiwi1609]

oh boy! Kamehameha Schools!! I got lots about its history. Not what it seems like. Kamehameha Schools was actually started to denationalize Hawaiians. In its early beginnings, the school did not "teach" or allowed to speak olelo Hawaii English was the only language spoken and taught in schools. Classes was taught to be industrious laborers. William Owen Smith (look him up) was one of the first Trustees of KS. He was also one of the leaders of the overthrowing of Queen Lili'uokalani. He created the KS alma matter. Sorry I'm typing responses as I'm listening to these discussions

[@sanduskyohiobro]

My friend went to Hawaii for work and said they were very racist people towards him being black.He said the Hawaiian people seemed to favor white americans.

[@mateensahab5380]

Nice

[@FawknHayn2986]

Next podcast you're kanaka and you should talk about the gun violence that is happening with these keikis and the new rap and how social media influence them. Aloha 🤙🏽🤙🏽🤙🏽

[@ponokealii]

Also my government will mandate the monthly tourist count to 20% or less of the current numbers. The Hawaiian Kingdom will develop sustainable economic industries such as Technology snd Innovation which contribute to the future of The Hawaiian Kingdom for a sustainable and positive economic future for The Hawaiian Kingdom Pono