Dr. Keanu Sai: Legal Status of the Hawaiian Kingdom Under International Law - Part 1

Dr. Keanu Sai presents to the Maui County Council on the continued legal existence of the Hawaiian Kingdom under international law and its implications for land title, jurisdiction, and governance. Presented by Dr. Keanu Sai | Recorded May 23, 2019 ───────── 🎬 Highlights ───────── 25:56–26:56 · Was Hawaiʻi Ever Legally Annexed by the US? 1:12:53–1:13:53 · Judge Admits Ruling Would Be 'Judicial Suicide' 1:21:31–1:22:31 · Council Member Refused to Vote to Avoid War Crimes 0:00 Introduction by Committee Chair 0:28 Dr. Sai's Academic Background 2:35 Doctoral Committee and Analytical Rigor 5:40 Military Background and Professional Values 7:31 Legal Status of the Hawaiian Kingdom 10:14 Video: How Dr. Sai Discovered the Occupation 19:45 Country vs. Government Distinction 22:05 Jurisdiction and Committee Authority 23:41 How Annexation Legally Works 25:56 The 1898 Joint Resolution Was Not a Treaty 29:25 1893 Overthrow and Beginning of Occupation 31:07 Impact on Land Titles and Deeds 35:48 Denationalization as a War Crime 39:03 Americanization in Hawaiian Schools 43:16 Formation of the Council of Regency 45:15 Three-Phase Strategic Plan 46:08 Larsen v. Hawaiian Kingdom at the PCA 50:01 Video: Presenting Hawaii at the Hague 54:55 American Journal of International Law Coverage 56:52 Meeting with Rwandan Ambassador 58:32 Engaging the Academy Through Education 1:02:21 Historical Revision by Tom Coffman 1:06:36 Hawaii State Teachers Association Resolution 1:09:47 Judicial Impact and Judge Hayne 1:12:53 Judge Hara's 'Judicial Suicide' Statement 1:15:34 Perfect Title and Real Estate Impact 1:17:48 UN Expert Dr. Alfred de Zayas Letter 1:19:31 War Crimes and the Red Cross 1:21:31 Council Member Jen Ruggles Case 1:23:04 National Lawyers Guild Involvement 1:25:20 Provisional Laws Proclamation 1:27:44 Meetings with Governor's Chief of Staff 1:29:32 Royal Commission of Inquiry Established 1:32:30 Mental Elements of War Crimes 1:35:50 Types of War Crimes Under Investigation 1:37:20 Closing Remarks and Q&A Setup Akakū Maui Community Media — Reflecting Maui. Subscribe for daily Maui news, full government meetings, and community stories. ▶ Subscribe:    / @akakumaui   🌐 Website: akaku.org 📷 Instagram: @akakumaui 📱 Facebook: /AkakuMaui #Maui #MauiCounty #HawaiianKingdom #Hawaiʻi #CommunityMedia