The Basics
What does the word “ʻAʻole” mean in English?
"No."
What was the U.S. trying to give Native Hawaiians in 2014?
"Recognize" Native Hawaiians as a tribe
Who in Maile’s family signed the 1897 petition against annexation?
His great-great-grandfather, C. B. Maile
What US department held the meeting?
The department of the interior (DOI)
What word means saying “no” to U.S. control?
ʻAʻole
Who wrote the essay “ʻAʻole (Refusal)”?
Maile
Did most Native Hawaiians agree with the plan or say no?
They opposed it / said no
What were the Kūʻē Petitions (1897) written to stop?
US annexation of Hawai'i
What did the US say it wanted to offer Hawaiians?
"Recognition."
Is ʻAʻole just a small “no,” or a big act of power?
A big act of power
What year did the U.S. Department of the Interior hold meetings about Hawaiians?
2014
Why did they say no to the U.S. plan?
They wanted freedom, not U.S. control
What does the Hawaiian word "Kuleana" mean?
Responsibility or duty
What does Maile say the US actually wanted?
To keep control over Hawai'i
What does Maile say ʻAʻole helps protect?
Hawaiian freedom and sovereignty
What group of people is this essay about?
Native Hawaiians
What does the word “ʻAʻole” show in the essay?
Strength and Refusal
How did Maile feel when he found his ancestor’s name on the petition?
Proud and inspired to keep resisting
What 1993 law said the U.S. was sorry for taking over Hawaiʻi?
The Apology Resolution
What does Maile want people to do when they hear “ʻAʻole”?
Listen and respect it
What country took over Hawai'i? What year?
The United States in 1898
What does Maile say Native Hawaiians never gave up?
Their sovereignty (right to rule themselves)
Why does Maile talk about his family in the essay?
To show that saying no is part of Hawaiian history and identity
Why was the apology “empty,” according to Maile?
It didn’t return land or power to Hawaiians
What future goal does ʻAʻole help Hawaiians keep alive?
True self-determination (real independence)