Reconstructing the Department of Public Instruction, teaching both Hawaiian and English equally, ensuring all teachers understand the Hawaiian language

Passed by Congress verifying Hawaiʻi’s status as a U.S. territory and outlining the territorial government’s, responsibilities, offices, and institutions.

Hawaiian language lessons everyday for Hawaiian youth

Hawaiian language classes for Hawaiian youth

Special teachers for providing a “more intimate and correct knowledge of the Hawaiian race”

Written by a 17-year old wahine from Hilo High School. Born in 1909 and raised in the small town of Pāʻahau along the Hāmākua Coast on the northeastern part of Hawaiʻi Island, her 7-page essay captures the frustrations and ambitions of a teenager looking towards the future. She is torn between pursuing her own ambitions … read more of HH257

Composed by 17-year old Hilo High School senior, John K. Akau. He shares a number of views related to race, family, and career. He admires Japanese language and culture but bristles at their “know it all” attitudes. He shares how he has a warmer relationship with his mom that his dad and how he aspires … read more of HH69

Afterschool Hawaiian language classes

Hawaiian to be taught upon parental request