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Currently, some of the information and articles on the Sovereign Stories website are outdated. Pacific Islanders in Communications is reviewing and revamping the content on the Sovereign Stories website to ensure precision and timeliness. Please check back to see the exciting new changes coming to this site.

The movement around Hawaiian sovereignty and self-determination has reached a turning point in history where the future of a people and a nation are now being shaped. Sovereign Stories offers an overview of the historical and political landscape for Hawaiian self-determination and a look at individuals at the heart of the struggle. Find out more through these stories:

•  Sovereign Voices introduces individuals who are helping to shape the movement

•  In Congress reviews pending legislation in the U.S. Congress on federal recognition for Native Hawaiians

•  In the Courts provides a background to understanding key court cases

•  In the Streets shows a snapshot of major public demonstrations

•  History: Two articles by Native Hawaiian scholar Jon Osorio provide a snapshot of Hawaiian history and the sovereignty movement.

•  The Gallery offers profiles on Native Hawaiian artists in the visual arts and music.

•  Lesson Plans: Educators can download a lesson plan which focuses on Hawaiian culture, history, and politics, as expressed through art and music. Designed for students, grades 9-12.

•  Resources: A selection of resources available in print, online, on public access television, and on videotape

Sovereign Stories is a service of Pacific Islanders in Communications (PIC) ( www.piccom.org ) with an initial focus on providing background and updates to the Hawai'i people and issues profiled in the PBS series Matters of Race (www.pbs.org/mattersofrace/)