Speeches from the Centennial of the Overthrow: 'Iolani Palace, January 17, 1993.

The document is a speech given by Haunani-Kay Trask at the Centennial of the Overthrow event at 'Iolani Palace on January 17, 1993. Trask expresses her love and solidarity with the indigenous people of Hawaii and criticizes the United States for taking their sovereignty. She emphasizes the importance of sovereignty as a political power and government, rather than just a feeling. Trask also criticizes the Democratic and Republican parties for their treatment of native people and calls for Hawaiians to be politically active in fighting for their rights. She discusses the need for recognition of Hawaiians as a native people and the importance of controlling land, water, and resources. Trask also criticizes the Office of Hawaiian Affairs and calls for legislation through the United States Congress to support Hawaiian sovereignty. She concludes by expressing her pride in being Hawaiian and her commitment to fighting for her people. [Extracted from the article]