Hawaiian Land Disputes: How the Uncertainty of the Native Hawaiian Indigenous Tribal Status Exacerbates the Need for Mediation

Authors

Donna S. Salcedo, Benjamin N. Cardozo School of Law

Abstract

Many people see the Hawaiian Islands as a paradise in the Pacific Ocean. However, most are unaware that history has left an unpleasant and permanent scar on the original inhabitants of the islands, the Native Hawaiians. It is often forgotten that the islands were once ruled by its monarchy. In fact, the Hawaiian Kingdom was not overthrown until 1893, and the islands did not reach statehood until 1959. Despite this however, Native Hawaiians have never officially been considered an indigenous tribe. This lack of recognition from the federal government has caused a strong sense of injustice that is prevalent throughout the Native Hawaiian community.

Disciplines

Courts | Dispute Resolution and Arbitration | Human Rights Law | Law

Recommended Citation

Donna S. Salcedo, Hawaiian Land Disputes: How the Uncertainty of the Native Hawaiian Indigenous Tribal Status Exacerbates the Need for Mediation, 14 Cardozo J. Conflict Resol. 557 (2013).
Available at: https://larc.cardozo.yu.edu/cjcr/vol14/iss2/10