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Native America Calling: An Indigenous perspective on Pearl Harbor, 80 years later
Monday, December 6, 2021
Pearl Harbor 80 years later: an Indigenous perspective
As the nation commemorates 80 years since the Japanese surprise invasion of Pearl Harbor, or Wai Momi, Native America Calling takes a moment to also reflect on the lasting legacy for the Indigenous people of Hawaii.
The islands remain a strategic U.S. military post. But militarization before and since the attack has had deep and pervasive effect on the culture and sovereignty of Kanaka Maoli.
Note: Thumbnail photo by Mass Communication Specialist 2nd Class Charles Oki / U.S. Navy
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