Advertiser Staff
LAHAINA, Maui — A peaceful protest walk to demonstrate opposition to a federal court lawsuit challenging Native Hawaiian entitlements is planned for Sunday.
Sponsored by Na K¬puna o Maui, the "Ku‘e Elua Walk of Aloha" will start at noon at the Moku‘ula Island restoration project at Malu‘ulu o Lele Park in Lahaina and proceed to Black Rock in Ka‘anapali.
Organizers say the event is one of a several protesting a lawsuit filed by Patrick Barrett challenging Native Hawaiian programs guaranteed by the state Constitution.
"This case could possibly result in the eviction of Native Hawaiian homesteaders across the state, the depletion of our gathering rights and the loss of millions of Native Hawaiian trust dollars," said Kapali Keahi, spokesman for Na Kupuna o Maui (The Elders of Maui).
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