This is the official Request For Discussion concerning the creation of a new group called soc.culture.hawaii. This newsgroup is being established as a forum for sharing ideas and information about native Hawaiian culture. This newsgroup will also provide open discussions on the issue of sovereignty for native Hawaiians. This RFD has been posted in accordance with the Guidelines for Newsgroup Creation. Its language is based on previously submitted RFDs.
Any subsequent discussion is directed to news.groups.
Hawaii is also a popular destination for many from the mainland US and the world and this newsgroup will provide needed information on traditional culture as well as real issues concerning the native Hawaiian movement. The interest in these topics will sustain active participation in this newsgroup. The proposed group would be a place where people from Hawaii and around the world can gather, share and exchange information and ideas about culture in Hawaii. Traditional thought and practice for the second millennium will be discussed. Anyone with an interest in Hawaii is free to post, including but not limited to residents of Hawaii, people who wish to visit Hawaii, and other interested parties.