No Ka 'Āina No KA Pono
Land Struggles And Displacement Among KŌloa Kanaka 'Ōiwi
Bibliographic Data
| ID | 5585396 |
|---|---|
| Authors | Keegan A Kessler (corresponding author) |
| Year | 2025 |
| Volume | 116 |
| Issue | 2 |
| Pages | 1-16 |
| Publication date | 2025-10-20 |
| Peer Reviewed | Yes |
| Open Access | Yes |
| Type | ARTICLE |
| Venue | Geographical Review (JOURNAL) |
| Journal identifiers | ISSN: 0016-7428 • E-ISSN: 1931-0846 |
| Publisher | Informa UK Limited (PUBLISHER • GB) |
| DOI | 10.1080/00167428.2025.2557545 |
| OpenAlex | W4415352464 |
| Language | EN |
| References cited | 16 |
The “post”-colonial landscape of Hawaiʻi is shaped by legacies that physically and culturally displace Kānaka ‘Ōiwi (Native Hawaiians). The ‘Ōiwi worldview, rooted in a familial connection to the land, implies that the dislocation from ‘āina (land) threatens traditional practices and cultural well-being. Emphasizing Indigenous epistemologies, this paper presents the unique story of resisting development and displacement from the Kauanoe O Kōloa luxury residential project on Kaua’i. Development research integrating ‘Ōiwi perspectives from Kaua’i are limited, and no scholarship exists addressing the experiences of ‘Ōiwi displacement in Kōloa. Recognizing Kōloa as a storied place, this study attempts to rectify this gap and present ‘Ōiwi experiences as critical insight for more ethical development processes in Hawaiʻi. By centering ‘Ōiwi knowledge, this paper starts the conversation on navigating more inclusive and sustainable futures for Kōloa, underscoring the significance of their story and resilience in the face of colonial and developmental pressures
Displacement (psychology) · Vertical displacement · Asian American and Pacific Histories · Japanese History and Culture · Vietnamese History and Culture Studies
| Citation velocity | historical |
|---|---|
| Highly cited | No |