The Forbidden Island of Ni'ihau
Ni'ihau is the most westward of the Hawaiian Islands. Just Southwest of Kauaʻi, a larger, garden-like island, Ni'ihau is quite arid, despite being in the middle of an ocean, and having several lakes. The island was bought, long ago, by a family which continues to own it today. Thanks to their stewardship, the handful of native Hawaiians living on the island, still maintain their culture, language, and natural habitat. But don't think of moving there. For the most part, you can't get there from here.
Even now, the Robinson family continues to support and provide for the Ni‘ihauans by facilitating the trade for their artisanal goods. Perhaps it’s in their blood-the family holds steadfastly to their ancestors’ promise by not only preserving the culture and traditions of the native Hawaiian people but also by making a large effort to protect the endangered flora and fauna that is native to the islands of Hawaii. The family also continues to commit to the preservation and cultivation of the life and culture of not only Ni‘ihau but the rest of Hawaii as well. - The Story Behind Ni‘ihau: Hawaii’s Forbidden Island
"A rare tour - Part 1"
"A rare tour - Part 2"
There was a wartime rational behind placing hundreds of American Japanese in detainment camps. Not that it was morally right, but there was a reason. It wasn't just done out of hysterical racism.
Even now, the Robinson family continues to support and provide for the Ni‘ihauans by facilitating the trade for their artisanal goods. Perhaps it’s in their blood-the family holds steadfastly to their ancestors’ promise by not only preserving the culture and traditions of the native Hawaiian people but also by making a large effort to protect the endangered flora and fauna that is native to the islands of Hawaii. The family also continues to commit to the preservation and cultivation of the life and culture of not only Ni‘ihau but the rest of Hawaii as well. - The Story Behind Ni‘ihau: Hawaii’s Forbidden Island
Click to view"A rare tour - Part 1"
"A rare tour - Part 2"
There was a wartime rational behind placing hundreds of American Japanese in detainment camps. Not that it was morally right, but there was a reason. It wasn't just done out of hysterical racism.