Come listen to indigenous elders and cultural practitioners of Hawai’i and learn why they are calling on the UC to withdraw from plans to construct the Thirty Meter Telescope (TMT) atop Mauna Kea.

Speakers & Musicians

• Liko Martin - elder songwriter and storyteller of Hawai’i and 50-year veteran of Hawaiian resistance movements.

• Kealoha Pisciotta - Mauna Kea Hui spokesperson, cultural practitioner and former telescope systems specialist.

• Laulani Teale - frontline Kanaka Maoli activist, musician, traditional herbalist and peacemaker.

• Valentin Lopez - Chairman of the Amah Mutsun Tribal Band, whose tribal territory encompasses Santa Cruz.

This event was organized in response to an urgent request of support issued by Hawaiian cultural practitioners to the students of UC Santa Cruz. Kia’i (protectors) of Mauna Kea have maintained a peaceful camp at the base of the mountain since July 15, preventing construction of the TMT from proceeding. Tensions are high, winter is coming, and the State of Hawai’i is threatening to use police or National Guard to remove Hawaiian elders and kia’i by force.