In Chambers: Judicial Imprints on Hawai‘i’s History

Michael J. Matsukawa, Kona attorney at law, will present “In Chambers: Judicial Imprints on Hawai‘i’s History” in a Puana Ka ‘Ike lecture from 5:30–7:30 p.m. Friday, March 11, at the Keauhou Beach Resort Ballroom, and an Eia Hawaii presentation from noon–1:30 p.m. Monday, March 14 at the University of Hawai‘i at Hilo Eia Hawai‘i UCB 127.

Masukawa will discuss the effect of the “modern” court system in displacing traditional native customs in Hawaiʻi and creating a system that favored the foreigner. In this context, he offers explanations for post-Statehood court decisions that attempt to redeem and mitigate the losses sustained by natives, with a hope to achieve what Kauikeaouli or Kamehameha III might have desired for his people. Masukawa is a member of the Hawai‘i State Bar and a practicing attorney in Kailua-Kona for over 35 years.

For more information on the lecture, contact Joy Cunefare at , or email . For lecture schedules and webcasts of previous lectures, visit http://kohalacenter.org/puanakaike/about.html and www.keauhouresort.com/learn-puanakaike.html.

The Puana Ka ‘Ike and Eia Hawai‘i lecture series are presented in partnership with Keauhou-Kahalu‘u Education Group, Kamehameha Schools, The Kohala Center, University of Hawai‘i at Hilo, Kïpuka Native Hawaiian Student Center, and Keauhou Beach Resort.