
Hawaiian Sovereignty Movement: Atooi Kingdom
Dayne Gonsalves of The Polynesian Kingdom of Atooi has taken the movement to regain his peoples' rights and land in Hawaii to a whole new level.
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Dayne Gonsalves of The Polynesian Kingdom of Atooi has taken the movement to regain his peoples' rights and land in Hawaii to a whole new level.
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Blue Chip Foundation record of the Ethics in Action and Indigenous Peoples convening at the Casina Pio IV, Vatican City, held under the Pontifical Academy of Social Sciences and the UN Sustainable Development Solutions Network on solidarity with indigenous peoples and the Sustainable Development Goals.
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Publisher's wording — corrected below
“The Royal Decree of 27 June 2025, personally signed by HM Mana Aliʻi Nui Aleka Aipoalani, marks a watershed moment in Pacific-wide recognition of Hawaiian sovereignty, acknowledged by French Polynesian authorities.”
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Publisher's characterization. The offices concerned stamped the decree for receipt; receipt establishes presentation only, not registration, acceptance, endorsement, or recognition.

Publisher's wording — corrected below
“Historical events have unified a UN recognized Polynesian Sovereign Nation — The Kingdom of Atooi and Oklevueha Native American Church, establishing a powerful alliance for indigenous rights.”
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Publisher's characterization. The Kingdom has not been recognized by the United Nations or by any United Nations member state.

Publisher's wording — corrected below
“This Polynesian Kingdom of Atooi is a United Nations recognized indigenous sovereign nation headquartered on Kauai, led by a descendant of ancient royalty, the Aliʻi Nui Aleka Aipoalani.”
Archive correction
Publisher's characterization. The Kingdom has not been recognized by the United Nations or by any United Nations member state.
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Documentation of attendance, meetings, correspondence, press activity, ceremonies, or other activity involving United Nations facilities does not by itself constitute recognition by the United Nations or its member states. United Nations-related activity documented by this archive should not automatically be interpreted as formal recognition by the United Nations.
Soul Surfers Documentary
A powerful documentary directed by Dan Moore showcasing the Kingdom of Atooi, its people, and its sovereign heritage.
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Presentation of the Kingdom's currency (Kālā) during a visit to United Nations Headquarters. The recording documents the event; it is not recognition by the United Nations.
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Last substantively reviewed: September 6, 2026