Indigenizing The Law - A Visit With Amy Brinker

http://VoicesOfTruthTV.com - When first year law student Amy Brinker moved from Galveston, Texas to attend the University of Hawai`i, she discovered to sell or even give away hand-pounded poi, the staple food of Hawaiians, was illegal. New to Hawai`i and not Hawaiian herself but wanting to make a difference, she did the only thing she could - she set out to change the law. Before long she found herself meeting with legislators who were asking her to craft a bill they could pass. Donʻt miss our interview with Amy as she tells the story of her fight to legalize hand pounded poi and the amazing changes she has now brought to all Hawai`i.

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News & Politics

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• Voices Of Truth
• Koani Foundation
• Amy Brinker
• Ehu Kekahu Cardwell
• Poi
• Legal System
• Political Advocacy
• Hawaiian Culture
• Hawaiian Independence
• Hawaiian Sovereignty
• Indigenous People
• Indigenous Foods