Look at Hawaiian history. We've lost our Hawaiian kingdom, our language was outlawed back in the day, even hula was forbidden in the name of Christianity. What else do we have left? Western style malls in Honolulu? Tourists breaking down the reefs of Hanauma bay? Hawaiian food? The US has taken everything else. Leave us our land and our people. Leave us in peace. Do not mistake our Aloha as weakness. We will not back down. Aloha 'aina means love for your land, and you can bet that every Hawaiian feels Aloha 'aina in their heart.

This is so wrong.. We need to stop trespassing on the sacred lands of others. It is so hypocritical.

Hawaii needs sustainability. Our children need to learn stewardship. All people need to recognize their inherent responsibility to this honua. The further desecration of our natural resources is not what our community needs

I am all for scientific exploration, but not at the expense of native culture. There has to be another way somewhere else.

You look down from Mauna Kea in which a mighty , magical forest of birds , trees, medicine and food is completely gone. Bulldozers chained together dragged across the land. Their sacred temple as it were. Not just taken but destroyed. You don't have to be Hawaiian to be horrified.. So much so it changed the weather. The rivers stopped flowing . The birds stopped singing. It is a" Oh my God " "What did they do?" They left nothing. Yes that is you Parker Ranch....Eight acres to sustain one cow. You heartless fools.

I didn’t know that Hawaii and Australia are connected through Captain Cook. Australia is also currently going through a national debate about the sacred land of Uluru. It’s a sacred place to the Aboriginal people and yet tourists still want to climb and mistreat the area.

As a frequent visitor who is learning the history of Hawaii, I am appalled and ashamed of the greed and unquestionable illegal actions of the US in the takeover of Hawaii. These sacred islands are the home and rightful possessions of the Hawaiin people, this TMT decision, and ALL other decisions about the future of Hawaii, should be decided by Hawaiians.

Put hawaiian lands back in hawaiian hands. kanaka maoli forever, till the Last aloha aina. Edit: thank you to everyone who commented and liked and to the people who tried to teach me about my culture and say we should be grateful, thank you because you might be trying to silence me and stop me from protecting our Mauna but those comments just made me stronger. Till the last aloha aina, mahalo

The dogon and native Hawaiians never needed a telescope wrap your scientific mind around that🌟

You can replace a telescope elsewhere but you can't replace native land

Protectors Not Protestors....Get it right!

The way Hawaiian women dance makes me so emotional , I don’t know why. I cry

The fact that a lot of people don't believe in global warming but yet they continue to seek and destroy the purity of the lands, I saw a sign once that said "Our childrens future over profit" this is an example. I wasn't aware that they already have did she say "13 telescopes" how many more do they really need, who or what are they trying to find !! Wow it's amazing how we as humans have no respect of others beliefs & heritage this truly brakes my heart 💔and soul. Hawaii is such a beautiful and spiritual place, it's one of the last (and really👂hearing the Hawaiians speak & sing🎶the language is so pretty and soothing) I respect what they are doing and wish that I could be there along side them and support to protect the lands. Love and blessings from Chicago!

If you can build tmt on Mauna Kea the you can also build it on: The Statue of Liberty Washington monument Yosemite Yellowstone Salt Lake City temple Mount Rushmore Notre dame Grand Canyon US capital White House Disneyland Just because it’s not important to you doesn’t mean it’s not important to some one else. Honestly i feel said for those commenting hate and trying to teacher me about my culture, just know im praying for you 🙃✌️

Mount Fuji is still active😂😂

Give this message to those how work at the telescopes , to those who want the TMT , and those who want to desacralise more sacred land ... This land is not yours, you have no right to take it. It is sacred, let the native people keep their land. Go somewhere else with all those telescopes , stop taking what is not yours .

"the meeting point between those two realms" , really blew my mind. Everything about the people and THEIR land, is so spiritual and beautiful. And "intense darkness, penetrating & fathomless" in the oral history of the beginning......Love that.

This is about drawing a line and stopping the abuse. Every ounce of this state is being taken advantage including the people. It is a shame that science is being blocked and caught in the middle of this. This is a nation rehabilitating and rebuilding. Ua Mau ke Ea o ka ʻĀina i ka Pono

You all need to see Lanakila putting a halt to the groundbreaking ceremony back in 2014. "You wanna look up into the Sky?? You cant even take care of this place!!"

We’re not going anywhere....we are mauna kea......

A’ole TMT!! Ku Kia’i Mauna🤙🏽

Well, this isn't the first time a land was fucked over. Steamboat, Colorado is a tourist town, but recently it gained a lot of more popularity and major changes happened. When I lived there in the summer and the winter it would be nice and peaceful, not too overcrowded, but last winter it was beyond crowded and they added this weird slide on the mountain, so now you have a big tourist thing in the middle of the bottom of the mountain that goes up it and it just takes away the natural beauty. I love Steamboat, Colorado, but don't take away the natural beauty of nature.

Mauna Kea is also a critical part of the ceded lands trust that the State of Hawaiʻi must protect and preserve for future generations, pursuant to its kuleana as a trustee. Despite four state audits and generations of Native Hawaiians expressing concern about the threats to Mauna Kea, the state and the University of Hawaiʻi have continuously neglected their legal duties to adequately manage the mountain. Instead, they have prioritized astronomical development at the expense of properly caring for Mauna Kea’s natural and cultural resources. As a result, the state and UH have failed as trustees and stewards of this beloved and sacred place. Even the governor and the university president have both publicly admitted to failing to meet their management responsibilities. OHA has long advocated for improved stewardship of the mauna and beginning in 2015 engaged the state and UH in a nearly two-year mediated process to resolve the mismanagement of Mauna Kea. Ultimately, this effort was not successful. Left with no other recourse, OHA filed a lawsuit in 2017 to advocate on behalf of the Native Hawaiian people to hold the state and UH accountable for its longstanding and well-documented mismanagement of Mauna Kea. Among other things, OHA’s complaint requests the court to order the state fulfill its trust obligations relating to Mauna Kea and to terminate UH’s general lease for the mountain for breach of the lease’s terms. This is not about any one telescope. This lawsuit is about addressing the state and the university failing to manage the entire mountain for nearly half a century. Don't forget, Mauna Kea was put into trust for the Native Hawaiians when Hawaii was taken by the United States!

Protect what is sacred to you. Praying for Mauna Kea

The least NBC could’ve done was to get a narrator that could say the Hawaiian words properly.

In conclusion they don’t want to search for aliens 👽

Sounds like the problem is not really the telescope but the overall relation with the native Hawaiians. Which is very unfortunate because it means the problem won't be resolved any time soon.

Was just on the Big Island recently. Beautiful people. Absolute shame what has happened and is continuing to happen to their culture. Textbook protest. I hope they finally get the respect they deserve.

1:52 Correction: TMT is NOT being built on the summit. Know the facts.

i think all islanders should unite as one. Micronesia, Polynesia, Melanesia. Guam, Hawaii, CNMI, Palau, Samoa, every island. We all unite as one and become stronger, not just physically and emotionally but spiritually. Divided by tide, united by pride 🤙🏻💯 CHHHHEEHOOOOOOO

Hawaii cannot be COLLATERAL DAMAGE....for rich and greedy people.....who are buying up these islands for their own purposes..God Bless the Hawaiian people and Hawaii...

RESPECT THE PEOPLE OF HAWAII!! WE ARE MAUNA KEA

The protesters say they own the mountain so where is the deed? If you own something you call the cops and have them removed. What are we missing? The TMT process, permits, surveys and surveys of the surveys has been going since 2006 and NOW you don't like it? No laws have been broken. In fact if governor Ige does not allow the construction HE could be sued. So much drama of an easily fixed problem. If the protesters want to be taken seriously they need to explain their side in a unemotional fact-based way. Every time I hear the "you wouldn't understand" response I think I'm arguing with a teenage girl.

You have my full support! I wish you guys all the best of luck!! Respect to your Island, your culture, and your religion GIVE THEM HELL - From Utah

This brought tears to my eyes. 😢 I hope they find somewhere else to build.

If Aquaman (Jason Momoa) is with them, then it's a good cause.

Fight for your Sovereignty and a Free & Independent Hawaiian Kingdom. Regain your Country, Culture, History, Language, Traditions and Customs. Remember who you are.. You are not part of North America, you are part of Polynesia. Stand Proud!

This research has led me to some conclusions. First, there are indeed places on Mauna Kea that are sacred. These are places where Hawaiians have continuously participated in traditional and customary practices; so there are unquestionably specific geo-cultural sites on Mauna Kea that are protected, and the practices that are associated with these sites meet all the defining criteria of being traditional and customary. But the extension of sacredness to the entire mountain and the air column above it gives rise to questions about how much cultural validation there is for the idea that this pre-empts any and all other uses of the mountain. I found no documentation indicating that Mauna Kea, as a whole, is sacred. I could not find any reference to any blanket of sacredness over the entire mountain and the air column in any of the usual sources of validation - not even in the Kumulipo Hawaiian creation-origin chant, or in the writings of Native Hawaiian historians of the 19th century like Samuel Kamakau, David Malo, John Papa ‘I‘i and Kepelino. Beyond the blanket-of-sacredness claim, there is nothing else on record to suggest any validated sacred places would be disturbed by the construction or operation of the TMT. Validated sacred places include the peaks of Pu‘u o Kūkahau‘ula, Pu‘u Poli‘ahu and Pu‘u Lilinoe, Lake Waiau, and various heiau (temples), ‘ahu (altars), ana (caves), lua kā ko‘i (quarries), and ilina (burials). In fact, I believe the decision about the TMT’s location was made to ensure that no sacred site was violated, nor access to any sacred site impeded. The telescope was also sited below the summit to minimize its visual obtrusiveness. ... “The TMT presents probably the greatest opportunity - the greatest cultural opportunity, religious opportunity - that we will ever have to do the one thing that is at the center of every cultural group. That is, search for the ancestors. Our story of creation begins with the night of Pō, with the darkness. I’m assuming that at some point in time, with projects like the TMT, we will actually be able to go back and find the Night of Pō. I cannot think of anything more significant than that.” -Peter Apo, Office of Hawaiian Affairs trustee

Too many words. And we don't clean up the garbage left behind. Or build up the homeless. No one's going to understand until you open your eye. Lol. That's my problem with a multi million dollar project no matter what it is.

Living in the past is dying in the present. Build the telescope.

Its beautiful how we romanticize our lands. This island was first populated by Polynesians merely when the byzantine empire was still a thing, and how much Europe has changed since. Populations shift, sacred places get desecrated in the name of progress, and then forgotten. Seven or nine Troys built on top of each other, surviving memory thanks to one story ages old, layers beneath layers built under Budapest since Roman times, sacred caves/natural catacombs that meant everything for entire groups of people now gone, some gutted for museums, others destroyed by nature's only predictable law of constant change.

It’s so important to go back and keep the stories,beliefs,foods and customs especially the old way of building the houses, teach the next generations so they can survive.

Get it right, PROTECTOR’S NOT protestor’s!!!!

Ancient Hawaiians were explorers and so were many of their demigods. Isn’t there a good chance they would have enjoyed exploring the universe?

Aole!! TMT!!

Peace, Aloha and Justice.

Our HAWAII Brother & Sisters yous are the Oceans you's are the land,you's are the Ngahere,you's are E- tangata Etu E TANGATA HONOR HONOR HUMBLE KIND HEARTED I SALUTE 🙌🙌 🙌🙌 🙌🙌 🙌🙌 🙌 FROM AOTEAROA NZ 🌳🌳🌳🌈🌈🌈🌈🌈🌏👈

It was amazing for support. I saw the Māori, Aotearoa flag.

To be clear: According to National and International law, Government's oath is to act according to the rule of law; and protection of the people's rights. Human rights violations are war crimes (in this instance for Mauna Kea); regarding the Native Tennant Rights with the people and sacred lands.

Colonialism must end.

Our goverment is meant to protect the people not support private interests. The islands have been exploited so much it is a wonderous telescope with amazing capability but it does not belong there. We are in solidarty with the protectors of Mauna Kea

$1.4 Billion, and they couldn't retrofit one of the other 13 telescopes? They had to build a new one? Sounds like some politicians decided it was better to take some kickbacks and line their pockets with cash to me.

Why worry about other planets and stars when they can't even help us on planet earth

Science/Progress vs Religion

I thought Hawaiian religion had died out to see people still following that is beautiful

Why not just build the TMT on the top of Mountain Everest Instead of ruining other religions and cultures?

Aloha. All the islands of Hawaii are sacred, every square inch. Every step you take is on sacred land so be careful an respect what’s your an not yours. This whole earth is sacred. With that mind frame now we can all respect each other’s space . Aloha

This is a complex issue. The desecration of Hawaiian culture, lands, wildlife, air and especially our pristine water are rivals with the corporate American way of life ( which is failing, btw) is what is included in OUR preservation of the Hawaiian resistance of TMT. Not science not progress but preserving our culture and respect of land and people 🕊.

Two things are infinite: the universe and human stupidity; and I'm not sure about the universe. Albert Einstein.

The acting government needs to return what they have stolen! Ho'oponopono!

3:20 “asking a fundamental question of where we come from” Sir idk who you think has the same beliefs as people who have a religion that has the foundations of a history telling them where they come from, you scientists need so much information to believe a part of you and it’s not a sacrifice your making but sacral land that is not part of your culture. Very disturbing to be so self centered.

Anyone else see the thumbnail and be like "Is that Jason Momoa". Lol

People have to remember that hawaii is basically an occupied nation.

Respect all cultures.

I am all in favor of science. But, too frequently, science is used as a club to justify outrages. I agree with the Hawaiians on this one! Science is intended to serve humankind, not visa versa. Preserve Mauna Kea for the Hawaiians.

I support the scientists. These are the typical examples of the faith vs. science. It happened in the past in Europe, Asia, and it’s happening now. It is more important to find out if we are alone in this planet than feelings of a handful number of people.

What harm does this bring?

13 telescopes already up there. Where were you one the first one?

Perspective is really simple: put a huge structure OF ANY SORT right on the front lawn of the house of every supporter of the TMT project. Tell them you’re doing it for the benefit of mankind in being able to see into the universe. See how that goes over. Oh and then arrest them for protesting it! What makes Hawai’i beautiful is it’s unspoiled spaces. No one comes to Hawaii to soak in the buildings and modern technology! What makes Hawaii’s people beautiful is they don’t separate themselves from nature and to a great extent each other. It is felt the moment you step off the plane. By people from all over the world. Can you say the same for many places on earth???????? I’m what you would consider a “local.” My blood is Japanese. I am a third generation immigrant here. Growing up here I have experienced both the unguided anger towards non-Hawaiians BUT I have felt SO MUCH MORE aloha and connection to my other local Hawaiian and non-Hawaiian island people that has made it hard for me to want to leave. I do love the world and other cultures, but Hawai’i is special.

I'm Navajo, when my mom comes to Mauna Kea. We do our prayer to. We as native Americans find that our teachings are well.

I support the protectors. Why is it necessary to build a new observatory? There are 13 observatory sites already built on Mauna Kea. UC Berkeley closed their observatory a couple years ago leaving 12 operational observatories. Why not just convert/modify the UC Berkeley closed observatory to a 30 meter telescope? Respectfully, BT Out!

❤️💛ALOHA AINA 💛❤️

No disrespect intended to Native Hawai'ians and their culture and religion, but, personally, I would consider it an honor to have one of my ancestral sacred places used for TMT, which will provide knowledge of the universe to all mankind.

Who's to say who's "native Hawaiian? I see a lot of Caucasian and chinese/Filipino mixed...and we all know filipinos aren't native to the Philippines

I hope they build the telescope. We can't let religious fanatics stop science.

nobody owns land. it's an agreed upon fiction

You are welcome to build TMT for example on Caucasus mountains. There would be no religion/cultural problems, there are many suitable locations and already working RAN telescopes.

If this mountain is sacred what about the other mountains? Haleakala, Hualalai, Mauna Loa? People have built things there but no protest. If Mauna Kea is sacred land then how did the roads up there get built, How did the other Telescopes get built without Protests??? I want a defined answer that makes sense.

13 telescopes have been put up already. Enough is enough. What about recycle. What about upgrade. What about remodeling one that is already there. Just one more was a lie. Leave their mountain be. Respect there wishes. Where is the honor and respect for the land. Where is the respect for the people that say no more. When is it going to stop. The people should have the last say. Go build on your own land. In your own backyard. Kenike

Maybe take down an old telescope and replace it with the new one. I dont know

I really hope that they can come to some sort of agreement, and quickly. Respecting a people's heritage is most important, but so is the knowledge and understanding that comes from the science being conducted in that very unique place. It is the greatest location for celestial observations on Earth. It is also the Hawaiian people's holy ground.

Protect Maunakea-like the song "We Are A Voice" states, "There's only one earth, and billions of stars!"

Build that on Mount Rushmore

Preferred choice, but it is NOT the preferred choice of the Hawaiian people. It's okay to trample on the sacred because you don't recognize it as such because it's not your belief? It makes it nonetheless sacred. Nonetheless important. Protect the sacred, stop the desecration, and for once have compassion. I stand and will forever stand with Mauna Kea and her protectors.

Why not listen to the natives stories, there you will find the origin of life

The telescope offers the world so much. Relax

Why not remove Keck or Subaru and replace it with TMT? Wouldn't it be the same exact situation as of now?

Ku Kia’i Mauna ✊🏽

stay strong & continue to rise together our unity as one strengthens those standing up many prayers to brothers and sisters

*When you realize your 1% Hawaiian.*

Why are they building more telescopes in Hawaii where the locals clearly do not want them? Why not replace the destroyed telescope in arasibo Puerto Rico? I live there. Everybody I know would love to see that thing rebuild or replaced

It’s horrible watching native people fight for what they believe in on their own soil, as outsiders take over, destroy and desecrate the lands. Doesn’t matter when, where, or the specifics. It ends up with the environment being destroyed and all the animals and plants on it getting to die because of it. Humanity is a curse and profits should never have been a thing

Only issue I have with this whole thing is the common use of the term "indigenous". Hawaiians are not an indigenous people. The only and I mean ONLY indigenous people are Africans. Every other people moved/migrated to where they are.

Ending gave me chicken skin!!! Good mana here

They got the only two Hawaiian employees they had didn't they?

all the people who aren’t from Hawai’i don’t know much about our history, you guys don’t learn this in your text books, you guys learn about a man who stole America or the people who took others land, but they don’t say who took Hawaiian lands, how they held a gun to our last king, took OUR queen as prisoner & so so much more.

Nicely done video. Everyone have good points. Hawaiians brutally fought each other forever until Kahmehameha finally defeated almost all the Islands in 1795. Not that long ago. The remaining two Islands joined him a few years later 1800's. Was it OK for Kamehameha to do what he did? It was bloody ugly burtal. Does that make it right? Albert Einstein said " there will never be peace on earth so long as man is here." Maybe he was right.

You people really are freaking out about a few telescopes? I understand being mad about the decimation of your native ecosystem and race, but a couple telescopes on a mountain? Really?

Im on the big island. A lot of this is about race. Try to be a white kid in school here.."Wanna scrap haole?" Unclear my position on this. But there is a helluva lot of racism here.

If you think these natives stand a chance, hate to break it to you , but they won’t be stopping anything from being built. At least these are actual Hawaiians and not the “Hawaiians” that moved to the island in the 1970s