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resources in a manner that ensures our long-term horizon as a viable island people and place. • `Opu Alii: Our leaders understand that their privilege to lead is directly dependent on those they serve. From the most vulnerable to the most privileged, we seek to regenerate an abundance that provides for everyone. Decision makers understand and embrace their duty and accountability to Community. Our social, economic and government systems engage and respond to a collective voice in integrative ways to balance power and benefit. • `Imi `Oi Kelakela: We are driven by creativity and innovation, constantly challenging the status quo. We are mindful and observant of needs, trends and opportunities and seek new knowledge and development opportunities in ways that enhance our way of life without jeopardizing our foundation of `aina aloha. • Ho`okipa: We are inclusive and embrace the collective that will call Hawaii home, grounded in the fundamental understanding that it is our kuleana to control and manage our resources in a way that allows us to fulfill our role as hosts here in our `aina aloha. Future Directions These principles will calibrate our course not only to recovery but rediscovery of our potential as a unique people and place. Over the past five decades, we have seen local, national and international models of social, educational, agricultural and economic resiliency emerge from our Hawaiian community. This is due in no small part to a grounding in these foundational values. We have been here for millennia and will be for many more. There is nowhere else we could or would choose to be. We are committed to this kuleana of `aina aloha and ensuring the sustainability of this place and those who choose to make it home. As we seek to engage at decision making tables, adding value and insight to Hawai`i's economic path forward post COVID-19, we implore and invite you to support and engage with us. From healthcare, education and digital innovation to food security, tourism, and affordable housing strategies, we are makaukau for this imminent huliau! Collaborative Authors u Amy Kalili Keoni Lee Davis Price Lanakila Mangauil Ikaika Hussey Mahinapoepoe Paishon-Duarte Joseph Lapilio Na`alehu Anthony Kalani Ka`ana`ana Noe Noe Wong-Wilson, Ph.D. Kamana Beamer, Ph.D. Ryan Gonzalez Kehaunani Abad, Ph.D. Ulalia Woodside 07 This declaration was drafted by a group of Native Hawaiian community members who came together organically after separate discussions brought forth common sentiments regarding the need to have Native Hawaiian voices, values, and experiences influence the economic recovery for our`aina aloha. The signatories listed reflect the interconnected and overlapping roles that individuals, `ohana, organizations, coalitions, and networks play in our communities. This working document serves as a starting point to facilitate broader engagement and collective action in support of our shared principles.