![Thanksgiving events have been held in the United States since colonial times. This 20th century artist’s rendering depicts a feast of Thanksgiving that is commonly believed to have been celebrated between English settlers and Native Americans in 1621. President George Washington proclaimed the first nation-wide Thanksgiving on November 27, 1789. Today in the U.S. Thanksgiving is celebrated on the fourth Thursday of November. [Painting by JLG Ferris, 1932 / Library of Congress.]](https://thekingdomofhawaii.org/wp-content/uploads/2025/11/the-first-thanksgiving-13163-360x182.jpg)
A Thanksgiving Reflection Rooted in Truth, Aloha, and Ancestral Strength
Gratitude grows deeper when we honor truth, uplift one another, and remember the resilience of First Nations this Thanksgiving.
Proclamation for the Independence of Hawaiʻi
The proclamation is both a reminder and an invitation: a reminder that Hawaiian sovereignty has deep, unbroken roots, and an invitation to help shape the next chapter of that legacy.
Choices Between Good and Evil: A Call to Truth, Unity, and Courage
A reflection by King Edmund K. Paki-Silva II on choosing good over evil, restoring unity, and honoring the living sovereignty of the Kingdom of Hawaiʻi.
A Sacred Proclamation to Hawaiians and the World
His Majesty King Edmund K. Paki-Silva II proclaims the restoration of the Kingdom of Hawai‘i—a sacred call to unity, peace, and righteousness for Hawaiians and the world.
Honoring a Legacy: A Letter to Ali‘i Mana‘o Nui Lanny Sinkin
The King’s Administration Office honors the retirement of Ali‘i Mana‘o Nui Lanny Sinkin after twenty-three years of faithful service to His Majesty and the Kingdom. His legacy of love, wisdom, and devotion has profoundly shaped the restoration of the Hawaiian Kingdom. As Mr. Josh Kotter steps into his new role as Ali‘i Mana‘o Nui, the Kingdom enters a new chapter rooted in unity, righteousness, and the continued fulfillment of the King’s divine vision.
A Sacred Prayer for King Edmund K. Paki-Silva II
A solemn blessing has been offered for Ali‘i Nui Mo‘i Dr. Edmund K. Paki-Silva II by the Order of the Holy Knights of Christ. The prayer calls upon divine strength, wisdom, and peace for His Majesty and the people of Hawai‘i, affirming the sacred unity between faith and the Hawaiian Kingdom.
Kingdom Declares Aloha is the Foundation of Justice
The Kingdom of Hawaiʻi has proclaimed the Law of Aloha is the foundation of justice, restoring sovereignty and guiding governance with compassion, dignity, and righteousness.
Ending Centuries of Injustice: Why Unity Matters Now
The Kingdom of Hawaiʻi calls us to transform Injustice through unity, forgiveness, and action—restoring dignity, sovereignty, and just peace for all.
Dakota 38+2: Remembering the Warriors Who Stood for Their People
Discover the story of the Dakota 38+2, warriors who gave their lives for their people. A letter of remembrance, resilience, and Indigenous healing.
Reflections on Hawaiian Identity and Service to the Nation
His Majesty King Edmund K. Silva II reflects on his military service, Hawaiian identity, and the Kingdom’s sovereignty — and explains why Hawaiʻi stands outside NATO protection.