ʻIke Mōakaaka, Seeing a Path Forward: Historiography in Hawaiʻi By Ronald Williams Jr.

https://www.academia.edu/96139962/%CA%BBIke_M%C5%8Dakaaka_Seeing_a_Path_Forward_Historiography_in_Hawai%CA%BBi?nav_from=33e4a6d6-0ae9-45d8-ad6c-103b2c920408 The article critiques the dominant, English-language historiography of Hawai'i, arguing that it perpetuates an exclusionary narrative that distorts Hawaiian history. It emphasizes the need to incorporate Hawaiian-language sources to achieve a more accurate and inclusive understanding of historical events and figures. By evaluating a crucial period in Hawaiian history, the work highlights the consequences of historical misrepresentation and advocates for a reassessment of narratives to support the community's contemporary identity and challenges. ...