GBL 206, Hawaii, Nation or State: In search of Hawaiian identity Final Paper Assignment, Winter Term 2020Cassie Kircher and Maureen Vandermaas-Peeler Throughout the fall and winter term courses, we have explored the heritage of the indigenous peoples of the Hawaiian Islands, and considered the social, political, economic and environmental realities in the Hawaiian Islands today. PurposeIn this paper you will synthesize what you’ve learned about Hawaii and Hawaiian identity to construct an understanding of the complexities facing the indigenous people. You will explore the complex relationship between identity and culture through an in-depth analysis. AssignmentYour assignment is to write a 10-page essay (double-spaced and including references) that is tailored to a scholarly audience. Your essay should answer the following question and should be supported by evidence and support from at least ten scholarly sources (eight of which must be from the Winter Term course) as well as your experiences in Hawaii: How and why are so many Kanaka Maoli motivated to participate in sovereignty movements and/or in the movement to revitalize Native culture and language? What are the challenges they face?
