Hale Kapu Mo'olelo a Ali'i Ana — Founding Council
The 13
Cultural Architects
Founding Stewards of the Hawaiian Kingdom IP Trust
The 13 Cultural Architects are the founding stewards of Hale Kapu Mo'olelo a Ali'i Ana. They are not administrators — they are visionaries. Each holds a seat representing one of the 13 islands of the Hawaiian archipelago. They hold the original seal of the Trust, ratify all constitutional amendments, and serve as the final cultural authority on all matters touching the sacred heritage of the Hawaiian people.
Cultural Authority
The 13 are the final word on all matters of cultural sovereignty. No commercial decision may override their cultural judgment.
Seal Holders
They hold the original seal of the Trust — the mark of legitimacy and the symbol of the 44,444 descendants.
Lifetime Appointment
Cultural Architects serve for life. Their seats cannot be bought, sold, or taken by any outside authority.
The 13 Island Seats
O'ahu
Seat of the Kingdom
Founding SeatMaui
Seat of the Valley Isle
Founding SeatHawai'i
Seat of the Big Island
Founding SeatKaua'i
Seat of the Garden Isle
Founding SeatMoloka'i
Seat of the Friendly Isle
Founding SeatLāna'i
Seat of the Pineapple Isle
Founding SeatNi'ihau
Seat of the Forbidden Isle
Founding SeatKaho'olawe
Seat of the Target Isle
Founding SeatLehua
Seat of the Northern Islet
Founding SeatKa'ula
Seat of the Southern Islet
Founding SeatMolokini
Seat of the Crescent Isle
Founding SeatMoku Manu
Seat of the Bird Isle
Founding SeatDiaspora
Seat of the Hawaiian World
Founding SeatNominations Open
The Seats Are Being Filled.
The 13 Cultural Architect seats are currently in the process of being formally filled. If you are a lineal descendant with deep cultural knowledge, community standing, and a commitment to the sovereignty of the Hawaiian people — and you represent one of the islands of the archipelago — you may be considered for nomination.
Nominations are submitted by existing Trust members and ratified by the founding council. To express interest or nominate a candidate, contact the Trust at [email protected].
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