Ku Kia'i Mauna Legal Guardian: Hawaiian Pride Journal / Notebook / Diary Gift - 6"x9" - 120 Pages - White Lined Paper - Matte Cover

This journal was published by Hawaii Publishing in 2019, emerging during the heightened global attention surrounding the Mauna Kea protests. The Ku Kia'i Mauna movement, which translates to 'Guardians of the Mountain,' arose as a grassroots resistance against the construction of the Thirty Meter Telescope on the summit of Mauna Kea, a site considered sacred in Native Hawaiian culture. The notebook serves as a piece of commemorative stationery designed to align with the solidarity expressed by supporters of the movement.

The design of the cover is intentionally thematic, utilizing the slogan that became the rallying cry for the protectors of the mountain. Like many products released under the banner of contemporary social movements, the journal is intended to provide a functional space for personal reflection or documentation while honoring the cultural and environmental values of the Kia'i. It is part of a broader trend of print-on-demand media that allows individuals to carry physical markers of their political or cultural affiliations.