Protector of Mauna Kea Ku'e: 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 peak of the Kū Kiaʻi Mauna movement. This period saw widespread protests against the construction of the Thirty Meter Telescope on Mauna Kea, a site held sacred in Native Hawaiian culture. The journal was created to serve as a functional commemorative item for supporters of the movement, reflecting the collective identity of those dedicated to protecting the mountain's cultural and environmental integrity.

The design of the notebook centers on the 'Kū Kiaʻi Mauna' motif, a slogan meaning 'Guardians of the Mountain' that became a rallying cry for the movement. By utilizing a standard 6x9 notebook format, the publisher aimed to provide an accessible space for activists and allies to document their thoughts, protest notes, or personal reflections. It is representative of the surge of independent print media and stationery produced to amplify and document the visual language of Hawaiian cultural activism during the late 2010s.