Protectors Not Protestors Ku Kia'i Mauna: 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 grassroots initiative centered on the protection of Mauna Kea from the construction of the Thirty Meter Telescope, serving as a powerful symbol of Kanaka Maoli resistance and cultural preservation. The publication was designed to provide supporters and activists with a functional space to document their thoughts, reflections, or organizational notes while honoring the ongoing struggle for Hawaiian sovereignty.

The aesthetic of the journal directly reflects the visual language of the protectors, prioritizing the phrase Kū Kiaʻi Mauna—meaning 'guardians of the mountain'—as a central motif. By producing a standard 6x9-inch matte-cover notebook, the publishers aimed to integrate the movement's identity into everyday utility. It was created as an accessible artifact of contemporary Hawaiian history, intended to sustain the momentum of the movement by offering a commemorative item that participants could carry as a sign of solidarity.