Protectors Not Protestors #wearemaunakea: Hawaiian Pride Journal / Notebook / Diary Gift - 6"x9" - 120 Pages - White Lined Paper - Matte Cover

This journal was published by Hawaii Publishing during the 2019 Mauna Kea protests, a period of heightened social and political tension surrounding the construction of the Thirty Meter Telescope atop the mountain. The item served as a commemorative piece of stationary intended for supporters of the kia'i, or protectors, who occupied the access road to the summit to advocate for the protection of sacred indigenous lands and culture.

The design utilizes the '#wearemaunakea' social media movement branding, reflecting the grassroots nature of the campaign. As a mass-market, print-on-demand publication, it was created to provide a functional outlet for documentation and reflection while financially supporting the broader narrative of Hawaiian sovereignty and environmental stewardship through the distribution of culturally symbolic stationery.