sentences:  Nevertheless, he is looked upon with respect by the islanders, and a large number of them are petitioning the government to obtain more autonomy, recognition, and empowerment of their traditional authority, as agreed upon in the treaty celebrated in 1888 when they accepted the sovereignty of Chile and in accordance with the United Nations resolution, to which Chile subscribes, that regulates the rights of indigenous peoples.These petitions are subscribed by a local political movement known as the Parlamento Rapa Nui, and its lawyers.Each year a celebration is carried out to remember and honor his grandfather King Riro, who gave his life for the islanders, and who has now become a cultural hero.