Burial Notice: Waiʻaka 2nd and Kauniho Ahupuaʻa, South Kohala, Hawaiʻi
All persons having information concerning the inadvertent discovery of human skeletal remains on TMK: (3) 6-5-001:003 por., Waimea, South Kohala, Island of Hawaiʻi are requested to contact Traven Apiki, DLNR-SHPD Burial Sites Program traven.apiki@hawaii.gov, (808) 933-7653, 40 Poʻokela St., Hilo, HI 96720. Names historically associated with the general area include: Iese Aa, Kauhine, Kupa, Kanehailua, Kuli, Kaʻilianu-Bell-Lindsey. Appropriate treatment of the remains will occur in accordance with HAR §13-300-40. The remains will be preserved in place following the preparation of a burial site component of a preservation plan in consultation with any identified descendants. All interested parties should respond within thirty (30) days of this notice and provide information to DLNR-SHPD demonstrating lineal descent from these specific Native Hawaiian remains, or cultural descent from ancestors once residing or buried in the same ahupuaʻa.
Cultural Impact Assessment: Māhualauhīnano – Keaukaha Resiliency Center For Learning
On behalf of Hui Hoʻoleimaluō and Ka ʻUmeke Kāʻeo Public Charter School, Hoaʻāina Heritage Services (HHS) is conducting a Cultural Impact Assessment (CIA) study to inform an Environmental Assessment (EA) being prepared pursuant to HRS Chapter 343 for the proposed Māhualauhīnano – Keaukaha Resiliency Center for Learning. The project is planned within a 10.001-acre area comprising a portion of TMK: (3) 2-1-013:146 and the entirety of 2-1-015:010 and 011, all of which are owned by Kamehameha Schools located in the ʻili kūpono of Honohononui, Waiākea Ahupuaʻa, South Hilo District, Island of Hawaiʻi. As part of this CIA, Hoaʻāina Heritage Services, LLC is seeking to consult with kamaʻāina who are familiar with the project area and who may have knowledge of cultural or historical resources, as well as traditional and customary practices (past or ongoing) associated with the area, or that may be affected by the proposed project. If you are willing to share such information, please contact Lokelani Brandt at lbrandt@hoaainaheritage.com. Mahalo.
Cultural Impact Assessment and Ka Paʻakai Analysis Notice: Pia Valley Education Center, Niu ʻIli, Waikīkī Ahupuaʻa, Oʻahu
On behalf of Protect and Preserve Hawaiʻi, Inc., and Group 70 International, Inc. (G70), SWCA Environmental Consultants (SWCA) is preparing a Cultural Impact Assessment and Ka Paʻakai Analysis for the proposed Pia Valley Education Center Project. As part of this work, SWCA seeks consultation with individuals and organizations knowledgeable about the past and present cultural uses of the project area. The proposed Pia Valley Education Center will be located on approximately 3 acres in the ʻili of Niu, within the ahupuaʻa of Waikīkī in Kona Moku on Oʻahu, within tax map keys (TMKs) (1) 37003:076 and (1) 37015:063. The project is intended to support ongoing biocultural restoration efforts in Pia Valley, including invasive species removal, native plant restoration, and expanded community engagement. Planned facilities include an education center, visitor center, warehouse/shop, caretaker residence, nursery, parking area, and related infrastructure. SWCA is seeking community input regarding cultural knowledge of this area, including past and present land use, cultural traditions, gathering practices, and any concerns the community might have related to cultural practices in the vicinity of the project area. Your input will help inform the study and ensure that traditional and customary practices are considered during the environmental review process. Please contact Tamara Luthy, SWCA, at hawaiiculturalconsultation@swca.com, (808) 892-3432 ext. 17902. Mahalo for your kōkua.
