Places, Hikes, Outings

Strategic plan for the stewardship of Kaho’olawe island

The year 2026 commemorates 50 years since the Native Hawaiians and the people of Hawaii fought for the return of Kaho‘olawe. In preparation for this milestone anniversary, the Kaho‘olawe Island Reserve Commission (KIRC), the Protect Kaho‘olawe ‘Ohana and other stewardship organizations will create a strategic plan for the stewardship of Kaho’olawe island mapping out specific goals and objectives to be met from 2014 – 2026. Your input is extremely valuable to us. In preparation for … Read more

Keone`o`io (La Perouse Bay) National Park

Keone`o`io Bay is the historic gateway to the six miles of South Maui’s pristine coastline (from Keone`o`io/La Perouse Bay to Kanaloa Point) is being proposed for a National Park. Congresswoman Patsy Mink introduced (H.R. 591) directing the National Park Service to conduct a feasibility study and a recent letter (May 2, 2001) to Rep. Mink from National Park Service Regional director John Reynolds indicated his intention to direct the NPS Honolulu office to undertake a reconnaissance study of the area.

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Honokowai Restoration Project

The Honokowai Cultural Overlay stabilization project is a component of Ka`anapali 2020, which includes restoration and preservation of an ancient farming archeological site, as well as a Multi-Cultural Center. The project is supported by businesses, organizations and the people of Maui. Steady progress is being made at the work site.

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Haleakala Telescope

See Kilakila o Haleakala website Map of Proposed Telescope Sites The Issue One view is that, Maui (and Hawai’i as a whole) needs high tech jobs Another view is that Haleakala is a sacred place with deep meaning in the Hawaiian culture. The existing telescope buildings are an obvious eyesore and adding more will only intensify the problem.  

Panelists Discuss Haleakala Telescope

Panelists Discuss the Clash of Cultures and Land Ownership on Hawaii’s Sacred Peaks (from the Kilakila O Haleakala website) ‘The law of Aloha is in the land.’ Kealoha Pisciotta Respect for Kanaka Maoli Spiritual Practices Panelists explained that from a kanaka maoli perspective, the summit of Haleakala is considered ‘wao akua,’or the realm of the gods. The very lands of Haleakala are seen by many as the kinolau (physical manifestation) of the sacred goddess Pele, a … Read more

Honokowai Restoration Project

The& Honokowai Cultural Overlay stabilization project is a component of Ka`anapali 2020, which includes restoration and preservation of an ancient farming archeological site, as well as a Multi-Cultural Center. The project is supported by businesses, organizations and the people of Maui. Steady progress is being made at the work site. In October 2002, the Hawaii State Archaeological Society, with more than 20 archaeologists, inspected the project. They all felt Honokowai sites were among the best … Read more