Box 1
Contains 69 Results:
Pelekunu Valley, Molokai, 1988
Consists of a narrative history of Pelekunu Valley, including discovery and settlement, 20th Century History, Pelekunu Site Descriptions by John F.G. Stokes, Conclusions and Recommendations, a Halawa Valley ʻIli List, and maps and photos to accompany the above mentioned materials.
United Church of Christ Testimony, 1996
Waiāhole Affidavit of Marion Kelly , 1995
Contains a sworn affidavit detailing the Native Hawaiian perspective on natural resources, particularly water, the aquaculture of loʻi kalo, and cultural values between Hawaiian farmers and konohiki. Additionally discusses the impact of private ownership by plantation owners, leading to the deprivation of water and lands, and the erasure of Kānaka use-rights. Includes hand-written notes.
Barking Sands Testimony , 1998
Cultural Impact Statement Hearing SB2821/HB2821 and HB 3081 , 1996
Northwestern Hawaiian Islands Testimony, 2000 - 2002
Mākua Military Testimony , 1988 - 2002
Contains testimonies urging the cleaning and return of land to kuleana landholders in Mākua Valley, highlighting how the U.S. Military has failed to honor its contract with Oʻahu County and the kuleana landholders. Includes a cultural history report of the Mākua Military Reservation and other related supplemental materials.
Flooding in Kailua and Proposed Ditch in Kawainui, 1988 - 1990
Contains testimony opposing the U.S. Army Corps of Engineer’s proposal to dig a ditch through Kawainui Marsh, citing inadequate environmental assessments and political motives. Additionally discusses alternatives to preserve Kawainui Marsh and address the issue of flooding within the area caused by urbanization on flood-prone land. Contains supplemental historical documents about the area and comments on the environmental impact assessment.
Queenʻs Beach/Ka Iwi Testimony, 1992
Who Needs H-3, 1992
Windward Water Testimony , 1994
Colonial Takeover Testimony , 1975
Contains testimony on HR 1944 outlining the colonial takeover of Hawaiʻi, detailing historical events and excerpts from documents that illustrate the exploitation of Native Hawaiians and the transfer of land to non-Hawaiians through the Great Mahele of 1848 and subsequent legislation.
Kalama Island (Johnston Island) Chemical Incineration Testimony, 1943 - 1995
Contains testimony opposing the U.S. Army’s use of Kalama (Johnston) Island as a chemical incineration site, citing its detrimental effects on Oceanic peoples and their environment, and equating its operations to genocide. Includes a range of documents, articles, cartoons, and resolutions from 1943 to 1995, addressing environmental hazards and political advocacy against military activities in the Pacific.
Fishpond Testimony , 2001
Contains testimony supporting the reconstruction of Panahaha Fishpond and similar structures to revitalize Hawaiian culture. Emphasizes the interconnectedness of dryland cultivation, loʻi kalo, and fishponds, and highlights the negative impact of land privatization on fishpond stewardship.