Burial Protection
Protecting Tradition
The protection of na kupuna `oiwi (Native Hawaiian burials) is also a priority for NHLC. Time and time again, construction activities have resulted in the descretion of na kupuna ‘oiwi, despite a strong mandate for their protection under state law. NHLC is at the forefront of the battle to ensure that this mandate is met.
If you have a legal issue and would like to see if we can help you, please call our office at (808) 521-2302 or contact us using our Contact Form.
Contact
Kirsha Durante
Litigation Director
Terina Faʻagau
Staff Attorney
Resources
- Ho‘i Hou I Ka Iwikuamo‘o: A Legal Primer for the Protection of Iwi Kupuna in Hawai‘i Nei (PDF) by the Ka Huli Ao Center for Excellence in Native Hawaiian Law at the University of Hawaii.
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