Many across the State have major concerns about SHPD's operating procedures over the past several years. The destruction of sites and the desecration of Kupuna havebeen increasing at an alarming rate. Under SHPD's mismanagement major bulldozing incidents have occurred at sites containing heiau, petroglyphs and springs. SHPD's patternof permitting the desecration of Kupuna has even extended to the breaching of Queen Kapiolani's family burial plot in Kawaiahao Church Cemetery on O'ahu.It is time for us, Hawaiians and non-Hawaiians alike, to voice our concern. SHPD is the ONLY agency that addresses preservation and protection of Hawaiian sites and our Kupuna.If the agency is not functioning appropriately, what little is left of our cultural connections to the past will be destroyed --- what we leave for the generations to follow will be paltry, at best.The resolution has been heard in the House by Water, Land, Ocean resources Chair Rep. Ken Ito and Vice-Chair Rep. Sharon Har. The resolution needs to be passed out of their committeeand moved into the Legislative Management Committee chaired by Kaua'i Rep. Jimmy Tokioka and Vice-Chair Blake Oshiro.Where the drums will beat: The Hawai'i State Capitol RotundaDate & Time: Friday, March 19th from 12pm-1pmPlease support our efforts by joining us on Friday at the Capitol! Use the pahu, the ipu, ohe pu or whatever instrument you need to join us. This can be as simple as tapping gently over your heart,but most importantly come with the beat of our hearts, the beat that unites us all as Hawaiians and non-Hawaiians.All those who participate will do so to create a positive environment with the purpose of creating positive change. For those of you who cannot attend, know your support can be given bygoing to your sacred sites and drumming, or by your choosing to simply tap over your heart in unsion with us at the designated time so our kahea will be sent as a unified voice for change.As in all things we do, we ask our ancestors for their wisdom and guidance on this day to ensure the message will be heard by those who have the power and authorityto enact positive change.
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