Perfect, the distinction between the ancient and the Christian needs to be defined. As I said to Pono Kealoha today, Uncle Sam and his Haumana met with Aunty Peggy Ross and her Haumana around 1978 in the basement of Kawaiahao Church. Uncle was ancient and Peggy Ross was from the newer Christian religion. Given the place Kawaiahao Church basement, much was discussed between these two leaders. I asked questions during those years of uncle Sam as to the care of our Na Kupuna Iwi. His concern was Kualoa Park burials at that time. We did not have access to any process, rules and laws--basically questions asked by Sam Lono Haumana's were about caring of the 'iwi' --not about interest of politics and the science community. It was unconventional to say the least that removal was the intent of our Na Kanaka Unions.
Today many faces, and many voices and that is good. Although when I sat in the same seat, and I was asked about the Iwi and I said, "Iwi should be kept in place".
I believe all should go back to the Federal and State Task Force of Pres (US) Regan years in Hawaii and reexamine the word 'density' which opened the flood gate for development permits, abuse to aina, and the ancient graves. 'Density' should have never been added to Native Hawaiian programs it should have remained single family dwelling. Then, I believe huge projects would not have reached this epic proportion of removing Na Kupuna Iwi from its ancient resting place.
At this time, we have no voice in such matters as construction and development as in need for economic sustainability.
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Perfect, the distinction between the ancient and the Christian needs to be defined. As I said to Pono Kealoha today, Uncle Sam and his Haumana met with Aunty Peggy Ross and her Haumana around 1978 in the basement of Kawaiahao Church. Uncle was ancient and Peggy Ross was from the newer Christian religion. Given the place Kawaiahao Church basement, much was discussed between these two leaders. I asked questions during those years of uncle Sam as to the care of our Na Kupuna Iwi. His concern was Kualoa Park burials at that time. We did not have access to any process, rules and laws--basically questions asked by Sam Lono Haumana's were about caring of the 'iwi' --not about interest of politics and the science community. It was unconventional to say the least that removal was the intent of our Na Kanaka Unions.
Today many faces, and many voices and that is good. Although when I sat in the same seat, and I was asked about the Iwi and I said, "Iwi should be kept in place".
I believe all should go back to the Federal and State Task Force of Pres (US) Regan years in Hawaii and reexamine the word 'density' which opened the flood gate for development permits, abuse to aina, and the ancient graves. 'Density' should have never been added to Native Hawaiian programs it should have remained single family dwelling. Then, I believe huge projects would not have reached this epic proportion of removing Na Kupuna Iwi from its ancient resting place.
At this time, we have no voice in such matters as construction and development as in need for economic sustainability.