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Aha Moku Advisory Committee Status Report on Aha Moku To DLNR – Staff Meeting

Aha Moku Advisory Committee Status Report on Aha Moku To DLNR – Staff Meeting Tuesday, October 6, 2015 8:30 a.m. Kalanimoku Building Board Room. Why an Aha Moku System?. Manini. Endemic plant, Kapala Vine Kalaeloa, Kakuhihewa.

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Aha Moku Advisory Committee Status Report on Aha Moku To DLNR – Staff Meeting

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  1. Aha Moku Advisory Committee Status Report on Aha Moku To DLNR – Staff Meeting Tuesday, October 6, 2015 8:30 a.m. Kalanimoku Building Board Room

  2. Why an Aha Moku System? Manini Endemic plant, Kapala Vine Kalaeloa, Kakuhihewa • Last 25 years, the general public concerns on ecosystem degradation included NH fears of resource depletion • 1st time since overthrow, kupuna and native Hawaiian resource experts from 43 traditional moku gathered to address natural & cultural resource protection

  3. PAE’AINA 8 Mokupuni 43 Traditional Moku 564 Ahupua’a General Public supports the Aha Moku System Since 2006, 7 statewide puwalu, several island puwalu and caucuses , many public community meetings, gatherings held to get consensus on process

  4. Aha Moku System Act 288 Signed into law by Governor Abercrombie July 9, 2012 Officially recognizes the Aha Moku System Establishes Aha Moku Advisory Committee within the DLNR

  5. Purpose of Act 288 To formally recognize the Aha Moku System and to establish the Aha Moku Advisory Committee within the DLNR To serve in an advisory capacity to the chairperson of the BLNR May advise on issues related to land and natural resources management through the Aha Moku System To integrate the Native Hawaiian cultural and traditional values into the fabric of state policy *

  6. Mandates of Aha Moku Bill • Integrate NH practices • ID practices that are site-specific • Teach others about ahupua’a resources • Sustain marine, land, cultural, agricultural & natural resources • Provide community education • Protect & conserve natural resources • Develop process to oversee aha moku system

  7. Areas where NH can work with DLNR Lipoa Point, Honolua Bay, Kaanapali, Maui Halawa, Molokai Mahaulepu Stream, Kauai Leahi (Diamond Head), Waikiki, Oahu Ni’ihau

  8. 7. Developing an administrative structure that oversees the aha moku system. • Submit annual report in English and Hawaiian to legislature & BLNR Chair 20 days prior to session • Shall include recommendations made by the AMAC committee and resulting action taken by BLNR/DLNR within the past year • Note: Many issues brought forward can be and are mitigated within the DLNR divisions

  9. Some Issues brought forward by Aha Moku & Ahupua’aOn-going

  10. Examples of AMAC Submittals to BLNR

  11. SCR 55Passed in the 2015 Legislature • Provide opportunity for Hawaiians to work together to exhibit that traditional Hawaiian values and customs could apply to, and work in modern governmental affairs ; • That the legislature, in passing Act 288 give the AMAC some independence from state government to reflect its role of working alongside and advising state government with regard to Hawaiian traditions, values, and practices. • Engage stakeholders, with the assistance of DLNR, OHA, and AHCC for purpose of developing and adopting rules for its operation and administration.

  12. Draft Template for RulesAha Moku Advisory Committee – Chapter 1 Part 1 – General Provisions Part 2 – Aha Moku System History & Purpose Aha Moku Structure Part 3 – Mokupuni; Moku; Ahupuaa Moku O Keawe (Hawaii) Moku O Piilani (Maui) Moku O Kanaloa (Kahoolawe) Nana’I Kaula (Lanai- Molokai Pule Oo (Molokai) Moku O Kakuhihewa (Oahu) Manokalanipo (Kauai) Ka Aina O Kawelonakala (Niihau) • Rules of Practice & Procedure • Purpose • Act 288 • Definitions • Office • Hours • Meetings • Quorum • Authentication • Chairperson • Vice-chairperson

  13. Pae’Aina Summary Note: No one living on the following moku

  14. On-going Steps Release AMAC draft rules for comment (AMAC, DLNR, OHA, AHCC, General Public) Makua Shoreline, Makua Ahupuaa, Waianae Moku, Kakuhihewa Continue accountability to the people of an ahupua’a, the general public, DLNR/BLNR , and the legislature. Draft Report to Legislature, 2016 Session Kaena Point, Keawaula Ahupuaa

  15. Mahalo Nui Loa!For Further Information, please contact: Aha Moku Advisory Committee Leimana DaMate Executive Director Phone: 808- 587-1498 Leimana.K.DaMate@hawaii.gov Department of Land and Natural Resources 1151 Punchbowl Street, Ste. 130 Honolulu, HI 96813

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