Bones and artifacts; cultural education
Lana Ululaniokekaihawanawana Robbins
says
only Hawaiians can decide on cave
bones. But
Bishop
Museum is prepared to
contest
claims to artifacts: "The Bishop
Museum has adopted a more activist role in contesting Native Hawaiian claims on
cultural artifacts in its possession by asserting that it, too, qualifies as a
'Native Hawaiian
organization' under federal law." Nanette
Napoleon says
other Native Hawaiians back museum
director.Meanwhile, Burial official's
duties have been revised:
"A
reshuffling
of assignments within the state
office that deals with ancient Hawaiian
burials has some within the Hawaiian community worried that
protection of graves may fall
short as the pace of development picks
up."And
Hawaiian
educators
gather
on Big Island: "The kupuna and makua who
share their knowledge of Hawaiian
culture, language and crafts with public
school students across the state are gathering on the Big Island this week to
exchange and build on their store of island lore."
Posted: Thu - July 1, 2004 at 07:35 PM