Keep the North Shore Country
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To preserve,
protect and enhance the heritage and rural character of the North
Shore
of Oahu, Hawaii, in partnership with communities from Kaena Point to Kahaluu.
of Oahu, Hawaii, in partnership with communities from Kaena Point to Kahaluu.
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Kū I Ka Pono: Protect Our
`Iwi Kupuna Beach Rally Turtle Bay Resort, March 17, 2007 Approximately
200 people participated in a march and beach rally to protest Kuilima
Resort Company's lack of concern for `iwi kupuna (Hawaiian
burials) in their plans to expand the Turtle Bay Resort.
Previous archaeological studies have revealed the presence of `iwi (human remains) in the areas that the developer wants to build. The State Historic Preservation Division has requested the developer to perform updated site work and additional study before proceeding with construction of a new roadway, five new hotels and 1000 condominium units. Sadly, the developer refuses to heed this advice, officially "withdrew" their latest mitigation plan, and asked the SHPD to withdraw its recommendations.  The
Beach Rally was organized by `Ilio`ulaokalani Coalition and Keep the
North Shore Country and supported by the Na Lei Nani O Waialua, Office
of Hawaiian Affairs, Defend Oahu Coalition, Sierra Club, Surfrider
Foundation, Hawaii's 1000 Friends, Da Hui O He`e Nalu, and Hawaii State
Body Surfing Association.
Please help Keep the North Shore Country! Clad in red, the couple hundred marchers chanted in Hawaiian as they walked along Kuilima Drive to the beach. Arrival and welcoming chants were exchanged and the crowd moved onto the beach. Along the shores of Kuilima Cove, the crowd enjoyed hula and a beautiful Hawaiian day. Vicky Holt Takamine spoke of the sanctity of the burials and the importance in preserving them. Gil Riviere spoke about the need for Kuilima Resort Company to properly study, report and allow public comment on all of the impacts that the expansion might bring. Honolulu Advertiser Article KGMB Article KHNL Article KHON Video Text KITV Article AroundHawaii.com Article Here is an event video from Beetleswamp Productions. Here is a home made video of the rally. ū I Ka Pono t-shirts are available for only $10. Email Wayne Panoke for details. Keep the North Shore Country t-shirts can be purchased here.
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