Ethnographic Studies
Kumu Pono Associates LLC Ethnographic Studies
The links below provide users with digital copies of selected studies prepared by Kumu Pono Associates LLC. The studies have been uploaded at a lower resolution thus the documents and figures are of poorer quality than the originals.
The studies represent years of research in a wide range of archival collections, both in Hawaii and in U.S. collections. The studies are also a repository of traditional and kama‘āina knowledge in the form of oral history interviews with kūpuna and elder kama‘āina from around the islands. The interviews are a repository of knowledge of place and life experiences which often do not make it into academic presentations. This knowledge gives life to the traditions and landscape of Hawai’i, and is a legacy for future generations.
Our research attempts to delve into the depths of a wide range of historical resources. We cite extensively, early Hawaiian accounts of native writers and other participants in the history of Hawaii, letting them tell their stories of place, practice, beliefs and change. Such documentation provides us with opportunities to ensure that information important to the culture and life style of Hawaii’s people will be available for future generations, and can be included in planning processes.
We all share kuleana for our history. We request your respect of the information in the studies. Do not cite it out of context, and always acknowledge kūpuna, elder kama‘āina and sources of the documentation.
Aia no ke kuleana pū me ‘oe! (The responsibility is yours!)
Ethnographic Studies
Hawai'i
Vol I Waikahekahe-Keaau Ethnohistorical_Study (PDF) — Volume I. He Mo’olelo ‘Aina — An Ethnohistorical Overview for the Ahupua’a of Waikahekahe (Nui & Iki), Kea’au and Neighboring Lands in Puna, Island of Hawai’i, in the area known as “Hawaiian Paradise Park” was prepared as a community service project by Kepa and Onaona Maly (Kumu Pono Associates LLC), to support efforts of the Cultural Preservation Committee (CPC), which is made up of concerned residents of Hawaiian Paradise Park. Volume I is the first part of what is anticipated to be a two volume ethnographical study of the named ahupua’a (native land divisions).
Kumukahi, Kula Ahupuaa and the District of Puna, Hawaii (PDF) November 6, 2021 – “He Kaulana Ka ‘Āina O Puna Mai O Ka Lā Ma Kumukahi…” A Resource Guide Of Traditions And History Of Kumukahi, The Ahupua’a of Kula Ahupua’a And District Of Puna
Map: Kumukahi, Kula Ahupua‘a, and the District of Puna, Hawai‘i (jpeg) November 6, 2021
Mōkapu Peninsula Ethnographic Study O’ahu (PDF) 1995, with Paul H. Rosendahl, Ph. D., Inc. Readers please note, the archaeological assessment that accompanies this ethnographic study is a typical response by anthropologists working under a culturally detached assignment of values. The historical and interview records present many reasons as to why Pu’u Hawai’iloa should have been designated as a Traditional Cultural Property.
Ahupua‘a of Kahului-iki. Kona, Hawai‘i (PDF) At the request of Paul H. Rosendahl, Ph.D., Principal Archaeologist (PHRI), Kepâ Maly, Cultural Resources Specialist (Kumu Pono Associates LLC), conducted a study of archival and historical resources for the ahupua‘a (land division) of Kahului-iki (1st), in the district of North Kona, Island of Hawai‘i (TMK:7-5-19;5,38,40). The work was done in conjunction with archaeological field work conducted by PHRI, on a parcel of land approximately 32 acres in size, within Kahului, and has been performed in compliance with recommendations and guidelines of the Department of Land and Natural Resources-State Historic Preservation Division (DLNR-SHPD). The study is presented in two primary sections, providing readers with the findings of: (a) archival and historic documentary research; and (b) a limited oral history study. August 8, 1997
Kaulana, Mahai‘ula, Makalawena, Awake‘e, Manini‘ōwali & Kūki‘o, Kona, Hawai‘i (PDF) “Kekaha Wai ‘Ole O Nā Kona” A Report on Archival and Historical Documentary Research, and Oral History Interviews for Kekaha Kai State Park. At the request of George Atta, AICP–Project Manager with Group 70 International, on behalf of the Department of Land and Natural Resources-Division of State Parks (DLNR-DSP), Kepā Maly, Cultural Resources Specialist (Kumu Pono Associates), conducted historical and archival documentary research and an oral history study for lands within the Kekaha Kai State Park. The park consists of the makai (seaward) portions of the ahupua‘a (land divisions) of Kaulana, Mahai‘ula, Makalawena (in the vicinity of the ancient shoreline trail), Awake‘e, Manini‘ōwali, and Kūki‘o in the region traditionally known as Kekaha, in the district of North Kona, Island of Hawai‘i (TMK Overview Sheet:7-2) March 4, 1998
Wai’aha Ahupua’a, Kona, Hawai’i (PDF) Preparation of this study has been made possible by the work of many people who have come before us—Kūpuna (elders), historians, and individuals who have been interested in the lands, history, and people of Kona—such people have set the foundation upon which we stand. While it is not possible to record here, all that could be said about the land, traditions, and people of Wai‘aha, a sincere effort has been made to present readers with an overview of the rich and varied history of the area. Also, in the preparation of this study, I am indebted to the staff of the Hawai‘i State Survey Division, State Land Management Division, State Archives; University of Hawai‘i-Hilo, Mo‘okini Library; the late June Gutmanis (curator of records from the T. Kelsey and H. Kekahuna collection); George Hūeu Kanahele, Ph.D.; and Randy Vitousek, Esquire. March 23, 1998
Ka’ūpūlehu, Kona, Hawai’i (PDF) Appendix A — Volume I “Ka‘ūpūlehu Ma Ka ‘Āina Kaha” Ahupua‘a of Ka‘ūpūlehu, District of North Kona, Island of Hawai‘i. At the request of Alexander C. Kinzler (Ka‘ūpūlehu Developments), Kepä Maly, Cultural Resources Specialist (Kumu Pono Associates LLC), conducted historical and archival documentary research and an oral history study in conjunction with the development of an integrated resources management plan (IRMP). The overall project area consists of approximately 1,120 acres in the northern, makai (seaward) portion of Ka‘üpülehu in the region traditionally known as Kekaha, on the northwestern facing shore of North Kona, on the island of Hawai‘i (TMK 722203). The land of Ka‘üpülehu is a part of the holdings of the Kamehameha Schools2Bishop Estate (KSBE), established as a trust in 1887, to benefit Hawaiian youth through the will of Chiefess Bernice Pauahi Bishop. As such, the land has been leased by KSBE to Kaupulehu Developments, and KSBE maintains it’s oversight responsibilities in the project development, including input and review of the present study. May 20, 1998
Kea’au-Kapoho, Puna, Hawai’i (Alanui Aupuni) OH (PDF) Appendix A. Kea’au Oral History Interviews. Collection of Oral History Interviews. January 11, 1999
Kea’au-Kapoho, Puna, Hawai’i (Alanui Aupuni) The Historic Puna Trail — Old Government Road (Kea‘au Section) Archival-Historical Documentary Research, Oral History and Consultation Study, and Limited Site Preservation Plan. Ahupua‘a of Kea‘au, Puna District, Island of Hawai‘i. At the request of Rodney Oshiro, of the Department of Land and Natural Resources-Division of Forestry and Wildlife, Trails and Access program manager on the island of Hawai‘i, cultural resources specialist, Kepā Maly (Kumu Pono Associates), conducted a multifaceted study to research and identify cultural-historical resources of the historic Puna Trail or Old Government Road (Kea‘au Section) in the district of Puna, on the Island of Hawai‘i (TMK:1-6-01 various parcels). The results of that research, reported herein, provides readers with access to an extensive collection of documentation (ranging from traditional accounts to formal government communications) about the Puna Trail and Kea‘au. The study also includes documentation pertaining to native traditions, customs, and practices that have been handed down over the generations by individuals who have resided in Kea‘au and neighboring lands of Puna. In the absence of detailed archaeological studies for the Kea‘au vicinity, this study provides land managers and interested parties with important documentation on some of the significant cultural and natural features of the landscape along the Puna Trail-Old Government Road, and their relationship to other resources of the larger ahupua‘a (a native Hawaiian land unit) of Kea‘au. January 11, 1999
Keauhou to Ka’awaloa, Kona, Hawai’i (PDF) Appendix B-1: Prepared In Conjunction With The Environment Impace Statement For The Proposed Māmalahoa Highway Bypass. A REPORT ON ARCHIVAL-HISTORICAL DOCUMENTARY RESEARCH, ORAL HISTORY INTERVIEWS AND ASSESSMENT OF CULTURAL IMPACTS HE WAHI MO‘OLELO NO KONA, NĀ AHUPUA‘A O – KEAUHOU 2ND, HONALO, MĀ‘IHI 1-2, KUAMO‘O 1-3, KAWANUI 1-2, LEHU‘ULA 1-2, HONUA‘INO 1-4, HŌKŪKANO 1-2, KANĀUEUE 1-2, HALEKI‘I, KE‘EKE‘E 1-2, ‘ILIKAHI, KANAKAU 1-2, KALUKALU, ONOULI 1-2, KEŌPUKA 1-2, & KA‘AWALOA DISTRICTS OF NORTH AND SOUTH KONA, ISLAND OF HAWAI‘I. February 26, 1999
Pu’u Anahulu-Puu Wa’awa’a, Kona, Hawai’i (PDF) VOLUME I: PU‘U ANAHULU AND PU‘U WA‘AWA‘A (NĀPU‘U), AT KEKAHA – KONA, HAWAI‘I A REPORT ON ARCHIVAL-HISTORICAL DOCUMENTARY RESEARCH, AND ORAL HISTORY INTERVIEWS Cultural-Historical Documentation for Ahupua‘a Based Planning in the Lands of Pu‘u Anahulu and Pu‘u Wa‘awa‘a (Nāpu‘u); District of Kona, Island of Hawai‘i. (TMK Overview Sheet 7-1)
Welina mai me ke aloha pumehana e nā kūpuna o mākou nei —
Eia nō mākou, nā pua a ‘oukou, nā pua o kēia ‘āina kaulana, ka ‘āina o Nāpu‘u, ka ‘āina wai ‘ole o Kekaha, ‘o ia ho‘i o Pu‘u Anahulu a me Pu‘u Wa‘awa‘a. Eia nō mākou nā leo, nā alo, nā hā a ‘oukou. I kēia wā e ho‘omana‘o a ho‘omau mākou i nā hana a ‘oukou. He kuleana ko mākou, a ‘ae mākou i kēia kuleana nui. He mau po‘e o ka ‘āina kākou, ‘ōlelo ho‘i kekāhi, “he mau po‘e o nā pōhaku,” a pololei kēlā mana‘o, he kānaka o nā pōhaku nō kākou.
Eia nō kēia ‘ōlelo no‘eau a mākou, “Ke ewe hānau o ka ‘āina,” no laila me kēia mana‘o i pa‘a ai i loko o mākou e holomua ana no nā pua a ka wā e hiki mai ana. Hana mākou me ka ha‘aha‘a, me ka lokomaika‘i, a me ka ‘oiā‘i‘o kekāhi. Pa‘a loa kēia mau mea nui i loko o ko mākou na‘au. Ua kūkulu i ka hale ma luna o kēia kahua ikaika. No kā ‘oukou hana nui, mahalo iā ‘oukou. ‘Imi pono mākou i ka wā i hala no kā ‘oukou ‘ike, kā ‘oukou ikaika, kā ‘oukou ‘ano kūpono nō. Me kēia ‘imi ana hiki iā mākou ke nānā i ka wā e hiki mai ana me nā maka ‘ike loa.
Mahalo hou iā ‘oukou a pau loa. He Hawai‘i kākou a i ka ‘ōlelo ‘ana o kekāhi kupuna, “Aloha kekāhi i kekāhi no nā kau a kau a mau loa aku, he pili koko.” ‘Āmama, ua noa. July 7, 1999
Kaiholena, Kohala, Hawai’i (PDF) KAIHOLENA MA KOHALA WAHO–A HISTORICAL OVERVIEW OF KAIHOLENA AND VICINITY, LEEWARD KOHALA, HAWAI‘I At the request of Thomas S. Dye, of International Archaeological Research Institute, Inc.(IARII), cultural resources specialist, Kepä Maly (Kumu Pono Associates), conducted a study of archival documents and historical literature for the land of Kaiholena, on the leeward side of the district of North Kohala, on the island of Hawai‘i (TMK 5-8-01:11). The study area contains approximately 260 acres, and is situated on the makai (shoreward side) of Akoni Pule Highway, and extends from sea level to approximately the 230 foot elevation. While the study area represents only about one-tenth of the total acreage of the ahupua‘a (native land division) of Kaiholena, this study discusses the land in its entirety, and looks at the relationship of the Kaiholena Ahupua‘a to neighboring lands of the region. In traditional accounts, native residents of the larger land area, affectionately referred to the region as “Kohala waho” and “Nä pu‘u haelelua” (Outer Kohala and The two hills that travel together), so called because of the remote nature of the land (it being isolated from the irrigated agricultural fields and larger communities of “Inner Kohala”) and for the “landmark” hills of Pili and Kalähikiola which overlook the region of which Kaiholena is a part. February 10, 2000
Kūki’o–Kekaha, Kona, Hawai’i (PDF) NÄ KÜKI‘O MA KA ‘ÄINA KAHA: A COLLECTION OF TRADITIONAL AND HISTORICALACCOUNTS OF KÜKI‘O AT KEKAHA, NORTH KONA (TMK 7-2-04:5) At the request of Steven S.C. Lim, Esquire, cultural resources specialist, Kepä Maly (Kumu Pono Associates), prepared a study of archival documents and historical literature for the land of Küki‘o nui (Küki‘o 1st), and neighboring lands of the Kekaha region, North Kona District, Island of Hawai‘i (TMK 7-2-04). Maly also conducted several oral history interviews and cites selected historical interviews as a part of the present study (oral history documentation is cited as a separate volume in Appendix A of this study). Unlike many studies undertaken in the State of Hawai‘i, this study was not conducted as a part of a land use permitting process. It was undertaken as a result of the land owner’s (developer’s) interest in better understanding the history of the land, and their desire to develop a culturally sensitive interpretive/educational program for the people who will visit and/or reside at Küki‘o in the future… March 3, 2000
Kūki’o–Kekaha, Kona, Hawai’i OH (PDF) APPENDIX A: ORAL HISTORY INTERVIEWS NÄ KÜKI‘O MA KA ‘ÄINA KAHA — A COLLECTION OF TRADITIONAL AND HISTORICAL ACCOUNTS OF KÜKI‘O AT KEKAHA, NORTH KONA (TMK 7-2-04 various parcels) At the request of Steven S.C. Lim, Esquire (on behalf of W.B. Küki‘o Resorts, LLC), cultural resources specialist, Kepä Maly (Kumu Pono Associates), conducted a study of archival and historical literature for the land of Küki‘o nui (Küki‘o 1st), and neighboring lands of the larger Kekaha region, North Kona District, Island of Hawai‘i (Figure 1). As a part of the study to document traditions, practices, customs, and various places of importance on the cultural-natural landscape of this land, Maly also conducted several oral history interviews with individuals who are kama‘äina (natives of or familiar with) to Küki‘o and neighboring lands.The oral history interviews cited in this Appendix, supplement the historical and archival research (Maly, Mar. 2000), and document the ongoing residency, native customs, and stewardship responsibilities of various families who lived at Küki‘o and in the neighboring lands of Ka‘üpülehu, Makalawena, and the Manini‘öwali-Mahai‘ula vicinity. Through the interviews, readers are introduced to the descendants of Kinolau, Ha‘ilau, Hopula‘au, Pupule, and others, who resided at Küki‘o in the nineteenth century. The interviews share the depth of cultural attachment that the elders had for the land, and record that their descendants (e.g., Punihaole, Maguire-Stillman and Springer) have continued their traditional family relationships with the environment… December 5, 2000
Ki’ilae-Kauleolī, Kona, Hawai’i (PDF) HE WAHI MO‘OLELO NO NĀ ‘ĀINA A ME NĀ ‘OHANA O KI‘ILAE A ME KAULEOLĪ MA KONA HEMA, HAWAI‘I A Collection of Traditions and Historical Accounts of the Lands and Families of Ki‘ilae and Kauleolī, South Kona, Hawai‘i At the request of Robert Rechtman, Ph.D. (Rechtman Consulting), cultural historian and resources specialist, Kepā Maly (Kumu Pono Associates), conducted a detailed study of archival and historical literature, oral history interviews with individuals known to be familiar with the natural and cultural landscape and history of land use in the vicinity of Ki‘ilae and Kauleolī, South Kona District, on the island of Hawai‘i. This study was conducted in conjunction with an archaeological inventory survey (Rechtman 2001), as part of a land use planning process being undertaken by the land owners. The study area contains approximately 336 acres situated immediately makai of Mamalahoa Highway (the mauka Government Road), and extends from just above sea level to about the 900 foot elevation. While the study area of the archaeological inventory survey focuses on the section of Ki‘ilae and Kauleolī makai of the Māmalahoa Highway, this study looks at the entire ahupua‘a (an area traditionally extending from sea fisheries to approximately the 6,000 foot elevation on the slopes of Mauna Loa) of Ki‘ilae and Kauleolī, and their relationship to neighboring lands of the larger Kona Hema (South Kona) region. Of particular importance to families of the regions is the fact that a portion of the coastal land that fronts Ki‘ilae was incorporated into the Pu‘uhonua o Hōnaunau National Historical Park, and as such the lands are considered an important neighbor to the royal and ceremonial center of Hōnauanu… June 5, 2001
Ki’ilae-Kauleolī, Kona, Hawai’i (PDF) May 1, 2001 – Oral History Interviews
Keauhou-Kealakekua, Kona, Hawai’i (PDF) HE WAHI MO‘OLELO NO NĀ ‘ĀINA, A ME NĀ ALA HELE I HEHI ‘IA, MAI KEAUHOU A I KEALAKEKUA, MA KONA, HAWAI‘I (A HISTORICAL OVERVIEW OF THE LANDS, AND TRAILS TRAVELED, BETWEEN KEAUHOU AND KEALAKEKUA, KONA, HAWAI‘I) A Study of Archival-Historical Documentary Literature, Oral History – Consultation Interviews, and Kama‘āina Recommendations on Site Preservation in the Lands of Keauhou, Honalo, Māihi, Kuamo‘o, Kawanui, Lehu‘ula, Honua‘ino, Hōkūkano, Kanāueue, Haleki‘i, Ke‘eke‘e, ‘Ilikāhi, Kanakau, Kalukalu, Onouli, Keōpuka,Ka‘awaloa and Kealakekua, North and South Kona, Island of Hawai‘i (TMK Overview Sheets – 7-9, 8-1, 8-2)
June 15, 2001
Ahu-a-‘Umi, Keauhou, Kona, Hawai’i (PDF) Background The following interview was conducted as a part of a larger study to investigate, and when possible, identify cultural sites, traditions, and practices on lands presently managed by the United States Army–Pöhakuloa Training Area (PTA). While Ahu-a-‘Umi is not within the PTA facility, it is one of several important traditional features (identified in historical literature) in the saddle region of the mountain lands on the island of Hawai‘i (Figure 1). Because of its importance on the landscape, and association with traditions and practices in the region, cultural resources staff of PTA and the United States Army expressed a desire to travel to Ahu-a-‘Umi with individuals familiar with some of the history and resources of the area. July 24, 2001
Kaloko and Honokōhau, Kona, Hawai’i (PDF) HE WAHI MO‘OLELO ‘OHANA NO KALOKO ME HONOKŌHAU MA KEKAHA O NĀ KONA– A COLLECTION OF FAMILY TRADITIONS DESCRIBING – CUSTOMS, PRACTICES AND BELIEFS OF THE FAMILIES AND LANDS OF KALOKO AND HONOKŌHAU, NORTH KONA, ISLAND OF HAWAI‘I At the request of Stanley Bond (National Park Service Archaeologist), Kepā Maly (Kumu Pono Associates), conducted a series of oral history interviews with several individuals known to be familiar with the lands, resources (both cultural and natural), and various aspects of the history of the ahupua‘a of Kaloko and Honokōhau, District of Kona, Island of Hawai‘i. Initial contact regarding the oral history interview program was made between the National Park Service and Kumu Pono Associates in October 1999, while Maly was conducting interviews and detailed research for the land of Honokōhau (including na overview of neighboring lands in the larger Kekaha region of North Kona). As a result, Maly was aware of the basic informational needs of the oral history program recorded herein, and while the formal agreement to conduct the present study was entered into in July 2000, Maly was able to discuss matters of importance to the present study with elder interviewees prior to initiation of the present interview program. April 1, 2002
Kīpāhoehoe, Kapalilua, Kona, Hawai’i (PDF) KĪPĀHOEHOE MA KAPALILUA– KONA HEMA, HAWAI‘I: A CULTURAL STUDY OF KĪPĀHOEHOE AND NEIGHBORING LANDS IN KAPALILUA, SOUTH KONA, ISLAND OF HAWAI‘I (TMK 8-8-01:5,6,7,10,11,12,13) At the request of Ms. Lisa Hadway, Natural Area Specialist for the State of Hawai‘i Department of Land and Natural Resources – Division of Forestry and Wildlife (DLNR-DOFAW), cultural historian and resources specialist, Kepā Maly (Kumu Pono Associates), conducted a detailed study of archival and historical literature, oral history interviews with individuals known to be familiar with the natural and cultural landscape and history of land use in the vicinity of Kīpāhoehoe and the larger Kapalilua region of South Kona, on the island of Hawai‘i… July 5, 2002, Volume I.
Kīpāhoehoe, Kapalilua, Kona, Hawai’i OH (PDF) APPENDIX A ORAL HISTORY INTERVIEWS KĪPĀHOEHOE MA KAPALILUA–KONA HEMA, HAWAI‘I: A CULTURAL STUDY OF KĪPĀHOEHOE AND NEIGHBORING LANDS IN KAPALILUA, SOUTH KONA, ISLAND OF HAWAI‘I (TMK 8-8-01:5,6,7,10,11,12,13) At the request of Ms. Lisa Hadway, Natural Area Specialist for the State of Hawai‘i Department of Land and Natural Resources – Division of Forestry and Wildlife (DLNR-DOFAW), cultural historian and resources specialist, Kepā Maly (Kumu Pono Associates), conducted a detailed study of archival and historical literature, oral history interviews with individuals known to be familiar with the natural and cultural landscape and history of land use in the vicinity of Kīpāhoehoe and the larger Kapalilua region of South Kona, on the island of Hawai‘i. This Appendix presents readers with selected oral history interviews, describing the lands, residency, native customs, and historical pratices in the Kapalilua region of which, the Kīpāhoehoe Natural Area Reserve is a part. The interviews were conducted by Maly with elder kama‘āina from the Kapalilua region between 1996 to 2002. The interviews represent families with generational attachments to lands from Ka‘ohe to Kapu‘a. All of the interview participants have lived upon, worked on, or are descended from traditional residents of the lands in the Kapalilua region, or know the land from traveling it with their extended family and friends from 1914. While some of the interviews were conducted prior to initiation of the present study, follow up interviews and discussions with interviewees regarding the proposed fencing of the Kīpāhoehoe Natural Area Reserve, were undertaken when possible. Unfortunately, the two eldest interviewees passed away prior to initiation of this study… August 30, 2002, Oral History Interviews, Volume II
Ke’ei, Kona Hema, Hawai’i (PDF) HE WAHI MO‘OLELO NO NĀ KE‘EI MA KONA HEMA, HAWAI‘I A COLLECTION OF TRADITIONS HISTORICAL ACCOUNTS AND KAMA‘ĀINA RECOLLECTIONS OF KE‘EI, SOUTH KONA, HAWAI‘I The following collection of archival and oral historical records was compiled by Kumu Pono Associates, at the request of Mr. Jeffrey Melrose, of Kamehameha Schools. The present research focused on two primary sources of information—historical literature, and oral history interviews with several elder kama‘āina, known to be familiar with the history of the lands in the Ke‘ei vicinity of South Kona, Hawai‘i. The research brings a wide range (though not exhaustive) of historical references into one manuscript—written accounts dating from 1779 and oral historical accounts dating from ca. 1920. This compilation of narratives is meant to be of assistance in the development of educational and preservation programs of the Kamehameha Schools and South Kona community. The work undertaken as a part of this study, was first discussed between Lurline Naone-Salvador of Kamehameha Schools in 1994. Subsequent discussions with Robert Lindsey, Jeffrey Melrose and other staff members led to the undertaking of this work. The goal here was to bring forward old sources of information that in most cases had had only minimal, or no exposure in reports prepared in recent years. Knowing that such work needed to be done, Maly began researching and recording oral history interviews with area kama‘āina several years ago. Many kūpuna and kama‘āina graciously shared some of their recollections of the land, its’ families, practices and traditions, desiring to pass on such information… July 26, 2002
Kohanaiki, Kona, Hawai’i (PDF) KOHANAIKI MA KEKAHA WAI ‘OLE O NĀ KONA (KOHANAIKI ON THE ARID SHORES OF KONA) A Report on Archival and Historical Documentary Research, and Oral History Interviews for the Ahupua‘a of Kohanaiki, District of Kona, Island of Hawai‘i (TMK 7-3-09:3,14) At the request of Paul H. Rosendahl, Ph.D., Kumu Pono Associates conducted archival-historical documentary research, and oral history interviews (including follow up work with several individuals previously interviewed by Maly), for the land of Kohanaiki, and the larger Kekaha Region of North Kona, on the island of Hawai‘i. This study was developed in conjunction with an archaeological survey and cultural impact assessment study by Paul H. Rosendahl, Ph.D., Inc. (PHRI) of an approximately 500 acre parcel of land on the kula (plains or flat lands) of Kohanaiki. The study area is bounded on the upland (mauka) side by the 1847 Alanui Aupuni (Old Government Beach Road)—just shoreward (makai) of the present-day Ka‘ahumanu Highway—and extends makai to the shore; on the north, it is bounded by the land of ‘O‘oma 2nd; and on the south, it is bounded by the land of Kaloko… June 30, 2003, Volume I
Kohanaiki, Kona, Hawai’i OH (PDF) July 5, 2003, Oral History Interviews, Volume II
‘Ōuli, Waimea, Kohala, Hawai’i (PDF) September 8, 2003
Humu’ula-Pi’ihonua, Hilo, Hawaii (PDF) March 31, 2004 – Lands That Adorn The Chiefs On The Mountain Lands of Hawai’i
Keauhou & Kahalu’u, Kona, Hawaii OH (PDF) April 1, 2004 – Oral History Interviews — A Cultural Synthesis For The Royal Lands Of Keauhou and Kahalu’u, District Of Kona, Island Of Hawai’i (Volume II)
Honokua, Kalahiki and Waiea, South Kona & Kahuku, Kau, Hawaii (PDF) April 9, 2004 – An Overview of Hawaiian Land Use And Access Practices For The Ahupua’a of Honokua, Kalahiki, and Waiea, South Kona; And The Mountain Lands Of Kahuku, Ka’ū On The Island Of Hawai’i (CA. 1845 – 1876)
Manukā, Ka’ū & Kaulanamauna, Kona, Hawaii (PDF) July 20, 2004 – A Cultural Study Of The Manukā Natural Area Reserve Lands of Manukā, District of Ka’ū, and Kaulanamauna, District Of Kona, Island Of Hawai’i
Mauna Kea–Ka Piko Kaulana O Ka ‘Āina, Hawaii Island OH (PDF) May 6, 2006 – Appendix A: Mauna Kea—”Ka Piko Kaulana O Ka ‘Āina (Volume II)
Waiākea Cane Lots (12, 13, 17, 18, 19, 20 & 20-A) (PDF) Land of Waiākea, District of South Hilo, Island of Hawaiʻi (TMK:2-4-01, 7, 10) June 1996
“Mauna Kea — Kuahiwi Ku Ha’o I Ka Mālie” (PDF) Ahupua‘a of Humu‘ula and Ka‘ohe, Districts of Hilo and Hāmākua Island of Hawai‘i. March 17, 1997
Proposed La‘aloa Beach Park Improvements (PDF) Ahupua‘a of La‘aloa-iki, District of North Kona, Island of Hawai‘i (TMK:7-7-10,36) May, 27, 1997
Puna, Ka ‘Āina I Ka Hikina A Ka Lā” (PDF) Ahupua‘a of ‘Ahalanui, Laepāo‘o, and Oneloa (with Pohoiki), District of Puna, Island of Hawai‘i. July 31, 1998
Ke Ala Loa-Ala Nui Aupuni Kawaihae to ‘Anaeho’omalu, Kohala (PDF) Lands of Kawaihae 2nd, ‘Ōuli, Lālāmilo, Waikōloa, Puakō, Waimā, Kalāhuipua‘a, and ‘Anaeho‘omalu; District of Kohala, Island of Hawai‘i. April 30, 1999 (Volume I)
Ke Ala Loa-Ala Nui Aupuni Kawaihae to ‘Anaeho’omalu, Kohala (PDF) Oral History Interview Transcripts And Release Of Interview Records — South Kohala and Portions of Kekaha, North Kona. February 1998 – April 1999 (Volume II)App
Volume I Wai O Ke Ola: He Wahi Mo’olelo No Maui Hikina (PDF) A collection of Native Traditions and Historical Accounts of the Lands of Hāmākua Poko, Hāmākua Loa and Ko‘olau, Maui Hikina (East Maui), Island of Maui. January 17, 2002
Volume II Wai O Ke Ola: He Wahi Mo’olelo No Maui Hikina (PDF) Oral History Interviews with Families of Hāmākua Poko, Hāmākua Loa and Ko‘olau, East Maui. December 1, 2001
He Wahi Mo‘olelo No Ka ‘Āina A Me Nā ‘Ohana O Waiki‘i Ma Waikōloa… (PDF) A Collection of Traditions and Historical Accounts of the Lands and Families of Waiki‘i at Waikōloa (Waimea Region, South Kohala), and the Mountain Lands, Island of Hawai‘i. November 12, 2002
Appendix A—Oral History Interviews He Wahi Mo‘olelo No Ka ‘Āina A Me Nā ‘Ohana O Waiki‘i…(PDF) Appendix A—Oral History Interviews He Wahi Mo‘olelo No Ka ‘Āina A Me Nā ‘Ohana O Waiki‘i Ma Waikōloa (Kalana o Waimea, Kohala), A Me Ka ‘Āina Mauna. May 1, 2003
“Hana Ka Lima, ‘Ai Ka Waha” (PDF) A Collection of Historical Accounts and Oral History Interviews With Kama‘āina Residents and Fisher-People of Lands in the Halele‘a-Napali Region on the Island of Kaua‘i. November 10, 2003
He Wahi Mo‘olelo No Kaluanui Ma Ko‘olauloa, Mokupuni ‘O O‘ahu (PDF) A Collection of Traditions, Historical Accounts and Kama‘āina Recollections of Kaluanui and Vicinity, Ko‘olauloa, Island of O‘ahu. February 25, 2004
Appendix A: Kama‘aina Recollections (PDF) Oral History Interviews For The Kaluanui & Kaliuwa‘a Vicinity – Compiled from Oral History Interviews with Kūpuna and Kama‘āina. March 13, 2004
Puu Makaala NARS (PDF) A Cultural Study of the Pu‘u Maka‘ala Natural Area Reserve Districts of Hilo and Puna, Island of Hawai‘i. May 31, 2004
“Mauna Kea—Ka Piko Kaulana O Ka ‘Āina” (PDF) (Mauna Kea—The Famous Summit Of The Land) A Collection of Native Traditions, Historical Accounts, and Oral History interviews for Mauna Kea, the Lands of Ka’ohe, Humu’ula and the ‘Āina Mauna on the island of Hawai’i. March 30, 2005
Appendix A: Mauna Kea – “Ka Piko Kaulana o ka ‘Āina” PDF) A Collection Of Oral History Interviews Documenting Historical Accounts and Recollections of Mauna Kea and the Mountain Lands of Hāmākua, Hilo and South Kohala, on the Island of Hawai‘i. May 6, 2006
He Wahi Mo‘olelo No Keauhou A Me Na Wahi Pana Ma Laila (PDF) A collection of traditions, historical accounts and kama‘aina recollections of Keauhou and its storied places; with notes from adjoining lands in Ka‘ū and Puna, Island of Hawai‘i. July 23, 2005
He Wahi Mo‘olelo No Punalu‘u Ma Ko‘olauloa, Mokupuni ‘O O‘ahu (PDF) A Collection of Traditions, Historical Accounts And Kama‘āina Recollections of Punalu‘u And Vicinity, Ko‘olauloa, Island of O‘ahu. July 29, 2005
Appendix A Mo‘olelo ‘Ohana: (PDF) Appendix A Mo‘olelo ‘Ohana: A Collection of Kama‘āina Recollections In Oral History Interviews Of Punalu‘u And Vicinity, Ko‘olauloa, Island Of O‘ahu. November 30, 2005
He Mo‘olelo ‘Āina No Ka‘eo Me Kāhi ‘Āina E A‘E Ma Honua ‘Ula o Maui (PDF) He Mo‘olelo ‘Āina No Ka‘eo Me Kāhi ‘Āina E A‘E Ma Honua ‘Ula o Maui A Cultural-Historical Study of Ka‘eo And Other Lands In Honua‘ula, Island Of Maui. December 27, 2005
Appendix A: “He Mo‘olelo ‘Āina No Ka‘eo…” (PDF) Appendix A: “He Mo‘olelo ‘Āina No Ka‘eo…” Oral History Interviews With Kama‘āina Of The Honua‘ula Region. March 28, 2006
Appendix B: “He Mo‘olelo ‘Āina No Ka‘eo…” (PDF) Excerpts From Hawaiian Language Accounts. Nupepa Kuokoa Ianuali 12, 1865 Ka Hoomana Kahiko, Helu II. Ua moolelo o Kane, ame Kona Mana, ame Kana Mau Hana. December 9, 2005
He Mo‘olelo No Maui Hikina—Kalialinui I Uka A Me Nā ‘Āina O Lalo (PDF) A Cultural-Historical Study of East Maui—The Uplands of Kalialinui, and the Lands that Lie Below, Island of Maui. July 2, 2006
Volume 1 (Part 1): He Wahi Mo’olelo No Kaua’ula A Me Kekāhi ‘Āina O Lahaina I Maui (PDF) A collection of traditions and historical accounts of Kaua’ula and other lands of Lahaina, Maui. Part 1. June 1, 2007
Volume 1 (Part 2): He Wahi Mo‘olelo No Kaua‘ula A Me Kekāhi ‘Āina O Lahaina I Maui (PDF) A Collection Of Traditions And Historical Accounts Of Kaua‘ula And Other Lands Of Lahaina, Maui. Part 2. May 25, 2007
He Mo‘olelo ‘Āina — Traditions and Storied Places of Honouliuli (PDF) District of ‘Ewa Island of O‘ahu.(Documentary Technical Report). October 27, 2013
Kaua‘i
“Hana Ka Lima, ‘Ai Ka Waha” (PDF)A Collection of Historical Accounts and Oral History Interviews With Kama‘āina Residents and Fisher-People of Lands in the Halele‘a-Napali Region on the Island of Kaua‘i. November 10, 2003
Lāna‘i
Ahupua‘a of Ka‘ā & Paoma‘i Lāna‘i (PDF) CULTURAL AND HISTORICAL STUDY FOR THE ENVIRONMENTAL ASSESSMENT OF U.S. MARINE CORPS TRAINING: AHUPUA‘A OF KA‘Ā AND PAOMA‘I, NORTH LĀNA‘I (Lāna‘i Overview TMK:4-9-02) Kepā Maly, Cultural Resources Specialist (Kumu Pono Associates), conducted a cultural and historical assessment study in conjunction with the preparation of an Environmental Assessment (BCH Project No. 642-0101) for proposed United States Marine Corps (USMC) helicopter training operations on Lāna‘i. The study area encompasses the north and northwestern side of the ahupua‘a (traditional land divisions) of Ka‘ā and Paoma‘i (Lāna‘i Overview TMK:4-9-02). The specific objectives of the study were: (1) Conduct archival research to provide a background overview of the pre and post contact history of the Ka‘ā-Paoma‘i region; (2) Gather information from Lāna‘i residents regarding traditional Hawaiian lore and practices, cultural sites, traditional use of the land and natural resources, and current subsistence practices and access to the study area; and (3) Solicit community feedback on social and environmental concerns regarding proposed use of the study area for military training… May 10, 1997
An Ethnography of Ka‘ā Ahupua‘a and the Island of Lāna‘i There is a wide range of history from the island of Lāna‘i, some of which is general, but nonetheless important as it sets a foundation for delving deeper into the cultural context and life-ways shared between the ‘āina (land/environment) and people of Lāna‘i. May 21, 2011.
Kaumālapa’u, Kamoku-Kalulu, Lāna’i (PDF) SUMMARY REPORT: KAUMĀLAPA‘U (AHUPUA‘A OF KAMOKU, ISLAND OF LĀNA‘I) TRADITIONAL CULTURAL PLACES STUDY – KAUMÄLAPA‘U HARBOR PROJECT (prepared by Kepä Maly, Cultural Historian &Resources Specialist) At the request of Usha Prasad, Ph.D., Kepā Maly prepared a limited overview of historic land records for the Kamoku-Kaumālapa‘u vicinity of Lāna‘i (Figure 1). The historical documentation was pulled from records compiled by Maly over the last 30 years, and includes claims by native tenants for kuleana during the Mähele of 1848, Boundary Commission Proceedings (1875-76), and Land Court Applications (1924 & 1927). The historical information cited herein by Maly was originally found in the collections of the Hawai‘i State Archives, State Survey Division, and State Land Division on O‘ahu… August 6, 2001
Maui
Maui Hikina (East Maui), Island of Maui (PDF) VOLUME I WAI O KE OLA: HE WAHI MO‘OLELO NO MAUI HIKINA A Collection of Native Traditions and Historical Accounts of the Lands of Hämäkua Poko, Hämäkua Loa and Ko‘olau, Maui Hikina (East Maui), Island of Maui At the request of Garret Hew, Manager of East Maui Irrigation Company, Ltd. (EMI), Kumu Pono Associates conducted a twophased study of cultural historical resources in the lands of Hämäkua Poko, Hämäkua Loa, and Ko‘olau, in the region of Maui Hikina (East Maui), Island of Maui (an area that includes some 73 individual ahupua‘a or native land divisions). The study included— conducting detailed research of historical records in public and private collections (Volume I); and conducting oral history interviews with individuals known to be familiar with the cultural and natural landscape, and history of land use in the Maui Hikina study area (Volume II). This study was conducted in conjunction with the Water License Application of the East Maui Irrigation Company, Ltd., to the Board of Land and Natural Resources of the State of Hawai‘i. January 17, 2001
Oral History Interviews Maui Hikina (East Maui) Island of Maui (PDF) VOLUME II WAI O KE OLA: HE WAHI MO‘OLELO NO MAUI HIKINA Oral History Interviews with Families of Hämäkua Poko, Hämäkua Loa and Ko‘olau, East Maui HE LEO HO‘OMAIKA‘I A NUI IÄ ‘OUKOU (ACKNOWLEDGEMENTS) Preparation of this study was made possible because many people agreed to come together and share in the process of contributing to its completion. The oral history interview study presents readers with significant glimpses into the personal knowledge and experiences of individuals with genealogical attachments to lands of Maui Hikina—including descent from traditional families of various lands in the Hämäkua Poko!Ko‘olau region. The interviews recorded as a part of this study, bring life to the cultural and natural landscape, and give names and history to those who have come before us. To all of you who shared your mana‘o, aloha, and history in interviews and in talking story — Hannah Akau Bowman; Janet Akau; Mina Atai; Stephen Cabral; Pekelo Day; Mary Evanson; Florence Harold; Garret Hew; Jackie and Albert Honoka‘upu; James K. Hü‘eu Jr.; Beatrice Kekahuna and Wanda Vierra; Helen Näkanelua; Joseph Range; Joe Rosa and Nalani Magliato; Marjorie Wallett and Lyn Scott; and Helen, Robert and Harvey Wilhelm. Also, to all of you who shared your thoughts, expertise and recommendations, and who helped to ensure that the interviews could be completed, and the record presented with as much clarity as possible — Pekelo Day, Moses Haia; Garret Hew (East Maui Irrigation Company, Ltd.); Alan Murakami; Kenneth Nomura (Alexander & Baldwin, Inc.); and Patricia Tummons — We say — Mahalo nui nö, a ke aloha o ke Akua pü me ‘oukou a pau! We also wish to note here, that while a sincere effort was made, it was impossible to record everything that could be said about the land and traditions of the lands and families of Hämäkua Poko, Hämäkua Loa and Ko‘olau . But, every effort has been made to present readers with na overview of the rich and varied history of the area, and to accurately relay the recollections, thoughts, and recommendations of the people who contributed to this study. mäua nö me ke aloha kau palena ‘ole — Kepä a me Onaona Maly O ka mea maika‘i mälama, o ka mea maika‘i ‘ole, käpae ‘ia (Keep the good, set the bad aside) December 1, 2001
Moloka‘i
Kainalu Ahupua‘a, Ipukaiole Fishpond, Molokai (PDF) AN ORAL HISTORY STUDY: IPUKAIOLE FISHPOND RESTORATION PROJECT Ahupua‘a of Kainalu,District of Kona,Island of Moloka‘i (TMK:5-7-04:8) At the request of Francis Nakamoto, Esquire, on behalf of his client Mr. Lance (Kip) Dunbar, Kepā Maly, Cultural Resources Specialist (Kumu Pono Associates), conducted oral history interviews with three individuals known to be knowledgeable about the land, shores, and fisheries of Kainalu, in the Kona District of the island of Moloka‘i. This study was done in conjunction with Mr. Dunbar’s efforts at restoring the ancient fishpond (loko i‘a) known as “Ipukaiolea,” which fronts the ahupua‘a (a native land division) of Kainalu—which has been owned by three generations of Mr. Dunbar’s family… June 5, 1997.
Ahupua’a of Kaluako’i, West Moloka’i (Moloka’i Overview TMK:5-1-02)
Ahupua’a of Kaluako’i, West Moloka’i (Moloka’i Overview TMK:5-1-02) Cultural and Historical Study For The Environmental Assessment of U.S. Marine Corps Training. February 17, 1997.
O‘ahu
Mōkapu Peninsula Ethnographic Study O’ahu (PDF) 1995, with Paul H. Rosendahl, Ph. D., Inc. Readers please note, the archaeological assessment that accompanies this ethnographic study is a typical response by anthropologists working under a culturally detached assignment of values. The historical and interview records present many reasons as to why Pu’u Hawai’iloa should have been designated as a Traditional Cultural Property.
Mākua and Kahanahāiki, Oahu (PDF) June 1998
Maunalua, O’ahu (PDF) October 19, 1998 – (with Helen Wong Smith)He’eia, O’ahu (PDF) August 24, 1999
Waimānalo Watershed, O‘ahu (PDF) February, 2000