Hoi Hou I Ka Iwikuamoo: a legal primer for the protection of Iwi Kupuna in Hawaii nei

Author:

Akutagawa, Malia, Baldauf, Natasha

Title:

Hoi Hou I Ka Iwikuamoo: a legal primer for the protection of Iwi Kupuna in Hawaii nei

Year:

2013

Pages:

133

Subject:

Hawaiians social life and customs

Summary:

This primer provides an introduction to the laws governing iwi kupuna (ancestral bones) for those wanting to better understand their rights and the overall legal and cultural landscape affecting iwi (bones). While it cannot resolve all questions regarding the protection and preservation of iwi kupuna, this legal primer is designed to summarize major Hawai‘i and Federal laws and issues, and direct those with additional questions to available resources, legal or otherwise. Although this primer provides helpful information, it is not a substitute for and does not provide individualized legal advice. If you have legal questions, please consult an attorney who specializes in this area.

Date:

April 2013

Collection:

Monographs