To: Governor David Ige
Open Gate Access to Pihana Kalani Heiau (Waiehu, Maui)
Maui's "Pihana Kalani Heiau" has been closed to the public as well as to Native Kanaka Maori Cultural & Spiritual practices and daily visits for tourists.
The Pihana Kalani Heiau is also a family Wahi Pana with family members wanting to maintain and keep clean to its perimeters surrounding the Heiau, as well as the Heiau itself.
The Pihana Kalani Heiau is also a family Wahi Pana with family members wanting to maintain and keep clean to its perimeters surrounding the Heiau, as well as the Heiau itself.
Why is this important?
It has been over 3 years that no one could go to the "Pihana Kalani Heiau" in Waiehu, Maui. This Heiau has been in many of Maui's families' care since its birth, which were still under Maui's Native Families who have spiritual and genealogical connections to its Chiefly Lineages, many of which are connected to our Native Families. Some of our Native Kanaka of Maui have their "Piko" or "Umbellical Cord" placed there. I for one have mine placed there and can't attend momentarily, along with our Kupuna.
It is very frustrating trying to uphold family traditions such as these and not be able to practice or visit a landmark of our forefathers. The Department of Land & Natural Resources (DLNR) needs to open its "public access" to accommodate Spiritual Practices, Cultural Observance and Traditional Dances, as well as the many tourists who visit our islands.
Please help us attain this goal to restore daily public access to the "Pihana Kalani Heiau" in Waiehu, Maui by signing this petition.
It is very frustrating trying to uphold family traditions such as these and not be able to practice or visit a landmark of our forefathers. The Department of Land & Natural Resources (DLNR) needs to open its "public access" to accommodate Spiritual Practices, Cultural Observance and Traditional Dances, as well as the many tourists who visit our islands.
Please help us attain this goal to restore daily public access to the "Pihana Kalani Heiau" in Waiehu, Maui by signing this petition.