From Mauna Kea to Hanapēpē, development threatens sacred spaces and Native Hawaiian cultural practices across the pae ʻāina.
Right off the coast of Kauaʻi, 22 salt maker families of Hanapēpē have passed on the traditional methods of making paʻakai (Hawaiian salt) for generations. Each year, the families dig wells, harvest a special clay from the area, and mālama the salt bed to produce paʻakai for the community. However, outside forces such as a powerful Las Vegas-based helicopter company, flooding, pollution, and homelessness all endanger this cultural practice. In this video, the Hanapēpē salt makers share their story.
OHA continues to monitor and coordinate with the Kaua’i Planning Department regarding Port Allen Airport activities adjacent to the Hanapēpē Salt Ponds, to advocate for policies that will help protect the site and cultural practices from being negatively impacted by airport operations. Follow the Office of Hawaiian Affairs online for updates on the Hanapēpē Salt Ponds and other key issues from the Native Hawaiian community.
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Mahalo to Hui Hana Paʻakai o Hanapēpē and Kauai-TV for sharing manaʻo and images for this video.
5 сен 2024