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  1. Ala loa trail

    Ala loa trail by katie kamelamela from the GigaPan Kuhike'e by katie kamelamela

    The Ala loa will go around the entire island of Kahoolawe.

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  2. Archaeological Site

    Archaeological Site by katie kamelamela from the GigaPan Piko o Wakea by katie kamelamela

    Arch site

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  3. Archaeological site

    Archaeological site by katie kamelamela from the GigaPan Piko o Wakea by katie kamelamela

    arch site

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  4. West Maui

    West Maui by katie kamelamela from the GigaPan Piko o Wakea by katie kamelamela

    Catching clouds

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  5. Kalo kountry

    Kalo kountry by katie kamelamela from the GigaPan Hawaii Countryside by katie kamelamela

    A day's work...subsistence

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  6. Hearing the Moolelo

    Hearing the Moolelo by katie kamelamela from the GigaPan Hawaiian Civic 1 by katie kamelamela

    Seeing the Moolelo
    Contributing to the Moolelo

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  7. Kaneloa

    Kaneloa by katie kamelamela from the GigaPan Kaneloa awawa by katie kamelamela

    Kaneloa

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  8. Offering

    Offering by katie kamelamela from the GigaPan Latest pano from Kahoolawe by katie kamelamela

    Acknowledgment

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  9. Offerings

    Offerings by katie kamelamela from the GigaPan Hawaiian Canoe Club 2 by katie kamelamela

    Acknowledgment.

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  10. Naulu

    Naulu by katie kamelamela from the GigaPan Ulupalakua-Lua Makika by katie kamelamela

    Rain comes to Kahoolawe via the surrounding islands and channels. One famous rain bridge connecting to Kahoolawe is the Naulu. On a clear day one may watch from Moaulanui as clouds form over the channel and islands moving towards Kahoolawe. We wish for the light soft rain in order to quench the thirst of the island and to retain soil.

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  11. Appropriate offerings

    Appropriate offerings by katie kamelamela from the GigaPan Ulupalakua-Lua Makika by katie kamelamela

    Before gathering or creating offerings to leave at any cultural site, first contact the caretaker of the area and if not sure ask what items are culturally appropriate to offer. This caution should be heeded whentaking part in traditional ceremonies. This will prevent unneccessary feelings of awkwardness for both the presenter and caretaker. Never bring any items that will burden the caretaker or are disrespectful (candybars, orchid lei, synthetic products, items you would not consume yourself).

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  12. Vegetation oasis

    Vegetation oasis by katie kamelamela from the GigaPan Ulupalakua-Lua Makika by katie kamelamela

    Pili grass (Heterpogon contortus) and A'ali'i (Dodonea viscosa) are two native outplanting successes in this area, requiring no hand watering. Shelter previously provided by the pili bail assisted in the establishment of seedlings.

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  13. Pili (Heteropogon contortus) bails

    Pili (Heteropogon contortus) bails by katie kamelamela from the GigaPan Ulupalakua-Lua Makika by katie kamelamela

    Pili, an indigenous grass to Hawaii, is put out onto the landscape in the form of bails. This provides a seedbank for the landscape, and area for loose soil to accumulate creating habitat for future seedlings as well as a windbreak for starters. The pili bail idea was created by previous KIRC restoration staff and is a success. Due to the harsh conditions of the island, dry, arid and windy, many different planting methods have been implemented.

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  14. Cultural Restoration

    Cultural Restoration by katie kamelamela from the GigaPan Ulupalakua-Lua Makika by katie kamelamela

    Cultural restoration is one main focus to the restoration of Kahoolawe. This rain ko'a provides habitat for continuing cultural practices as well as shelter and a windbreak for native outplantings.

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  15. Kealaikahiki

    Kealaikahiki by katie kamelamela from the GigaPan Hawaiian Civic Club 2 by katie kamelamela

    Kealaikahiki, or the pathway to Tahiti, offers 180 degree view of the horizon. This is where training, at the level of the wa'a (or canoe), would occur. The stars shine bright on Kahoolawe providing th perfect location to perpetuate traditonal navigational voyaging by Hawaiians and Pacific Islanders.

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  16. Honokanaia

    Honokanaia by katie kamelamela from the GigaPan Hawaiian Civic Club 2 by katie kamelamela

    Honokanaia, or Bay of the dolphins, is home to the previous navy base camp and is currently being maintained by the Kahoolawe Island Reserve Commission (KIRC). Volunteers wishing to help in the cultural and physical restoration of Kahoolawe may schedule a huakai through KIRC at kahoolawe.hawaii.gov

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  17. Kahu at work

    Kahu at work by katie kamelamela from the GigaPan Hawaiian Civic Club 2 by katie kamelamela

    Kahu of the construction of this traditional platform Atwood Makanani or Uncle Maka shares the story of place with members of the Hawaiian Civic Club. Participants carried passed 2,040 pohaku (rocks) to help facilitate the construction of the paepae. From this area residents will be able to recieve voyaging canoes and other visitors coming in from the ocean. This location is a great vantage point to look over the lands of Honokanai'a, Kealaikahiki and Keanakeiki.

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  18. Anchor In Bay

    Anchor In Bay by katie kamelamela from the GigaPan Kaneohe Bay by katie kamelamela

    Kaneohe Bay is home to many on the Windward side, on land and sea.

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  19. Strong

    Strong by katie kamelamela from the GigaPan Halihali Phoaku 2 by katie kamelamela

    Halihali up hill. People of all ages participated in this line (25-76). Many were more than ready to lend a hand and help in any way possible. Always remember to identify your limits and be wary of what your body is capable of. Use your knees, to save your back. Keep the line close together and replicate a stream rolling downstream.

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  20. Imi pohaku

    Imi pohaku by katie kamelamela from the GigaPan Halihali Pohaku 1 by katie kamelamela

    Searching for rock, those that are chosen get moved up the chain. Many hands make for light work!

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  21. Passing Pohaku

    Passing Pohaku by katie kamelamela from the GigaPan Halihali Pohaku 1 by katie kamelamela

    Hawaiian Civic Club Members passed 2040 pohaku (rock) in preparation of building the paepae at Honokanai'a. Many hands will help with the moving of stone in this traditional fashion. Quick tip: the rocks should move down the line such as in a stream (the hands close together are that stream).

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  22. Malama Loko I'a

    Malama Loko I'a by katie kamelamela from the GigaPan Moli'i by katie kamelamela

    Taking care of the fishpond:
    1) Limu eradication; removale of invasive species
    2) Mangrove eradication; removal of invasive mangroves: accumulate sediments, restricts flow in pond and provides habitat for fish adapted to warm water
    2) Wall repair; insertion of invasive seaweed into fishpond wall, reduces amount of mangrove habitat and filters water during ebb and flow

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  23. Possible sturcuture?

    Possible sturcuture? by katie kamelamela from the GigaPan Kuhike'e by katie kamelamela

    Gathered basalt with shell placed on top. Modern?

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  24. Feature D- Pohaku compass

    Feature D- Pohaku compass by katie kamelamela from the GigaPan Kuhike'e by katie kamelamela

    Located in Kuhike'e proper.

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  25. Feature A- Paepae

    Feature A- Paepae by katie kamelamela from the GigaPan Kuhike'e by katie kamelamela

    Feature A, known as the Kuhike‘e Ahu, is described as a platform with boulder built around bedrock with some moved rocks set upright, and surrounding features were surveyed and mapped. The platform was constructed under the direction of Atwood Makanani (kahu), member of the Protect Kaho‘olawe ‘Ohana and Polynesian Voyaging Society, in October 2004.

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  26. The "Can"

    The "Can" by katie kamelamela from the GigaPan Honokanaia by katie kamelamela

    Put out as an anchoring point by the military during their occupation of Kaho 'olawe. Larger ships hook on to the "can" overnight or for short visiting periods. Be careful when approaching this site on a vessel, especially the zodiac, sharp hooks may puncture or damage watercraft.

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  27. Zodiac training

    Zodiac training by katie kamelamela from the GigaPan Honokanaia by katie kamelamela

    Water saftey training is held for "Kua" or those who take the role of the backbone of the Protect Kaho'olawe 'Ohana. Trainees practice proper water safety procedures, how to prep, launch and land the zodiac, how to drive the zodiac, man overboard drills and how to read the surrounding environment. There is no subsitute for hand on training.

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  28. Bell Stone

    Bell Stone by katie kamelamela from the GigaPan Pu'u Mo'iwi by katie kamelamela

    Said to have been used to possibly communicate with other islands. The bell stone is hollow and when contact is received in the correct location it will resonate.

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  29. 'Uhaloa (Waltheria americana)

    'Uhaloa (Waltheria americana) by katie kamelamela from the GigaPan Pu'u Mo'iwi by katie kamelamela

    Native herb that persists in dry harsh environments. Plant parts are used for sore throats, boiled into a tea or chew straight. Be careful when transporting (foot, truck, duce, mule, etc.) around Kaho 'olawe there are many native speices surviving in these harsh environments stepping, trampling or disturbing vegetation in any manner will decrease growth progress in individuals, populations or even communities.

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  30. Undistured Articles

    Undistured Articles by katie kamelamela from the GigaPan Pu'u Mo'iwi by katie kamelamela

    "If you didn't drop it don't pick it up" is a common saying on Kaho'olawe. This is to 1) prevent disturbance of unexploded ordinance (UXO) and also 2) to preserve cultural sites. When we leave an area undisturbed it gives those that come after an opportunity to see how things once were. Respect cultural, archaeological and contemporary structures always. And always "If you didn't drop it don't pick it up"

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  31. Ala Loa

    Ala Loa by katie kamelamela from the GigaPan Kuhike'e by katie kamelamela

    Project: Ala Loa

    The Ala Loa will encircle the island of Kaho'olawe making access for Makahiki traditions, marking and honoring the ahupua'a of Kanaloa.

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  32. Haole Koa, Koa Haole

    Haole Koa, Koa Haole by katie kamelamela from the GigaPan Kaneloa by katie kamelamela

    Invasive plant that looks similar to the juvinile form of Koa (Acaia koa), a nitrogen fixing native. During the summer these plants have developing flower, fruit and seed dispersal. One pod may contains many seeds. Wind and animal dispersal allows for travel across long distances

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  33. Lichen Remnant

    Lichen Remnant by katie kamelamela from the GigaPan Kaneloa by katie kamelamela

    Lichens indicate atmospheric water, enought to support small life forms.

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  34. Petroglyph

    Petroglyph by katie kamelamela from the GigaPan Kaneloa by katie kamelamela

    Petroglyphs are located throughout the outcropping.

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  35. Petroglyphs

    Petroglyphs by katie kamelamela from the GigaPan Kaneloa by katie kamelamela

    Petroglyphs are located on the makai side of pohaku. They are located throughout the outcropping.

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  36. Kealaikahiki Team

    Kealaikahiki Team by katie kamelamela from the GigaPan Kuhike'e by katie kamelamela

    Members: K. Hee, A. Mitchell, H. Hammat, D. McGregor, K. Kamelameal

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  37. Team Kealaikahiki

    Team Kealaikahiki by katie kamelamela from the GigaPan Kuhike'e by katie kamelamela

    Members: D. McGregor, H. Hammett, J. Ching, K. Hee, K. Hee, A. Mitchell, K. Kamelamela

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