HWST 107 Chapter Notes - Chapter 5: Heiau, Mary Kawena Pukui, Aumakua

• School: UH, UH Manoa, UHM
• Department: Hawaiian Studies
• Course: HWST 107
• Professor: kumu

Document Summary

Rural communities have maintained cultural practices of . Ohana values" most important aspect is the practice of conservation to ensure availability of natural resources for present and future generations. Tied to cultural beliefs and values regarding respect of the aina, virtue of sharing and not taking too much, and a holistic perspective of organisms and ecosystems that emphasizes balance and coexistence. Lokahi : maintaining spiritual, cultural, and natural balance within the elemental life forces. Knowledge is passed down from generation to generation through working side-by-side. Kahuna la"au of nature w/ kupuna changes due to seasonal and life cycle transformations. Important to consult these resources to learn of cultural and natural resources of a district aspect of land-use and planning features and assets chants, and legends i. Early 19th century: four lahainaluna hawaiian scholars kept oral hawaiian histories, 20th century: kahaulelio documented fishing traditions, custom, and practice most notably land commission testimonies and records.