Nā Hulu Aloha — A Precious Remembering: Origin Stories of the Papahānaumokuākea Marine National Monument Native Hawaiian Cultural Working Group Kiamanu Subcommittee

A transformative approach to seabird conservation in Papahānaumokuākea challenges the dominant narrative of overharvesting by integrating Native Hawaiian cultural practices and resilience. The Kiamanu Subcommittee of the Native Hawaiian Cultural Working Group advocates for salvage-appropriate seabird gathering, blending traditional stewardship with modern conservation needs. This study highlights how Indigenous knowledge can address climate-induced biodiversity loss, militarization pressures, and cultural erosion in the Pacific region. By centering community-driven solutions, it offers a model for sustainable coexistence with ecological and spiritual challenges.

Cody, H., Kai, U., Pescaia, M., & Waipa, J. (2022). Nā Hulu Aloha — A Precious Remembering: Origin Stories of the Papahānaumokuākea Marine National Monument Native Hawaiian Cultural Working Group Kiamanu Subcommittee. Parks Stewardship Forum, 38(2). https://doi.org/10.5070/p538257516