Iwi Kūpuna are Threatened
If you see iwi kūpuna being transgressed and/or
you believe it is in the process to be threatened or destroyed -
CALL and EMAIL the State Historic Preservation Division (SHPD).
SHPD is part of the Dept. of Land and Natural Resources.
IMMEDIATELY CALL DLNR HOTLINE: (808) 643-3567
Burials (808) 692-8020
Additional Suggested To Do List:
Take photos of what you are witnessing
Gather information of the History of the area
Gather names of those who can speak to its history
DLNR Smart Phone Tip Application
Agency in Charge
State Historic Preservation Division
History and Cultural Branch Chief
(808) 243-4640
Burial Sites Specialist
(808) 692-8026
EMAIL: dlnr@hawaii.gov
Also Contact:
Office of Hawaiian Affairs Preservation Office
Oʻahu. (808) 594-1835
SHPD
Hawaiʻi Burial Laws
Protecting Burials
Burial Council
Burial Council Members
Burial Council Laws PDF
Please note the Burial Council ONLY decides either iwi kūpuna are to be left in place OR they are to be moved.
From the time a permit is submitted to DPP, there are 45 days for the Burial Council to take a position.
After 45 days, the permit is automatically approved.
Keep track of the process and stay in touch with the
State Historic Preservation Division.
Click on Document to learn more about
HRS 6E