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• Ethnohistorical study of Kamehameha Schools lands in Ka`n,Hawaii Island.Project includes historical and
<br /> cultural research, oral histories with kapuna and kama`aina from the area to compile a report that integrates
<br /> the historical,cultural,and contemporary significance of these lands.
<br /> • Archaeological Monitoring at Pa`aiau Fishpond in Kalauao Ahupua`a for Pono Pacific.
<br /> • 6th Wahi Knpuna Internship Program in Koholalele,Hamakua for Kamehameha Schools.
<br /> 2014:
<br /> • Director and Senior Mentor for the 5th Wahi Knpuna Internship Program located in Ka`n, Hawaii. I
<br /> developed the content, curriculum and activities for the 5-week internship program.Program tasks included
<br /> mentoring four undergraduate students and training them to conduct an archaeological reconnaissance survey
<br /> and feature documentation of cultural sites in Ka`n;research,writing,and presentation skills;and completing
<br /> a final report on the cultural traditions,history,and archaeological findings of Ka`n.
<br /> • Instructor for the UH Mama Hawaiian Studies Malama`Aina Field School in Kohala,Hawaii. Trained and
<br /> mentored 7 graduate and undergraduate students in ethnohistorical research,archaeological field techniques
<br /> and community engagement.
<br /> • Ethnohistorical Study of Wao Kele 0 Puna for the Office of Hawaiian Affairs.The project included archival
<br /> research,ethnography,field surveys,and report compilation.
<br /> • 5th Wahi Knpuna Internship Program in Ka`n for Kamehameha Schools.
<br /> 2013:
<br /> • Instructor for the Hawaii Historical and Archaeological Research Project, a 4-week field school located in
<br /> Kohala, Hawaii. Taught and mentored 7 graduate and undergraduate students on ethnohistorical research,
<br /> archaeological field techniques and community engagement.
<br /> • 4th Wahi Knpuna Internship Program in Punaui,Kohala for Kamehameha Schools.
<br /> 2012:
<br /> • Ethnohistorical study of Kamehameha Schools lands in Kohala, Hawaii Island (Puanui, Upolu, Kokoiki,
<br /> Pu`uepa, Waiapuka, and Honokane). Conducted historical and cultural background research, oral histories
<br /> with kapuna and kama`aina from the area to compile a report that integrates the historical, cultural, and
<br /> contemporary significance of these lands.
<br /> • 3rd Wahi Knpuna Internship Program in Ka`npulehu,Kona for Kamehameha Schools.
<br /> • CIA of the Ka`n Forest Reserve for the Department of Forestry and Wildlife. Work tasks include archival
<br /> research, interviewing knowledgeable individuals, conducting site visits, community outreach, and writing
<br /> up a comprehensive report that meets the guidelines set forth by of the OEQC.
<br /> 2011:
<br /> • Traditional Cultural Properties Study of Kukaniloko for the Office of Hawaiian Affairs. The scope of work
<br /> included archival research, study questionnaires, group and individual in-depth interviews, archaeological
<br /> reconnaissance survey of the site (GPS,photography, mapping documentation) and report preparation and
<br /> write up.
<br /> • 2nd Wahi Knpuna Internship Program located in Kahuwai,Puna for Kamehameha Schools.
<br /> • Reconnaissance survey and archaeological investigation survey of 200 acres in the ahupua'a of Kealia,
<br /> Hawai'i Island. Reconnaissance methods included a pedestrian ground survey, and documenting cultural
<br /> features through photographs,GPS,feature forms,and sketch maps.
<br /> • Archaeological monitoring at three heiau sites in the ahupua'a of Punalu`u,Oahu for Kamehameha Schools
<br /> Land Assets Division.Work consisted of monitoring vegetation clearing around the heiau sites,checking for
<br /> archaeological features and artifacts,and sketch mapping the cleared sites.
<br /> • Draft Mitigation/Treatment Plan for a cultural site located on Kaho olawe for the Kaho`olawe Island Reserve
<br /> Commission. The scope of work included conducting limited archaeological fieldwork, developing a
<br /> consultation plan and preparing a scope of work for the future Mitigation/Treatment Plan.
<br /> • Archaeological monitoring at the Ka`ena Point Satellite Tracking Station on Oahu for the construction of
<br /> the HTS A-side remote block change antenna facility project for the Air Force Satellite Control Network.
<br /> 2010:
<br /> • Intensive archaeological investigation of 140 acres of the Ahu a `Umi heiau complex and the surrounding
<br /> area for Kamehameha Schools.Fieldwork included survey,mapping,and excavation.Phase one consisted of
<br /> a pedestrian surface survey, site recording through GPS, photography, and written documentation, and
<br /> artifact analysis. Phase two consisted of architectural recording in the form of plane table, profile, cross
<br /> section, and LiDAR mapping. Phase three consisted of test excavations to collect suitable material for
<br /> radiocarbon dating to provide age estimates for the Ahu a`Umi complex and outlying features.
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