2024-07-31 Elsa Dedman Testimony

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4. The proposed development will directly impact hundreds if not thousands of rights of local indigenous 1<5naka Maoli for the following reasons: • Desecration of their ancestor's Burials which was proven with the previous development of C. Brewer and Company. The current developer has established there are burials at the proposed Village and Wellness Center with intent to excavate and bulldoze. The Kanaka Maoli believe the bones of their kupuna are imbued with mana (life force) and their proper care and respect is a critical component of their well-being. Burial of 'iwi infused the land with the necessary mana to nourish the natural world and the living and future generations of Kanaka Maoli, and to sustain the people's connection with the 'aina. Thus, the living have a kuleana (responsibility) to protect their ancestors 'iwi. • This proposed development is a continued genocide of the indigenous Kanaka Maoli. History has established the deliberate forced denationalization to conceal the occupation and militarization; therefore, the denationalization is synonymous with genocide. • This Beach and surrounding properties are irrevocably altered and that the indigenous Kanaka Maoli will have less access to practice native spirituality and a healthy sustainable lifestyle on their 'Aina, Kai and Wai. • 1 was denied my traditional spiritual practice to worship at Lanipao Heiau located adjacent to the Sea Mountain Golf Course by Mr. Daryn Arai, Land Use Planning Consultant on 18 February 2024 due to "it is off limits". The Lanipao Heiau is known as the Heiau of Keakealani my ancestor lineal descendant of Kamehameha 1. Keakealani's daughter was Kalanikauleleiaiwi my namesake. This is a direct violation of my indigenous Kanaka Maoli Rights. • This development will do more continuous damage to the 'Aina, Kai and Wai and the indigenous Kanaka Maoli. The only possible alternative to prevent this destruction is for the developer to withdraw their SMA application. In closing, it is my hope that this commission will recognize Colony 1's petition to allow them to have a voice within the contested case. There are 76 units in Colony 1; that means there are 76 families that are hoping with all their heart that the commission will have a direct positive impact upon their lives. This also includes, the Kalana Estates and Kuleana Land Owners. Mahalo nui loa for your time and consideration. Respectively submitted, Elsa Kalanikauleleiaiwi Dedman 3