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421. Prioritize and maintain an education and awareness program for County employees <br />regarding Native Hawaiian culture, values, and resource management. <br />[Rationale: Based on identified gaps in County capacity to sensitively address Native <br />Hawaiian issues.] <br />422. County shall staff include qualified personnel versed in Hawaiian language, Hawaiian <br />history, and historic preservation to provide dedicated expertise in support of the <br />objectives, polices, and actions stated in this plan. <br />[Rationale: Based on identified gaps in County capacity to sensitively address native <br />Hawaiian issues.] <br />423. Ensure access for cultural practitioners in areas that may not be appropriate for public <br />access (e.g. Burial sites, specific heiau). <br />[Rationale: Based on examples of sensitive areas that may need special treatment based <br />on cultural protocol.] <br />424. Support festivals and events that promote Native Hawaiian history and culture. <br />425. Support the development a multi -sector public education program regarding historic <br />sites that target the hospitality industry, real estate agents, site developers, consultants, <br />schools, youth groups, civic organizations, etc. <br />ACTION <br />4.71 Codify protections of Native Hawaiian customs and gathering rights related to <br />access and cultural preservation. <br />4.72 Identify and inventory important Native Hawaiian cultural and historic places, <br />traditional cultural properties, traditions, and practices, through the use of <br />architectural, archaeological, ethnographic surveys, and oral histories. [Mapping] <br />4.73 Develop an inventory of Native Hawaiian cultural resources and practices with <br />potential to be impacted by sea level rise. Work with Native Hawaiian communities <br />to determine steps they want to take regarding climate impacts. [Climate Change] <br />4.74 Amend the County building code to add standards for structures utilizing traditional <br />Hawaiian building design and construction methods. There may be certain <br />limitations placed on the occupancy or use of these structures, such as for cultural <br />purposes, accessory uses and/or occasional gatherings only. [Code] <br />Section 4: Community Placemaking 109 <br />