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with kupuna and kama`aina from the area to compile a report that integrates the historical, cultural, and contemporary significance of these lands. • 3rd Wahi Kupuna Internship Program in Ka`upulehu,Kona for Kamehameha Schools. • CIA of the Ka`u Forest Reserve for the Department of Forestry and Wildlife. Work tasks include archival research, interviewing knowledgeable individuals, conducting site visits, community outreach, and writing up a comprehensive report that meets the guidelines set forth by of the OEQC. 2011: • Traditional Cultural Properties Study of Kukaniloko for the Office of Hawaiian Affairs. The scope of work included archival research, study questionnaires, group and individual in-depth interviews, archaeological reconnaissance survey of the site (GPS,photography, mapping documentation) and report preparation and write up. • 2nd Wahi Kupuna Internship Program located in Kahuwai,Puna for Kamehameha Schools. • Reconnaissance survey and archaeological investigation survey of 200 acres in the ahupua'a of Kealia, Hawai'i Island. Reconnaissance methods included a pedestrian ground survey, and documenting cultural features through photographs,GPS,feature forms,and sketch maps. • Archaeological monitoring at three heiau sites in the ahupua'a of Punalu`u,Oahu for Kamehameha Schools Land Assets Division.Work consisted of monitoring vegetation clearing around the heiau sites,checking for archaeological features and artifacts,and sketch mapping the cleared sites. • Draft Mitigation/Treatment Plan for a cultural site located on Kaho olawe for the Kaho`olawe Island Reserve Commission. The scope of work included conducting limited archaeological fieldwork, developing a consultation plan and preparing a scope of work for the future Mitigation/Treatment Plan. • Archaeological monitoring at the Ka`ena Point Satellite Tracking Station on Oahu for the construction of the HTS A-side remote block change antenna facility project for the Air Force Satellite Control Network. 2010: • Intensive archaeological investigation of 140 acres of the Ahu a `Umi heiau complex and the surrounding area for Kamehameha Schools.Fieldwork included survey,mapping,and excavation.Phase one consisted of a pedestrian surface survey, site recording through GPS, photography, and written documentation, and artifact analysis. Phase two consisted of architectural recording in the form of plane table, profile, cross section, and LiDAR mapping. Phase three consisted of test excavations to collect suitable material for radiocarbon dating to provide age estimates for the Ahu a`Umi complex and outlying features. • Cultural Impact Assessment of Makaha Ahupua`a, Oahu for Kamehameha Schools. The scope of work included researching Native Hawaiian oral traditions and ethno-historic records, examining historical documents, maps and photographs, reviewing existing archaeological information pertaining to the project area,interviewing knowledgeable individuals about the area,and preparing a comprehensive narrative of the unique local traditions to help guide land management strategies and protocols and to perpetuate the cultural knowledge associated with the study area. Organization Affiliations and Community Service Work: • Huliauapa`a: Executive Director for this organization, that focuses on education and training Native Hawaiian students and communities in cultural resource management. • Society for Hawaiian Archaeology Cultural Stewardship Award:Previous co-chair of this committee which honors individuals and organizations working in the Native Hawaiian community that practice responsible cultural stewardship of Hawai`i's cultural heritage. • Makali`i Voyaging Canoe (Na Kalai Wa`a): Help to repair and maintain the canoe while it was dry-docked and volunteered at various community events and fundraisers to help foster Polynesian sailing programs. • Naki`ikeaho: Member of this hui of Native Hawaiian archaeologists and anthropologists. Our mission is to protect,preserve and perpetuate Native Hawaiian wahi pana and wahi kupuna. • Wai`anae High School Archaeology Field School at Ka`ala Farms: Teaching assistant for the archaeology field school involved with the training of Wai`anae High School Hawaiian Studies students in archaeological field techniques and educating them regarding the ethno-historical information pertinent to the area.