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Re: Provide Funds to The Edith Kanaka`ole Foundation
The Department of Research& Development wishes to provide $100,000 to The Edith
Kanaka`ole Foundation, a 501(c)3 nonprofit organization. The grant will be used to
support the Kukulu ka Pahukapu Program and advance Responsible Tourism and Pono-
Based Communication.
Enclosed is a resolution authorizing the Department of Research& Development to
provide $100,000 to The Edith Kanaka`ole Foundation, pursuant to Hawai`i County Code
(2016 Edition as amended) Chapter 2, Article 25, Section 2-139(a)(3)(A).
If there are any questions,please do not hesitate to call Frecia Cevallos of the Department
of Research&Development, at 961-8505.
Deanna S. Sako
Director of Finance
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Hawai'i County is an Equal Opportunity Employer and Provider
Form #: B-52
7/18/91
DEPARTMENT OF FINANCE
REQUEST FOR COUNCIL ACTION
DEPARMENT: Research and Development DATE: December 13, 2022
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STAFF CONTACT: Frecia Cevallos PHONE: 961-865'
A REQUEST:
A Resolution is requested authorizing the County (via the Research and Development) to
enter into a contract with the Edith Kanakaole Foundation in the amount of$100,000.00 to
support the Kukulu ka Pahukapu Program. The purpose of this program is to provide: a)
research and documentation of place based, indigenous data science; b) facilitation of
communication and collaboration among culture practitioners, communities and
government officials; and c) to establish agreements that guide planning processes.
B. BACKGROUND AND JUSTIFICATION (USE ADDITIONAL SHEETS AS NEEDED):
Background:
The Edith Kanakaole Foundation has been conducting indigenous data science research and
cultural education/training workshops for over 20 years. It developed the Kukulu ka Pahukapu
program to provide data and information of sacred sites, the space for community and county
collaboration, and facilitation of community and government communication and collaboration
to guide future planning processes.
Justification:
The Kukulu ka Pahukapu program advances the department's Tourism Program goals of
Responsible Tourism and Pono-Based Communication. The program also meets the
department objective of engaging residents who have place-based knowledge and experience
to develop appropriate strategies and products to brand and share the cultural and historical
sites. The program will implement an indigenous methodology and theory framework to
maximize the foundational knowledge to help communities and government work
harmoniously with, and make ethical decisions for, Hawaii Island communities and natural
environment.
SIGNED: . DATE: December 13, 2022
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