HomeMy WebLinkAbout2024-06-23 PL-INT-2024-008059 Nohopapa Hawaii LLC Category PL.1 DeVera, Ashley
From: Kelley Uyeoka <kelley@nohopapa.com>
Sent: Sunday, June 23, 2024 5:43 PM
To: Planning Internet Mail
Subject: PL.1) Archaeology (including Anthropology) - Nohopapa Hawaii, LLC
Attachments: 2024 Nohopapa SOQ_Archaeology.pdf
Aloha Mr. Zendo Kern,
Please find attached the required documents for the PL.1) Archaeology (including
Anthropology) category. Please let us know if you need anything else.
Mahalo,
Kelley
Kelley Lehuakeaopuna Uyeoka
Nohopapa Hawai'1, LLC
Founding Partner
www.nohopapa.com
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H A W A I ' I
June 24, 2024
Mr. Zendo Kern
Nanning Director
Nanning Dept., County of Hawai`i
101 Pauahi St., Suite 3
Hilo, HI, 96720
planning@hawaiicounty.gov
Re: Nohopapa Hawaii, LLC Statement of Qualifications for Category PL.i)
Archaeology(including Anthropology).
Aloha mai,
This application packet is for the following category — PL.i) Archaeology (including
Anthropology).
Nohopapa Hawai`i, LLC is a small, Native Hawaiian owned and operated cultural resource
management (CRM) firm. Nohopapa Hawai`i's experience, passion, commitment, and
motivation to document and honor Hawai`i's`aina,wahi kupuna,and wahi pana extends over
20 years. Nohopapa Hawai`i provides a wide range of Hawaiian cultural resource
management services to assist agencies,private land owners, and communities in protecting
and restoring important wahi kupuna (ancestral places) and re-establishing loina kupuna
(cultural traditions). The term "noho papa" means to "reside in a place over the course of
generations." It is the mission of our organization to strengthen generational ties and time
honored commitments between communities and their lands once again. Noho means to
"become situated," while papa can also mean "layers," recognizing that in order to create
healthy communities,they must be firmly situated within the rich layers of historical meaning
of our Hawaiian places.It is a relationship between people and`aina that continually deepens
as the knowledge is gained and people themselves become established as a foundation piece
of the land.
Our team has conducted numerous ethnohistorical studies, traditional cultural property
studies,cultural impact assessments,archaeological investigations,`aina and wai inventories,
and preservation plans. We also have a considerable amount of experience in working with
Hawaiian communities across all the islands. Our staff is committed to high professional
standards concerning historic preservation, as well as possessing extensive cultural
background in regards to dealing with physical remains of our historical past. Our formal
education and work experience derives from the fields of Archaeology, Cultural
Anthropology, Hawaiian Studies, Geography, and Planning. Our group also utilizes
Hawaiian language in our research in order to draw from a broader range of historical
documents to understand historical land use. We always strive to balance preservation
priorities with adaptive reuse and restoration to help make these cultural materials and
places relevant and meaningful to communities once again. Our group consists of Hawaiian
cultural practitioners that are capable of conducting appropriate ceremonies, chants, and
protocols to ensure the highest degree of respect and consideration is given to all projects and
work situations.
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Nohopapa Hawai`i's platform is to increase awareness of our collective responsibility to
document, preserve, and protect knowledge concerning historic properties and cultural
resources. We research and gather this knowledge through archaeological approaches rooted
in Western science and balance that with the application of historical research and cultural
understanding of place.
Enclosed is a copy of our resumes, a list of references, and the specific employment
information requested by the county(please see attachment).
If there are questions or if additional information is required,please contact us at(8o8) 265-
3284 or at kelley@nohopapa.com
Mahalo nui for your time and consideration.
Me ka ha'aha`a,
Scott Kekuewa Kikiloi, PhD
Kelley Lehuakeaopuna Uyeoka,MA
Principals,Nohopapa Hawaii, LLC
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i) The name of the firm or person, contact information, the principal place
of business, and location of all of its offices:
Nohopapa Hawai`i, LLC
Kekuewa Kikiloi&Kelley L. Uyeoka
PO Box 197
Hakalau, HI 96710
kelley@nohopapa.com
808-265-3284
2) The age of the firm and its average number of employees over the past
three years:
Nohopapa Hawai`i, LLC was established in 2013, and is a Limited Liability Corporation
(Partners -Kekuewa Kikiloi &Kelley L. Uyeoka).Nohopapa has 3 full-time, 4 part-time,
and 2 seasonal employees.Depending on project needs,we also utilize 1 contract specialist
from across the pae `aina.
3) The education,training, and qualifications of key members of the firm:
Education of Kekuewa Kikiloi:
2012 University of Hawai`i at Manoa; Ph.D.
2003 University of Hawai`i at Manoa; M.A. (Anthropology)
1998 University of Hawai`i at Manoa; B.A. (Anthropology)
1998 University of Hawai`i at Manoa; B.A. (Hawaiian Studies)
1998 University of Hawai`i at Manoa; Minor Certified(Hawaiian Language)
1993 Kamehameha Schools; High School diploma
Education of Kelley L. Uyeoka:
2009-2010 Kamehameha Schools First Nations Futures Fellowship Program
2009 University of Hawai`i,Manoa: Master of Arts in Anthropology
with a specialization in Applied Archaeology
2009 University of Hawai`i,Manoa: Graduate Certificate in Historic
Preservation
2004 University of Hawai`i, Hilo: B.A. in Cultural Anthropology
2004 University of Hawai`i, Hilo: Certificate in Pacific Island Studies
2003 University of Waikato,New Zealand: Study abroad in Maori&
Pacific Island Studies
2000-2002 University of San Diego: Working on a B.A. in Cultural Anthropology
2000 Kamehameha Schools, Kapalama: High School diploma
Qualifications:
*Please see the attached copy Kikiloi and Uyeoka's resumes.
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4) A list of recent projects and the names of up to five clients who may be
contacted, including at least two for whom services were rendered during
the preceding year:
Recent Projects
Current:
o Palauea Maui Cultural Preserve Historic Preservation support for the Office of
Hawaiian Affairs
o Ka Pa`akai Analysis for water development in Kona, Hawai`i Island for the
Department of Hawaiian Homelands
o Resource Management Nan for Kaunamano, Kali for the Ala Kahakai Trail
Associations
o Cultural Historical Study of Punahoa Forest, Hawai`i Island for Pu`a
Foundation
o O`ahu Aina Inventory for Kamehameha Schools
o Ko`olau, O`ahu Wahi Ho`ola for Papa Ola Lokahi
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Clients
Andrew Choy
Acting Planning Program Manager, Department of Hawaiian Homelands
andrew.h.choy@hawaii.gov, 808-620-9481
Jason Jeremiah
Senior Director of Natural and Cultural Stewardship, Kamehameha Schools
jajeremi@ksbe.edu, 808-541-5376
Lori Walker
Land and Property Manager, Office of Hawaiian Affairs
loriw@oha.org, 808-594-1798
Kawika McKeauge
Principal, Group 70
kawikam@g70.design, 808-441-2120
No'eau Peralto
Executive Director, Hui Malama I Ke Ala `Ulili
leon.peralto@gmail.com, 808-756-5089
5) Any promotional or descriptive literature which the firm desires to
submit:
Please see the attached resume for a list of technical reports and papers we've
authored.
Nohopapa Hawai`i-Qualifications of Principal Investigators
KEKUEWA SCOTT KIKILOI, PHD
Principal&Co-owner
Nohopapa Hawaii,LLC
Phone: 808-479-6671
Email:Nohopapa.hawaii.pgmail.com
Other Current Positions:
Assistant Professor
Kamakakuokalani Center for Hawaiian Studies
Hawai`inuiakea School for Hawaiian Knowledge
University of Hawai`i at Manoa
2645 Dole Street Honolulu HI 96822
Tel: Office: 808-956-0558/Fax:808-973-0988
Email: kikiloi@hawaii.edu
Education:
2012 Ph.D. Anthropology, University of Hawai`i at Manoa
Dissertation: Kukulu Manamana: Ritual Power and Religious Expansion in
Hawai`i: the Ethno-historical &Archaeological Study of Nihoa&
Mokumanamana,Northwestern Hawaiian Islands.
2003 M.A.,Anthropology, University of Hawai`i at Manoa
Non-thesis,Plan B
1998 B. A. Anthropology, University of Hawai`i at Manoa
1998 B. A. Hawaiian Studies, University of Hawai`i at Manoa
1998 Minor Certificate Hawaiian Language, University of Hawai`i at Manoa
Teaching Experience
*created courses; 'revived courses
ANTH 375 Archaeology Field Session (UNM Summer Session 2013)
HWST 107 Hawai`i Center of the Pacific (Fall 2003,Fall 2013, Spring 2014)
HWST 207 "Malama Ahupua`a"-Hawaiian Perspectives in Ahupua'a(Fall 2014 WI)
HWST 365* Pana Paemoku o Kanaloa:the Northwestern Hawaiian Islands (Spring 2014)
HWST 4571. `Aina Mauli Ola: Hawaiian Ecosystems (Spring 2014,Fall 2014)
HWST 4591. "Ho`ola `Aina": Hawaiian Resource Use (Fall 2014)
HWST 467* Malama `Aina Field Methods (Summer Session 2014)
Professional Positions:
2013-Current Owner and Principal Investigator for Nohopapa Hawai`i`, LLC. As partner and
principal investigator of this cultural resource management company, I am
responsible for overall administration of the firm as well as project proposals,
community consultation,ethnographic interviews,archival research,archaeological
and ethnographic fieldwork, lab and data analysis, and report preparation.
2010-11 Title Searcher/Genealogist Paralegal for Native Hawaiian Legal Corporation (NHLC).
Responsibilities: Assisting NHLC in carrying out its mission by addressing challenges
to Native Hawaiian land ownership & rights to natural resources; and resolving issues
in regards to cultural practices, including those involving access for subsistence,
cultural, and religious practices, protocols & observances, protection of burial sites, &
other historic properties.
2007-10 Cultural Assets Manager for the Kamehameha Schools (KS). Responsibilities:
developing strategic direction and operational guidance for cultural properties,areas and
remains. Directs the development of strategies & plans for protection, preservation,
enhancement, and interpretation of cultural properties for the Estate's 365,000 acres of
land state-wide.
2005-07 Native Hawaiian Cultural Program Coordinator at the National Oceanic Atmospheric
Administration's Papahanaumokuakea Marine National Monument (PMNM).
Responsibilities: support the Monument on cultural issues relating to management,
education, & programmatic functions in ensuring comprehensive, strong, and lasting
protection of the 3.5 million acres of coral reef ecosystem & related marine waters of
the Northwestern Hawaiian Islands.
Honors and Awards:
2012 NAISA Indigenous Research Article of the Year nomination
2011-2012 Kohala Center's Mellon-Hawai`i Doctoral Fellowship
2010-2011 Liko A`e Native Hawaiian Scholarship
2007-2008 Kamehameha Schools `Imi Na'ao Scholarship
2007-2008 Aha Punana Leo Lamaku Scholarship
2006-2007 Kamehameha Schools `Imi Na'auao Scholarship
2006-2007 Aha Punana Leo Lamaku Scholarhip
2006 Hawai`i Veterans Memorial Fund
2006 U.H. Manoa College of Arts and Science Award
2005 Aha Punana Leo Lamaku Scholarship
2005 Hawaii Veterans Memorial Fund
2003 Society for American Archaeology/National Science Foundation Arthur C. Parker
Scholarship for the Archaeological Training of Native Americans and Native
Hawaiian
1998-2000 National Science Foundation Graduate Fellowship
1998 National Science Foundation Summer Mentoring Assistantship
1997 Sarah Nakoa Hawaiian Language Perpetual Scholarship Award
1997 Kamehameha Activities Association Collegiate Undergraduate Merit Award
Association Memberships:
Society for Hawaiian Archaeology(SHA)
Society for American Archaeology(SAA)
Native American and Indigenous Studies Association(NAISA)
Academic Publications:
Chan, K. M. A., J. Goldstein, T. Satterfield,N. Hannahs, K. Kikiloi, R.Naidoo,N.
Vadeboncoeur, and U. Woodside. 2011. Cultural Services and Non-Use Values. In The Theory and
Practice of Ecosystem Service Valuation in Conservation. Edited by Kareiva, P.,Daily, G.,
Ricketts, T., Tallis,H. Polasky S.New York: Oxford University Press,pp. 206-228
Lundblad, S., P., P. R. Mills,A. Drake-Raue, and S. K. Kikiloi. 2011. Non-destructive EDXRF Analysis
of Archaeological Basalts, in Shackley, M.S. (ed.),X-Ray Fluorescence Spectrometry in Geoarchaeology,
Springer Press. pp. 65-79.
Kikiloi, K. 2010. Rebirth of an Archipelago: Sustaining a Hawaiian Cultural Identity for People and
Homeland. In Hulili: Multidisciplinary Research on Hawaiian Well-being. Vol. 7 no. 1. pp. 73-115.
Kikiloi, K. 2003. A New Synthesis in Oceanic Domestication: The Symbiotic Development of Loko i'a
Aquaculture in Pre-Contact Oceania. In Secretariat of the Pacific Community (SPC) Traditional Marine
Resource Management and Knowledge Bulletin, Issue # 15. July.pp. 3-10
Technical Reports:
Kikiloi, K. & M. Graves. In prep. Archaeological Investigations of Mokumanamana (Necker) Island in
Papahanaumokuakea Marine National Monument: Field seasons July 2008,August 2009. Prepared for U.
S. Fish Wildlife Services, State of Hawaii, and the National Oceanic Atmospheric Administration.
Kikiloi, K. & M. Graves. In prep. Archaeological Investigations of Nihoa Island in Papahanaumokuakea
Marine National Monument: Field Seasons: August 2005, October 2006, October 2008. Prepared for U. S.
Fish Wildlife Services, State of Hawaii, and the National Oceanic Atmospheric Administration.
Graves, M., S. K. Kikiloi, M. W. Oxley, J. Birkmann, S. K. Plunkett, and K. Uyeoka. 2014. The Hawai`i
Historical and Archaeological research and Training Project 2013: Wai`apuka, Makanikahio 1 and 2, and
Pololu Ahupua`a. Prepared for Kamehameha Schools and Surety Kohala,Inc.
Literary Writings and Articles:
Kikiloi,K. 2010.A [Re]-Evolutionary Kine theory(poem). In Oiwi Journal: Kupa`a Mahope o ka `Aina:
Kanaka Maoli Voices on Annexation, Statehood, and Ceded Lands, Volume 4. Kuleana `Oiwi Press,
Honolulu.
Kikiloi,K. 2010,. Ua Kau `Ia: A Poem in Honor of Piwai and Kaahanui, Keanae, Maui(poem). In Oiwi
Journal: Kupa`a Mahope o ka `Aina: Kanaka Maoli Voices on Annexation, Statehood, and Ceded Lands,
Volume 4. Kuleana `Oiwi Press,Honolulu.
Kikiloi,K.2009.Desecration: The Bone of My Contention(poem). Reprinted in Hapai Na Leo:Anthology
of Hawaiian Literature. Curriculum Research&Development Group, University of Hawai`i,Honolulu.
Kikiloi, K. 2005. Ho`oiwi: Indigenizing Methodologies (poem). In Huliau (Time of Change). `Oiwi: A
Native Hawaiian Journal,Volume 3. Kuleana `Oiwi Press,Honolulu.
Kikiloi, K. 2005. Desecration: The Bone of My Contention (poem). In Huliau (Time of Change), `Oiwi:
A Native Hawaiian Journal,Volume 3. Kuleana `Oiwi Press,Honolulu.
Kikiloi,K. 2004. The Forgotten Half of Our Archipelago,Kukakuka(Discussion Forum). In Ka Wai Ola
a OHA: The Living Waters of OHA. Vol. 21,no. 12, December.p. 9.
Kikiloi,K. 2004. Ku`e Reloaded v. 2.0(poem). In Ka Wai Ola a OHA: The Living Waters of O.H.A. Vol.
21,no. 2, February. p. 12.
Kikiloi, K. 2002. An `Olelo Hawai`i Speaking Nation (poem). In Kunihi ka Mauna (steep stands the
mountain), Oiwi: A Native Hawaiian Journal,Volume 2. Kuleana `Oiwi Press,Honolulu.
Kikiloi, K. 2002. '0 Haukani, He Kumu Hina 'Ole; Ke Ola Nei i ka Makani (short story). In Kunihi ka
Mauna(steep stands the mountain), `Oiwi: A Native Hawaiian Journal, Volume 2. Kuleana `Oiwi Press,
Honolulu.
Kikiloi,K.2002.Hawaiian Colonists,American Citizens: Their Representations in the Media in the 1930's
and 1940's. Essay in the brochure for the Panala'au Exhibit, Bishop Museum.
Contributed Papers at Conferences:
K. Kikiloi and K. Uyeoka. 2014. Nohopapa Hawai`i: Growing the next generation of cultural resource
managers in Hawai`i. Presentation at "Mau Ana ka Mo`olelo"World Indigenous Peoples Conference on
Education(WIPCE). Kapi`olani Community College, O`ahu, May 19-24.
R. Reime-Yumksr,A. Hunder, S. J.Wickman,H. Tantalean, P.Nelson, and K. Kikiloi. 2013. Presidential
Forum- The Future of Archaeology: Engagement with Descendant Communities. Forum discussant at the
78th Annual Society for American Archaeology Conference.Waikiki Convention Center,Hawai`i,April 3-
7.
Kikiloi, K. 2013. Unraveling the "mystery" of Nihoa and Necker Islands, Hawai`i: Ethnohistorical and
Archaeological approaches in studying sociopolitical transformation. Presentation at the 78th Annual
Society for American Archaeology Conference.Waikiki Convention Center,Hawai`i,April 3-7.
Kikiloi, K. 2012. Mokumanamana: A Island for the Inception of Hawaiian Ritual Power. Presentation at
"Pili `Aina: Connecting to Place"the 26th Annual Society for Hawaiian Archaeology (SHA) Conference.
Keauhou Beach Resort,Hawai`i, October 19-21.
Kikiloi, K. 2012. Building Mana and Unlocking Our Generational Power. Keynote Address at the `Aha
Kane: Native Hawaiian Men's Health Conference. Windward Community College, O`ahu,June 15-17.
Tengan, K., K. Kikiloi, & C. Neff. 2012. Mo`olono. Panel Discussion presented at `Aha Kane: Native
Hawaiian Men's Health Conference. Windward Community College, O`ahu, June 15-June 17.
Kikiloi,K. 2012 Rebirth of an Archipelago: The Importance of Social Memory,Language,and Landscapes
in Hawai`i. In Session: Hanau ka `aina, Hanau ke ali`i, Hanau ke kanaka: Native Land, Language,
Education, and Identity for Kanaka Hawai`i. Noenoe K. Silva Organizer, Ku Kahakalau Chair.
Presentation at the 4th Annual Native American and Indigenous Studies Association(NAISA) Conference.
Mohegan Sun Convention Center, Connecticut, June 3-6.
Kikiloi, K. 2010. Mokumanamana: A Portal to the Ancestors. Presentation for the `Aha Kane: Native
Hawaiian Men's Health Conference.Windward Community College O`ahu, June 18-20.
McElroy, W., K. Kikiloi T. Reith, M. Ka'akau. 2009. Archaeology and Heritage Management at UH-
Manoa: The Storied Past and Upcoming Future in the Pacific and Asia. Panel Discussion presented at the
23rd Annual Society for Hawaiian Archaeology Conference, O`ahu. University of Hawai`i at Manoa
Campus, O`ahu, October 23-25th
Whitehead, N. and K. Kikiloi. 2008. Kamehameha Schools' Land Legacy Resources Management: A
Perpetual Hawaiian Mission. Panel presentation: Maintaining and Recovering Eco-cultural Health:
Challenges and Opportunities. A Symposium called "Sustaining Cultural and Biological Diversity in a
Rapidly Changing World: Lessons for Global Policy," co-organized by the Center for Biodiversity and
Conservation, American Museum of Natural History IUCN- The World Conservation Union. American
Museum of Natural History,New York, March.
Kikiloi,K.2006.E Ho`i i ke Au a Kanaloa-hauna-wela(Returning to the cycles of Kanaloa-{in-the-depths-
of-intensity]): Indigenous issues concerning ocean resource management in the Hawaiian Islands.
Presentation at"Indigenous Indicators of Wellbeing, Perspectives, Practices, Solutions"at the Matauranga
Taketake: Traditional Knowledge Conference,Wellington,New Zealand. Te Papa o Tongarewa Museum
of New Zealand, June 14-17.
Kikiloi, K. 2005. Retracing Our Beginnings to the Source: An Exploration into Kumulipo through the
Northwestern Hawaiian Islands. Research and Development Workshop presented at the World Indigenous
Peoples Conference on Education, "Te toi roa," New Zealand. Waikato University, November 27-
December 1.
Kaholokula, K., K. Kikiloi, and K. Tengan. 2005. Hale Mua: A Hawaiian Model for Men's Cultural
Education and Development. Leadership presentation at the World Indigenous Peoples Conference on
Education, "Te toi roa,"New Zealand. Waikato University,November 27-December 1.
Kikiloi, K. 2005. Uncovering the Mysteries of Nihoa Island: Preliminary research in understanding the
timing and settlement of a remote island in the northwest region of Hawai`i. Presentation at the 18t''Annual
Society for Hawaiian Archaeology Conference, Kaua`i. Radisson Kaua`i Beach Resort, October 6-9.
Kikiloi, K. and K. Kuoha. 2005. Songs from the Hidden Islands of Kane. Presentation at Ka Aha Hula 0
Halauola: World Hula Conference. Maui Community College, July 20-30, 2005.
Organized Conferences,Forums, & Panels:
2013. The Hawai`i Historical and Archaeological Research Project Session. 26t'' Annual Society for
Hawaiian Archaeology Conference. Bishop Museum,Honolulu October 11-13.
2013. Ho`okahewai, Ho'oulu `aina: Hawai`i Historical and Archaeological Research Project Student
Presentations. Student Presentations featuring Kamuela Plunkett,Tara Del Fierro,Kau`i Rivera,and Kahea
Walker. Community Event at Center for Hawaiian Studies U.H. Manoa October 10,2013.
2013 Huliau: Climate Change & Hawaiian Communities. Presentation by Heidi Schuttenberg and
Discussion facilitation by Keoni Kuoha. In Collaboration with the Pacific Islands Climate change
Cooperative and Papahanaumokuakea Marine National Monument. Community event at Center for
Hawaiian Studies U.H. Manoa September 24,2013.
2013. Binding the Cord for a Stronger Hawai`i: Hawaiian Transformations in Archaeology and Cultural
Resource Management. Forum discussion by Kehaunani Abad, Kawika Tengan, Kelley Uyeoka, Sean
Naleimaile, Keoni Kuoha, Jason Jeremiah, No`eau Peralto, and Ruth Aloua. Society for American
Archaeology,Waikiki Convention Center April 6, 2013.
2008. The Return of Lono: The Revitalization of Makahiki and Mo`o Lono practices on O`ahu, panel
organizer. Panel discussion by Umi Kai of Hale Mua/Makahiki Nui,Kaio Camvel ofNaleihulu a`o Makoa,
Shad Kane of Palehu Na Koa, William `Aila of Hui Malama 'o Makua, Richard Paglinawan of Pa Ku`i a
Lua, and Makanani Attwood of Protect Kaho`olawe Ohana. Kamakakuokalani, Center for Hawaiian
Studies, October 9, 2008.
2008. Traditional Perspectives on Marine Management in Hawai`i, forum co-organizer (with Namaka
Whitehead)at the Hawai`i Conservation Alliance Conference. Presentations by Dr. Carlos Andrade of Hui
Maka`ainana o Makana,Mac Poepoe and Kanoho Helm of Hui Malama o Mo`omomi,and Keli`i Kotubetey
of Paepae o He`eia. Hawai`i Convention Center, July 29, 2008.
2007. "The Ocean Within Us": Customary Marine Management Practices in Oceania, Work Session co-
lead (with Dr. Carlos Andrade, Dr. Takiora Ingram, John Parks). In"Our Sea of Islands"Regional Forum
for Oceania on Marine Managed Areas and World Heritage. Sponsored by the National Oceanic
Atmospheric Administration(NOAA)and UNESCO World Heritage Centre. East-West Center,Honolulu,
January 29—February 2, 2007.
2007. "Our Sea of Islands" Regional Forum for Oceania on Marine Managed Areas and World Heritage.
Sponsored by the National Oceanic Atmospheric Administration (NOAA) and UNESCO World Heritage
Centre. Conference coordinator co-lead (with Kevin Grant), East-West Center, Honolulu, January 29 —
February 2, 2007.
2004. Northwestern Hawaiian Islands Workshop on Native Hawaiian Issues and Concerns, workshop
organizer. Sponsored by Kia`i Kai Project. Center for Hawaiian Studies, U. H. Manoa Campus, August
11-12th
Service:
Department&College:
2014-present 'Aha Kuhina(Hawaiian Studies rep.)
2013-present CO-advisor for Ka Po`e Aloha`Aina(KaPA`A), Student RIO.
Community:
2014-present Papahanaumokuakea Cultural Working Group (Chair)
2012 Society for Hawaiian Archaeology(Board President)
2011-present Huliauapa'a(Board President)
2007-present Friends of SHPD Coalition
2007 O`ahu Island Burial Council(Ko`olaupoko Seat-interim)
2004-2005 NWHI Reserve Advisory Council Member(N. Hawaiian rep.)
2003-present Papahanaumokuakea Cultural Working Group
Cultural Affiliations & Training:
2010-present Halau o Kawailani(Chant, ceremony,protocol)
2005 Na Kupu'eu Paemoku (Chant, ceremony,protocol)
2004-2012 Hale Mua o Kuali`i Hawaiian Mens Cultural(Warriorhood,ceremony)
1999-present Hui Malama i na Kupuna o Hawai`i nei (Burial)
KELLEY LEHUAKEAOPUNA UYEOKA, MA
E-mail: kelley@nohopapa.com
Phone: (cell) 808.265.3284
Academic Education:
2009 University of Hawai`i, Manoa: Master of Arts in Anthropology with a specialization in
Applied Archaeology
2009 University of Hawai`i, Manoa: Graduate Certificate in Historic Preservation
2004 University of Hawai`i,Hilo: B.A. in Cultural Anthropology
2004 University of Hawai`i,Hilo: Certificate in Pacific Island Studies
2003 University of Waikato,New Zealand: Study abroad in Maori/Pacific Island Studies
2000-2002 University of San Diego: Working on a B.A. in Cultural Anthropology
2000 Kamehameha Schools, Kapalama: High School diploma
Work Experience:
1. Nohopapa Hawaii,LLC
PO Box 197,Hakalau,HI 96710; (808)265-3284
Owners and Principal Investigators: Kelley L. Uyeoka, MA and Kekuewa Kikiloi, PhD
Dates: August 2013 —Present
Job skills/description: As partner and principal investigator of this cultural resource management
company, I am responsible for overall administration of the firm as well as project proposals,
community consultation, ethnographic interviews, archival research, archaeological and ethnographic
fieldwork, lab and data analysis, and report preparation.
2. Huliauapa`a
PO Box 141,Hakalau,HI 96710; (808)265-3284
Executive Director: Kelley L. Uyeoka, MA
Dates: July 2012—Present
Job skills/description: As Executive Director for this non-profit organization I manage our education
activities, conduct our report writing and program evaluations, and pursue and apply for funding
opportunities to fulfill our organizations mission and vision.
3. Kumupa'a Cultural Resource Consultants,LLC
P.O. Box 234,Hakalau,HI, 96710; (808) 445-9752
Owner and Principal Investigator: Kelley L. Uyeoka, MA
Dates: August 2011 —2016
Job skills/description: As owner and principal investigator of this cultural resource management
company, I am responsible for overall administration of the firm as well as project proposals,
community consultation, ethnographic interviews, archival research, archaeological and ethnographic
fieldwork, lab and data analysis, and report preparation.
4. Keala Pono Archaeological Consulting,LLC
53-412 Kamehameha Hwy.,Hau'ula,HI, 96717; (808) 381-2361
Principal Investigator: Windy K. McElroy, PhD
Dates: January 2011 — September 2012
Job skills/description: As a senior associate,I conducted archaeological and cultural impact studies for
this cultural resource management firm.I was also responsible for proposal preparation,archaeological
monitoring and inventory survey work, background and archival research, community consultation,
and report preparation.
5. Hui `Imi `Ike/Ross H. Cordy Archaeology Consultant,LLC
(808) 382-4939
Principal Investigator: Ross H. Cordy, PhD
Dates: June 2009—January 2012
Job skills/description: As a senior ethnographer and cultural researcher for the Traditional Cultural
Property study of Kukaniloko for the Office of Hawaiian Affairs,my responsibilities included archival
research, study questionnaires, group and individual in-depth interviews, community meetings,
archaeological reconnaissance survey of the site (GPS, photography, mapping documentation) and
report preparation and write up.
6. Pacific Internship Programs for Exploring Sciences
University of Hawaii,Hilo, 200 West Kawili St.,Hilo,HI, 96720: (808) 933-0705
Supervisor: Sharon Ziegler-Chong
Dates: May 2010— October 2010
Job skills/description: As an internship coordinator, I developed and implemented the first cultural
resource management (CRM) internship program targeting Hawaiian undergraduate students. In
addition to coordinating logistics for the program, I mentored and trained the interns in both academic
and archaeological field and lab techniques;provided networking opportunities with professionals and
practitioners in CRM; taught them techniques to bridge western science with cultural values and
practices; and developed a structured and sustainable internship model for Hawai`i's CRM field.
7. Cultural Surveys Hawaii
P.O. Box 1114, Kailua,HI; (808) 262-9972
Principal Investigator: Hallett H. Hammatt, PhD
Dates: September 2006—June 2010
Job skills/description: As an archaeologist,ethnographer,and cultural researcher,I was responsible for
conducting cultural studies and archaeological work at this cultural resource management firm. My
work occurred throughout the archipelago on a variety of projects including cultural impact
assessments, archaeological reconnaissance and inventory surveys, data recoveries, monitoring,
collections management projects, and laboratory analysis.
8. Kamehameha Schools Land Assets Division
567 South King Street, Suite 200,Honolulu,HI; (808) 534-8194
Supervisor: Kekuewa Kikiloi
Dates: January 2008—May 2010
Job skills/description: Paid internship working in the cultural assets division that manages all of the
cultural resources on KS lands. My work involved a variety of cultural resource projects: inventorying
and treating artifact collections, developing a cultural resource stewardship education curriculum,
organizing the wahi kupuna database, initiating KS' cultural resource management plan, researching
and reviewing Hawai`i's historic preservation regulations and laws,participating in planning meetings
with the community and consultants, and researching historic information pertaining to KS lands.
9. Na Pua No`eau Pathways Summer Institute
UH Manoa, 2600 Campus Road, QLCSS room 406,Honolulu,HI; (808) 895-7945
Project Coordinator: Kalei Noguchi
Dates: February 2009—July 2009
Job skills/description: As a Kumu for the Center for Gifted and Talented Native Hawaiian Children, I
was responsible for preparing and teaching a two-week summer course on Cultural Resource
Stewardship and Hawaiian Archaeology, "Makawalu."The course consisted of lectures,huaka`i,guest
speaker presentations, service learning projects, Hawaiian protocol training, and a final ho`ike
demonstration.
8. T.S. Dye and Colleagues,Archaeological Inc.
735 Bishop Street, Suite 315,Honolulu,HI; (808) 529-0866
Principal Investigator: Tom Dye
Dates: February 2007—July 2007
Job skills/description: As a field archaeologist, I conducted an intensive archaeological inventory
survey of 16,000 acres in the Ka`u District of Hawai`i Island. Daily fieldwork included pedestrian
ground surveys,tape and compass mapping, baseline mapping, GPS mapping, artifact collection, and
site documentation. Post fieldwork included site description write-ups, database input, and data
analysis.
Professional Permits:
2024 Permit to Conduct Archaeological Activities in the State of Hawaii for Calendar Year 2024.
Administered by the State Historic Preservation Division. Permit#24-28.
Fellowships, Scholarships, and Professional Development:
2018 Certificate in Maori Business, Mana Ola program at Te Wananga o Aotearoa
2013-2014 Kamehameha School Hawai`i Investment Ready Social Entrepreneurs Program
2009-2010 Kamehameha Schools First Nations Fellowship Program
2007-2009 Kamehameha Schools Imi Na'auao Merit Scholarship
2007-2009 UH Manoa Kua'ana Merit Scholarship
2007-2009 Prince Kuhi`o Hawaiian Civic Club Merit Scholarship
2008 Liko A`e Scholarship
Archaeological & Cultural Research and Fieldwork:
2023
• Pili ma na Knpuna: Related Through a Common Ancestor: An Ethnohistorical Study for the Kekaha Native
Hawaiian Burial Site,Kauai Mokupuni,Kona Moku,Waimea Ahupua`a,Kekaha,Lolomauna
• Cultural Impact Assessment for Ulupono Anahola Project,Anahola Ahupua`a,Ko`olau Moku,Kauai Island
TMKs: [4] 4-8-003:019(por.)and 021 (por.)
• Anahola i ke Au Holo-A Cultural Impact Assessment for DHHL's Anahola Kuleana Homestead Tract,TMKs
(4)4-7-002:004, (4)4-8-002:001,and 4-8-003:006
• Cultural Impact Assessment for the Department of Hawaiian Homelands,Hanapepe Ahupua`a,Kona Moku,
Kauai Mokupuni,TMKs(4) 1-8-007:003, 1-8-008:035,081,086&087
• "The Voices of Papahanaumokuakea". Completed by members of the proposed project team and Kikiloi
with Nohopapa's sister organization Huliauapa`a.
2022
• Literature Review and Field Inspection for Round Top Information and Communication Services Division
(ICSD)Emergency Radio Facility and Other Improvements at`Ualaka`a
• Wahi Ho cola Inventory, 'Ewa Moku,Oahu
• Literature Review&Field Inspection for the Board of Water Supply Halawa Xeriscape Garden
Improvements,Halawa Ahupua`a, 'Ewa Moku,Oahu,TMK 9-9-010:008
• Burial Site Component of an Archaeological Data Recovery Plan For IWI KUPUNA Curated at SHPD
Office in Wailuku,Maui
• Burial Site Component of an Archaeological Data Recovery Plan For IWI KUPUNA Exposed to Shoreline
Erosion at Mokae 1 (Kolaiiki)
2021
• Palehua Ethnohistoric Study,Honouliuli Ahupua`a'Ewa Moku,O`ahu,TMK: 9-2-049:004,008,009,010,
011,012,013 and 9-2-025:128, Slide Deck
• Wahi Ho cola Inventory,Kona Moku,Oahu
• Addendum to the 2005 Archaeological Assessment(Kouneski et al.)Kalihi Ahupua`a,Kona Moku,Oahu
Mokupuni,TMK: 1-4-14:001, 1-4-14:026,and 1-4-16:003
• Literature Review and Field Inspection for the Waikoloa Roundabout at Waikoloa Road,Pua.Melia Street,
&Paniolo Avenue
• Cultural Impact Assessment for the Waikoloa Roundabout at Waikoloa Road,Pua Melia Street,&Paniolo
Avenue
2020
• He Leo Wale No E-An Introductory Guide to Native Hawaiian Protocols for Persons Accessing
Papahanaumokuakea Marine National Monument
• A Guiding Document for Increasing Meaningful Native Hawaiian Participation with the
Papahanaumokuakea Marine National Monument
• Anahola i ke Au Holo-A Cultural Impact Assessment for DHHL's Anahola Kuleana Homestead Tract
• I Mano ka Wai`oli-Sustaining the Joyous Waters,A Cultural Impact Assessment of the Wai`oli Loci Kalo
Irrigation System
• Koili Ka Wai Kolo,Pua Maila He Kaiaulu,A Summary Report of the 2019 Wahi Knpuna Intership
Program,Waipa Ahupua`a,Halele`a Moku,Kauai
• Phase 2-Results of Archaeological Reconnaissance Survey of Approximately 595 Acres of Honaunau
Forest Reserve(Phase I Area),Honaunau&Keokea Ahupua`a, South Kona Moku(District),Hawaii
Island
2019
• Ha'a Na`Uala o Pahua i Ke Kula o Kamauwai The Potatoes of Pahua Danced in the Plains of Kamauwai
FINAL PUBLIC Archaeological Preservation Plan Pahua Heiau Waimanalo Ahupua`a,Ko`olaupoko
Moku,Oahu Mokupuni TMK 3-9-056: 038
• Halau o Pu'uloa,The Many Breaths of Pu'uloa,Ewa`Aina Inventory
• Archaeological Inventory Survey Plan for 511 acres surrounding Kukaniloko Kamananui Ahupua`a,
Waialua Moku,Oahu Mokupuni,TMKs 7-1-001:045,046,047,049 and 050
• Cultural Overview of Nihoa and Mokumanamana Islands,Papahanaumokuakea Marine National
Monument,Northwest Hawaiian Islands, Solicitation 140F0118Q0040
• A Palauea: `Aina Ka`iahea Leo Kupuna,Palauea: A place where ancestral voices resound,Palauea Cultural
Preserve Preservation Plan Palauea Ahupua`a,Honua`ula,Maui,TMK 2-1-023: 034,HRS 6E Submittal
Intake Form
• A Cultural Impact Assessment for the Department of Hawaiian Home Lands,Hanapepe Ahupua`a,Kona
Moku,Kauai Mokupuni.
• Archaeological Reconnaissance Survey of an Approximately 467-Acre Project Area Anahola&
Kamalomalo`o Ahupua`a,Kawaihau(Ko`olau/Puna)Moku,Kaua`i
2018:
o Cultural Water Assets Inventory(Pae `aina)for the Department of Hawaiian Homelands
o Archaeological Monitoring for Fence Installation at Kahalu`u Kuahewa, Kahalu`u Forest (Kahalu`u,
Hawaii)for Forest Solutions&Kamehameha Schools
o Cultural and Archaeological research of Nihoa and Mokumanamana Islands (Papahanaumokuakea)for the
Fish and Wildlife Service
o Waiawa Kai Kipuka Plan(Ewa,Oahu)for Kamehameha Schools
o Historical Ethnoecology Study of Akoakoa, Waiapuka and Pu`u Kali`u, Kaueleau (Kohala and Puna,
Hawaii)for Pono Pacific and Kamehameha Schools
o Cultural Impact Assesment and Archaeological Reconnaissance Survey(Anahola,Kauai)for Group 70 and
the Department of Hawaiian Homelands
o 9th Wahi Kupuna Internship Program in Honaunau and Ke`ei,for Kamehameha Schools.
2017:
• Archaeological Inventory Survey Plan for Kukaniloko(Wahiawa,Oahu)for the Office of Hawaiian Affairs
• Preservation Plan and Archaeological Inventory Survey Plan for Kukaniloko,Wahiawa for OHA.
• Archaeological Reconnaissance Survey, Honaunau Forest (Honaunau, Ke`ei, and Kahauloa, Hawaii) for
Forest Solutions and Paniolo Tonewoods
• Preservation Plan for Kukaniloko(Wahiawa,Oahu)for the Office of Hawaiian Affairs
• Archaeological Site Documentation and Reporting for Manini Heiau(Koholalele,Hawaii)for Hui Malama
i ke Ala`Ulili
• Preservation Plan for Pahua Heiau(Waimanalo,Oahu)for the Office of Hawaiian Affairs
• Collaborated with a number of entities on a Comprehensive Management Plan for Wao Kele 0 Puna,Hawai`i
Island for OHA.
• 8th Wahi Kupuna Internship Program in Waiawa,Oahu for Kamehameha Schools.
• Archaeological Monitoring for Molokai Center Improvements(Moloka`i)for Goodfellow Bros. Inc.
2016:
• Archaeological Investigation of Kahokawelowelo Heiau(Kawailoa,Oahu)for Kamehameha Schools
• Archaeological Investigation of Ahu a`Umi(Keauhou 2,Hawaii)for Kamehameha Schools
• Cultural Impact Assessment for Mauna Kea Beach Hotel Expansion(`Ouli,Hawai`i)for WCIT Architecture
• 7th Wahi Kupuna Internship Program in Pi`opi`o,Hilo for Kamehameha Schools.
• Preservation Feasibility Study for Ahu a`Umi, a wahi pana on Kamehameha Schools lands in the Keauhou
2 Ahupua`a,Kona,Hawaii Island for Kamehameha Schools.
2015:
• Cultural Impact Assessment of`Ouli Ahpua`a for the Mauna Kea Beach Resort.The CIA includes conducting
archival research,community interviews,and a summary of cultural resources of the area.
• Ethnohistorical study of Kamehameha Schools lands in Ka`n,Hawaii Island.Project includes historical and
cultural research, oral histories with kapuna and kama`aina from the area to compile a report that integrates
the historical,cultural,and contemporary significance of these lands.
• Archaeological Monitoring at Pa`aiau Fishpond in Kalauao Ahupua`a for Pono Pacific.
• 6th Wahi Knpuna Internship Program in Koholalele,Hamakua for Kamehameha Schools.
2014:
• Director and Senior Mentor for the 5th Wahi Knpuna Internship Program located in Ka`n, Hawaii. I
developed the content, curriculum and activities for the 5-week internship program.Program tasks included
mentoring four undergraduate students and training them to conduct an archaeological reconnaissance survey
and feature documentation of cultural sites in Ka`n;research,writing,and presentation skills;and completing
a final report on the cultural traditions,history,and archaeological findings of Ka`n.
• Instructor for the UH Mama Hawaiian Studies Malama`Aina Field School in Kohala,Hawaii. Trained and
mentored 7 graduate and undergraduate students in ethnohistorical research,archaeological field techniques
and community engagement.
• Ethnohistorical Study of Wao Kele 0 Puna for the Office of Hawaiian Affairs.The project included archival
research,ethnography,field surveys,and report compilation.
• 5th Wahi Knpuna Internship Program in Ka`n for Kamehameha Schools.
2013:
• Instructor for the Hawaii Historical and Archaeological Research Project, a 4-week field school located in
Kohala, Hawaii. Taught and mentored 7 graduate and undergraduate students on ethnohistorical research,
archaeological field techniques and community engagement.
• 4th Wahi Knpuna Internship Program in Punaui,Kohala for Kamehameha Schools.
2012:
• Ethnohistorical study of Kamehameha Schools lands in Kohala, Hawaii Island (Puanui, Upolu, Kokoiki,
Pu`uepa, Waiapuka, and Honokane). Conducted historical and cultural background research, oral histories
with kapuna and kama`aina from the area to compile a report that integrates the historical, cultural, and
contemporary significance of these lands.
• 3rd Wahi Knpuna Internship Program in Ka`npulehu,Kona for Kamehameha Schools.
• CIA of the Ka`n 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 Knpuna 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.