EHCC Lecture Series Online Presents: A Live Presentation by Keoni Alvarez with Palikapu Dedman
EHCC Lecture Series Online Presents: A Live Presentation by Keoni Alvarez with Palikapu Dedman
Friday December 16th at 7PM in the Kahua ʻElua Theatre. Masks requested. Presentation will be recorded- free and open to the public.
Palikapu Dedman is a Hawaiian man who organized the protest against the largest mass burial desecration in Hawaii’s history. He is recognized and respected in the Hawaiian community for his knowledge and activism to protect Hawaii’s culture, land and natural resources.
This burial ground is the most important historical site at Kapalua, Maui. The site was unearthed when digging began for the Ritz Carlton Hotel in Kapalua. When the importance of the discovery was realized, the hotel was moved inland. The area, which contains over 900 ancient Hawaiian burial sites dating between 610 and 1800, has been recognized as a sacred site and has started a movement of thousands of Hawaiians protesting to protect these burials. Palikapu majorly influenced the enforcement of Hawaiian burial laws.
Keoni Alvarez, HIFF Director with his mom (Aileen Alvarez) and Hawaii International Film Festival Executive Director, Beckie Stocchetti.