HONOLULU (KHON2) -- The State is in the process of creating a new position at the Royal Mausoleum State Monument at Mauna ‘Ala following the criticism over the hiring of its new creator.
State officials said the new position will work with the current curator, Doni Leina Ala Hanua Pahuoa Chong.
After listening to many of our kūpuna, especially leaders of Native Hawaiian organizations, it became clear to me that Mauna ‘Ala needs an additional person to focus solely on cultural protocols and practices, and to do outreach and communications with the Native Hawaiian community. Mauna ‘Ala is important to our ‘ohana and needs more support. I hope today’s announcement is a first step in the right direction for the future of Mauna ‘Ala.
Governor Josh Green, M.D.
According to a news release, the DLNR said the person who will be hired for the role will focus solely on cultural protocols and practices, and outreach with the Native Hawaiian community.
“We will seek input from the broader Hawaiian community, cultural practitioners, the Office of Hawaiian Affairs, Ali‘i Trusts and ‘ohana with connections to Mauna Ala, in developing the specific duties of this new position," said DLNR Chair Dawn Chang.
There is no timeline for recruitment efforts for the new position.
