...Map 1 Map of the eight principal Hawaiian Islands. This chapter traces the history of Hawaiian archaeology. It considers the development of the discipline in Polynesia, specifically emphasizing how the growth of the field was affected by the relationships between Pacific Islanders...

...Figure 2.1 Timeline of key controversial events in Hawaiian archaeology. Map 2 Map showing general locations of case studies. This chapter discusses seven cases that primarily represent negative interactions between archaeologists and Kanaka Maoli (Native Hawaiians), the flash points from...

... Kanaka Maoli and archaeologists in Hawaii by conducting an ethnographic investigation of the discipline of archaeology itself. It explores the development of Hawaiian archaeology, discusses important cases of the recent past, and focuses on the interpersonal relationships between these two key groups...

...This introductory chapter provides an overview of the book's main themes. This book is an ethnographic account of Hawaiian archaeological practices, focused on the impact of archaeology on Kanaka Maoli (Native Hawaiians) communities, and conversely the impacts of Kanaka Maoli communities...

... compliance and review obligations, and if developers or archaeologists break historic preservation laws, the division has little means to pursue violators. Under these circumstances Kanaka Maoli like Kawika-KMactv came to believe, “the state of Hawai‘i doesn’t give a shit about Hawaiian archaeology. Because...

...This chapter describes a re-engagement with Hawaiian archaeology through research efforts in Kahikinui, one of the twelve ancient districts (moku) of Maui. Some might have thought Kahikinui an odd choice in which to investigate the rise of archaic states in ancient Hawai‘i...

... or circumstances you believe led to these relationships? 17. Are you satisfied with the way archaeology is practiced in Hawai‘i? Why/Why not? 18. Why do you think Hawaiian archaeology has historically been conducted by nonnative researchers? 19. Do you think the ethnicity or identity...

... represented in this study. Among the government archaeologists, Eileen-Govt had been engaged in Hawaiian archaeology the shortest time, starting her career in the 1990s. She grew up on O‘ahu and chose to do Hawaiian archaeology because she wanted to stay in Hawai‘i and learn more about where she lives. Her...

.... They also express a desire for a change in the way Hawaiian archaeology is practiced and in the larger heritage management field. The next step in Hawaiian archaeology is community-based archaeology, which incorporates the themes voiced in the narratives presented in this book. Community-based archaeology...