Mauna Kea

Contains testimony opposing the construction of additional telescopes atop Mauna Kea, citing the lack of free and prior informed consent from Native Hawaiian communities, the ecological destruction, the erasure of Native Hawaiian ceremonial practices, and the need for a comprehensive Environmental Impact Statement (EIS) from NASA. Highlights the absence of Kānaka Maoli in the decision-making process, the historical theft and misuse of Native Hawaiian lands, and the disregard for the ahupuaʻa systems developed by Kānaka Maoli. Urges NASA and the University of Hawaiʻi to respect and protect Native Hawaiian rights and the environment, emphasizing the interconnectedness of land and people.\n\nIMPORTANT*– Includes two short, handwritten notes.