NWHI Testimony

Contains testimony discussing the exploitation of natural resources due to the erasure of traditional Hawaiian systems, the rise of capitalism, and the inadequate language in DLNR proposal to protect the Northwestern Hawaiian Islands. Additionally calls for stronger protections to respect and revive the cultural and environmental importance of these lands, emphasizing their inseparability. \n\nIMPORTANT* – Includes hand-written notes and an email receipt from KAHEA, The Hawaiian Environmental Alliance indicating the regulations needed to protect the NWHI Reserve.